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CAPTURING THE BEAUTY OF YOUR FAMILY STORY

Father lifting his laughing baby overhead at sunset

Family sessions are about connection, movement and the moments that matter most.

 

My approach is calm, natural and gently guided — creating space for genuine interactions while documenting your family in an honest and timeless way.

 

No stiff posing, no pressure for perfection. Just meaningful moments captured beautifully.

✓ Relaxed posing

✓ Kids are welcome to be kids

✓ Natural emotions over perfection

✓ Guidance every step of the way

Parents kissing with a baby on their lap looking in to the camera
Baby sitting among wildflowers on the beach
baby held playfully upside down by his dad

 THE EXPERIENCE

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Inquiry

Begin by filling out the inquiry form and sharing a little about your family, your vision and the season of life you’d love documented.

Planning together

We’ll choose location, outfits and create a vision.

Session day

Your session will feel natural, calm and lightly guided. Rather than stiff posing, we’ll focus on connection, movement and genuine interaction.

Gallery delivery

You’ll receive a carefully edited online gallery filled with meaningful images designed to preserve this chapter of your family beautifully.

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REAL MOMENTS OVER PERFECT POSES

Siblings walking their dog together on the beach
Mother kissing her baby's cheek during a candid session
Mom with a 1 year old baby. Baby is looking in to the camera. Black and white picture
Family of five embracing on an Orange County beach at sunset
Closeup of daughter and mom holding hands
Black-and-white portrait of a baby

THE TINY HANDS WON’T STAY TINY FOREVER

WHAT TO WEAR

Wardrobe plays an important role in creating timeless and cohesive imagery.

 

Rather than matching perfectly, I recommend choosing tones and textures that complement one another naturally. Neutral, earthy and muted colors photograph beautifully and help keep the focus on emotion and connection.

Love:

✓ textures

✓ layers

✓ soft neutral colors

Avoid:

× neon colors

× large logos

× busy patterns

INVESTMENT

INVEST IN MEMORIES THAT WILL OUTLIVE THE MOMENT.

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ESSENTIAL

• 40+ fine art edited images

• 40+ High-End Edited Digital Images

• Private Online Gallery & Print Rights

• Outfit change welcome

$400

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SIGNATURE

• 60+ fine art edited images

• 60+ High-End Edited Digital Images

• Up to 2 Wardrobe Changes

• Private Online Gallery & Print Rights

• Delivery within 7 Days

$500

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HEIRLOOM

• 90-minute session
• 80+ fine art edited images

• Private Online Gallery & Print Rights

Highlight Reel (up to 1 minute)​

• Multiple outfit changes welcome

• Priority editing (5 days delivery)

$650

Ready to create something timeless? Start your inquiry below.

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ELIJAH LESHCHENKO PHOTOGRAPHY 
© 2026 by Elijah Leshchenko. 

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