All are welcome here.
All love, all bodies, all kinds of families — come as you are. I’ll meet you there.
You deserve photos that look great and say something personal about you—images that feel alive, not staged.
I’m your friend with a camera: gentle guidance and casual prompts that spark real smiles, real laughs, and honest connections. I won’t ask your toddler to “say cheese” or have you pretend to zip up a jacket you’ve been wearing all day. I won’t pause genuine giggles just to fluff your hair or stage a perfectly arranged “family moment.” That’s not my thing.
Instead, I let moments unfold and catch them as they are—your kiddo mid‑hop, your partner’s forehead‑kiss during a snuggle, that peek‑a‑boo laugh as you tickle each other. Don’t worry—I’ll step in with guidance when it matters. But mostly, I’m there to capture the real stuff, the good stuff, the stuff that still makes you grin years later.
This isn't a photo shoot.
this is your actual life.
The Loren Hansen Portrait Documentary Approach:
"Loren went above and beyond during our shoot to make us feel comfortable and natural. She even waded into the river to be able to get a shot of us with our reflection in the water!"
- Kendra S.
"Loren went above and beyond"
“Loren took a cast of very different family members and through her patience and good humor, helped us find the commonality in all of us. She worked well with young kids, older teens, parents and a grandparent. Everyone enjoyed the shoot and the photos show it.”
- Janice W.
"helped us find the commonality in all of us"
“She is so easy to work with, she’s generous, she cares and she becomes a friend.”
- Claire B.
"one of the best photographers I have ever met."
You'll likely get sneak peeks within a day of your session (because I just get SO fired up to run home and start editing), and then your full gallery of high‑res images arrives in about a week. Download, share, print—these memories are yours forever!
Share the realness
Whether it’s couples photos or a family session, I’ll offer just enough direction to keep things flowing—no awkward poses, just authentic moments. We’ll chase giggles, in‑between glances, and all the unscripted magic you actually want to remember.
Hang Out + Be Yourselves
We pick a spot that feels like “you”—a favorite park, your living room, or anywhere you feel at ease. I’ll make sure you feel totally comfortable so you can show up relaxed and ready to have fun.
Plan a Chill Session
Start by filling out the contact form. I’ll reply fast to set up a quick, no-pressure chat—just me getting to know you and the vision you’re dreaming of.
Reach Out + Say Hey
No complicated timelines. No awkward meet‑and‑greets. Just a simple, thoughtful process that keeps things easy and lets me focus on what matters—capturing your story as it unfolds. From that first “hello” to your final gallery delivery, I’m here with care, humor, and zero weird vibes.
Here’s how this whole thing works
(No weird vibes, promise.)
Here’s what you get:
- Candid & casually guided shots that feel genuinely YOU
- Online gallery of fully edited, high‑resolution images
- Print release so you can order prints to deck your walls with
The bottom line:
Documentary Portraits Investment Info
Single Hour Session: $700
"A Day in the Life" Full-Day Session: $2,200
Real Life Looks Good on You.
It can feel awkward in front of a camera—I get it. That’s why my top priority is making you feel comfortable, free to be yourself, and even have a few laughs along the way. You deserve photos that feel personal, evoke memories, and bring back the feelings of the day. Show up as you are. I’ll capture the rest.
