Let’s Tell Your Story

Timeless family stories, captured naturally

Authentic, elegant family photography that remembers life as it truly is.

My approach to family photography is the same style I shoot my weddings.

I photograph your family in real moments — laughter, quiet gestures, everyday routines — with a quietly observant approach. Documentary photography focuses on candid, unstaged moments to tell your unique story over posed portraits. The result: honest, emotion-rich images that feel like memory.

Charlotte Documentary Family Photographer

Family Photography Sessions in Charlotte, NC

Starting @ $450

I photograph families throughout Charlotte and the surrounding areas, including Huntersville, Matthews, Concord, Fort Mill, and beyond.

Family sessions are relaxed and designed to feel more like spending time together than participating in a photo shoot. Some clients like to go to a local park or greenway, others prefer to do the shoot at their home(my favorite).

Locations with beautiful sceneries don’t matter as much as you might think. Since I focus more on emotion, expressions and story, the best location is where you are comfortable. Having worked with over 500 family photo sessions in Charlotte, I can thrive in nearly any enviroment.

A young boy looking up through a mirror, with a blurred outdoor background.

This is for you if…

  • You don’t like being in front of a camera

  • Your kids don’t sit still (and you’re okay with that)

  • You care more about real moments than perfect poses

  • You want photos that feel like memories, not setups

  • You’d rather enjoy the experience than manage it

one year old girl spraying herself with hose by candid family photographer Brandon Pickett
one year old girl spraying herself with hose by candid family photographer Brandon Pickett
A young boy with a patterned sweater standing outdoors near a body of water, smiling and open-mouthed, being held by an adult with a watch on their wrist. The background features trees and rocky shoreline.
A young boy with a patterned sweater standing outdoors near a body of water, smiling and open-mouthed, being held by an adult with a watch on their wrist. The background features trees and rocky shoreline.

What a Documentary Family Session Feels Like

No stiff posing. No pressure. No performance.

During your session, there’s nothing you need to “do right.” You can talk, play, walk, sit, or simply be together. I’ll quietly document what unfolds — allowing your family’s real dynamic to shine through.

This usually works best at your home. This is where you share most of your memories. It’s also where young kids feel most comfortable, we can also do a park, or other location if you prefer. Check out this blog of some favorite locations of mine.

I will still spend 10 minutes or so to get a few more traditional portraits with everyone looking at the camera. The rest of the time we will let things happen naturally. In my experience, as the session goes on, your guard starts to drop. This is where the magic happens.

Family Photographer Serving Charlotte & Surrounding Areas

I photograph families throughout Charlotte, NC in their homes and nearby areas including:

  • South Charlotte

  • Uptown Charlotte

  • Dilworth

  • Plaza Midwood

  • Myers Park

  • Matthews

  • Huntersville

  • Fort Mill

If you have a location in mind, I’m happy to help decide what will photograph best based on light, space, and how your family naturally interacts.

A father holding his young son in an outdoor setting with trees and sunlight filtering through the leaves during a family photo shoot in charlotte
boy laughing on the couch during family photos in charlotte
A family of four walking along a lakeshore at Lake Wylie during late autumn or early winter, with leafless trees and overcast sky. The father, mother, and two children are holding hands, dressed warmly in jackets, sweaters, and boots.
black and white photo of you young buy laying under a chair, with both hands under his chin looking at the camera during a charlotte family session
A young child with curly hair, wearing a green sweater and yellow pants, standing on a small trampoline outdoors on a deck, facing away from the camera. The scene is viewed from inside a house through a glass sliding door, with trees and a wooden fence in the background. A person outside holds a small elf doll.
A young girl wearing sunglasses and a polka dot dress is holding a garden hose, while an adult male is kneeling nearby during a sunny day in front of a house, with potted plants and a dog in the background.
A young woman with curly black hair and light brown skin, lying on a bed, smiling and laughing, wearing a red sweater, with a white blanket partially covering her legs.
A young girl lying on her back on a carpeted floor, looking up with a curious expression. She is next to a piece of furniture, possibly a couch, and there are two adults standing nearby, one with their hand on the couch.
A man carrying a young boy on his shoulders outdoors in a park with trees, sunlight, and a bright sky in the background, captured in black and white.
black and white emotional photo of a baby girl looking at the camera with tears in her eyes

Recent Family Sessions

  • Family Photography In Charlotte, NC

    Home Family Session

    Fun family session at clients home in Charlotte, NC

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    Lake Wylie, SC Family Shoot

    2 hour familly session walking around Lake Wylie

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  • baby girl running down the sidewalk with fall leaves

    Family Session At Home

    Home family photo session in Charlotte, NC

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