The Family Experience
Family photos shouldn't feel like another thing you have to survive.
They don't require perfectly behaved kids, matching personalities, or parents who love having their picture taken.
They simply require your family to show up exactly as you are.
We'll take care of the rest.
Because I get it.
I’m a momma, too.
We're raising two energetic little boys who are only ten months apart.
Our oldest is also on the autism spectrum, so I understand firsthand that every child experiences the world a little differently.
I know what it's like to wonder if today will be a "good day."
I know what it's like to pack extra snacks, favorite toys, backup clothes, sensory tools, and hope for the best.
I know that sometimes children need a few extra minutes—or a completely different approach.
That's okay.
Before photography became our full-time career, Cameron spent more than a decade working in childcare administration through his family's business, and Haley earned a degree in Family Studies and Sociology while teaching preschool.
We were also foster parents before adopting our oldest son.
All of that to say, we've seen the meltdowns.
The big emotions.
The shy kids.
The sensory overload.
The children who refuse to look at the camera.
The dads who would rather be literally anywhere else.
The moms carrying the weight of making everything "perfect."
We've lived it.
That's why our sessions are built around
connection instead of perfection.
Because honestly?
The best moments usually happen
somewhere in the middle of the chaos.
A Different kind of Family Photography Experience
We’re not interested in making your family feel like they need to perform for the camera.
We’re here to create space for you to actually enjoy being together.
That means knowing when to gently guide and when to let the moment unfold.
It looks like giving your kids room to warm up instead of expecting them to smile on command.
Letting them run when they need to run.
Pausing for a snack, a snuggle, or a reset without making anyone feel like we’re “wasting time.”
It means helping Dad feel comfortable when photos aren't exactly his favorite thing, taking some of the pressure off Mom, and making sure no one leaves feeling like they had to be anything other than themselves.
We’ll give you direction when you need it—where to stand, what to do with your hands, how to interact—but we’re always watching for the moments that happen naturally in between.
The belly laughs. The toddler wrapped around your leg.
The way your child reaches for your hand without thinking.
The sibling chaos that somehow perfectly sums up this season of life.
Because those are usually the photographs that matter most later.
Photography is only part of what we do.
Making your family feel seen, comfortable, and cared for has always been the bigger mission.
01 | Before Your Session
Booking should be simple—not another mental load.
We don't like hidden pricing, confusing packages, or endless emails trying to figure out the details.
Our booking process was intentionally designed to be simple, transparent, and completely online.
Before you even commit, you'll be able to easily see:
Available dates
Session times
Pricing
Location options (with descriptions and photos)
Exactly what's included
02 | Session Prep
We want you to feel prepared—not overwhelmed.
Once you're booked, you'll receive our Family Session Prep Guide.
Inside you'll find everything you need to feel ready, including:
What to wear (and what photographs beautifully)
How to prepare little ones
Tips for helping everyone enjoy the experience
What to bring
What to expect during your session
Arrival Instructions
Our goal is for you to arrive feeling confident—not overwhelmed.
03 | During Your Session
We know when to guide… and when to step back.
We'll gently guide you into flattering light, help everyone feel comfortable, and give you simple prompts that create genuine interaction instead of stiff posing.
Because the goal isn't perfect smiles.
It's authentic connection.
Our sessions aren't built around perfect poses.
They're built around movement!
Walking. Playing. Tickling. Exploring. Snuggling. Laughing.
Because children rarely remember to smile on command...
But they almost always smile while they're busy being kids.
04 | After Your Session
The excitement doesn't end when the session is over.
Every image is carefully hand-edited in our signature true-to-life style before being delivered in a beautiful online gallery.
From there you'll be able to:
Download your full gallery
Easily share with family and friends
Order professional-quality prints
Design heirloom albums
Preserve your memories for generations
We believe these moments deserve more than living on your phone.
Every email, guide, timeline, and conversation has one purpose:
giving you the confidence to be fully present while I capture your family.
Olivia B.
“Haley took our newborn pictures and we couldn’t be more thrilled!! After a stressful NICU stay and first month at home, I was nervous about how a photography session would go, and it was absolutely perfect. We felt so at ease and the pictures came back stunning. I will cherish them forever. We are so glad we made the investment and can’t recommend them enough!”
We Know When to Lead and When to Step Back.
One of the greatest compliments we receive is hearing a family say,
"Wait, that was actually so fun"
That's exactly what we're after.
We believe the best family photography isn't about constant direction—or no direction at all. It's about knowing what each moment needs.
A note for DAD…
We know.
Family pictures probably weren't your
first (or second, or third) choice for spending an evening!
The good news?
We've yet to meet a grumpy dad we couldn't win over.
No awkward posing.
No forced smiles.
No standing around wondering what to do with your hands.
We'll keep things moving, make it easy, and before you know it, it'll be over—and your wife will have photographs she'll treasure forever,
and you might actually have fun.
A note for MOM…
We know you're probably carrying more into this session than just your diaper bag.
You're thinking about outfits, naps, snacks, whether everyone will cooperate, if your husband actually remembered the right shoes, and hoping—just hoping—you'll get one photo where everyone is looking in the same direction.
Can we let you in on a little secret?
You don't have to hold all of that here.
Your only job is to love on your family.
We'll handle the rest.
And if things don't go according to plan? That's okay too.
Some of our favorite images have happened in the middle of what parents thought was a disaster.
We're not looking for perfection.
We're looking for connection.
Because years from now, your children won't remember whether everyone's shirts stayed tucked in or if someone's hair blew out of place.
They'll remember what it felt like to be loved.
And that's exactly what we're here to preserve.
Worried about your kids?
Don't be.
Seriously.
Kids don't have to perform for us.
They don't have to smile on command.
They don't even have to look at the camera the whole time.
We follow their pace.
If they need to run...
We'll run.
If they need a snack...
We'll pause.
If they need a minute with Mom...
That's perfectly okay.
Between our backgrounds in childcare, Haley's education in child development, years in foster care, raising two very different boys of our own, and photographing hundreds of families...
We've learned one simple truth:
Every child deserves to be approached differently.
Whether your child is shy, energetic, sensory-seeking, cautious, strong-willed, or somewhere in between, we'll meet them exactly where they are.
Some of our favorite images have happened five minutes after what parents thought had become a "failed session."
Trust us.
Kids almost always surprise you.
We Believe
more memories are better
Than Fewer
One of those in-between moments with Cam + Carter
Some photographers carefully narrow your gallery down to only a handful of images.
We don't.
Our philosophy is simple:
If it's a meaningful moment, we want you to have it.
If it isn't blurry, a duplicate, or someone blinking...
It's probably making your gallery.
We intentionally overshoot because childhood happens fast.
Sometimes the tiny glance between siblings or the laugh that lasts half a second becomes the image your family treasures most.
Those moments deserve to be kept.
Childhood has a funny way of making today feel ordinary...
Until suddenly...
It isn't anymore.
The tiny hand that always reached for yours doesn't anymore.
The gap-toothed smile disappears.
The bedtime snuggles become goodnight hugs.
The little voice grows deeper.
These photographs become reminders of a season you wish you could visit one more time.
Not because life was perfect.
But because it was yours.
And that's a story worth remembering.
What People Are Saying
“Haley has been photographing our family for years now and her talents are unmatched. After one family photo session, our (at the time) three year old boy asked in the car on the way home, “Mommy, can we go play with Haley and have more pictures taken tomorrow?!” What three year old boy WANTS to go do another photo session less than an hour after the first one wrapped up? That tells you everything you need to know about Haley and her style. Not to mention the fact that our sweet boy NEVER stops moving for a single shot, and somehow we always end up with the most gorgeous pictures that look like they were all supposed to be that way. Taking family pictures with Haley has turned family photos from a stressful event into something I look forward to. I trust her with my family memories totally and completely. She has done studio sessions for us for various occasions and holidays as well as her fall botanical garden session one year and a forest and lake-side session another year. Plus she took some incredible professional headshots for me personally, and she photographed our adoption. I truly cannot recommend The Montgomerys Photo + Film enough. Capturing these precious moments with your family is absolutely worth it, and there is no better person to do it with than Haley.”
— Emily C.
“Haley and Cam have photographed our large family four times in less than three years, and I’ve never once been disappointed with the finished product. I would recommend them to anyone and everyone, though I don’t typically have to because people are always asking me who took our beautiful yearly photos! The work speaks for itself!”
— Ashton W.
“I was recommended this wonderful couple through a moms group on Facebook and WOW Haley was phenomenal. I was so flustered with new mom jitters and she was so patient and calming. She brought so much positive energy and light to our newborn session. We were hesitant to try a family photo with the pups but she encouraged it and I'm so glad we listened. Talented is an understatement. I can't wait to book the Montgomerys for all of our future milestones and celebrations.”
—Anna S.