SO, YOU WANT PHOTOGRAPHS THAT FEEL LIKE YOUR FAMILY.
We're going to go big here in order to grab some attention.
You do not need perfectly behaved children, a magazine-worthy home, or the ability to plan every detail. You only need to show up and love your family as you already do. I will take care of the rest.
Is it time YOU BOOKED THE SESSION?
Here I serve families who know that a legacy is built through more than what we leave behind.
It lives in the stories told around the dinner table. The way you soothe your child. The relationships that shaped your family and the ordinary moments that one day will not feel ordinary at all.
My job is to notice those things and preserve them with care, so they are not only remembered by you, but carried forward by the people who come after you.
Every session is thoughtfully created around your family, your relationships, your life, and the things you never want to forget. From the planning process to the artwork placed in your home, every detail is handled with intention so the final images feel personal, honest, and deeply yours.
Photographed entirely on 35mm and medium-format film, this work carries a depth and presence that feels timeless from the very beginning. The result is more than a gallery of beautiful photographs. It is a record of your family as you are right now.
Because your life is worth remembering, and your family’s story deserves to be carried for generations.
Welcome to Kayla Mari Photography.
Ready TO SEE THE BEAUTY IN YOUR LIFE?
Here you are going to state the challenges and frustrations
that one might currently be facing in their BUSINESS
She is so talented. I love that she had a vision and went for it but was also open to simply being in the moment and capturing pure candid moments. Photo shoots with little ones is hard but Kayla kept everything calm and caught some really beautiful moments that I will cherish forever. Kayla captured the moments perfectly and I’ll continue to sing her praises to anyone. 100/5 stars!!
— KATIE, GOOGLE REVIEW
"I cannot recommend Kayla enough!"
My work is not about forcing moments or asking your family to perform. It is about noticing what is already there. The way your child reaches for you. The way you calm them without thinking. The glances, gestures, and little pieces of connection that are easy to miss while you are busy living them.
I approach every session with the eye of an artist, but also with the understanding that these photographs will one day mean far more than they do right now.
Because the photographs that last are not the ones that chase perfection. They are the ones that tell the truth.
but guess what...
After years behind the camera, and being a mother myself, I have learned that the most meaningful photographs are rarely the ones we plan perfectly. They happen when people feel comfortable, unhurried, and free to be themselves. My role is to create that kind of space, offering gentle direction when it is needed and stepping back when the moment is already unfolding beautifully on its own.
There is intention behind every session, but there is also room for real life. Enough guidance to tell your story with care, and enough freedom for your family to move, play, and love one another as you naturally do. The result? Images that feels honest, beautiful, and deeply personal. Photographs that do more than show what your life looked like. They hold something of how it felt to live it.
Whether I am documenting an ordinary afternoon at home or one of the biggest chapters of your life, my purpose remains the same: to create an honest record of your family that is worthy of being preserved.
THE COLLECTIONS
introducing...
There is no single way to tell a family’s story. Each collection was created to preserve a different part of your life with the same care, honesty, and intention, so you can choose the experience that best reflects the chapter you never want to forget.
+ Up to Two Hour Session
+ Digital and Film Scan Images
+ Available for Newborn, Maternity, and Family Sessions
+ Session Planning Call
+ Style Guide
+ 75-100 Images
+ On-Call Availability for Due Date
+ Session Planning Call
+ Fresh 48 Session
+ Family Session 1-3 Months Following Birth
Here's What You'll Choose From
The Family Archive
Birth Photography
FEATURE ONE
FEATURE TWO
+ Full Day Coverage
+ Session Planning Call
+ 200-300+ Digital & Film Images
+ Digital Gallery
+ 8x10 Custom Fine Art Album
The Whole Story
FEATURE FOUR
+ 18-Month Membership
+ 4 Sessions Includes (Maternity, Newborn, Sitter & First Year Milestone Sessions)
+ Digital & Print Products Sold Seperately*
+ 50% Off A La Carte Products*
First Year Collective
feature Three
LET'S BREAK it DOWN
$1,200
$1,950
$1,050*
$5,500
A session built around your family, not a list of poses.
How does THIS sound
Gentle guidance when you need it, with plenty of space for real life to unfold.
FAMILY PHOTOS THAT FEEL LIKE YOUR FAMILY
Children who are free to move, play, take breaks, and be exactly who they are.
Photographs that hold more than how your family looked, but how this season felt.
A thoughtful experience from planning and styling through albums, prints, and artwork created for your home.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR SESSION
Art that belongs on your walls, not your cellphones. Each print is professionally produced and framed to gallery standards, showcasing your images with timeless beauty and unmatched quality. Thoughtfully displayed in your home as a daily reminder of how beautiful your life really is.
WALL ART
STARTING AT $1,750
You know those old family movies you used to watch as a kid? That's what this is. Super 8 captures the laughter, movement, and moments that photographs alone cannot hold. Nostalgic, imperfect, and full of life, it becomes a cinematic keepsake of your family exactly as you are. Includes a 1 to 2-minute film.
SUPER 8MM
$500 ADD-ON
Your family story, preserved with care. These albums are designed from scratch, and meant to be held, passed down, and loved for years to come. Every album is created with museum-grade materials and custom designed, turning your images into heirloom pieces of art.
ALBUMS
$1,900 PER ALBUM
"Finding a photographer is no easy task, especially when you want something that feels different from the typical perfectly posed..."
Real reviews:
We were looking for someone with a creative eye who could capture the authentic, everyday moments, and Kayla was all that and more.
We chose her for our in-home newborn session, and from the start she made the entire process feel effortless. I was nervous about our home not being “photo ready” and worried about the lighting, but she walked through everything with us. From outfit coordination to timing the session around the best natural light. She truly takes the guesswork out of it all.
The final photos captured our family so naturally and beautifully, and I already know we’ll continue using her for future sessions.
Read more...
A year from now you will wish you booked the session...
let's MAKE MEMORIES
"It was such a joy to work with Kayla Mari for our family studio session!"
It was such a joy to work with Kayla Mari for our family studio session! She did an amazing job wrangling my two kiddos (4 & 1.5) and kept them engaged the entire session. Would highly recommend booking her as your photographer!
HANCOCK FAMILY
READ THE REVIEWS
"Kayla was a joy to work with! She handled a bit of wind and our wild toddler with us ease."
She made the entire experience feel fun and the result was gorgeous photos that we will always cherish. She also picked great clothing for us! We felt so attuned to! Thank you so much Kayla!
LEE FAMILY
"Kayla is amazing! She is an incredible photographer with an eye for detail."
I can't say enough good things. She is very kind and patient, and makes you feel extremely comfortable during your session. I highly recommend her as a photographer for any event.
OLIVIA, GOOGLE REVIEW
Every family is in a different season, which is why your experience should never feel one-size-fits-all.
Whether you are preserving an afternoon at home, the first year of your baby’s life, the arrival of a new child, or one entire day with the people you love most, each offering is designed to document your family with honesty, intention, and care.
These are not simply photography packages. They are different ways of holding onto the life you are living right now. Sound like what you've been looking for?
Choose the way you want your story told.
THEN, You're in the right place.
If you’ve ever thought, “There’s no way my kids will cooperate for family photos,” you’re not alone, and this guide is for you. Click the button below to grab the free guide.
How to Prepare Your Kids for an In Home Family Session
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Let's create something
honest and beautiful
A gallery that feels unmistakably like your family
Photographs that hold the small moments you usually miss
A relaxed experience your children could genuinely enjoy
Support choosing what to wear and how to prepare
Artwork designed specifically for your home
A record of this season your children can one day hold
WHEN YOUR SESSION IS OVER, YOU’LL HAVE…
From start to finish she was so personable and kind! She made me feel so comfortable and handled my crazy kiddos with absolute ease. Five stars doesn’t even seem like enough to rate my experience! Thank you Kayla!
— GABRIELLE
"Wow, I can’t find the right words for how amazing my experience with Kayla was!"
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Kayla takes all the awkwardness away and if something is off she will stop and help adjust hair and clothing. That way you feel confident that something wild won’t show up in a photo and are able to relax and just enjoy the time. Our families photo shoot experience was very special!
— SAMANTHA
"Kayla was phenomenal! She is so kind, thoughtful, and creative!"
I'm Kayla, the girl behind the lens
I'm a mom, wife, and lady behind the lens here at Kayla Mari Photography, but more importantly I'd like to think that eventually I'll also become a friend.
hey there!
But it wasn't always this way.
For a long time, I thought beautiful family photographs meant having the perfect location, carefully coordinated outfits, and children who followed every direction.
Then I became a mom.
I started looking back at the photographs I loved most from my own life, and they were rarely the polished ones. They were the photographs where someone was laughing too hard, reaching for comfort, making a mess, or completely forgetting the camera was there.
That realization changed the way I photograph families.
I stopped trying to create perfect moments and started paying closer attention to the meaningful ones already unfolding in front of me.
My photography approach is one of its kind because...
YOUR FAMILY DOES NOT HAVE TO PERFORM
Your children are free to move, play, take breaks, and be exactly who they are. I will offer guidance when it is helpful, but I will never expect your family to spend the entire session smiling on command.
Your real life becomes a part of the story.
The toys on the floor, breakfast at the table, the way your toddler reaches for you, and the routines that feel ordinary now all deserve to be remembered. Your session is thoughtfully built around the things that make your family yours.
PLUS, THE EXPERIENCE DOES NOT END WITH JUST A GALLERY
After your session, I will help you choose the photographs that matter most and preserve them through albums, framed artwork, and prints created to live in your home.
You will not be left wondering what to do with hundreds of digital files.
I want to photograph the honest one.
I DON’T WANT TO PHOTOGRAPH A PERFECT VERSION OF YOUR FAMILY
If you want this to be the year that you *finally* decide to:
LET'S CHAT >
Turn your photographs into albums and artwork your children can one day hold.
Preserve the routines, relationships, and little details that make your family yours.
Be present in the photographs instead of always being the one behind the camera.
Let your children move, play, take breaks, and be fully themselves.
Choose photographs that feel honest instead of overly posed or polished.
Stop waiting for your home, your body, or your life to feel more perfect.
If you don't like your images, I offer a 100% money back guarantee
Your happiness matters deeply to me. If you are not satisfied with your final images or artwork, I will work with you to find a thoughtful solution. Please note that session fees and retainers are non-refundable, as they reserve your date and cover the planning and creative work completed before your session.
money back
guarantee
100%
This is for you if:
You WANT PHOTOS THAT FEEL LIKE YOU
YOU WANT PERFECTLY POSED IMAGES
YOu ARE OPEN TO BEING VULNERABLE
YOU'RE LOOKING FOR THE "CLASSIC" EVERYONE SMILING AT THE CAMERA PHOTO
you're ready for A GREAT TIME
It's probably not for you if...
YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A MINI SESSION
LET’S PRESERVE IT AS IT FEELS
YOUR LIFE IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW
What's included in the session fee?
Your session includes a personalized planning consultation, wardrobe guidance for your family, and my time, expertise, and creative direction as your Dallas family photographer.
Please note that the session fee serves as a deposit towards the collection of your choosing. But the fee does not include digital images or artwork. You can choose from one of the curated collections.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long are sessions usually?
Family sessions typically last between one and two hours. I do not place a strict time limit on sessions, as every family is different and some may need extra breaks or time to warm up.
Most sessions naturally wrap up within two hours, allowing for a relaxed and enjoyable experience.
Do you help with styling?
Yes, I do! During our consultation call we will discuss your vision, then I pull some additional information from your client questionnaire to prepare mood boards for your session.
When can I expect to receive my final images?
Gallery delivery times may vary slightly depending on the season and the time needed for film processing, as each image is hand-edited with care and intention.
That said, my goal is always to deliver a seamless and timely experience. Typically, you can expect your gallery to be finalized and ready for your ordering appointment within 2–4 weeks after your session. I’ll reach out as soon as everything is ready so we can schedule a time to view your images together and begin creating your heirloom artwork.
Can you coordinate hair and makeup for my session?
Yes, I am more than happy to coordinate hair and makeup for your session.
When should I book a session?
I take a maximum of four sessions per month, and depending on the time of year. Specifically, fall and spring sessions can book very quickly. If you are looking to schedule photos, I recommend 1-3 months in advance.
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You do not need to wait for a quieter season, a more perfect home, or children who sit still. The life you may one day miss is already happening right in front of you.
