Family

Laid-back, full of laughter, and focused on connection over perfection. Family sessions are all about capturing the real—the hugs, the giggles, and everything in between.

This is what love looks like. Loud, silly, sweet, and real.


Welcome to my family photography portfolio — a collection of candid, connected moments captured across Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, and the surrounding Metro East IL area.


Every family is different, and that’s the magic. From wild toddlers to quiet cuddles, I aim to preserve your family's unique energy in a way that feels true to you.


These galleries feature laughter, movement, and emotion. If you’re looking for a family photographer who embraces the chaos and finds the beauty in between, you’re in the right place.

Family of four laughing together during a relaxed studio family photography session in Edwardsville
Three women smiling together during a timeless studio portrait session at Tara Lee Photography
Black-and-white family portrait filled with laughter during a studio photography session at Tara Lee Photography
Family of four posing together against a clean white backdrop during an Edwardsville studio photography session
Parents sharing a sweet moment with their baby during an outdoor family photography session in the Edwardsville area
Multigenerational family posing together during an outdoor extended-family photography session in the Metro East area
Four siblings smiling together during a summer family photography session in Southern Illinois
Family of six smiling together in coordinated outfits during an outdoor family photography session near Edwardsville
Family of four smiling together on the studio bed during a baby’s first-birthday photography session in Edwardsville
Parents sharing a playful moment with their son and daughter during an Edwardsville milestone photography session
Black-and-white family portrait captured during a first-birthday photography session at Tara Lee Photography
Family of four cuddling together during a baby milestone and cake smash photography session at the TLP studio
Parents kissing their two young children during a relaxed studio family portrait in Edwardsville
Young girl smiling between family members during a candid outdoor portrait session in Southern Illinois
Grandfather holding his granddaughter during a candid family portrait session in the Edwardsville area
Family of three posing together beneath green trees during an outdoor family photography session
Parents cuddling their young daughter during a relaxed family portrait session in the Edwardsville area
Couple sharing a quiet moment during an outdoor family photography session near Edwardsville
Couple smiling together on outdoor steps during a relaxed family photography session in Southern Illinois
Smiling woman photographed outdoors during an extended-family portrait session in the Edwardsville area
Grandparents kissing their smiling granddaughter during an outdoor multigenerational family photography session
Young girl smiling in a floral dress during an outdoor child portrait session near Edwardsville
Father holding his young daughter during a candid outdoor family portrait in the Metro East area
Individual outdoor portrait of a smiling man captured during a family photography session in the Edwardsville area
Individual outdoor portrait of a smiling woman captured during an extended-family photography session
Grandmother hugging her granddaughter during a multigenerational family photography session in the Metro East area
Extended family of seven posing together beneath stone arches during an outdoor Metro East photography session
Parents sharing a playful moment with their smiling daughter during an outdoor family photography session
Large extended family posing beneath an arched pavilion during an outdoor multigenerational photography session
Three family members laughing and joking together during a personality-filled extended-family photography session
Three men smiling together beneath an outdoor pavilion during a family photography session near Edwardsville
Father and Daughter sharing a caring kiss during a relaxed outdoor family photography session in Southern Illinois
Black-and-white extended-family portrait centered around a smiling baby during an outdoor photography session
Woman holding and kissing a baby during a candid outdoor family portrait near Edwardsville
Two women cuddling a baby boy during an outdoor multigenerational family photography session
Family of five smiling together during a multigenerational family photography session in the Metro East area
Black-and-white portrait of a man lifting a baby during a playful family photography session
Two women smiling and embracing during a candid extended-family portrait session in the Metro East area
Family of five with a baby smiling together during an outdoor extended-family photography session near Edwardsville
Family of three with a baby boy posing on outdoor steps during an Edwardsville family photography session
Parents smiling with their young son during an outdoor family photography session in the Edwardsville area
Parents sharing a kiss while holding their baby during an outdoor family photography session near Edwardsville
Couple sharing a sweet moment with their baby boy during a relaxed Metro East family portrait session
Family of four photographed against an American flag backdrop during a patriotic studio portrait session
Family of four smiling together on a bench during an outdoor portrait session in the Edwardsville area
Parents and their two sons posing together during a patriotic family photography session at the TLP studio
Black-and-white portrait of a father being hugged and kissed by his family during a personality session
Family of five sharing a group hug during a personality-filled studio photography session in Edwardsville
Parents and their three daughters laughing together during a relaxed studio family portrait at TLP
Family of five posing together during a relaxed studio personality photography session at TLP
Parents kissing while their three daughters make playful faces during an Edwardsville studio family session
Parents hugging their three daughters during a joyful family photography session against a white studio backdrop
People lying on a blanket in autumn grass during a casual outdoor photo session.
A playful couple shares candid moments in a rustic autumn field with tall grass and trees.
Family wearing coordinated fall outfits in orange and white poses together under golden autumn trees.
Autumn trees with golden leaves frame a peaceful gathering in a natural outdoor setting.
Family enjoying quality time together outdoors in a sunlit meadow during fall season.
A group relaxes together in a sunlit autumn meadow with golden grass and trees in the background.
People lounging on blankets in a rustic fall field surrounded by warm autumn colors.
A family shares joyful moments together on a pathway surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage in golden hues.
A couple shares intimate moments in a fall setting with golden leaves and warm lighting.
A heartwarming autumn scene shows a tender embrace between parent and child on grass covered with fallen leaves.
People share joyful moments together in a golden autumn field during sunset.
Happy couple embraces outdoors in a natural setting with warm autumn lighting.
Affectionate couple shares tender moments in a field during golden hour photography session.
A family poses together in a rustic outdoor setting with tall grass and autumn trees in the background.
A series of four connected photos showing a small child in a brown dress holding hands with someone in beige clothing.
Family wearing coordinated neutral tones embraces while sitting in a golden autumn field at sunset.
A series of cropped photos showing hands holding together and brown skirts in an outdoor grassy setting.
A group of people in coordinated neutral-toned outfits pose together outdoors in a natural setting during golden hour.
A couple lies together in a grassy meadow during a romantic outdoor photoshoot at golden hour.
Black and white candid photos show people walking and interacting outdoors in a park-like setting near a pond.
Two people in blue sweaters share joyful laughter together outdoors during golden hour.
A family shares a joyful moment together outdoors in black and white, laughing and embracing on the grass.
Two people walk hand in hand down a winding path at sunset in a park setting.
Two siblings in coordinating blue and gray outfits share playful moments together outdoors during a fall photoshoot.
A couple shares joyful laughter together on a path during golden hour with trees and a lake in the background.
A couple embraces on a gravel path at sunset while others watch from the foreground.
A couple shares joyful laughter while embracing outdoors in a grassy field at sunset.
Family members wearing coordinating blue and white outfits pose together during golden hour in a park setting.
Three siblings pose together outdoors in coordinating blue and neutral outfits on a grassy hillside at sunset.
A family group poses together in a grassy field at golden hour with sunlight glowing behind them.
A family wearing coordinating blue and white outfits poses together outdoors in a grassy field at sunset.
A family plays together in a park on an autumn day with fallen leaves scattered across the grass.
Family lying together on autumn grass during golden hour sunset in a park setting.
A group lounges together on a grassy hill during a sunny autumn afternoon.
Family sits together on grass covered in fallen autumn leaves during an outdoor photo session.
Couple sharing intimate moments while sitting together on grass during autumn.
A family poses together in a covered outdoor walkway wearing casual clothing in matching brown and blue tones.
A series of candid family moments showing playful interactions between parent and child on an outdoor bench.
A family sits together on grass during a fall photo session in a park setting.
Three children stand together in a bright indoor space wearing casual clothing.
A series of candid photos showing a small child in a brown sweater playfully hiding behind someone wearing jeans.
A family plays together in a covered outdoor walkway with white columns and arches.
A tender moment captured between parent and child embracing in a covered outdoor walkway.
Black and white photos of children playing and posing playfully in matching outfits on grassy field.
A family shares warm embraces and joyful moments together in a sunlit outdoor setting during golden hour.
A couple relaxes together on green grass during a warm sunset in a park setting.
Two people in casual attire relax and laugh together while lying on green grass during a sunny afternoon.
Two children in navy blue sweaters and khaki pants share a playful hug while smiling outdoors at sunset.
Black and white photo series showing joyful family moments outdoors with matching sweaters.
Black and white photo series of a couple lying down together and smiling while wearing glasses and cozy sweaters.
A group poses together outdoors during golden hour for a casual portrait session in a grassy park setting.
Children in floral dresses run and play together in a grassy field during golden hour.
Candid moments captured on a blanket in a sunny field during a lifestyle photography session.
A group poses together on grass wearing coordinated pink and floral outfits for a spring outdoor photoshoot.
Family embraces and laughs together on grassy field during outdoor photo session.
A family stands together on a grassy hill during golden hour with a fountain in the background.
A joyful outdoor family portrait session on a grassy hill during golden hour.
Children in floral dresses lay on white blanket during outdoor portrait session.
A playful outdoor photoshoot in a grassy field at sunset with coordinated outfits in pink and floral prints.
Two children in matching floral dresses pose playfully on grass during golden hour sunset.
A loving moment shared between three generations in matching floral outfits on a grassy field at sunset.
A family shares tender moments together on grassy lawn near fountain during golden hour sunset.
A couple shares an intimate embrace on a grassy hillside during sunset.
A family poses together outdoors wearing coordinated outfits with floral dresses and a brown sweater near a pond.
Family enjoying outdoor moments together with their white dog during golden hour in a grassy field.
Two children smile and embrace while sitting together on a wooden bench outdoors.
White fluffy dog plays and interacts with someone outdoors during golden hour.
Family sitting together on a blue bench outdoors with their white dog on a sunny day.
A family sits together on grassy field at sunset sharing tender moments under trees in warm autumn light.
A couple shares intimate moments in a golden sunset field while sitting close together and embracing.
Family walking together on a gravel path at sunset in a rural setting with golden sunlight filtering through trees.
Three children stand together outdoors in casual clothing on a sunny day in a grassy field.
Three children lie on the ground together in a row wearing floral dresses and casual clothing outdoors.
Candid low-angle view of feet and legs walking along a white railing during a sunny outdoor photoshoot.
Family enjoying a playful moment together outdoors on a sunny day in a grassy field.
Family of three playing and laughing together outdoors during golden hour sunset in a grassy field by the water.
A young child in a striped shirt lies on a brown blanket on grass while smiling at the camera.
A series of outdoor portraits showing a child lying on a brown blanket in a grassy field during golden hour.
Child laying on a brown blanket outdoors on grass wearing plaid shirt smiles at camera during sunny day.
A tender moment between parent and child embracing outdoors at sunset in a grassy field.
A family relaxes together on grassy ground during golden hour sunset in a park setting.
A couple shares an intimate moment while laying on a blanket in a grassy field at sunset.
Black and white portrait of a couple embracing outdoors in a grassy field on a sunny day.
Three generations pose together in a sunny field during golden hour wearing casual fall attire.
A heartwarming series of photos showing affectionate family moments outdoors during golden hour.
Black and white photo sequence showing two people embracing in a grassy field.
A group poses together in a grassy field wearing coordinating burgundy and neutral toned outfits for outdoor photos.
Woman in cream sweater and floral skirt shares sweet moments with beagle puppy in outdoor field setting.
Two friends embrace and smile together in a sunny field wearing burgundy and floral dresses during golden hour.
A series of black and white outdoor portraits showing a couple posing together in a natural setting.
Group sitting in sunny field with three dogs including a beagle and pointer enjoying time together outdoors.
A group of friends laughing and embracing outdoors in a grassy field on a sunny day.
Two people share a warm embrace while standing in a sunlit grassy field during golden hour.
A loving senior couple embraces outdoors in a natural setting during golden hour.
A cheerful family stands together on a sunny day in a grassy park with pine trees in the background.
A joyful family moment captured outdoors with bright smiles and hugs in a natural setting among pine trees.
A sequence of candid family moments in a modern living room with a blue and white geometric rug.
Candid family photo session outdoors with people sitting on grass in coordinated outfits on a sunny day.
A stone facade ranch house with a covered front porch and landscaped bushes in sunlight.
Family group stands together outdoors wearing casual summer attire among tall evergreen trees in a park setting.
A playful sequence of hugs and affection captured outdoors under shady trees on a sunny day.
Family in casual clothing taking outdoor family portraits at a tranquil creek setting in summer.
Two small children splash and play together in a shallow creek on a sunny summer day.
Two young children in overalls hug and play together on a path covered in fallen leaves in black and white.
Three children playing and laughing together outdoors in a candid black and white photo series.
Family walking and playing together along a creek bed in sunny nature setting during summer outdoor adventure.
A family shares joyful laughter and embraces while sitting on rocks near a creek in dappled sunlight.
Kids splash and play in a shallow creek on a sunny summer day creating water ripples and fun memories.
A family shares joyful moments together while playing in a serene creek surrounded by trees and sunlight.
A happy family plays together by a stream on a sunny afternoon in a wooded area.
Family of four posing together outdoors in a scenic meadow with lush green trees in background.
Family members share a joyful moment together in a sunlit meadow with tall green grass.
A cheerful youth wearing a light blue polo shirt and jeans stands in a tall grass field on a sunny day.
A vibrant outdoor portrait in a grassy field features a flowing white top paired with bright blue clothing.
A playful sequence of someone in a white top and blue skirt posing in a grassy meadow.
A cheerful young person playing in a grassy field while wearing a white shirt and blue shorts flexes with joy and enthusiasm.
Happy family sitting together in a grassy field on a sunny summer day.
People playing and having fun together while rolling on grass in a field.
A couple lying in grass field sharing an intimate black and white candid moment together.
A group walks together on a grassy path through green fields on a sunny summer day.
A happy family poses together outdoors on a sunny day with lush green trees in the background.
Three smiling children stand together on a grassy lawn in coordinating pink and white outfits on a sunny day.
A group of people standing together in a verdant outdoor park setting during a sunny day.
Three people smile together while standing in a sunny green garden on a warm summer day.
Five portrait photographs in an outdoor garden setting with greenery and natural lighting in the background.
A group stands together on a grassy lawn with sunlit trees in the background during golden hour.
A couple embraces outdoors in casual summer attire with bright bokeh and natural lighting in the background.
Three women in sleeveless tops smile while posing outdoors in black and white photography.
Family walking together through meadow of yellow spring flowers.
Two children in matching pink dresses share sweet moment on blanket outdoors.
Young girl in pink dress playing joyfully among yellow wildflowers.
Happy family of three pose together in spring meadow with yellow wildflowers.
Two young girls in pink dresses smile together in field of flowers.
Black and white portrait of young family sharing joyful moment together outdoors.
Romantic couple sharing tender moment in field of yellow wildflowers on sunny spring day.
Family walking together through wildflower meadow in spring forest.
Family of four sitting together on green grass for outdoor portrait.
Two boys sitting close together on grass in summer park.
Two children playing and crouching on green grass.
Father and son sharing joyful embrace by rustic stone wall.
Young boy in striped shirt sitting on porch swing by brick wall.
Mother kneeling on grass with two young children in casual clothing.
Family standing together under brick archway entrance with flower planters.
Parents playing and lifting child in the air while another child watches on a summer day.
Happy family sharing a tender moment together on a gravel path in a grassy field.

 

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