Family
Time flies. Live every day like it’s your birthday.
Let me take care of the rest.
A documentary led, lifestyle inspired approach
family is not the only thing, but it is everything
photography is a personal experience, not just taking a picture
Photography is more than taking a picture. It’s personal, meaningful, something to be enjoyed again & again.
real moments make your family, your own
I capture things as they are, no studio, no lighting. Let’s keep it simple. Laid back. And real.
there is no better time
to embrace the absurdity than today
Life isn’t perfect and attempting to have a photo session can be a lesson in improv comedy hour. And that’s ok. You’ll never forget it.
we should unleash the cuteness!
I will find the cuteness inside, the cuteness outside, the cuteness in between.
it’s a time to reflect
Our time together is an opportunity look back, bask in the present, and a chance to look to the future.
sometimes a step back is all that we need
There is beauty all around us. Enjoy the view.
how you feel will shine through
How you feel before, during and after our time together is more important to me than the photos themselves. The rest will take care of itself.
the best comfort is in your true self
I will not ask you to say cheese, but what I will do is allow for enough time for us to settle in, get comfortable and let time unfold naturally.
we’re in this together
We'll kick things off over coffee and work together on a meaningful location.
I’ll organize behind the scenes & share a few tips beforehand. During our time together, you’ll spend time with those closest to you as I melt away into the background.
Simple. Fun. Memorable.
INVESTMENT
Tailored sessions available upon request
Sessions starting at $1,500.00
Let’s chat.
What they are saying…
"It’s one thing to feel the affection when you see a photo of your child. It’s a whole other thing to feel the depth of joy and the pangs of love when you see a photo that really touches on the soul and beauty of your child, their spirit and their innocents. You are able to create that, and it is such a gift." - Nadia
"Alvin has an uncanny ability to draw people out and capture these amazing, natural moments on film. The photos Alvin created for us were truly beautiful and distilled the very essence of this special time in our lives. Not only that, but Alvin made the entire experience incredibly fun (our 3 year old had a blast!). We couldn't have asked for a more positive overall experience." - Dave
“We have a 4 year old who is not a performer or ‘poser’ for pictures. Alvin manages to capture him in his element while looking natural and making the whole experience fun and enjoyable. He is conscientious, easy to work with and a magician with capturing spontaneous moments. His photos are beautiful works of art that we will treasure forever.” - Jenny
“Alvin brought fun ideas, spontaneity, positive energy and patience to our family shoot. He made it easy for us to have fun and look beautiful. A million times yes to Alvin!” - Brooke
"Oh my god! These are so beautiful. You are a true artist. The black and white portraits of Carlos and Christian are soooooo good. You totally caught their spirits. Carlos the wild and free spirit, and the serious old soul of Christian. Breathtaking. I am going to have to order those in a large format, they are fantastic. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" - Anneke
FEatured Galleries
Redwood Paradise
My name is Felix, but call me Kevin
Magical Forest
Now There Are Four (A Year Later)
Class of 2020
Campus Stroll
Home Sweet (New) Home
Sisters
Climbing Trees
