Framed extended family portraits hanging on a living room wall, photographed by Blue Sky's Studio

Investment

Family Photography Pricing

Laguna Beach & Orange County family portraits

Family sessions with Blue Sky's Studio start with a $300 session fee. After your session, you choose your favorite images at a relaxed ordering appointment in our Laguna Beach studio. Orders begin at $899, and most families choose a collection, which starts at $1,795.

You never have to buy more than you love. Some families pick a few favorite digital images. Others leave with an album and art for their walls. Either way, you'll see every option before you decide.

Family portrait at sunset in Laguna Beach by Blue Sky's Studio

Ways to invest

Three simple starting points

So every family can find their fit.

  • Session fee

    $300

    To reserve your date

    Planning call, location guidance, your guided session, and your ordering appointment.

  • Favorite images

    $899

    Minimum order

    For families who want a few digital images or prints to share.

  • Collections

    From $1,795

    $1,795 · $2,995 · $4,800

    Albums, wall art and digital files together. Our most popular choice.

Extended family? The Gathering has a $599 session fee, with individual family collections from $895.

Behind the scenes: studio lighting set up for a family session on the beach in Orange County

What you're investing in

Portraits made to hang on your wall for decades, not just scroll past

Many photographers offer a quick session and a link to every file. That works for some families. Ours is a different experience, built around portraits you'll treasure.

  • 01

    Professional equipment

    We photograph with professional cameras and lenses chosen for sharp detail and true skin tones.

  • 02

    Studio lighting, on location

    We bring studio-quality lighting to the beach, the park or your living room, so faces look clear and flattering even when the light isn't perfect.

  • 03

    A full editing team

    Every image you choose is retouched by our editing team, from skin and stray hairs to color, before it's printed.

  • 04

    Guided from start to finish

    Kristin helps with locations, timing and what to wear, then guides every pose so it feels natural.

  • 05

    Heirlooms, not just files

    You see your images at a private ordering appointment in our Laguna Beach studio, choose what you love, and we ship finished albums and wall art to your home.

How it works

From first hello to framed on your wall

  1. Plan together

    A quick call with Kristin to choose your location, timing and the look you love.

  2. Reserve your date

    The $300 session fee holds your spot.

  3. Get ready

    We send our clothing guide and tips so everyone feels comfortable.

  4. Your session

    Relaxed and guided, at the coast, a park, your home or our Laguna Beach studio.

  5. Your ordering appointment

    See your edited images in our studio and choose your favorites, with no pressure.

  6. Delivered home

    Finished albums, prints and wall art are shipped to your door.

Questions

Family pricing FAQ

How much does a family photographer cost in Orange County?

At Blue Sky's Studio, family sessions start with a $300 session fee, orders begin at $899, and collections start at $1,795. Pricing varies across Orange County, so compare what's included, not just the starting price.

Can I buy just the digital files?

Yes. You can choose individual digital images, with a minimum order of $899. The full set of digital files from your session is included in our Legacy collection.

What is the session fee for?

The $300 session fee covers planning, location and wardrobe guidance, your photo session, and your private ordering appointment. It does not include images.

Why don't you give every file from the session?

We show you only the best images, fully retouched, and help you choose the ones you'll truly use. That keeps the focus on finished portraits you'll print and enjoy.

Do you offer extended family sessions?

Yes. The Gathering is our extended family session: a $599 session fee, with individual family collections from $895.

Where are sessions held?

We photograph families in Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Dana Point, Irvine and across Orange County, at the beach, in parks, at your home or in our Laguna Beach studio.

Can we bring our dog?

Yes, pets are welcome in family sessions.

Framed family portraits and an heirloom album in a client's Orange County home

Let's begin

Let's plan your family's portraits

Tell us a little about your family, and Kristin will help you choose the right session and location. There's no obligation, just a friendly conversation.

Schedule a call with Kristin

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Investment

Wondering what family portraits cost?

Sessions start with a $300 session fee, and collections begin at $1,795. See every option, plus what's included, on our family photography pricing page.

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