Lifestyle Family Portrait Photography
Knoxville, TN Family Photographer
Some days you’ll look back on with blurry eyes, but your heart will be ever so clear. What an out of this world, I’ll give you everything and more, kind of love. Welcome to parenthood.
After refining my family portraits process, I’ve found that the magic is YOU! It’s not every hair in place and a perfectly mowed lawn for a background. It’s your love, your simple home, your lover’s smile and your connection during ordinary moments that makes life so meaningful. I pride myself on cultivating an experience that observes and directs, giving each session the ability to look different and uniquely you.
Connected, warm and playful. Delivering unique and soul stirring family imagery since 2018.
Your baby won’t always have this gummy smile and his big sister won’t have those unhindered, wild curls forever. Toddlers will soon be big kids and the teen years follow. Family photos shouldn’t be stiff and rigid. Let’s vision cast together to create a session that captures the joyous season of here and now.
I honor and foster an atmosphere to let your kids be themselves and have FUN during portraits.
find the package that's best for your season:
Family Portrait Offerings
- Amber Woody
Halea is an exceptional photographer with a true gift for capturing the perfect shot. Even when the kids are full of energy or not in the mood to cooperate, she somehow manages to freeze those beautiful moments with ease. Her calm, patient demeanor and natural connection with children make the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free."
Halea doesn’t just take pictures—she captures personalities, emotions, and memories.
The Process
- Mary Lyndal Harrison
From relaxed family portraits to our daughter’s big milestone sessions, she has captured it all with warmth and artistry. Halea has a natural gift for working with young children especially—she’s patient, playful, and knows exactly how to put everyone at ease so genuine smiles shine through. Her use of natural light and thoughtful composition turns simple moments into portraits we’ll treasure forever. After many sessions with Halea, I can say she delivers consistent quality, creativity, and professionalism every single time."
perfectly documented our family’s most special moments.
- Jasmine Harris Strickland
We have booked with her for our engagement, wedding, maternity (x2), newborn (x2), one year old session for my son, and a family session! My husband and I have never felt more comfortable behind a lens and (an added bonus!!) she is AMAZING with kids. She captures my family and all of our personalities perfectly. I cannot recommend Halea enough- she is sweet, detail-oriented, and captures genuinely stunning moments in her photos."
we haven’t booked pictures with anyone else. Halea has a true God-given talent.
- Valerie McMurray
She’s been there for all of our biggest milestones — birthdays, new babies, holidays, and all the in-between moments that matter most.
She somehow manages to make every session fun and stress-free (even with kids running around!) and always captures the most natural, beautiful moments. Our walls are filled with her photos, and they are some of our most cherished possessions."
Halea feels more like family than a photographer at this point.
Family portraits are the only investment you’ll ever make that is guaranteed to become more valuable with time.Single family sessions begin at $250 and increase based upon the package of your choice. Storytelling sessions begin at $325. For more details on family packages and to find out more about a custom package, let's chat!
INVESTMENT
DETAILS
I edit my photos naturally, with pops of vibrant colors and a bit of warmth. I value light and shadows in my work. My edits fall between the “light and airy” and “dark and moody” camps.
How would you describe your editing style?
Yes! I adore large families. The more, the merrier! I have some beautiful properties available that are perfect for large family shots. Inquire for dates and pricing.
Do you ever photograph extended families?
Yes! When scheduling allows, I love to be there for the first few days of baby’s life. Inquire for availability and pricing!
Do you schedule fresh 48/hospital sessions?
Every baby and mama is different, but most newborn sessions take place between 0 - 2 weeks of life. NICU stays and healing journeys may extend this period of time and that is ok! I want mama, baby, and family to be comfortable in this new stage before I come into your new world.
When should I schedule my newborn session?
I love to travel! The answer is yes, but inquire quickly as availability for travel sessions is limited!
I want a unique location for my senior portraits. Do you travel?
Yes! It’s very normal for husbands and teens to not be looking forward to picture day. Relax and let me prep you before your session to encourage those harder to please subjects to loosen up and be present.
My husband/teen really does NOT like photos. Can you help?
Each package has a unique set of guaranteed digitally edited images that are included in the package fee. Additional images, prints and products available for a fee.
How many photos do I receive with my package?
I want all my mamas comfortable, so this timeframe looks different for each family. Most feel best for photos between 28-34 weeks.
When should I schedule my maternity session?
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