Brasada Ranch Family Portraits
If you’re visiting Brasada Ranch, booking a family photographer is a great way to create lasting memories of a fun trip, and this time in your family’s life. Brasada has a lot of offer in terms of beautiful locations and fun photo opportunities, so let’s make some memories!
Family portrait session: $600
Extended family session 10+ people: $850
Includes: 1 hour of shooting, your choice of location in Central Oregon, 80 full resolution files, custom processing and an online gallery.
Minis also offered at Brasada Ranch for single family units: $450 for 30 minutes + 20 images
No stress, no forcing anything. You get to just be you, and it’s my job to give you great photos.
Family vacations are the absolute best time to get portraits taken. Everyone is relaxed, well rested and having a fun time together. It’s a wonderful way to mark the experience and keep the memory of your trip. Brasada Ranch has a lot to offer on the property, but there’s also several great spots within a 10 minute drive.
I’ve photographed families at Brasada Ranch as small as 4 people and extended families of 75+ people! No matter how small or large your family, I strive to make my sessions a fun part of your vacation, not a tedious chore! My hope is that your kids will be excited to take photos again on your next trip.
Now offering family films
There’s simply no better way to freeze time than with family films. We offer one minute films that can be added on to most packages. Clients love the ability to step back into a moment with this little time capsule films!
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My favorite sessions at Central Oregon Resorts…
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Foster’s 50th anniversary: Sunriver Resort
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Nichols Family portraits: Brasada Ranch
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Warren Family Reunion: Black Butte Resort
FAQs
Where should we shoot?
Brasada Ranch happens to be just a couple minutes from my house, so I know where all the best local spots are! The trestle bridge makes a great location for a session, as does the lawn and pond nearby.
Within a 10 minute drive, there’s also the Tumulus Trail and Reynolds Pond. Reynolds is probably my favorite spot in Central Oregon to shoot families. It’s quiet, beautiful and offers great lighting and variety.
What should we wear?
I usually suggest finding a color palette that you like on Pinterest (I’ve pinned some ideas here for you) and having everyone in the family dress within that color palette. You don’t want everyone to be “matchy-matchy”, but you want there to be a good color theme. This technique is especially helpful when trying to coordinate a large family session with extended family members.
Avoid super bright colors or intense patterns. If it’s cold, try to dress appropriately for the weather, especially with little ones.
How are extended family sessions structured?
Typically, I will start with the large family shot, then shoot each individual family in order of who has the youngest kids to the oldest, or if you have older family members who can’t stand up for long periods of time, I try to work with them first.
If you have a large extended family, I suggest creating a shot list with all the combinations you want. That helps us move through the shots efficiently and get more done! I’ve got LOTS of experience working with large families, so not to worry, I can calm the chaos and make magic happen!
What if my child doesn’t smile?
I have a lot of things I can try from fake fart noises, to puppets to corny jokes depending on the age of your kiddo, but sometimes, they just don’t have a smile in them to give that day, and that’s okay. Through the years, I’ve noticed that the harder parents try to get their kids to smile, the less likely they are to do it (or to do it naturally). Kids sense our stress, so I try not to force anything during my sessions, and 99% of the time, I get natural smiles by the end.
When Will i receive my images?
Images will be delivered to you via online gallery within 2 weeks of your shoot, sometimes sooner, but never later. During the holidays, I do quicker turnarounds, typically, so families can have their holiday cards sent out in time.
What is the best time of day to shoot?
Sunset is my favorite time of day to shoot, but it doesn’t work for many younger kids and babies. For younger ones, I recommend shooting earlier in the morning (before 10am) for the best lighting, but we can make most times of day work.
Some locations lend themselves better to mid-day shoots, so we’ll talk through what locations would work best for your family’s schedule.