Because parenting is hard, hilarious, and breathtaking—and in the blink of an eye, your babies will be grown.

Because this season of life is beautiful just the way it is, and its only imperfection is how quickly it will pass you by.

I want to be your family's dedicated storyteller, weaving together the magical and the mundane. A family photojournalist immersed in your everyday life over the years, one day at a time. You can't go back in time to relive these beautifully chaotic days, but you can remember and celebrate them through the photos and videos you pass down to the next generation.

Maternity, newborn, or family photography and videography— in your home or out in your world—I'm here to tell your story.

Documentary Family Photographer in Atlanta

Little boy pushing his mom on his small bike at a park

Turning Your Real Life into Art, through (mostly) Candid Photos and Videos 

There is beauty in your everyday, with no need for fake poses or styling.

Family photography can be easy and authentic, with stress-free portraits and documentary style candids.

  • Little girl sitting on the sidewalk laughing

    “Chanda documented the vibe of our family perfectly, lifting up the sweetest moments and truest moments.”

    Elizabeth, Virginia-Highlands

  • newborn baby yawning

    "We aren't into cheesy posed and over-edited pictures, and Chanda's work captured our life exactly as it is--messy, but more beautiful than we realized."

    Jessica, Kirkwood

  • Twin sisters jumping on their beds

    "The session was really easygoing! I got teary looking at the photo gallery when she sent it over. I’m so, so grateful to have these shots!

    Annie, Medlock Park

Hello, I’m Chanda.

Mother playing basketball with her teenage son

I’m a mom, I get it. I make pictures and home movie videos for busy parents who know that time is moving along too quickly—but without all the cheesy fake stuff.

Sessions are laid-back and fun; just plan some quality time with your family, and I'll tag along to capture whatever unfolds. I want your kids to act like kids, and I want to show you how beautiful your life is.

I really hope that we’ll work together over time to tell an even fuller story of your family as your babies grow up, whether that’s through one of the long-term projects I offer families, or just multiple sessions over the years.

I want to make art out of your life.

Family photographer and filmmaker in Atlanta, near Decatur.

Baby in crib smiling up at her mother
Mother dancing in Piedmont Park with her daughters
Father snuggling his newborn baby in the nursery
Brothers hanging on their dads legs as he walks
Kids jumping on the couch at home
Mom and dad hugging and smiling as their daughters run around them laughing
Mother nursing her baby on the porch at home
A father smiling at his toddler daughter through the screen door at home
A little girl smiling at her big brother next to a blackberry bush
Mother holding her young daughter giving her nose kisses

WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER.

Family Videography

Family videography captures your life in motion—whether it’s your baby’s first year of milestones or a laid-back home movie full of laughter and little moments. It’s a way to bottle up the real, everyday magic so you can relive it for years to come.

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Dad tossing his laughing son on the couch at home

Family Photography

Documentary family photography is all about capturing the real stuff—the quiet, the chaos, and everything in between. Whether it’s maternity, newborn days, or your beautifully ordinary everyday, these photos tell the story of your family as it is right now. We will also make a few portraits, because those are important, too.

Best of all, you’ll be in the pictures.

Family
Maternity + Newborn
mom playing in the pool with her son

Subscription Family Photography

My favorite way of working with families is through one of my subscription models—it allows your story to unfold naturally over time and captures the depth of your family’s rhythm and connection. Plus, the more we hang out, the easier it is for me to blend into the background and turn your everyday moments into honest, beautiful art.

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“Documentary Family Photography”:

a photojournalistic style that captures a family's real life in an unscripted, unposed, and spontaneous way. The photographer acts as an observer, documenting the family's interactions, personalities, and relationships. The goal is to capture the reality of the family's life, including both the beauty and the chaos.

Let’s Work Together.

You can find pricing and FAQs in the dropdown menu, but if you’re ready to start documenting this beautiful life you’ve created, shoot me a note and I’ll be in touch.