Family Photography in St. Louis & Surrounding Areas |
Tori Bornholdt
Before they’re taller than you. Before the toys disappear. Let’s capture this chapter while it’s still unfolding.
Family portraits can take place in our high-key, all-white studio or at a location of your choice within 40 miles of Eureka. Want to make a day of it? We’re happy to travel—even for a special day trip or vacation session. We also have a curated list of favorite locations throughout St. Louis if you’re looking for inspiration.
Our full custom session includes professional hair and makeup for mom, exclusive access to the client closet, props, and a personalized styling consultation to help coordinate everyone’s look. These sessions typically take place on weekday evenings near sunset, but we’ll work together to find the perfect time for your family.
After your session, you’ll choose from a collection of heirloom-quality products—albums, wall art, and keepsakes designed to help you enjoy these images every day, not just when you scroll through your phone.
Looking for something simple? A petite session is also available—ideal for families who want beautiful images without all the extras.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long do sessions usually take? A: Petite sessions up to an hour while custom sessions, we will shoot until we get what we need! Typically even a big extended family session doesn't require longer than 1.5 hours, but we do not cap our time limits for custom sessions.
Q: What if I have a really shy or stranger-danger child? A: No problem! We will absolutely take our time and work with them slowly until they feel comfortable. You can bring their favorite toy and snack and let them warm up to us!
Q: What safety measures do you take? A: We are licensed and insured and we sanitize our studio after every client. We are also fully vaccinated, including Covid. We can also wear a mask upon request!
Q: How much does it cost? A: Petite session are two payments of $95 and include choice of location, one outfit and approximately one hour of time. Custom sessions are two payments of $170. This includes all the perks - our exclusive client closet, styling support, hair and makeup for mom, choice of location, and of course our time and talent dedicated to making your session spectacular, up to two hours! Products, images, and prints are sold separately at your ordering appointment, approximately 3-7 days later. Collections start at $890, and ala carte items are also available. Ask us about travel sessions!
Q: What does the ordering appointment entail? A: This is where you will view your images for the first time in a stunning slideshow, and will be able to order your images and products. You can come to the studio for this, we can come to your home, or we can buy you a coffee at your favorite cafe! We have samples of every product we sell, and we also offer payment plans! Once your order is paid in full, we retouch your chosen images and order the products for you. Digital images take approximately 1-2 weeks for retouching and products take 1-4 weeks to arrive from the lab.
Q: Can I share my images with family and friends? A: Absolutely! We will send you all the soft proofed images from your session in an online gallery that you can send to family and friends! If they also place an order, you'll receive an additional credit that you can use towards future products!
Q: Should we choose studio or outdoor? A: If you like consistent lighting, controlled temperature and environment and a more "polished' look to your portraits, I would recommend studio! If you like a little bit of adventure, natural light and textures, and a changing landscape, outdoor sounds like it would be for you! We discuss this at length during your consultation, and I can help you make the best decision for your family!
Q: How do I book or find out more information? A: Click the below button to be directed to our inquiry form! You'll typically receive a call from us within 24-48 hours!
I highly recommend Tori! Her energy is infectious and she brings the best out of each person she is capturing, adults and kiddos. She is great with kids of all ages and has so much patience with them. You can not go wrong when booking with Tori!
-Dawn, St. Louis, MO
These photos won’t just decorate your walls—they’ll carry your story forward.
It all starts with a phone consultation, where we’ll talk through your vision, answer any questions, and start planning a session that feels true to your family.