Capturing those who enjoy diverging from typical family photos

Does the thought of traditional, posed family photos make you want to hide away, especially when your children are vibrant, full of energy, and wonderfully adventurous? The idea of having them sit still for even five minutes—or an entire hour—can feel overwhelming. Yet, you treasure capturing the unique stages of your family’s journey.

That’s where documentary family photography can be a perfect fit. Instead of trying to fit into a standard mold, this approach embraces the natural flow of your family’s time together. If your child has interests that captivate them for hours, sessions can be thoughtfully designed around those passions, turning the photo shoot into a genuine extension of your everyday life.

I’ve had parents tell me

ā€œShooting with you feels more like a playdate—our kiddo comes home happily tired!ā€

This style of photography transforms what can often feel like a stressful chore into an experience filled with connection, adventure, and an authentic celebration of your family’s beautifully diverging rhythms.

Choose a photography experience that adapts to your family’s unique energy, making memories feel less like a session and more like a natural part of your day.

Documentary Family Photography Sessions

Adventure Documentary Family Sessions

son and father enjoying some bonding time while camping on Vancouver Island BC captured by family documentary photographer
baby having bath in a plastic tote while camping captured by documentary family photographer on Vancouver Island BC

These sessions are for those who want to spend the whole day(s) capturing your most valuable memories and everything in-between.

For special events/days like family reunions

or if you want to spend a day(s) camping in the woods with your family

Images that capture the unfiltered dynamics of your whole family story

DAY in the life- Documentary Family Sessions

dynamic family portrait captured by documentary family photographer located on Vancouver Island BC
documentary family photography moments in the garden captured during long form documentary family session with family in Nanaimo BC located on Vancouver Island BC
funny family moments captured at first birthday party by documentary photographer located on Vancouver Island BC
Dynamic family image of family playing baseball in the part yard during their documentary family session in Nanaimo BC located on Vancouver Island

What does your average Saturday look like for your family?

For these sessions we will work together to build a dynamic sessions full of some of your favorite (or new) activities to do together

Maximum time together 3hrs but can do a 1hr session if this is more fitting for your family.

Fun times documented for all

PRICING

Lets Connect!

1) Hit the button below and fill out an intake form

2) Within 24hrs you will receive a email to connect via zoom call!

Please fill out the intake form as much as possible to give me an idea of what I need to best capture your family full of connection, unfiltered life and joy to the fullest of its potential!

Chat soon,

xx Melissa Milne Photography

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