authentic connections. genuine smiles. documenting candid reactions.

true emotional moments. warm inviting style.

This is what View From the Lens is all about, from the moment you first inquire, I want to set you up for success both during your session & after, when you see your beautiful images that you get to cherish for years to come. Please note my pricing structure has changed and if you have any questions or concerns please reach out to me and I would love to assist you in the best way I can!

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A woman is smiling as two children kiss her on the cheeks from opposite sides in front of a wooden fence and a natural setting.

Sessions Available

  • A large group of people of various ages standing together on a covered wooden bridge outdoors during fall, smiling at the camera.

    Extended Family Session

    Extended Family Session

    2 hours • 120+ images

    1 location (anywhere in-state)

    Ideal for large families (15–50 people)

    Perfect for gathering generations — great grandparents to grandbabies — with time built in for candid moments.

    Full printing rights

    Sneak peeks within 24 hours

    Online gallery delivered within 3 weeks

    USB available for $50

    $500

    **$100 non-refundable retainer due at booking

    Remaining balance due 1 week prior

    Payment plans available upon request**

  • A couple holding a newborn baby, sharing a tender moment with the man kissing the woman's forehead inside a home with a wooden staircase and a mirror.

    Maternity & In Home Family Session

    Two 1-hour sessions • 60+ images per session

    A beautiful way to document the waiting and the welcoming — maternity with your growing family, plus a relaxed in-home (or hospital + home split) newborn session without rebooking!

    Full printing rights

    Sneak peeks within 24 hours

    Online gallery delivered within 2 weeks of each session

    USB available for $50

    $400

    **$100 non-refundable retainer due at booking

    Remaining balance due 1 week prior

    Payment plans available upon request**

  • Family gathered together for a group photo inside a home by a stone fireplace.

    Family Session

    1 hour • 60+ images • 1 location

    Best for families under 15 people

    Perfect for updated portraits and candid connection.

    Full printing rights

    Sneak peeks within 24 hours

    Online gallery delivered within 2 weeks

    USB available for $50

    $300

    **$100 non-refundable retainer due at booking

    Remaining balance due 1 week prior

    Payment plans available upon request**

  • A family of three, a woman, a man, and a young child, outside in a field with fall foliage in the background. The woman and man are kissing the child on the cheek while holding him.

    Seasonal Mini Sessions

    30 minutes • 30+ images

    Location selected by Lydia

    Short, sweet, and perfect for seasonal updates.

    Full printing rights

    Sneak peeks within 48 hours

    Online gallery delivered within 2 weeks

    USB available for $50

    $200

    **$50 non-refundable retainer due at booking

    Remaining balance due 1 week prior

    Payment plans available upon request**

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Two people holding dogs in a Christmas tree farm with snow-covered ground.
A family of three, a woman with long curly hair, a man, and a baby, outdoors on a cloudy day. The woman and man are each giving kisses to the baby on the cheeks.
A family of five standing in a fall forest with orange, yellow, and red leaves.
A couple in formal attire standing on a small wooden bridge over a pond, facing each other with foreheads touching, under a large leafy tree with sunlight shining through.
A family of five standing close together in a snow-covered Christmas tree farm, with the parents embracing and the children around them. The young boy is leaning against the father, one daughter is hugging the mother, and the youngest boy is sitting on the father's shoulders. They are dressed warmly, and the background shows rows of Christmas trees under a partly cloudy sky.