Estelle / Services / Lifestyle
Lifestyle
real life, made lovely
Family sessions, branding days, and the unhurried storytelling of a life that's already beautiful before you dress it up.
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Estelle / Services / Lifestyle
real life, made lovely
Family sessions, branding days, and the unhurried storytelling of a life that's already beautiful before you dress it up.
About Lifestyle Sessions
as you actually are
Lifestyle sessions are for the parts of your life that deserve to be photographed more than once a year. Family mornings in the kitchen. The first house with the right light. Your business at its honest, beautiful best. These are photographs of your life as it actually looks, just documented with intention and a good eye.
I shoot families, founders, and creatives in their own spaces. We'll move through the day together like a quiet guest with a camera. I'll prompt gently when needed and otherwise let the moments happen. The result is editorial, warm, and unmistakably you.
What's Included
Whether we're photographing a family Sunday or a founder at her studio, every session is built for considered, editorial storytelling.
Enough time to settle in, move through rooms, and find the in-between moments.
A 30-minute call to talk vibe, wardrobe, location, and the story we're telling.
For branding sessions, we'll build a content calendar of what you need.
Gentle direction for kids, pets, and adults who need a little nudge.
Mix of wide, detail, and portrait. Color-graded for a warm editorial feel.
Password-protected and simple to share. Available for one full year.
For branding sessions, full commercial license for web and social included.
For family sessions, personal print rights so the photos end up on your walls.
The Experience
A simple four-step process designed to keep you comfortable, prepared, and pleasantly surprised by how easy this can feel.
Tell me about your family, your brand, or the chapter of life you want documented. I'll send a short questionnaire and we'll lock in a date within the week.
A thirty-minute video chat to discuss outfits, location, and for branding clients, the specific shots your business needs. I'll share a mood board so we're aligned.
Two hours on-location. For families, this means flowing through your home, yard, or favorite spot. For brands, it means working through the shot list without ever feeling rushed.
Within two weeks, 80+ color-graded images land in a private gallery. Sneak peeks within 24 hours so you have something to share before the full delivery.
Recent Work
Investment
Lifestyle sessions are priced as complete experiences with all the pre-session planning, on-location artistry, and post-production care built in.
$1,200
starting at. commercial & family packages available.
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Kind Words
“I booked a branding session and got back images that finally look like my business. Estelle caught me mid-sentence, mid-laugh, mid-making-tea. My launch week used her photos everywhere, and I heard from three strangers that I looked like a real person. The best compliment.
Founder, Small Press Books
Questions
The three most common are family sessions (at home or a meaningful outdoor location), branding sessions for founders and creatives, and lifestyle storytelling days for small businesses or long-form editorial features.
Yes, and I love it. Natural light, real objects, and the softness of your actual space make for the warmest, most honest photos. Don't worry about tidying too much. Lived-in is part of the charm.
They share the same editorial lens but serve different needs. Branding sessions include a shot list tailored to your business, commercial usage rights, and a focus on web and social content. Family sessions are loose, emotive, and delivered with personal print rights.
After booking you'll get a thorough prep guide with wardrobe tips, location ideas, and a timeline for the session. For families with young kids, I recommend shooting right after naps and snacks.
Absolutely. Many branding sessions include a mix of founder portraits, product flatlays, and interior details. We'll build the shot list together during our planning call.
Two weeks for the full gallery. Sneak peeks within 24 hours so you have something to share while you wait, which feels important when a launch or an announcement is waiting on the photos.
Ready When You Are
Whether it's a family chapter or a brand launch, I'd love to hear about the story you want told. Send a note and we'll start there.
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