Choose your Experience

Your photos should feel like you—natural, authentic, and meaningful. I offer a few types of sessions: lifestyle family sessions, in-home newborn sessions, high school senior sessions, headshots and personal brand sessions, creative children's portraits, and studio portrait sessions (offered on a limited basis). Each experience is designed to be stress-free and tailored to your needs. I do not have a private studio at this time. All sessions take place on location at your home or a beautiful outside setting.

Click below to explore your session options and let’s create something beautiful together!

Lifestyle Family Photography Sessions

Your family’s story is unfolding every day—in the way you laugh together, snuggle up, and share little moments that mean everything. A lifestyle family session is all about capturing that magic, just as it is— you and your loved ones, comfortable and connected, whether at home or in a beautiful outdoor setting. These sessions are relaxed, fun, and designed to reflect your family’s unique energy and love. This is also perfect for maternity and couples.

A lifestyle family portrait of a family hugging on a rocky beach at sunset with ocean in the background.

Headshots and Personal Branding Photography

I have a deep passion for working with small businesses, creatives, and entrepreneurs—helping you tell your story and show up confidently in your brand. Whether you need a standout headshot or a full personal branding session, we’ll create images that feel authentic, approachable, and truly you. These sessions are designed to showcase not just what you do, but your passion behind it—perfect for your website, social media, and marketing. No stiff poses, no awkward moments—just a fun, relaxed experience that brings your brand to life.

A headshot of an smiling actress with glasses, brown hair, wearing a polka dot blouse, against a dark background.

Newborn Photography Sessions

The first few weeks with your newborn are filled with tender moments you’ll want to hold onto forever. An in-home newborn session is a relaxed, natural way to capture this fleeting time—snuggles on the couch, tiny fingers wrapped around yours, the quiet love that fills your home. No need to pack up and leave the house—just you, your baby, and the beautiful, everyday moments that tell your family’s story.

A new Dad feeding a newborn with a bottle, while a Mom gently kisses the baby's feet.

Conceptual Children’s Portrait Sessions

Your child is full of wonder, creativity, and personality—let’s turn it into art. A conceptual children’s portrait session is a creative, one-of-a-kind experience designed to capture who they are and what they love at this moment in their life. Whether it’s inspired by their favorite story, hobby, or dream, we’ll craft stunning images that feel magical, personal, and truly them.

Dorothy Wizard of Oz inspired photography session with Kristin Palkoner Photography

High School Senior Photography Sessions

Senior year is a time of big changes, new adventures, and looking ahead to what’s next. I want your photos to reflect you—your style, your personality, and what makes this moment in your life special. Whether you feel most at home in the city, by the water, or in a quiet, natural setting, we’ll create a session that feels effortless and true to who you are. No stiff poses, no pressure—just a fun, relaxed experience that lets you be yourself while capturing memories you’ll love looking back on!

High school senior photography session with Kristin Palkoner Photography in San Juan Capistrano

Studio Portraits

Timeless, refined, and focused entirely on you. My classic studio portrait sessions offer beautifully crafted images with clean backdrops and natural, flattering lighting. These sessions are perfect for capturing authentic expressions and creating portraits with a sense of elegance and depth. Offered on a limited basis.

A black and white photo of a newborn baby sleeping on the back of a tattooed, shirtless man, who is lying face down.