Documentary family photography: unposed family photography that tells a true story about who we are and how we love one another.

A dad plays with his baby daughter and toddler son in a living room in an aprtment in Taipei, Taiwan.
A dad takes a nap on his child's play mat with tots strewn all around him in an apartment in Taipei, Taiwan.

“What is documentary family photography?”

Documentary family photography is different from posed or studio photography because it’s about telling the story of your real life. There is no dressing up or posing required. I come to your home and unobtrusively observe and capture the beauty in your everyday life. The photos are candid and unposed because my goal is to make photos of precious, true moments from your daily routine that you’ll want to remember forever. The photos might not show a perfect family in a perfect way, but they’ll show a real family in a beautiful way.

A little boy looks at a pastry case with his little brother at Taipei Main Station in Taipei, Taiwan.

“How does this work? What are the steps for booking a session?”

  • Next, I’ll give you a short questionnaire so I can get to know you and your family a bit more. I’m also happy to get on the phone and answer any questions you might have about what to expect during your session.

  • Finally, I come over with my camera and hang out, documenting the moments that tell the story of your family as it is right now.

A little girl holds a plant in front of her face while her mother arranges a plant behind her in an apartment in Taipei, Taiwan.

  • All you have to do is be yourself! You don’t need to dress or act a certain way. The goal is to document authentic moments of family interaction so that you’ll be able and look back on this fleeting time in your life as it truly was. These moments will naturally unfold as you all live your life and do your thing.

  • That being said, interaction is the key here. Documenting your everyday routine will give us plenty of natural moments to capture, but it doesn’t hurt to have a few interactive activities in mind. Screen time, Play-Doh, and playing with Lego don’t foster very much interaction. Games, crafts, baking, and doing your typical daily routine will give us more moments of connection to capture.

  • We can also go on a brief outing in the neighborhood! Believe it or not, your kids will look back fondly on going to the neighborhood 7-11 for ice cream.

  • And always remember: good behavior and a clean home are not a requirement!

“What should we do when you come over?”

A little boy wears Fruit of the Loom underwear on his head in Taipei, Taiwan.

“What should we wear?”

The goal of a documentary session is to preserve a slice of life—just as it is—for you and your family forever. I recommend that you don’t wear matching outfits or anything too fussy or uncomfortable. We want everyone to be themselves and to be able to play and get dirty (this always makes for interesting photos). That being said, I do have a few suggestions that’ll help keep the attention on the people you love rather than the outfit they’re wearing when you look back on your photos:

  • Solid, neutral colors work best.

  • Avoid loud patterns or logos.

A child has lined up some toy cars of all different colors on the windowsill in an apartment in Taipei, Taiwan.

“Do you travel outside of Taipei?”

I’m happy to travel outside Taipei/New Taipei City when time allows, but extra travel fees will apply. I’m able to travel anywhere in Taiwan or Asia for full Day in the Life sessions and longer vacation sessions; the fee amount for these sessions depends on several factors, so feel free to contact me and we’ll discuss details.

I can travel as far south as Taichung for birth photography; extra travel fees apply.