I photograph happy family energy so that you can feel the LOVE every time you see them

 
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I photograph the love, happy energy you have as a family, a split-second of a shy kids showing a smile when you hug them, the beautiful light hits on your baby's soft cheeks with your hand touching softly, the way you look at your kids... All those meaningful, sometimes crazy, wild, raw moments together as a family that you often don't realize in busy parenting life. I reflect like a mirror and show you what YOUR love looks like artfully. I want your family to look at those photos in the future and feel the happiness, love, and connections as if you're still in that moment.

That moment will make your family smile and comfort them for generations.

 
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Growing Up Too Fast

β€œWait! What?! Where did they go?!” - said by a mom who took this

Life is too busy, kids are growing up too fast, family time is too short, but we all know it's the most important time we have.

We all try to capture our kid's cuteness as much as you can, resulting in 879354 photos on your phone that we just don't know what to do with. But what about remembering the togetherness as a family? What about how much love you have to each other? And what about … you?


Your kids will remember how much you love them, no doubt, but your kids won't remember how you looked when they were babies without photographs to tell stories. They'll remember you as a half-eye-closed, no-makeup with messy hair, and in gym pants, if that is the only photo of you they have…

Show how you love your family in real family photographs.

…And yes, you NEED to be in it.

 
 
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I believe in the power of photography

to move us,

to connect us,

and to inspire us

to smile.

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Los Angeles family portrait photographer

Hi! I’m Megumi, a family portrait photographer based in Los Angeles, CA.

I know how a single photograph can have a great impact on your life. Since I left my family to go to college to learn photography at 18, photos of my family and friends cheered me up, comforted me, and reminded me I'm still very connected to my loved ones. I have a few photos of my family that I've always displayed everywhere I live. Is it a cute baby picture of me? No. They're all photos of my family. Because that is what I care about, that's what I want to see every day, the people I love and care the most.

That is why I care deeply about having YOU in photos with your kids. I know your kids will appreciate it like I did. For that reason, I take my job as a photographer very seriously. I make the experience of doing the family photography session an easy, fun, and relaxed process. Everybody will be smiling and your kids can show their real personalities, making sure to preserve authentic family moments that you and your family will love to cherish forever.

 

Testimonials

β€œMegumi is our go-to photographer. She always captures precious moments of our family in every photo session. Last time she took family pictures in our backyard, she made our garden look as if it were The Huntington Library or Descanso Gardens. The pictures came out AMAZING!! My son calls her a genius.😊 Highly recommend!!”

by T-family

β€œFamily photos will be a breeze with her; it's like having a family best friend come and snap photos of you while you're just being you, but she'll capture the BEST moments and expressions in the most effortless way. She's ever so mindful of the perfect light at each specific location, you'll be WOW-ed by her magical touch to the golden hour shoots. Professional, creative, friendly--she's the whole deal. Would highly recommend and cannot wait to book her again.”

by L-family  

β€œShe is responsive, considerate, and comes to the session with positivity and an open mind. She is very professional, but in a warm way. All these qualities made us feel comfortable and natural during the shoot. She also brings out the best in kids and is able to capture their unique character and expressions. You can really feel she has a passion for the work she does. The quality of her work is top-notch and goes without saying, but I feel all these other underlying qualities make her exceptional.” 

by O-family

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Let’s Make The Art That Makes Your Family Smile for Generations

step one
scheduling a session

BOOK SESSION

The very first step is a phone consultation! Let’s get to know each other, make sure I’m the right photographer for you. Then the booking process can be all done online. I require a non-refundable retainer fee of $200 which reserves the date and covers my creative fee (does not include any images). Images/Print collections start at $450 with store credits.

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HAVE FUN

Just relax and have fun at the photo session! I’ll do everything I can to make you and your family comfortable at the session. Don’t mind me being silly! if that’s what I need to do for your kiddo to have fun, I’ll do it! Just be yourself. That’s what you and your family want to remember!

 
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ORDER WHAT YOU LIKE

You decide which collection to purchase AFTER you see your slideshow with all the photos from the session. After purchasing a collection, your private online gallery will be available immediately so you can download and order professional-grade photo products of your choice.

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