STORYTELLING
FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY
CAPTURING THE LOVE, JOY,
and messiness of life.
SEATTLE &
LOS ANGELES
family photographer
After the last bottle is put away, the little fingerprints are wiped off the counter, and the markers on the growth chart get higher, all you’ll have to look back on those moments are the photos. I believe that family photos should be playful, fun, and 100% authentic to you and your family. I want to give you photos that reflect your silly laughter, the little games you play with each other, the beauty in the chaos, and the everyday moments that feel like YOU.
Manhattan Beach —
FEATURED GALLERIES
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MY APPROACH
WHAT I DO
1. Make your life easier.
Listen - I know how hard it is to get the family ready. From choosing outfits, to packing snacks, to coordinating the schedule and logistics. It ends up taking hours just to leave the house! My goal is to lift as much of the mental load from you as possible. Before our shoot, I’ll help prepare you for what to expect and how to get ready. I’ll send you an outfit guide to help you curate the perfect coordinated outfits that fit your personal style and make you feel good! Can’t even think about outfits? Don’t worry about it. I’ll take the task completely off your plate and send you exact links to which outfits to buy.
Leading up to the shoot, I’ll also send you a questionnaire so I can learn all about your family and make sure I’m capturing you in the most authentic way.
2. During the shoot, make it as easy as possible.
Stress-free is the name of the game. I will go with the flow and the energy of your family. With kids, oftentimes the path of least resistance is the most successful path! This means that if your kids are in a great mood and playing, I’ll play along with them! Singing, dancing, being silly - whatever it takes to get them comfortable and having fun. I encourage lots of play time and interaction as a family so I can capture those candid moments. And if your kids need a break, we will take all the time they need to recalibrate. Allowing the energy and mood of your kids to guide the way will allow us to get the most beautiful, authentic, and honest photos of your family!
3. Deliver your stunning photos that remind you exactly how you felt.
I can’t wait for you to see your photos! I’ll send over a sneak peek gallery within a week of your shoot. In 2-3 weeks you’ll get the full online gallery with hi-res digitals for downloading and sharing. Professional prints and albums can be purchased directly through me as well.
2024 Los Angeles Holiday Mini Sessions
FAMILY PRICING
Mini sessions only come once a year and they are here!
November 10th - Manhattan Beach
November 11th - Downtown LA Studio
November 13th - Malibu Creek State Park
$500
• Minimum of 1 hour shooting time
• Location & outfit guidance / style help
• Unlimited photos taken
• All the best images from the session edited and delivered via online gallery for downloading and sharing
• Printing and digital usage rights
• The best photos ever
All family sessions include:
FAMILY SESSIONS START AT $1000
ABOUT TIDA SVY
Hi, I’m Tida! (And in the photo on the right is my husband, Collin and our son, Cove!) I have been photographing families since 2009 (15 years OMG) and while I have always loved capturing my clients’ growing families year after year, since becoming a mom myself, I have a new found deep appreciation and passion for family photos. It’s true what they say that “the days are long but the years are short.” With each hectic day blending into the next, taking the time to get photos captured of my family is incredibly important to me. Looking through photos during each stage of our lives not only reminds me of the beauty of each phase, but it makes ME feel beautiful and strong as well - even if I didn’t feel that way in the moment! Being able to pass this gift on to other families by capturing them during specific times of their lives is a responsibility I do not take lightly. I want you to remember how your kids look at you, how they play, how they laugh, and how you love.
I promise to give you beautiful and real photos that are a reflection of your family.
Photos that you can look back on and remember exactly how you felt.
“I WOULDN’T TRUST
ANYONE ELSE
to take our family pics.”
Tida has been our family photographer since 2014. She took our wedding photos, my mom’s wedding photos, and all of our holiday pics. I’m blown away every time I get the pictures back. I look forward to photo time every year! Her pictures are amazing just like she is. She has a great eye and talent for making you look like your best self. She also takes the time to find out what your vision is and make it a reality. She’s not afraid to go off the beaten path for that perfect pic or capture everyday moments. She’s simply the best.
Meredith and Tim
FAQs
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I currently do one mini session day a year (during the holiday season!) Other than that, my minimum family sessions are 1 hour. This is because this is really the minimum amount of time needed in order to capture basic family portraits and storytelling candid moments. Don't worry about younger kids and holding their attention! I focus on photographing candid moments, so your family will be focusing on interacting with each other and their surroundings.
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Yes, as long as they are participating in photos! Additional people that aren’t in front of the camera can sometimes be a distraction, so I ask that anyone present be dressed and ready to hop in front of the lens :)
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I offer 1 reschedule free of charge. If we’re shooting in the Pacific Northwest where the weather can be unpredictable, I typically recommend either sticking to shooting in the summer time or choosing an indoor / outdoor location.
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This is exactly what I am here for! I offer tons of directions and encourage natural play and interaction so that I can capture the most authentic photos to you and your family.
LET’S DO THIS.
I’m so excited to hear from you about booking your family session!
Please fill out this form and I’ll get back to you within 24-48 hours.