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Moments That Feel Like Home

Whether your world is playful, quiet or somewhere in between, I’m here to tell your story through a mix of thoughtfully posed and candid moments. 

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Your favorite local park to cozy in-home moments, I help you pick spots that are meaningful.

Flexible Locations

You'll see your digital proofs in about a week, then we'll work together to choose and retouch your favorites.

Fast, Thoughtful Delivery

I share a sample first so you can guide the final look, making sure every image feels like you.  

Personally tailored retouching

Every aspect revolves around what’s important: your people, your places, your story.

Heart-Centered Process

Why families choose me

Stanford Graduation Family Portraits

carolyn

" I have done many family photo shoots over the years. Luci is by far one of the most professional and capable photographers that I have worked with."

Family Portraits, Fort Point

nicole

"Luci is a pleasure to work with. She made our family session easy and fun. Her work is incredible and l'm so thankful to have done this session."

Stanford Graduation Family Portraits

crystal

"Luci's direction and patience with us put me at ease right away! The quality of the photos is phenomenal! I also really appreciated how Luci gave us positive feedback during the shoot."

Family & Senior Portraits, Baker Beach

eileen

"Luci created an experience that fit our family perfectly. Luci is warm & caring, artistic, easy to connect with and made the whole process wonderful start to finish."

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$525

Investment starts at

Full online gallery delivery within 2 - 3 weeks of your session.

Unlimited pre-session consultations via phone, email, or in-person.

A photo session at one location of your choice in the Bay Area (30-60 minute session).

Wardrobe consultation. 

Every family session includes...

Professionally edited and retouched, high-resolution digital images.

Full printing rights with unlimited downloads.

Personalized app of your favorite images.

We talk outfits, locations, and what feels 'you.'

Pre-Shoot Planning

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I guide gently posed portraits and let real moments unfold.

Shoot Day

02

In about 1 week you'll get a private online gallery to view images.

Proofs Delivered

03

I send a retouched sample first, then we decide how much editing you want.

Retouching Together

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In about 1- 3 weeks, your fully edited photos are ready for download, sharing, printing.

Final Gallery

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Let's Get Started

Family Portfolio

in-home family portraits 

Carol

"Luci went above and beyond in working on the photos so the finished product showed everyone at their best. l am so grateful for her flexibility and all the extra work she put in, in awe of her talent, and ecstatic with the results!!"

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Charity

"Luci is a talented photographer who possesses a combination of technical skills, creative eye, and a vibrant personality. She flawlessly captured our family photoshoot/ branding session efficiently, yet made us feel at ease, and fun at the same time."

family portraits, Stern Grove 

Valerie

"With 5 of us, there's never been a family picture that everyone liked, until now! Luci somehow brought out the best in everyone at the same time."

family portraits, Legion of Honor

Nancy

"Luci's ability to conduct a photoshoot with patience and kindness really set the tone for our session. The photographs that Luci took captured the love of our family."

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Andrea

"We absolutely love our family photos. Luci did a great job capturing all three of us and made it seem effortless."

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Let's plan memories that feel like home.  

Ready to capture your family's story?

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