Atlanta Family Photography

Real moments of personality, joy and connection. Genuine photos that document your beautiful mess just as it is right now, because real life is the best.

Time is flying by, and this growing family of yours is constantly changing. Let's document authentic moments rather than perfect moments in order to preserve your family's story. There’s no need for perfectly placed hair or well behaved children. You'll have documentary portraits and honest candid photos that you and your kids will cherish. 

You will be so grateful that you got in the picture.

Boy sitting in his moms lap with a flower
Girl running after getting off of a school bus
Dad playing hide and seek with his daughter
Dad and daughter sitting on a curb laughing
Young girl painting her arm blue
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Young girl jumping on her bed
Mom and son hugging in their front yard
Little girl in a bathing suit at home
Mom and daughter playing with water guns
Family sitting on the front porch smiling at each other
Little girl hiding in the laundry basket
Sisters playing in an arcade
Baby in his crib
Three sisters on their bikes
A family at a petting zoo
Little girl holding a stick
Young boy swinging at the park
Sisters playing on the driveway
Parents smiling at each other while mom nurses
Young boy playing the drums
Mom holding toddlers hands next to the garden
Baby and cat playing with a string on the living room floor
Sisters playing in their crib
Mother reading to her daughters in their bedroom
Moms and their kids playing next to water at sunset
Young girl playing outside
mom and daughter eating snacks in their atlanta backyard

Real Life is the Best.

Candid Family Photos in Atlanta

Completely customized to you and your family, you will choose a location that best suits your family, and one that is meaningful to you. This often means your home, but can include other locations too. Your session will focus on the natural, emotive connections your family shares and the big personalities within the family, with very minimal posing.

Family photo sessions can be short and sweet or a half day, depending on how much of your story you want to tell. The longer sessions are great because it’s easier for me to blend into the background and make art out of your real life. Whether we are at your home or out and about in your world, the best pictures happen when everyone is comfortable, without the pressure to perform or say cheese.

Think of it like fun, laid back time spent with your family, while I tag along to document it through family photojournalism.​ Planning a few activities might help everyone relax, but it’s not necessary. I’ll show you that your everyday life is full of beautiful little moments.

You’ll receive an on-line photo gallery of images you can download and print. There will be a mix of environmental portraiture and completely candid documentary photography.

Mom in the yard holding her hands out for her toddler
Family playing on their porch in Atlanta
Dad holding his newborn baby in the living room

What Is Documentary Family Photography?

“Documentary family photography preserves the story of your family life right now: nothing posed or directed; simply honest moments, beautifully photographed.”

-Documentary Family Photographers

-Allie, Druid Hills

“Chanda has been photographing our family for many years now. She is flexible, reliable and creative, plus working with her is so enjoyable! I love to look back on all the amazing moments she's captured on film year after year. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an experienced, professional photographer.”

-Camille, East Atlanta

“Chanda did our family photos and she was a breeze to work with. She made my oldest son feel incredibly comfortable. All the photos were amazing and were given to us so quickly! Would highly recommend.”