Capturing Life’s Best Family Moments

Family is where life’s best memories are made, and these moments deserve to be captured with care. At the same time, our family photography sessions bring out genuine laughter, love, and connection. Whether it’s a playful afternoon in the park or a cozy in-studio shoot, we create a relaxed environment where everyone feels at ease. As a result, the images reflect your family’s personality and the special bonds you share, creating memories you’ll treasure for years.

Four adults holding up Audrey’s grandson in a fun horizontal pose during a family photoshoot on the beach at Lake Superior near Thunder Bay.

Mini Family Photography Sessions

Our Mini Family Sessions are perfect for families who want a quick, simple way to capture beautiful memories. These 30-minute shoots provide a handful of high-quality images without the commitment of a full session. At the same time, whether you want a great group photo or fun combinations of parents, kids, and siblings, we make the most of our time together. These sessions are fast-paced, relaxed, and ideal for busy families seeking a few standout shots. In addition, mini sessions can take place in our cozy studio, your backyard, or another easily accessible location in Thunder Bay. As a result, you can focus on enjoying the moment while we capture lasting memories.

Family group hug with parents holding daughter during autumn park photoshoot
Intimate close-up of father and daughter during loving winter photography moment

Mini Family Photo Session

Backyard or Studio
$ 175
  • 30 minute session
  • one background
  • Professional Lighting
  • Professional Retouching
  • group, solo and paired images
  • any sized family
Parents kissing while young daughter stands between them on autumn pathway near water

Full Family Photography Sessions

Our Full Family Sessions offer a complete photography experience with plenty of time to capture meaningful, candid, and creative shots. These one-hour sessions are perfect for families who want a wide range of images, multiple backgrounds, and a mix of posed and natural moments. At the same time, you have the flexibility to explore different settings, such as a walk through a local park, a beach, or our professional studio with a variety of colored backdrops. This session creates a relaxed space where real moments unfold, whether it’s laughter between siblings or a quiet hug between parent and child. In addition, this package works beautifully for one-hour event coverage, ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or small gatherings where family and connection are at the heart of the celebration.

Child laughing with parents on blanket during comfortable winter family photography

Full Family Sessions

Studio, outdoor or Event
$ 250
  • 1 Hour Session
  • Multiple Backdrops
  • Professional Lighting
  • Professional Retouching
  • Group, Solo and Paired Images
  • Any Sized Family
  • Candid & Posed
  • Event Coverage
Norma giving her husband a sweet kiss on the cheek during their summer family portrait session in Thunder Bay.

Capturing Life’s Special Family Moments

There’s never a wrong time to capture your family’s story, but some moments feel extra special. Welcoming a newborn, celebrating an adoption, or even adding a new pet are perfect reasons for a photo session. At the same time, milestones like anniversaries, 90th birthdays, or retirement parties are worth remembering. Sometimes, it’s about capturing a chapter before it changes—before children head off to college or start independent lives. In addition, when family travels from near or far, it’s a rare chance to bring everyone together. It doesn’t always have to be a large group photo. Sometimes it’s just as meaningful to capture a visit from a sibling you haven’t seen in years or a first meeting with a long-lost relative. As a result, these images become timeless reminders of the love that ties your family together.

Jess and her daughter smiling together on a dirt road during a Professional family photo session professional family photo session

Family Photography as a Thoughtful Gift

A family photo session is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give. At the same time, it’s a wonderful way to surprise parents with a portrait of all the siblings together. You can also celebrate milestones with timeless images they’ll treasure forever. In addition, gifting an entire session is a thoughtful way to mark a birthday, anniversary, or special visit. As a result, photos become more than keepsakes—they’re daily reminders of the people we love most.

Norma’s grandkids smiling together during a summer family portrait session in Thunder Bay.
Sarah, her husband, and their two sons lay together on a blanket with the full stretch of the beach and Lake Superior behind them—captured using Photography Gift Cards in Thunder Bay.

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Alt Text: Joyful multi-generational family smiling brightly at the camera during a summer portrait session in Thunder Bay.

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Audrey and her full family sitting in colorful chairs on the beach at their Lake Superior cottage, all wearing white shirts and khaki pants during a family photoshoot.

Family Photos in Thunder Bay

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Address | Location

84 Crown StThunder Bay, ON P7B 3J9

Send us an email

chadkirvan@gmail.com

Phone No.

Phone No. : 1-905-626-5056