There’s something timeless and nostalgic about family photos shot on film. They remind me of how images looked in photo albums of generations past — not always perfectly posed or in focus, but truly candid and in the moment.

I'm interested in what your life with small kids actually looks like: the mess, the chaos, the tenderness that shows up in the in-between moments, the tears, the tantrums, the marker on the wall, the mismatched PJs, the blueberry-stained fingers, the constant motion, all of it.

If your house isn't tidy and your kids won't sit still, good. That's exactly what I want to photograph.

Your life right now, exactly as it is.

color medium format film image of a family of 4 on the front steps of their house in Sausalito, California. The light is dappled on their faces and the little boy and little girl are eating popsicles.
a black and white 35mm film photo of a mother kissing the cheek of her infant daughter who is looking at the camera in their home in Sausalito, California
a black and white 35mm photo of a little boy sitting at the dinner table with his arms stretched out reaching for a little toy car that is just out of his reach. The photo was taken at their home in Sausalito, California
a color 35mm film photo of a father sitting on a chair with his son laughing in their home in Sausalito, California
a black and white 35mm film photo of a mother sitting in a chair in her living room while she nursing her infant daughter at home in Sausalito, California
a color 35mm film photo of a little girl who looks to be about 2 years old jumping in her crib with a smile on her face at home in Sausalito, California
a black and white 35mm film image of a mother dangling her infant daughter playfully upside down while the father sits on the couch with their son in a tender family moment in their home in Sausalito, California
a color 35mm film photo of a little boy and his little sister jumping together in a crib in a bedroom at their home in Sausalito, California
a color medium format film image of a mother and her son and daughter sitting on their front porch in Sausalito, California
a color 35mm film photo of a little boy sitting on his fathers shins while they play on the bed in their home in Sausalito, California
black and white 35mm film image of a father holding the leg of his infant daughter while they sit on the couch in their home in Sausalito, California.
a color medium format film image of a little boy sitting on the front steps of the porch of his home looking at a popsicle as he sits on his mother's nap in Sausalito, California.
a medium format black and white film photo of a father holding up his infant daughter into a patch of light thats shining on the wall in front of them in their home in Sausalito
color medium format film image of an asian woman sitting on her couch nursing her infant son in San Francisco, California.
35mm film photo of an Asian family, a mother, father, and two little boys walking down the street. The mother is chasing after the oldest boy. This photo was taken in San Francisco.
a 35mm black and white film image of an asian family consisting of a mother, father and two little boys sitting on a park bench in San Francisco, California. The father and the older son are holding their thumbs up, the mother is smiling and the infa
color medium format film image of a french bulldog who looks like it might be a senior dog. It's laying on the couch looking at the camera. This photo was taken in San Francisco, California.
a black and white 35mm film photo of a mother holding her infant son and her toddler son standing next to her while they look at a trinket box on the side of a wall on a street in San Francisco, California
a color medium format film photo of a father holding his infant son in his chest. His son is facing the camera smiling. The photo was taken in their home in San Francisco, California.
a black and white medium format photo of a family on the couch laughing. The photo is a close up shot of just their hands and arms holding each other. This was taken in their home in San Francisco, California.
color medium format film image of an asian family sitting on their couch in their living room in their home in San Francisco smiling at the camera holding their two sons and two french bulldogs.
black and white medium format photo of a father and his 3 year old son smiling and laughing at the camera, this photo was taken in their home in San Francisco, California.
black and white medium format family photo of an asian family, a mother, father, an infant and a toddler sitting and laughing on their couch in their home in San Francisco, California.
A woman wearing sunglasses and a sweater holding a young boy in a striped shirt and baseball cap, both smiling and enjoying outside in a parking lot with cars, trees, and a cloudy sky in the background. 35mm film photo taken in Sausalito, California.
A woman and a boy are sitting on a sofa, playing a game of hide and seek, laughing and having fun. Color medium format film image taken in Sausalito, California
a black and white 35mm film photo of a little boy around the age of 5 taking a photo of a wall covered in ivy with a disposable camera, his back is toward the viewer. The photo was taken in Sausalito, California
a black and white 35mm film photo of a close up of a mother and son walking and holding hands in Sausalito, California
A young boy wearing a white and green baseball cap with a tennis club logo, a black jacket, and light pants kneeling on the carpeted floor indoors. He is holding objects and surrounded by toys. In the foreground, a Sesame Street character, Cookie Mon
35mm black and white photo of a mother and a son touching pointer fingers at the playground. It's a close up of just their fingers.
A young child taking a photograph of an adult woman standing at a crosswalk on a city sidewalk.
A woman and a young boy sitting together on a couch, smiling and cuddling.
a black and white 35mm film photo of a mother holding her 5 year old son, their back is toward the camera. The photo was taken in Sausalito, California
A young boy with brown hair wearing a striped shirt, holding a pink crayon to his eye while sitting at a table with colorful drawings and papers.
Woman sitting at a dining table in a bright living room, with sliding glass doors and outdoor scenery visible through the windows.
a color 35mm film photo of a little boy sitting at a dining table in their home in Sausalito, California eating pancakes. The little boy has his hand on his mother's arm.
a color 35mm film photo of a little boy with brown hair running in a park holding a bubble wand that looks like Cookie Monster from Sesame Street, the photo is blurry to convey motion. The photo was taken at a park in Sausalito, California
black and white 35mm film photo of a 5 year old son kissing the cheek of his mother. you cant see their faces, just the side of their faces. They are sitting on the couch in front of a large open window at their home in Sausalito, CA.
A woman and a young boy engaging in arts and crafts at a table. The boy is holding markers, and the woman is helping him with a project involving paper cutouts of animals.
a 35mm black and white photo of a young boy's fingers touching the pages of a book while he reads to his mother who you can't see in the frame. The photo was taken in their home in Sausalito, CA
a 35mm film photo of a young boy, maybe 3 years old, standing in front of a tree root wearing a bike helmet at looking at the camera
a color medium format film image of a mother giving her 3 year old son a piggy back ride through a wooded area, they are looking off camera. The photo was takin in Marin County
a color medium format film image of a father and his toddler son sitting on a park bench. the photo is at an angle and just shows a close up of the son holding his father's hand. the photo was taken in Marin County.
Family of four sitting on outdoor stairs, smiling at the camera. The father has glasses and wears a black t-shirt and shorts. The mother has dark hair and wears a black top. The young girl has a denim jacket, and the young boy has a navy sweater and
A woman is sitting on a sofa with two young children, one lying on her lap and the other standing behind her, both reaching out toward a man sitting on the sofa to her right. The woman appears to be playfully reaching for the child standing. The man
Two children outdoors, one standing in front with a lion graphic T-shirt, sticking out tongue, squinting, and smiling. The other behind, holding a yellow object above the child's head. Green trees in background.
A black and white photo of a living room with children, a fireplace with a chalkboard above it, and shelves with books and a speaker. The chalkboard has happy muther's day, with a heart and star drawn on it.
A woman and a child playing on a couch, smiling and having fun.
A woman playfully clenches her fists and smiles while a young girl lies on a couch holding a plush toy. The girl appears thoughtful and relaxed.
A woman hugging a young boy with red hair and freckles, both smiling indoors against a white lattice background.
A woman with long hair and two young girls laughing and sitting at a table in a kitchen, holding mugs.
A man with glasses carrying a smiling young boy on his shoulders, outside on a street with parked cars and trees, under a tree with dense foliage.
A family of four sitting on outdoor stairs, smiling and talking. The father is wearing glasses and a black t-shirt, the mother has long brown hair and a navy sweater, the daughter has brown hair and a denim jacket, and the son has red hair and is res
Two children in a garden, one holding an apple on top of his head and smiling, the other holding an apple in front, with greenery in the background.
A woman with two children smiling and laughing at a table.
A man and two children playing soccer in a backyard with a small goal, surrounded by bushes and trees.
A young boy playing with a soccer ball while an adult crouches nearby in an outdoor backyard space.
A man and two children playing basketball outdoors, with the man attempting a shot while the children defend or reach for the ball.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • My goal is for you and your family to feel as comfortable as possible, so if that’s in your home, at a meaningful place like a park, or somewhere in nature, that’s where we should be.

  • My most common session lasts around 2 hours. This may seem like a long time, but this takes into account leaving time and space for us to get to know each other, load film, and be able to take our time to get authentic images.

  • When you look at your images, I want you to feel like they look like YOU, so wear whatever makes you feel your best and most comfortable. I don’t want you stressing about coordinating matching outfits (unless you like that and that’s what you want) — wear whatever makes you feel the most YOU.

  • Tantrums, refusing to smile or look at the camera, being shy, not wanting to cooperate are all natural and normal behaviors for kids — its totally ok! I’m not looking to just make perfectly posed, everyone-smiling-at-the-camera type photos — I’m looking to make photos that show your family as it is in the moment.

  • Yes — if they're part of your day-to-day or the reason for the session, they belong in it. Multi-generational sessions, pets, and siblings are welcome.

  • If we are scheduled to shoot outside, we can either switch to shooting in your home or reschedule — there is no rescheduling fee for weather-related changes.

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  • Feel free to email me any questions you have: colleenphaneversman@gmail.com