PORTRAITS
St. Louis Family
Photographer
Family portraits, newborn sessions, cake smash photos, seniors, and holiday card sessions with calm direction, clean color, and nothing stiff.
Emily Fanara is a St. Louis portrait photographer specializing in family, newborn, maternity, and senior sessions with natural light and relaxed direction.
Serving St. Louis and nearby areas. Limited weekly session availability.
Calm direction. Clean color. Nothing stiff.
SESSION TYPES
Choose your session type.
Whether you need family portraits, a newborn session, a cake smash, or maternity photos, this is where to start. Each session is guided with calm direction and clean, true-to-skin editing.
Portrait sessions begin at $650.
Most clients invest between $650 and $1,200 depending on the session type, location, and what feels like the best fit. Every session includes planning support, professionally edited images, online gallery delivery, and print release.
Family Sessions
For immediate families who want relaxed, polished photos with personality. Great for annual portraits, updated family photos, and holiday cards.
Newborn Sessions
Calm, in-home newborn photography focused on connection, detail, and a soft natural feel. Ideal for families who want beautiful photos without leaving home.
Cake Smash Sessions
First birthday photos with a polished but playful feel. Perfect if you want portraits, detail shots, and a little chaos in the best way.
Maternity Sessions
Relaxed maternity portraits focused on connection and anticipation. Perfect for documenting the transition into parenthood before your newborn arrives.
SENIOR SESSIONS
St. Louis Senior Photography
Senior year deserves photos that feel more personal than standard school portraits. This is for seniors who want something modern, confident, and true to who they are right now.
We can keep it clean and relaxed or lean more editorial depending on the look you want. Think city streets, meaningful locations, strong light, and images that actually feel like you.
Book a Senior Session
SEASONAL NOTES
Seasonal timing matters.
For family photos and holiday cards in St. Louis, fall sessions tend to book first. October and early November usually bring the best color and softer light for outdoor portraits in places like Forest Park and Lafayette Square, though peak color can shift slightly depending on the year.
Spring and summer sessions have a different feel, with brighter greenery, longer evenings, and warm light that works beautifully for relaxed outdoor portraits.
Planning holiday cards? Early November sessions usually leave enough time for gallery delivery and printing before December. Later sessions may still work if you only need a few images quickly, with optional rush delivery available.
Working with a
St. Louis Portrait Photographer
Family and milestone sessions focus on natural interaction, beautiful light, and images that feel clean, natural, and true to life. Most sessions take place outdoors around St. Louis or in-home depending on the type of session.
INQUIRE
Tell me what you’re planning.
Share the session type, how many people, and what the photos are for. If you’re booking a newborn photographer St Louis or planning extended family photos St Louis, include that here.
Helpful details
- Preferred month or deadline
- Kids’ ages, if applicable
- Any must-have groupings
- Holiday card intent, if relevant
Response time is usually 24 to 48 hours.
FAQ
Quick answers
What should we wear?
Neutrals first. One statement piece second. I’ll send a styling guide after you inquire.
Where do sessions happen?
Outdoors, in-home, or a location that matches your goal. I’ll guide the choice based on light and season.
How long is a session?
Most sessions run 45 to 90 minutes depending on the type and group size.
Do you help with big family groupings?
Yes. I’ll keep it organized, fast, and clean so it doesn’t take over the session.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Let’s make this easy.
Tell me what you need, and I’ll guide the rest. If you’re looking for a St Louis family photographer who keeps things calm and elevated, start here.
Start Your Inquiry