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Family Photography

Kalamazoo + Detroit Family Photographer

Connection over perfection. Your people, honestly photographed.

A relaxed, guided family portrait experience for families, couples, maternity stories, and meaningful seasons worth remembering.

Family portrait filled with genuine connection photographed by EyesOpen Photography
Families · Couples · Maternity
The family experience

A little direction. Plenty of room to be yourselves.

The strongest family photographs are shaped, not forced. Remius provides enough structure to create polished portraits while leaving space for laughter, movement, affection, and the relationships that make your family distinct.

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Plan for your people

We choose the location, timing, color direction, group combinations, and any meaningful details together.

02

Guided but natural

Everyone receives clear direction, with room for children and personalities to move at a comfortable pace.

03

A finished family story

You choose twelve favorites from a private proof gallery for full professional retouching and delivery.

Family portrait filled with genuine connection photographed by EyesOpen Photography
Couple sharing a quiet moment photographed by EyesOpen Photography
The complete family story

The photographs for today. The memories for years from now.

One hour gives us time to create the essential group portraits, smaller combinations, individual photographs, and candid connection without rushing.

Family & Couples Story · 1 hour

Family & Couples Story

$425
  • Pre-session planning and wardrobe guidance
  • One selected outdoor, home, studio, or agreed location
  • Guided posing plus candid interaction
  • Families, couples, or maternity sessions
  • 12 client-selected fully retouched high-resolution images
  • Private online proof gallery for selection and download
Retouching and additional photographs

Fully retouched images include color and exposure refinement, cropping, skin cleanup, stray-hair cleanup, clothing-lint cleanup, and removal of minor background distractions. Additional fully retouched images are $35 each, 5 for $150, or 10 for $250. Large extended-family groups, complex compositing, or advanced object removal may require a custom quote.

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A clear process

Prepared with care. Created with purpose.

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Reserve your date

Choose the Family & Couples Story online and share who will participate and what you want to preserve.

02

Plan the experience

We confirm location, timing, wardrobe direction, family groupings, and any special circumstances.

03

Create the photographs

Remius guides the polished portraits and encourages genuine interaction, movement, and connection.

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Choose your favorites

Select twelve photographs from your proof gallery for full retouching and final delivery.

Common questions

Before you book.

What if my children do not sit still?

That is completely normal. The session includes movement, play, breaks when needed, and flexible direction designed around real family dynamics.

What should everyone wear?

Coordinated colors and textures work better than identical outfits. After booking, we can discuss your location, season, home décor, and the feeling you want the photographs to have.

Can extended family participate?

Yes. Larger groups may require additional time and planning so every important combination can be photographed well. Contact Remius for a custom recommendation.

What happens if the weather changes?

For outdoor sessions, we monitor conditions and discuss the best available option, which may include adjusting the start time, changing locations, or rescheduling when necessary.

Preserve this season

The people you love. Photographed with intention.

Reserve the Family & Couples Story or contact Remius about maternity portraits, extended family, anniversaries, or a custom location.

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