Young girl by the glass door // Durham family photographer // NC family photographer // Merritt Chesson Photography
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Young girl looking towards the window // Durham family photographer // NC family photographer // Merritt Chesson Photographer
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Young son reaching for his mother's face in black and white // Durham family photographer // NC family photographer // Merritt Chesson Photography
Two young children with their mother // Durham family photographer // NC family photographer // Merritt Chesson Photography
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Family photos are often booked as 1 hour sessions, though I do offer longer and shorter options. You can find my current rates here. I adore photographing all the stages of family life, from maternity and newborn to portrait updates and other significant milestones.

During sessions, I often encourage my clients to focus on enjoying time together, being as affectionate as they care to be, and doing what feels good to them. Sometimes this involves an outing, activities, or prompted moments.

I also recommend for parents to embrace their kids being kids. Moods will come and go. The less pressure the better. I do my best to help everyone (parents and children) feel relaxed and comfortable.

Family sessions often include a combination of candid and “look at me” moments, depending on the preferences of my clients.