There’s nothing quite like the beauty of family - growing together, evolving through every season, and creating a bond that only deepens with time. Through it all, one thing remains true: these connections deserve to be seen.
At Studio James, family portraits are designed with intention. Whether in our cozy studio for a polished, refined look or on location around Calgary for a more natural feel. With expert direction and an eye for artistry, we create images that highlight the connection, warmth, and personality that make your family truly yours.
Your family’s story, captured with artistry and intention.
These are the connections that matter - every expression, every interaction, every detail reflects the unique dynamic you share.
This isn’t just a photoshoot; it’s a celebration of who you are together, in a way that feels natural, elevated, and completely you.
✧ Timeless. Connected. Genuine.
✧ Effortlessly refined.
✧ Warm, dynamic, unforgettable.
✧ A legacy in the making.
See your family in a new light:
Every family session at Studio James is crafted to reflect your unique bond, whether you prefer the polished look of posed studio portraits or the relaxed feel of an outdoor setting. From start to finish, we handle every detail, so all you have to do is enjoy this time together.
Because portraits should be effortless, enjoyable, and undeniably YOU.
Because creating something extraordinary should feel easy. From start to finish, we’ve thought of everything - so you don’t have to. Our process is seamless, stress-free, and designed to give you the most beautiful portraits you’ve ever seen.
Let’s make something beautiful together.
Right now, your family is growing, changing, and creating a story that’s uniquely yours. These portraits are for you - a way to hold onto this chapter, exactly as it is today.
✧ Session Fee: $300 - Includes session planning and your time in our private Calgary studio or on location.
✧ Collections begin at $990 - We offer a mix of digital images and magazine-worthy artwork.
She was really welcoming and I felt comfortable with her and her handling my baby. She is extremely gentle and patient with baby which I really liked. I am in awe of the results."
- Bessie C.
I specialize in family photography that captures genuine connection and emotion. Whether you want a modern studio session, a playful outdoor session, or a multi-generational portrait, we’ll create something that feels true to your family.
Studio Family Sessions – Timeless and stress-free. No weather worries, no wind-blown hair (unless we use a fan!), and we can plan for any time of day! These sessions are modern, relaxed, and full of movement—far from stiff or overly posed - and the finished pieces look amazing with all home designs.
Outdoor Family Sessions – For families who love the golden glow of nature. These sessions are seasonal and require planning around light and weather, but the results are stunning.
Generational & Legacy Sessions – Including grandparents or extended family? I love capturing these meaningful portraits. We can plan for a classic full-family portrait, candid moments, or a mix of both.
If you want that beautiful golden-hour glow, late spring, summer, and early fall are ideal. However, the best light for outdoor sessions is right before sunset, which often falls past young children’s bedtimes - something to consider when choosing your session type. Studio sessions are a great alternative since they allow for complete scheduling flexibility, without the bugs!
Don’t worry, this part is overwhelming for most of our clients - I help with all of this! We’ll have a design consultation before your session where we’ll go over outfit ideas, and I even have clients texting me from the mall for advice. The goal is to choose outfits that complement each other, feel natural to your family’s style and won’t be cringe-worthy in upcoming years.
For studio sessions, outfit changes are easy and can add variety to your portraits. Outdoors, quick changes can be trickier, but layering is a great way to switch up the look without a full wardrobe change.
Absolutely. Including grandparents makes for incredibly meaningful portraits. Studio sessions are often the best choice for older family members who need a comfortable, accessible environment. These portraits become cherished heirlooms for generations, so I always make sure to capture both classic and candid moments.
And yes! Your four-legged family members are always welcome.
That depends on what you’re looking for! Most sessions last about 1-1.5 hours. I work efficiently to get a variety of images without exhausting little ones. But your day is yours, no one is waiting to follow behind you.
If little ones need time to warm up and need breaks, you have all the time you need. Outdoor sessions are a little more time sensitive because we are working in the last hour before sunset.
That’s completely normal! I never expect kids to “perform” for the camera. My sessions are designed to be playful and relaxed so kids feel comfortable and engaged. And because your session is not timed, the stress-factor is gone.
You’ll get to see your images within two weeks at your viewing appointment, where we’ll design a collection of your favourites. Afterwards we will begin our custom editing - every image you receive is fully edited in our cinematic style so every one of your pieces looks like it stepped out of a magazine.
"Jaime has been a true gift to our family, from our very first session.
Knowing I have gorgeous images and products curated by Studio James, gives me the freedom to leave the phone/camera in my bag and be part of the fun in our day-to-day life.
Every time, every time, never fail Jaime delivers truly picture perfect images. I cannot recommend her enough."
- Tania L.
exactly as it is.
© 2018-2025 Studio James Photography
- Site Credits -
© 2018-2025 Studio James Photography | Site Credits