Investment
Capturing light, feelings & moments and all the things in between people and life.
Photography is more than photos, it’s preserving a season of your life you’ll never get back.
My sessions are relaxed, guided, and intentionally paced so you can enjoy the experience without feeling rushed or awkward. Every gallery is carefully edited and delivered with consistency, warmth, and timeless style.
Engagements
From $450
A laid-back, romantic session designed to capture connection, laughter, and the beginning of your forever. Guided posing so you never feel stiff or unsure. A relaxed, natural approach focused on real moments. A full gallery of professionally edited images.
Outdoor Maternity
from $400
Golden light, natural movement, and imagery that celebrates your strength and beauty during this season. Gently guided posing with a natural, effortless feel. Access to my curated client closet. A full gallery of professionally edited images.
studio maternity
from $500
A more intimate, artistic experience with soft lighting and a timeless editorial feel.
• Extended session time so nothing feels rushed
• Access to my client closet
• Partner and children welcome
• Full professionally edited gallery
Lifestyle Newborn
from $500
A calm, in-home session that documents your baby naturally, just as you are, no pressure, no props.
• 1–1.5 hour in-home session
• Natural, unposed approach
• Includes baby, parents, and siblings
• Full professionally edited gallery
Studio Newborn
from $550
A more styled experience focused on gentle posing, timeless details, and soft, neutral tones.
• 2–2.5 hour unhurried session
• Access to props and wraps
• Family photos included
• Newborn prep guide provided
• Full professionally edited gallery
Family
from $475
For families who want genuine moments — not forced smiles.
• One-hour relaxed session
• Immediate family members included
• Gentle posing with room for play and connection
• Full professionally edited gallery
Milestones
from $300
Perfect for birthdays, sitter sessions, and childhood milestones.
• 30-minute session
• Studio or outdoor option
• Full professionally edited gallery
Cake smash
from $350
A fun, simple celebration focused on your little one’s personality.
• 30-minute session
• Studio or outdoor option
• Client chooses theme
• Full professionally edited gallery
why families choose christine alva photography
You don’t have to know how to pose.
You don’t have to worry about your kids “behaving.”
And you never have to wonder if you’re doing it right.
From the moment you inquire, I guide you through the entire experience with patience, care, and intention. My sessions are calm and unhurried, allowing real connection to unfold naturally the quiet moments, the laughter, the in-between expressions you didn’t even realize you’d want to remember.
Many of my clients return year after year, not just for the photos, but because they feel seen, comfortable, and genuinely cared for. These aren’t just images, they’re reminders of how this season of life felt.