family PHOTOS

with Emily Ann Russell Photography

scenic tree in the summer time, family photos in northern kentucky
A laughing dad holding his son and hugging his daughter. They are all smiling and having fun during family photos in cincinnati.
A family of six smiling and laughing during fall family photos in Loveland Ohio near the bike trail.

welcome to
EMILY ANN RUSSELL PHOTOGRAPHY

If you are looking for genuine, candid, true to color family photos, then you’re at the right place! My goal as a photographer is to capture you as you are, real photos of real families. The moments that matter in years to come. Keep reading below to learn more about how the process works!

HOW to book A SESSION

A mom and her two kids playing at the playground in Sharon woods for family photos in cincinnati ohio.

HOW DOES booking WORK?

First, fill out the form at the button below. This helps me to gather all relevant information needed to discuss booking a session. Once that is filled out, you will receive an email from me. From there we will work out the details of time and location. You are officially booked once a contract is filled out.

Two toddlers playing in the sunflower field for documentary family pictures in Morrow Ohio.

WHAT IS included IN A SESSION?

Family sessions include unlimited photos, full printing rights, and color AND black and white versions of every photo. Images are lightly retouched for skin minor imperfections. All of these are available on your digital gallery delivered within 35 days of the photo session. Sneak peeks are available within one week of session.

active kids require an ACTIVE PHOTOGRAPHER

Three boys tackle their dad at their family farm in Northern Kentucky. They are all smiling and laughing at the camera.
Two kids running and laughing with their new puppy at a local park in Cincinnati Ohio.

Childhood is truly magical. It’s chaotic, stressful, and beautiful all at the same time. The most beautiful part of it all? How quickly it all flies by. As a mother, I get it. I understand how much it matters to have a way to remember all these fleeting moments. I also understand how quickly smiles can turn into frowns and that cooperation has a limit.

Two kids play on a blanket in Cincinnati ohio with their toy truck. You can only see details like cute little hands.
A dad twirls his daughter during golden hour in Morrow ohio.

I will play tag with your kids, hide and seek, crawl through the mud, make fart noises, pretend to fall down, whatever it takes to make it work. I love to get to know the families I work with. It is so fun to hear about their favorite characters, animals, all about school, or whatever they feel comfortable sharing. You are in inviting into your life and I promise I do not take that for granted.

HALF SESSION

$350.00

Document your loved ones with keepsake memories. These session types are quick and have a hard end time since there are likely sessions before or after. Perfect for those who think a full session is too long. The happy middle and also a great budget photography option. These can be booked outdoors or in your home.

  • 30min time limit

  • All the best images

  • Color & bw edits, lightly retouched

  • Digital gallery, 35 day turnaround time

  • Option to print

  • Sneak peeks within one week

Dad with daughter on his shoulders and toddler following behind chasing seagulls at a lake beach in Cincinnati Ohio.

outdoor or
IN YOUR HOME SESSIONS

FULL SESSION

$500.00

Spend a whimsical evening in the golden light with you and your adorable family. This session is great for variety. It gives us time to walk around and allows flexibility for the inevitable meltdown. This session is also great for kids who are uncomfortable or shy in front of the camera and need some time to warm up to me! The keywords here are variety and FLEXIBLE!!

  • up to 90 minutes

  • All the best images (no limit on gallery size)

  • Color & bw edits, lightly retouched

  • Digital gallery, 35 day turnaround time.

  • Sneak peeks within one week

  • Option to print

Girl laughing on the swings while playing with her family during golden hour photo session in Loveland Ohio.

LOOKING FOR MINI SESSIONS? CLICK THE BUTTON TO SEE A FULL LIST OF WHAT IS AVAILABLE. MINIS ARE $250.

CLIENT love notes

  • CHELSEA

    "Such a positive experience with Emily, she went above and beyond or my family. The photos are gorgeous, and she was flexible and communicated well throughout the entire process. Cannot wait to work with her again."

  • ASHLEY

    “We had such a great time working with Emily! The photos came out great and the experience was amazing. She made the entire session so easy and stress-free which was incredible for our toddler. She let him lead, had music playing for him!”

  • MADISON

    “Emily was absolutely amazing! She captured our surprise engagement photos perfectly and sent us so many to choose from. I would highly recommend her to everyone. Thank you Emily for capturing such a magical day for us!”

looking for a STUDIO SESSION?

Studio sessions are available all year long! I have a 40 minute option and a 20 minute option. Click the buttons to learn more.