Family of four walking together on an autumn bridge during a relaxed outdoor family photography session in Edmonton

The season changes. The story stays.

Family Photography Pricing & Collections

Simple family photography pricing for Edmonton, Sherwood Park, and surrounding Alberta communities.

Family photos should feel easy to understand before you book. Our family collections are designed for different seasons of life — from quick portrait updates to relaxed full sessions and larger extended family gatherings.

Each collection includes gentle direction, natural editing, a private proofing gallery, and the freedom to choose the finished images that matter most to your family.

Outdoor and studio sessions available, depending on season, light, location, and availability.

Thoughtful Family Photography, Clear Pricing

Family photography is about more than getting everyone to smile at the same time. It is about preserving the people, personalities, and connections that make this season of life worth remembering.

Catriona Hope Photography offers relaxed family sessions in Sherwood Park, Edmonton, and nearby Alberta communities. Whether you are planning a quick seasonal update, a full family session, or a larger gathering with grandparents and cousins, the process is kept simple from the beginning.

You will know what is included, how many images come with your collection, and what your options are if you fall in love with more photographs after seeing your gallery.

Family photography collections begin at $350 CAD, with flexible options for mini sessions, full family portraits, and extended-family gatherings.

Led by Catriona Hope, with 13+ years of professional photography experience, these sessions are guided with patience, warmth, and a practical understanding of how real families move, laugh, and settle in front of the camera.

Simple Session Options. Thoughtful Guidance. No Guesswork.

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Gentle Direction →

You will not be left wondering what to do. We use simple prompts, natural movement, and light posing guidance so the session feels comfortable.

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Curated Galleries →

Each collection includes a set number of fully edited images, with the option to add more after viewing your proofing gallery.

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Local Guidance →

We help with location, light, timing, and outfit direction so your family session feels organized before the camera even comes out.

Gentle Sessions for Every Kind of Child

Not every child wants to sit still, smile on command, or follow a perfect plan — and that is completely okay. Family sessions are guided with patience, flexibility, and room for children to warm up in their own way.

For busy, shy, or sensory-sensitive children, we can adjust the pace, choose a quieter location, and use gentle prompts instead of pressure. The goal is not perfection. It is comfort, connection, and photographs that still feel like your family.

Family Collections at a Glance

These four collections are designed to make choosing simple. Start with the session length, image count, and family size that best fits what you need. After your gallery is ready, you can choose your included images and decide whether you would like any extras.

Simply Fun

Clear Choices

Beautifully Finished

Grandfather walking with three grandchildren along an autumn park path near Edmonton, photographed by Catriona Hope Photography.

Glow Mini — $350

A short and simple family session for updated portraits without a longer time commitment. The Glow Mini is a lovely fit for families who want a smaller set of finished images, a seasonal refresh, or a quick milestone session.

Best for:
Small families, young children, seasonal portraits, updated family photos, or milestone moments.

Includes:
30-minute session
10 fully edited, high-resolution images
Outdoor or studio option, depending on season and availability
Private proofing gallery
Gentle posing and natural prompts
Option to add extra favourites after viewing

Add-on options:
Additional edited images are $25 each.
Complete Gallery Upgrade available for $250.

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Glow Mini Plus — $450

A little more time, more variety, and more finished images while still keeping the session compact and easy. The Glow Mini Plus is a great middle option when you want more breathing room than a quick mini session, but do not need a full one-hour session.

Best for:
Families who want a stronger mix of portraits, natural moments, and image variety without a longer session.

Includes:
45-minute session
20 fully edited, high-resolution images
Outdoor or studio option, depending on season and availability
Private proofing gallery
Pre-session outfit and location guidance
Gentle posing and natural prompts
Option to add extra favourites after viewing

Add-on options:
Additional edited images are $25 each.
Complete Gallery Upgrade available for $250.

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Signature Family — $550

Our most flexible family collection and the best fit for most families. The Signature Family session gives us enough time for classic portraits, natural movement, smaller groupings, and those in-between moments that often become favourites.

Best for:
Immediate families, families with younger children, families wanting more variety, or anyone who wants a relaxed pace without feeling rushed.

Includes:
60-minute session
25 fully edited, high-resolution images
Outdoor or studio option, depending on season and availability
Private proofing gallery
Pre-session outfit and location guidance
Natural prompts and relaxed direction
Option to add extra favourites after viewing

Add-on options:
Additional edited images are $25 each.
Complete Gallery Upgrade available for $250.

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Extended Family — $825

Designed for larger family gatherings, grandparents, cousins, adult siblings, and multiple households. Extended Family sessions need more time and structure because we are photographing more than one family unit — we are organizing the full group, smaller family combinations, grandparents with grandchildren, cousins, couples, siblings, and natural moments in between.

Best for:
Extended families, family reunions, grandparents with grandchildren, multiple households, and larger group portraits.

Includes:
90-minute session
45 fully edited, high-resolution images
Outdoor location planning, depending on season and availability
Private proofing gallery
Pre-session planning for group combinations
Direction to keep the session organized and relaxed
Option to add extra favourites after viewing

Add-on options:
Additional edited images are $25 each.
Extended Family Complete Gallery Upgrade available for $395.

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Prices are listed in Canadian dollars and are subject to GST where applicable. A signed agreement and retainer are required to reserve your session date.

A Curated Gallery With Room to Choose

Each family collection includes a curated number of fully edited images. After your session, you will receive a private proofing gallery where you can choose the photographs included with your collection.

If you fall in love with more images, you can add individual favourites or upgrade to the complete gallery. This keeps the decision in your hands and gives you control over your final investment.

Some families are happy with the images included in their collection. Others find there are extra moments they cannot leave behind — a laugh, a quiet hug, a grandparent’s expression, or a sibling connection that feels too meaningful to pass over.

Additional edited images: $25 each
Complete Gallery Upgrade: $250 for regular family sessions
Extended Family Complete Gallery Upgrade: $395

You do not need to decide before your session. You can wait until you see your gallery and choose what feels right for your family.

Which Family Session Is Right for You?

Choose Glow Mini if…

You want a quick, simple portrait update with a smaller finished gallery. This is a good fit for seasonal photos, young children, small families, or milestone portraits.

Choose Glow Mini Plus if…

You want more time and more variety than the Glow Mini, but still want to keep the session compact and easy.

Choose Signature Family if…

You want the best balance of time, image variety, and a relaxed pace. This is the strongest choice for most families.

Choose Extended Family if…

You are bringing grandparents, adult siblings, cousins, or multiple households and need time for organized groupings.

A joyful young family portrait taken in an Edmonton park, with parents and their children, all under five, sharing a warm, candid moment together

Planning a Larger Family Gathering?

Extended family sessions are designed for larger gatherings where there are more people, more combinations, and more relationships to photograph.

These sessions take more planning than a standard family session because we are often photographing the full group, individual households, grandparents with grandchildren, cousins, siblings, couples, and natural moments in between.

The extra time helps the session feel organized instead of rushed. It also gives your gallery more variety, from the classic group portraits everyone expects to the smaller moments that often become family favourites.

If your family is gathering from different homes, different cities, or different generations, the Extended Family collection gives us the structure and breathing room to photograph everyone well.

Included With Every Family Collection

Every family collection includes more than the time in front of the camera. We help with the planning, guide you through the session, and deliver finished images in a way that feels clear and easy to manage.

Every collection includes:
Pre-session guidance
Location suggestions
Simple outfit support
Gentle posing and natural prompts
Fully edited, high-resolution digital images
Private online proofing gallery
Option to purchase extra images
Option to upgrade to the complete gallery
Print-ready files for personal use

Optional prints, wall art, and keepsakes can be ordered separately after your gallery is delivered.

Family Photography Locations in Edmonton & Sherwood Park

We will help choose a location that suits your family, the season, and the kind of backdrop you prefer. Some families love open parks and soft evening light. Others need close parking, short walking distances, or a studio option for younger children or winter sessions.

Family sessions can take place in Sherwood Park, Edmonton, and surrounding Alberta communities. Depending on the season, we may suggest parks, trails, open fields, river valley locations, quiet urban settings, or indoor studio options.

Not sure where to go? We can help narrow it down after booking.

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How Booking Works

Booking your family photography session should feel simple from the beginning.

1. Reach Out

Tell us what kind of session you are planning, who will be included, and whether you are thinking about an outdoor or studio session.

2. Choose Your Collection

We will help you choose the collection that fits your family size, timing, and image goals.

3. Reserve Your Date

Your session is reserved once the agreement and retainer are complete.

4. Plan the Details

We will talk through timing, location, outfits, and anything your family needs to feel comfortable.

5. Choose Your Images

After your session, you will receive a private proofing gallery where you can choose your included images and decide whether you would like any extras.

Built Around Comfort, Not Pressure

Family sessions work best when everyone feels comfortable enough to be themselves. We guide when direction is needed, leave room for natural interaction, and keep the session moving gently so it does not feel stiff or overly posed.

You do not need perfectly behaved children, matching outfits, or a family that knows exactly what to do in front of the camera. We will help with the flow, the prompts, and the little adjustments that make the final images feel natural.

Father giving toddler a shoulder ride during an autumn family session in Sherwood Park

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does family photography cost?

Family photography collections begin at $350. The Glow Mini is $350, Glow Mini Plus is $450, Signature Family is $550, and Extended Family is $825. Extra images and complete gallery upgrades are available after you view your proofing gallery.

The Signature Family collection is the best fit for most families. It includes 60 minutes and 25 fully edited images, giving us enough time for classic portraits, natural movement, and a relaxed variety of finished photographs.

Yes. Additional edited images are $25 each. You can also upgrade to the complete gallery after viewing your proofing gallery.

The Complete Gallery Upgrade is $250 for regular family sessions. For Extended Family sessions, the Complete Gallery Upgrade is $395 because these sessions include larger groups, more combinations, and a more detailed final gallery.

No. You can wait until you see your proofing gallery. This gives you the freedom to choose only the images you love most, or upgrade if you decide you want the full story from your session.

Signature Family is best for most immediate families and smaller groupings. Extended Family is designed for larger gatherings with grandparents, cousins, adult siblings, and multiple households. It includes more time, more images, and more planning support.

Family sessions can take place outdoors or in studio, depending on the season, light, weather, and availability. We photograph families throughout Sherwood Park, Edmonton, and surrounding Alberta communities.

Choose clothing that feels comfortable, coordinated, and simple. Soft neutrals, warm earth tones, layers, and subtle textures usually photograph well. Avoid large logos, neon colours, and clothing that feels uncomfortable to wear.

Most family galleries are delivered in approximately two weeks. During busier seasons, delivery times may vary slightly, but the process will be clear before you book.

Reach out through the contact page with your preferred season, collection, and any location ideas. Your session date is reserved once the agreement and retainer are complete.

Ready to Plan Your Family Session?

Whether you are looking for a quick portrait update, a relaxed family session, or a larger extended family gathering, we would love to help you choose the collection that fits best.

Tell us who will be included, what season you are considering, and whether you are hoping for an outdoor or studio session. We will help with the next steps.