For the beautifully ordinary moments

The days can feel long, but the years somehow fly by. One minute you're rocking a newborn to sleep, and the next they're running ahead of you down the beach, full of personality and independence.

Family photography isn't about perfect smiles or perfectly behaved kids. It's about capturing connection. The hugs, the laughter, the messy hair, the tiny hands and all the little things you'll want to remember years from now.

My sessions are relaxed, playful and designed to feel more like quality time together than a photoshoot. I'll guide you when needed, but most importantly, I'll create space for genuine moments to unfold naturally. Whether you're celebrating a new arrival, documenting a growing family or simply wanting to freeze time for a little while, I'm here to help you preserve this season exactly as it is.

Stef Claire Photography - Families

Family & Lifestyle collections

Family and lifestyle sessions are designed to be relaxed, fun and completely tailored to your crew. Whether we're exploring the beach, wandering through a favourite park or spending a quiet evening together at home, my goal is to create images that feel natural, joyful and true to your family.

I have structured my packages intentionally. Everything I offer and recommend is a strategic part of an overall experience resulting in timeless and joyful images. Included in each collection is a planning guide to offer support as you collaborate with me to plan your session.

    • Engagement, maternity and family lifestyle

    • 60-minute sessions

    • A mix of posed and documentary style photos

    • 70 edited images (digital files)

    • Private online gallery

    • Note: Travel is included within HRM. For travel outside HRM, an additional charge for travel time and mileage will be added.

    • Newborn sessions (babies under 4 months)

    • Normally, in the comfort of your home, though I have studio rental suggestions for an additional cost

    • 90-min sessions

    • 70 edited images (digital files)

    • Private online gallery

    • Note: Travel is included within HRM. For travel outside HRM, an additional charge for travel time and mileage will be added.

    • Great for getting grandparents, aunts, uncles, or cousins together for photos that will be passed on for generations

    • This session offers different options based on your priorities and the number of family members you are including (inside a home, there should usually be no more than 8 people, whereas if you want an outdoor session, the number is flexible to include large numbers of people)

    • 90-min sessions

    • 70 edited images (digital files)

    • Private online gallery

    • Note: Travel is included within HRM. For travel outside HRM, an additional charge for travel time and mileage will be added.

    • Maternity + Newborn Bundle

    • This collection is designed to help you preserve one of the most fleeting and sacred seasons of your life

    • Sessions can take place in the comfort of your home or outdoors, though I have studio rental suggestions for an additional cost

    • 70 edited images (digital files) per/session

    • Private online gallery

    • Note: Travel is included within HRM. For travel outside HRM, an additional charge for travel time and mileage will be added.

Reach out

This season deserves to be remembered

Let’s freeze time together for a minute.

book your family session

The magic of right now

The belly laughs, the bear hugs, the missing teeth, the tiny hands and all the beautiful in-between moments that make your family yours.

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Close-up of a newborn baby's hand grasping the side of a soft, white blanket, with the baby's face not visible.
A young family, including a baby in a red and green patterned outfit, is sitting on a bed with a beige blanket. The baby looks surprised or curious, while the parents smile and look at the baby. The background is a plain wall.
Close-up of a smiling baby with blue eyes, wearing a white bib with pink embroidery, a blue gingham dress, and a blue smocked dress, lying on a textured white blanket.
A woman and two boys lying together outdoors, smiling and relaxing with one boy resting his head on his hand, all in a black and white photo.
A woman with three children sitting on a light green couch in a living room with shelves filled with books in the background. The children are hugging the woman, and they all look happy and relaxed.
A child walking on the beach holding an adult's hand.
Four children and one adult in a tree with green leaves, outdoors during daytime. The children are sitting and standing on the branches, smiling and looking at the camera. The adult is standing on the ground beside the tree, supporting some of the ch
Children's legs and feet standing on a windowsill. One child wearing dark pants with a floral pattern at the bottom, and the other child wearing light-colored pants with cuffs. Both are barefoot, and the background shows bright light coming through t
A family of three sitting on the sandy beach, smiling and spending quality time together during sunset, with the ocean and distant land in the background.
A woman with long blonde hair smiling and holding the head of a young boy with curly hair, whom she is leaning over, sitting outdoors in a natural setting with tall grass in the background.
A group of people, including a man with a shaved head and a young woman with long hair, walking through a grassy field on a clear day. In the background, there are additional people, and the sky is blue with no visible clouds.
Two young girls playing in a garden with colorful flowers, a hanging flower pot, and a house with wood logs in the background on a sunny day.
Two young girls lying on the grass outdoors, laughing and smiling, with one girl touching her nose.
Family of five sitting on a white sofa, smiling and enjoying each other's company in a bright living room.
A baby lying on a bed with a blanket, yawning or crying, while an adult's hand gently holds the baby's foot.
A family of four laying on a bed, celebrating the birth of a newborn baby. The father is gently holding the baby, while the mother, and two young children are smiling and touching the newborn.
A woman with long red hair sitting on a bed with five children, all cuddling and smiling, in a bright room with a large window in the background.
A joyful woman and girl sitting on sandy ground in a grassy field, hugging and smiling.
A group of women and children standing in a shallow river surrounded by trees with green leaves, holding hands and looking down at the water.
A group of three people, likely a family, lying on the grass in a field with tall green grass, embracing each other and seemingly sharing a moment of affection. The sky is partly cloudy.
Black and white photo of a pregnant woman smiling while standing by a window, with one hand on her belly and the other hand supporting her lower back.
Family of six lying on grass, smiling and looking at the camera, with their heads close together.
Family of four sitting on a bed with a floral wallpaper background, children and parents enjoying reading a book together.
A woman holding a baby in a room with white walls, a window, artwork, and a small table with a blue cushion.
A woman with long brown hair and a blue floral dress is smiling and crouching on a green lawn, petting a light-colored, curly-haired dog. There is another similar dog beside it. The background includes a wooden deck, some outdoor furniture, potted pl
An African American man with a beard holding a smiling baby girl in an outdoor natural setting with greenery and trees in the background.
A child and an adult playing on the grass outdoors, the child lying on top of the adult with their faces close together and smiling.
A diverse family of four, including two adults and two young children, enjoying a moment together. The adults are holding the children's hands, lifting them slightly, smiling and laughing. The children appear happy and engaged, with one child dressed
A young child with light hair lying on a textured surface, smiling widely with one hand on her head. She is wearing a patterned sweater.
A family of four sitting on the grass by a wooden fence during sunset, with three adults, one holding a baby, and one a young girl, all smiling and enjoying the moment.
Close-up black and white photograph of a person's nose and lips.
A woman and a child sharing a kiss in a grassy field during sunset.
A woman is lying on the grass outdoors with two young girls, all dressed in casual clothing, surrounded by green grass and plants, near a wooden fence.
A family of three in a living room. A baby in pink pajamas sits on a red patterned rug in the foreground holding a stuffed animal. Behind, a woman lies on a white sofa smiling, while a man sits on the floor near the sofa looking towards the baby. The
Two young children, a boy and a girl, sitting close together on a white couch, smiling and hugging each other in a cozy and friendly setting.
A woman with dark hair and light skin, wearing a denim jacket and white dress, sits outdoors on grass with a man with light skin, blonde hair, a beige checkered outfit, and plaid pants. The woman has her hand on her pregnant belly with her eyes close
A man standing in a field and waving, with a woman in the foreground out of focus.