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Family of three in autumn light

Family photography · Apex, Cary, Raleigh

Family photographer in Apex and Cary, from $225

Relaxed, natural family portraits. I direct the session so it feels easy with kids, dogs and grandparents. Quick turnaround and a print release.

Starting at $225

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Family sessions with GKPhoto start at $225 for a Mini: up to 20 minutes, up to 5 people and 10 edited images. A Signature is $475 and an Extended is $675. Every session includes edited digitals and a print release. GKPhoto is based in Apex and photographs families across Wake County.

Starting price
$225
Mini length
Up to 20 minutes
Mini images
10 edited
Delivery
48 hours

Family session prices

Family session prices
PackagePriceTimeIncludes
Mini$225Up to 20 min1 location, up to 5 people, 10 edited images
Signature$475About 1 hour1 to 2 locations, 30+ edited images, 1 outfit change
Extended$675About 90 minMultiple locations, 60+ edited images, multi-generational
Seasonal Mini$27520 min10 edited images. Locations: Dix, Pullen, Umstead, Bond, Hill Ridge Farms, Yates Mill

A Seasonal Mini runs at local parks and farms: Dix Park, Pullen Park, Umstead, Bond Park, Hill Ridge Farms and Yates Mill.

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What a family session is like

Families are not models, and the session does not ask you to be. Short sessions work best for toddlers. A nap and a snack beforehand help more than any pose.

For outfits, the outfit planner builds a coordinated palette. For places, the spot finder filters locations by season, shade and permit.

What parents say

  • ★★★★★a year ago

    Gabe was amazing! He was able to direct us and made the whole experience very quick and easy. But not so quick that we didn’t get all of the shots that we wanted – he was also great with our kids. The pictures came out beautiful, and we will absolutely be using him again! Highly recommend!

    Candace S.
  • ★★★★★6 months ago

    Gabe was an absolute pleasure to work with! He was incredibly kind, professional, and accommodating - especially when he managed to fit me in last minute, which I truly appreciated. He photographed my daughter’s second birthday, and I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out.

    It was a cowgirl-themed party, and he captured every detail so beautifully - from the decorations to the special little moments that made the day so memorable. The photos perfectly reflect the joy and personality of the celebration.

    These are memories I will cherish forever. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a talented and reliable photographer!

    Jessica H.

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  • Smiling young boy in plaid flannel shirt and orange hoodie posing outdoors in autumn setting.
  • Happy boy in plaid shirt with orange hoodie smiling during fall outdoor portrait session.
  • Cheerful young boy in a plaid shirt smiling warmly against a vibrant autumn bokeh background.
  • Young girl in white bow sweater and black pants smiling during autumn outdoor portrait.
  • Girl in white bow sweater and brown boots standing on wooden bridge surrounded by fall foliage.
  • Smiling young girl in a gray striped sweater posing outdoors among colorful autumn foliage.
  • Laughing mother playing joyfully with her three children in a vibrant fall outdoor landscape.
  • Mother crouching as three children embrace her warmly in a beautiful autumn outdoor setting.
  • Three children laughing and playing together on a blanket in a colorful autumn forest.
  • Boy and girl sitting together on green grass, smiling at each other during an outdoor photo session.
  • Happy toddler standing on grass waving a stick with siblings relaxing in the background outdoors.
  • Adorable toddler sitting outdoors holding a stick, smiling joyfully with siblings in the foreground.
  • Boy and girl lying on grass laughing together during an outdoor family photo session in warm light.
  • Two happy children hugging outdoors, girl smiling brightly while boy gives her a piggyback in golden afternoon light.
  • Young boy kissing smiling girl on the cheek while hugging outdoors.
  • Two children smiling and hugging each other outdoors in natural light.
  • Girl kissing boy on the cheek while embracing outdoors in warm light.
  • Smiling family of five posing together on a golf course at golden hour.
  • Family of five sitting together on grass in warm autumn sunlight outdoors.
  • Family reuniting with open arms on a golf course surrounded by autumn trees.
  • Parents kneeling on golf course as two children run toward them in fall.
  • Smiling mother in floral blue dress holding her baby boy outdoors in a green natural setting.
  • Smiling toddler boy in blue shirt and suspenders reaching out in a lush green outdoor setting.
  • Adorable smiling toddler boy in blue shirt and suspenders standing barefoot on green grass outdoors.
  • Close-up of a joyful toddler boy in a blue shirt reaching out his hand and smiling outdoors.
  • Joyful toddler boy running toward camera while parents smile proudly in a green outdoor setting.
  • Happy toddler boy standing on grass wearing blue pants and suspenders in a sunny outdoor park.
  • Laughing mother in blue floral dress kneeling beside her toddler son wearing suspenders outdoors.
  • Smiling mother in blue floral dress crouching beside her happy toddler son on a wooden deck outdoors.
  • Smiling brunette woman with tattoos wearing a blue floral dress posing outdoors with green trees behind her.
  • Happy family of four sitting together on green grass with trees behind them.
  • Smiling family of four with two blonde daughters poses together on lush green golf course lawn in summer.
  • Two girls hugging on a golf course while parents smile in the background.
  • Family of four holding hands walking on a wooden boardwalk surrounded by lush green trees.
  • Laughing family of three with dad lifting toddler girl enjoys playful moment outdoors among warm autumn grasses.
  • Joyful family poses with dad holding toddler on shoulders and mom beside them among vibrant fall foliage on golf course.
  • Joyful family of three laughs together as dad holds toddler daughter among vibrant orange fall foliage on golf course.
  • Smiling family of three with dad holding toddler daughter stands in golden autumn field at sunset.
  • Adorable blonde toddler girl in plaid dress holds a fall leaf while standing on green grass in golden autumn light.
  • Curious blonde toddler girl in plaid dress leans on wooden boardwalk railing with parents sitting behind her in fall setting.
  • Mom in rust velvet dress joyfully lifts laughing toddler overhead on wooden boardwalk surrounded by autumn foliage.
  • Family of three in matching pink polo shirts poses with their dog on brick steps outside a white columned home.
  • Family of three poses with bernedoodle dog on wooden bridge in front of white estate home.
  • Family of three walks with their bernedoodle dog on wooden bridge during fall photo session.
  • Family portrait with bernedoodle dog in autumn setting, son crouching beside pet outdoors.
  • Family crouches down to pet their black and white dog during autumn outdoor photo session.
  • Family of three shares a kiss while son covers eyes with dog during fall photo.
  • Smiling young boy in pink floral shirt poses for individual portrait with fall foliage background.
  • Laughing mother embraces young boy in pink floral shirt during golden autumn family portrait.
  • Mother with gray hair hugs smiling son in pink shirt during fall outdoor photo session.
  • Family of three poses outdoors in matching pink floral shirts during autumn fall photo session.
  • Father and son wear matching pink floral shirts posing together in autumn outdoor portrait.
  • Family of four posing together in front of elegant wooden double doors at home.
  • Family of four sitting together on stone front porch steps of a home in fall.
  • Family of four smiling together outdoors among colorful autumn trees in fall.
  • Smiling blonde boy in dark zip pullover standing on a wooden bridge in autumn.
  • Smiling couple posing together on a wooden boardwalk in an autumn forest setting.
  • Couple sharing a kiss on a sunlit wooden boardwalk surrounded by autumn trees.
  • Man giving a laughing young boy a piggyback ride on a wooden bridge outdoors.
  • Blonde woman and young boy sharing a warm hug on a wooden bridge in fall.
  • Grandparents posing with their granddaughter in a warm golden-hour outdoor fall family portrait.
  • Family of five posing together outdoors in golden sunset light surrounded by trees.
  • Older man kneeling beside a chocolate Labrador dog for a portrait in a sunlit outdoor setting.
  • Happy young boy leaning against a chocolate Lab dog while posing for a portrait at golden hour.
  • Smiling boy in blue polo shirt hugging a chocolate Labrador dog outdoors at sunset.
  • Smiling family posing with their chocolate Lab dog in a sunlit outdoor autumn setting.
  • Cheerful family of five laughing together with their chocolate Labrador in a fall outdoor portrait.
  • Family of five with a chocolate Labrador sitting together on grass during an outdoor fall photo session.
  • Two teenage girls and a young boy posing together for a sibling portrait in an autumn outdoor setting.
  • Young blonde boy in a light blue polo and black shorts smiling outdoors at golden hour.
  • A family of six smiles together outdoors near a golf course on a cool winter day.
  • Four siblings pose outdoors, two teens holding two young boys in festive holiday outfits near a golf course.
  • Family of four poses outdoors in holiday attire, two teens each holding a young child near ornamental grasses.
  • Teen boy in navy pullover and girl in green dress smile together in front of a brick wall.
  • Four siblings in holiday outfits pose on a green lawn with autumn trees in the background.
  • Older boy in navy hugs younger toddler in red plaid outfit on a grassy outdoor setting.
  • Two young brothers in coordinating holiday outfits pose together on a grassy lawn with fall foliage.
  • Two young boys in festive holiday attire smile and pose playfully outdoors in an autumn setting.
  • Young boy in navy cable-knit cardigan, plaid shirt, and green bow tie smiles outdoors on grass.
  • Smiling young boy in navy cardigan, plaid shirt, and green bow tie poses against a brick wall.
  • Close-up portrait of a smiling young boy in a navy cardigan, plaid shirt, and green bow tie.
  • Happy young boy in red tartan plaid suit and bow tie posing outdoors.
  • Smiling toddler boy in red plaid suit with bow tie clapping hands outdoors.
  • Adorable toddler in red plaid blazer and matching pants with red bow tie outdoors.
  • Woman whispering to smiling toddler boy in red plaid suit outdoors.
  • Mother and young son in red plaid suit sharing a joyful moment outdoors.
  • Close-up portrait of smiling young boy in red plaid jacket and bow tie outdoors.
  • Family portrait of father and three sons in coordinating outfits posing outdoors.
  • Young woman in green long-sleeve mini dress and brown boots on golf course.
  • Young woman with brown hair smiling outdoors in a green sweater during a fall portrait session.
  • Smiling teenage boy in navy pullover with plaid collar shirt posing outdoors.
  • Smiling middle-aged man with beard in dark blazer and white t-shirt outdoors.
  • Smiling mother and daughter portrait outdoors in autumn light, wearing brown and white.
  • Happy couple sharing a romantic moment outdoors, woman in brown dress and man in plaid shirt.
  • Couple sharing a tender kiss outdoors in soft autumn bokeh light.
  • Smiling girl hugging bearded father from behind in warm outdoor autumn light.
  • Bearded father gazing lovingly at daughter he holds in arms outdoors in golden light.
  • Smiling bearded father holding his daughter in his arms outdoors in warm golden light.
  • Family of four posing on wooden boardwalk surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage.
  • Family of four posing together on a wooden boardwalk surrounded by autumn foliage.
  • Smiling young girl with brown hair wearing white floral top in autumn outdoor portrait.
  • Smiling teenage boy in brown plaid shirt posing outdoors with colorful autumn foliage behind him.
  • Family of four walking hand-in-hand on a wooden boardwalk with fall trees behind.
  • A smiling dark-haired mother holds her young blonde curly-haired son outdoors in warm evening light.
  • A smiling blonde girl in a burgundy t-shirt stands outdoors with autumn trees in the background.
  • A cheerful young girl with curly hair poses confidently in a white top and burgundy pants outdoors.
  • A smiling blonde curly-haired toddler boy in a plaid shirt stands outdoors in warm autumn light.
  • Four young siblings sit closely together on green grass with colorful autumn trees behind them.
  • A smiling blonde mother sits on grass hugging her two young children with fall foliage backdrop.
  • A smiling family of six poses together on brick front porch steps of a gray house.
  • Two young girls ride a blue Power Wheels toy Jeep on a paved driveway outdoors.
  • A happy blonde girl in a blue top and white tulle skirt runs barefoot across a sunny green field.
  • Happy toddler girl blowing bubbles in a sunny backyard while wearing a denim skirt.
  • Curious toddler girl holding a green bottle at an outdoor play area on a bright day.
  • Two young blonde girls playing with a metal pot outdoors on a sunny day.
  • Young child in denim vest grabbing a pink decorated smash cake at a birthday party.
  • Happy toddler girl smiling while digging into a decorated cake at a birthday celebration.
  • Toddler girl in denim vest eating cake at a pink barn-themed birthday party.
  • Mother and daughter in purple and floral dresses smiling at each other on a golf course.
  • Family of four posing together on green grass with tall trees in the background.
  • Young boy in glasses and blue shirt smiling confidently outdoors in a green park setting.
  • Family of four holding hands walking on a wooden boardwalk surrounded by lush green trees.
  • Young couple smiling together on a wooden boardwalk, woman in purple maxi dress and denim jacket.
  • Happy family of five posing on a wooded path, parents in blue outfits with three young children.
  • Father in blue blazer lovingly kissing his baby girl in floral dress while lifting her up outdoors.
  • Smiling woman with glasses lovingly holding an alert baby girl wearing a teal bow headband outdoors.
  • Proud father in blue plaid blazer holding his baby girl in colorful floral outfit on a bridge.
  • Smiling young boy in white knit shirt and khaki shorts standing on a blue bridge with hands in pockets.
  • Happy young boy in white knit top and brown shorts posing with arms crossed on an outdoor bridge.
  • Excited toddler boy in white shirt and khaki shorts pointing upward while standing on a blue bridge.
  • Couple sharing a romantic kiss near a serene lake, woman in floral blue dress and man in blue blazer.
  • Family of three smiling outdoors near pink roses, mother hugging toddler girl in pink dress with father beside them.
  • Adorable blonde toddler girl in pink dress peeking through lush garden foliage and pink flowers.
  • Sweet blonde toddler girl smiling among pink roses and green leaves in a sunlit garden.
  • Smiling family of three posing outdoors with bokeh floral background, parents flanking happy toddler.
  • Family of three looking up with curiosity as toddler points skyward under a rustic stone pergola.
  • Happy family portrait with mom in white dress, dad in lavender shirt, holding toddler girl in pink outfit.
  • Smiling toddler in pink tutu runs along garden path while parents stroll behind under stone pergola.
  • Happy little girl in pink dress running toward camera with parents walking behind in a garden path.
  • Joyful toddler girl in pink tutu dress laughing and playing outdoors in a garden.
  • Family of three enjoying a sunny day in a lush garden, mom in white dress crouching to greet toddler in pink tutu.
  • Young girl in pink dress running toward crouching father as mother laughs in garden.
  • Parents lovingly interact with their young daughter in a pink dress outdoors in a green park setting.
  • Mother tenderly kissing young blonde daughter on cheek in sun-dappled outdoor setting.
  • Father lifting laughing young daughter in pink dress high in the air outdoors.
  • Parents holding hands with young daughter in pink dress on wooden deck outdoors.
  • Joyful family swinging young daughter by hands on sunny wooden boardwalk in park.
  • Family of three holding hands on wooden deck with lush green trees in background.
  • Smiling couple sitting together on stone steps surrounded by beautiful garden greenery.
  • Couple sharing a romantic kiss while seated on stone steps surrounded by lush greenery.
  • Happy family of three with young girl in pink dress posing on stone steps in park.
  • Parents and daughter standing together on a green golf course lawn with tall pines behind them
  • Mother, father and daughter holding hands on a wooden boardwalk in a green wooded park
  • A family walking hand in hand along a park boardwalk surrounded by summer greenery
  • Parents and daughter in a close family hug on a boardwalk with deep green trees behind
  • A smiling family embracing each other in soft evening light beside a wooden bridge
  • Grandparents and granddaughter smiling together with golden backlit autumn trees
  • Close three-generation family portrait with warm sunset glow behind them
  • A family seated together on the grass with their dog as the sun sets behind autumn trees
  • A teenage girl crouching to hug her chocolate Labrador in warm autumn light
  • A couple laughing and embracing in warm sunset light with blurred autumn trees behind
  • A family of three sitting on a stone ledge in a leafy garden
  • An expecting mother in a brown knit dress smiling by a lake with golden pine straw
  • Expecting couple laughing together beside a lake in soft winter light
  • A pregnant woman looking up and laughing as her partner embraces her from behind
  • Expecting couple standing close with hands on the bump by a lake
  • An expecting mother looking down at her bump by a lake with a soft blurred background
  • A smiling couple and their son hugging close in an autumn golf course meadow
  • A family walking toward the camera on a wooden boardwalk with their dog
  • A family and their dog posed on brick steps in front of a white-columned clubhouse
  • A family crouching to pet their fluffy black and white dog in an autumn meadow

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How much is a family photo session?

A Mini is $225: up to 20 minutes, up to 5 people and 10 edited images. A Signature is $475: about 1 hour and 30 or more edited images. An Extended is $675: about 90 minutes and 60 or more edited images. Prices are before tax.

Do you offer seasonal mini sessions?

Yes. A Seasonal Mini is $275 for a short 20-minute slot. The listed locations are Dix Park, Pullen Park, Umstead, Bond Park, Hill Ridge Farms and Yates Mill. Seasonal dates are announced on the booking page, so check there for open slots.

How do you handle kids and pets?

I direct the whole session, so it stays easy with kids, dogs and grandparents. Pets add $25 per pet. An extra person beyond your package is $25. Short sessions work best for toddlers, and a nap and a snack beforehand help more than any pose.

Can I reschedule a session?

Rescheduling is free with 48 or more hours notice, and one reschedule is included. Weather reschedules are always free. If you reschedule inside 48 hours, ask first, because the answer depends on the calendar. Send a message or call as soon as plans change.

What happens if it rains?

Weather reschedules are always free. Most park spots have no covered area I can promise for a session, so a rain day is usually a new date. Office headshot sessions are not affected by weather, which is one reason they are popular in winter.

How fast do I get portraits?

Portraits are delivered in 48 hours. That covers headshots, family portraits and graduation sessions. Every image is fully edited and full resolution, and you can download, share and print them. If you have a deadline, such as an announcement or a party, rush delivery in 24 hours is an add-on.

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Not sure which family package fits? The quiz compares Mini, Signature and Extended for your group and your town.

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