This Is What Matters

Real connection. Honest moments. Family photos that hold onto it all.

Two kids having fun throwing pillows in a bedroom with a large bed, an anchor wall decoration, and sunlight coming through the windows.

Meet Your Photographer

Black and white portrait of a bearded man with glasses, wearing a denim jacket and a T-shirt, looking at the camera with a slight smile.

Hi, I’m Stephen. With 15+ years of experience behind the camera, I’ve learned how to catch what matters — the in-between moments, the belly laughs, the way your kid looks at you when you’re not looking. Whether your crew is wild, chill, or somewhere in between, we’ll create something that feels like your family… not a performance.

A woman holding a young boy close, touching their foreheads together in an outdoor setting, black and white photograph.
A newborn baby sleeping peacefully in someone's arms, wrapped in a brown blanket.
A toddler balancing a pumpkin on his head while playing outside with happy adults.
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Two young boys, wearing white long-sleeve shirts and jeans, are hugging and smiling at the camera against a plain background.
Two smiling young girls sitting on a red hammock in an outdoor setting with rocks and plants in the background.
A man playing with a child in a park, throwing her in the air.
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A young girl with dark hair, wearing a pink ruffled shirt and beige skirt, holding a white plush cat toy and smiling at the camera.
A family of five posing outside a brick house, smiling, with greenery and fallen leaves in the yard.
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Family of five, including a woman holding a newborn wrapped in a red blanket, a man and two young boys, sitting against a plain white background, smiling and sharing a joyful moment.
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Family of four sitting on a beige couch, with the mother holding a newborn baby and a young boy leaning in, all smiling in a cozy living room.
Group of six young people, three men and three women, smiling and posing indoors.
Woman and young child sitting on steps, both wearing teal outfits, with a white pumpkin in the foreground.
Child smiling in front of a hay bale wearing a gray sweater.
A family of four sitting on the ground under a brick archway, with open fields and a lone tree in the background on a sunny day.
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A family of three enjoying time outdoors, with a woman and man smiling as they hold a young girl between them. The background features trees and foliage.
Sleeping baby wearing a knitted hat and outfit, covered with a white blanket.
Three children, two boys and a girl, standing together at a doorway, smiling at the camera. The boy in front has curly hair, while the boy behind has straight hair, and the girl has curly hair. All are dressed casually.
Baby in white bathrobe and hat, lying on a textured blanket, wearing pink mittens and striped socks.
A woman lying on her stomach on a plain surface with two young children, a boy and a girl, lying on top of her in a line, all smiling at the camera in a black and white photo.
Family portrait in cornfield, five smiling people, two adults and three children, standing together.
Young boy holding a large slice of watermelon outdoors, with trees and sky in the background.
A happy family of four outdoors, laughing and playing together in a natural setting with grass and open sky.
A man holding a baby on his shoulders while a pregnant woman kisses the baby in an outdoor setting.
Group of five people holding hands and walking down an urban alleyway, smiling and enjoying each other's company.
Young child wearing a black headband with a plaid bow, and plaid suspenders over a black lace top, standing outdoors.
A young boy with blonde hair smiling outdoors, wearing a long-sleeve gray and maroon striped shirt and blue jeans.
Black and white photo of a woman kissing a baby's cheek outdoors.
Family sitting in a grassy field, enjoying each other's company with trees in the background at sunset.
Young child standing in tall grass field, wearing a black jacket, with a slight smile.
A family of four sitting outdoors on stone steps, surrounded by rocks and trees. The people include two adults and two children. The adults are sitting on the steps, while the children are positioned in front and between them. The background features
Three young girls standing on a wooden deck, smiling and looking at the camera.
Child playing inside a metal playground tunnel, wearing a pink outfit, looking and reaching out to the side.
Young girl in pink sweater holding a tabby cat outdoors in a park setting with autumn leaves.
Group of seven boys standing outdoors in front of a house, smiling and posing for a photo.
A man kissing a smiling young girl on the head while holding her hands together in a heart shape. They are against a plain white background.
Close-up of a baby lying down, wearing a pink headband with white polka dots, wrapped in a white blanket.
Two people standing together in a grassy field during autumn, surrounded by trees with yellow leaves, smiling and laughing.
A man and two young boys fishing by a lakeside on a sunny day, sitting on rocks near trees.
A family of five standing outdoors in a field with a wire fence in the background, smiling at the camera. The family consists of an older man and woman, a young woman, and two children, one boy wearing sunglasses and a plaid shirt, and a girl wearing
A young child with a green headband and floral shirt crouches on a pumpkin in a pumpkin patch.
A family sitting on brick steps outside a house; a woman and a man holding a smiling toddler dressed in green. The house has a dark door and autumn decorations, including pumpkins.
A smiling child in a plaid shirt stands against a large metal wheel.
A woman holding a sleeping newborn wrapped in a white blanket against a dark background.
Family group photo with multiple generations, seated and standing in a cozy, rustic living room with mounted deer heads and a sliding barn door in the background.
Family portrait with two adults and four children standing together against a neutral background. The man is wearing a plaid shirt and cap, and the woman is wearing glasses. The children are wearing coordinated casual outfits, with two girls in denim
Black and white photo of a child in a plaid shirt standing in tall grass, looking to the side.
Black and white photo of seven people sitting on the sidewalk against a brick building, smiling at the camera.
Young boy standing on a playground slide, wearing a pink "Mom's Kid Genius" t-shirt, pink shorts, and brown sandals, with an outdoor play structure in the background.
A family sitting on the floor of a nursery room, with a wooden crib in the background and various wall art. A man and woman are with two young children, one in green pajamas and the other a baby. They are on a cowhide rug, smiling and interacting wit
A man and woman lovingly hold a swaddled baby, with the woman gently kissing the baby's forehead, set against a dark background.
A young man in a red plaid flannel shirt squatting in tall grass with a tan dog with blue eyes. The man is smiling and holding the dog.
A newborn baby wrapped in a purple blanket, wearing a white headband with a flower, sleeping on a soft white surface.
A family of five standing together outdoors in a grassy field at sunset.
A man holding two children in an outdoor setting with dry grass and trees.
Family sitting on a porch with two young children, one holding a baby, smiling and interacting with each other.
Two young boys sitting on a park bench, hugging and sticking out their tongues at each other. They are both wearing white t-shirts and shorts.
A sleeping baby dressed in lace clothing, lying on a fluffy white blanket, with a decorative lace headband on their head.
A smiling boy standing in a field of tall, dry grass during daylight, wearing a green long-sleeve shirt and dark jeans.
A family sitting outdoors on a blanket in a field, with a man, woman, and baby. The baby is wearing denim overalls and looking up, while the man and woman are smiling and interacting with the baby.
A man holding two children in a field during autumn, with leafless trees in the background.
Group of six young people smiling and posing together indoors, some sitting on a dark armchair and others standing behind, with a painting and wooden wall in the background.
Black and white photo of a young boy sitting on a wooden chair, looking at the camera with a serious expression.
A young girl stands in a field of tall, dry grass, wearing a light blue dress with pockets, gray tights, and dark boots. She has long brown hair and a serious expression.
A woman kissing a young boy on the cheek outdoors during autumn, with trees with orange leaves in the background.
Family of four standing on a dirt path in a rural outdoor setting with trees and tall grasses, smiling at the camera.
A happy family of four standing by a wire fence outdoors during autumn. The father, mother, and two sons are smiling, with the father and mother leaning on the fence and the boys standing in front.
A woman with long brown hair holding a sleeping dark-haired baby wrapped in a red blanket.
A woman and a young girl sitting on a black bench outside a building, smiling at the camera, with a flower arrangement in the foreground.
Two young boys sitting on a concrete step outdoors, smiling at the camera, with industrial machinery and railings in the background.
A young boy with light brown hair and a black jacket standing in tall, dry grass outdoors.

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