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Family Photography Pricing & Packages

I photograph families across Sydney at home and in places that mean something to them. Every family session is shaped around your story: the season you are in, the people you love, and the memories you want to keep.

I’ll help you plan the location and timing, gently guide you when you need it, and leave space for the cuddles, movement and little moments that make your family yours.

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To check my availability or discuss your specific ideas, you are welcome to get in touch through the Contact Page and I will come back to you within 24 hours.

Three generations gathered around a baby during an at-home family session in Sydney.

Which session should we choose?

Family is for your immediate family, with up to two sets of grandparents welcome. Choose this when you want photographs centred on your family’s everyday connections, along with portraits the grandparents will treasure.

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Extended Family is for a larger gathering with adult siblings, their families or cousins. We make time for the whole group, individual family units, grandparents with grandchildren, and smaller combinations.

Family

A Chapter | Family Photography Packages

for this chapter of your family’s life.

A running toddler during beach maternity photoshoot in Sydney

The Edit

  • up to 90 minutes photoshoot

  • Location and preparation advice to suit your family

  • Styling advice to complement the location

  • Online viewing gallery of edited best images from the session to choose from

  • For immediate family members + grandparents

  • 15 high-resolution digital images to keep 

         $750

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Printed photographs - available to purchase through the Shop in the Gallery

Best for: considered selection of favourites

The Keepsake

  • All inclusions from "The Edit" collection

  • The full finished gallery* in high resolution

  • 20 matte prints in a linen keepsake box (you choose the images from the gallery) 

         $1050

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Best for: keeping the whole story in digital and printed form

* all photographs selected by Yelena for final delivery, edited and supplied in high resolution

Lifestyle Family Photoshoot in a Sydney backyard
Extended Family

A Story | Extended Family Photography Packages

One gathering. All the relationships within it.

Grandparents, parents and a baby together during an extended family session.

The Edit

  • up to 2 hours photoshoot

  • Location and preparation advice to suit your family

  • Styling advice to complement the location

  • Online viewing gallery of edited best images from the session to choose from​

  • 20 high-resolution digital images to keep 

         $1100

The Keepsake

  • All inclusions from "The Edit" collection

  • The full finished gallery* in high resolution

  • 30 matte prints in a linen keepsake box (you choose the images from the gallery) 

         $1500

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* all photographs selected by Yelena for final delivery, edited and supplied in high resolution

Extended family and children seated together for a group portrait in Sydney.

Choosing your photographs and prints

After your session, you’ll receive a private gallery to view your photographs. With The Edit, you select your included digital images. With The Keepsake, your finished digital gallery is included; you then choose 20 Family prints or 30 Extended Family prints for your linen box. Additional prints and other products can be ordered separately.

Looking for a perfect gift?

We offer Gift Certificate options for the family session as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can grandparents join a Family session?

Yes. Up to two sets of grandparents can join your immediate family session. If adult siblings and their families or cousins are coming too, choose Extended Family.

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Do we have to know where to go?

No. I’ll help you choose a Sydney location or plan a session at home.

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Do you offer RAW files?

I do not supply any raw files. All photographs that you see in your gallery will be edited in my signature style, no half-cuts. 

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Can I request additional retouching?

Yes. Detailed retouching is available for $25 per selected image. This can include removing temporary blemishes, gently refining skin, tidying small background distractions, and making subtle, natural adjustments to clothing or portrait proportions.

For a group portrait, I can sometimes use another frame taken in the same setting and sequence to correct a blink or expression. I don’t change makeup or lipstick colours across a gallery, or combine people from photographs taken in different settings or at different points in the session. Let me know what you have in mind when choosing your images, and I’ll confirm what is possible before editing.

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Do we have to buy prints or an album?

No. The Memories includes digital photographs, with prints available to order. The Book includes its stated linen box and prints; other products are optional.

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Have you photographed a really large extended family?

My largest family to date was 23 people with kids ranging from 2 to 17 years old :) And it was by far the most fun one ever!

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Ready to plan your family photographs?

Tell me who will be there and when you’re hoping to have your session. I’ll help you choose the right collection.

For my returning families

I value our time spent together and the memories we have created over time. All returning families receive a progressive discount, depending on how many sessions we had together.

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© 2019 by  Yelena Kotelnikova

Family Stories Photography

Family photographer in Sydney, based in Pyrmont and photographing families across the harbour, eastern suburbs and northern beaches.

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