Documentary Family Photography

Mother and daughter sharing an embrace in front of a stone fireplace

Life As It Happens — So You Can Relive It


The bedtime stories, messy mornings, quiet snuggles…


Hold onto the little moments you’ll never get back.

You’re the keeper of the memories — the bedtime stories, the messy mornings, the way your child fits just so on your hip.


You don’t want a few posed photos. You want this season, exactly as it feels, captured before it slips away.

Why This Matters

toddler leaning into his mom who has baby brother on her back, as they are out for a walk
This isn’t just about getting photos—it’s about remembering how it felt.

The quiet moments, the chaos, the connection.

These are the stories your children will carry with them.
siblings and dad sharing fun balloon fight in living room documentary family photography calgary

This isn’t just about photos—it’s about how it felt to be there. The quiet moments, the messy chaos, the little connections that pass too quickly.

These are the stories your children will carry with them, and I can help you hold onto them.

Each session is a commissioned work of art—crafted to reflect your family’s real life, exactly as it is right now.

With many years of experience and recognition in documentary family photography, my work has been honoured by international competitions celebrating authentic, emotional storytelling, including the National Association of Professional Child Photographers (NAPCP), Fearless Family Photographers, and Inspiration Photographers, and has also been recognized here at home by the Professional Photographers of Canada PPOC).

Family of four exploring a rocky shoreline by a lake, with mountains and trees in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.

The booking fee is $600, and it’s the first step in creating a meaningful, lasting record of your family’s life.

It includes:

✔ A personalized pre-session consultation to understand your family, your routines, and what makes this season special
✔ A documentary-style session in your home or a place your family loves, capturing real life exactly as it is
✔ A professional design consultation to turn your photographs into artwork that lives in your home and your family’s memory

I take on only a few families each month to ensure every session gets the time, heart, and creative energy it deserves. That means availability is limited, and the best time for your family may be sooner than you think.

The Investment in Your Family’s Story

These photographs aren’t just for today—they’re for years from now, when the details start to blur and you want to remember exactly how it felt.

Together, we’ll create heirloom-quality albums, custom-framed prints, and wall galleries that turn your family’s real life into artwork you’ll see and treasure every day.

Every piece is thoughtfully designed to endure for generations—so your children, and their children, can hold onto these moments long after they’ve passed.

All artwork and digital images are purchased separately. Selections are made after you’ve seen your photographs, so you can make choices that truly reflect your family and your home.

documentary image of father holding baby daughter by the back door window

The Legacy You’ll Build

Most families choose to create custom wall art, handcrafted albums, or both—pieces that become part of their home and their everyday life.

I work with the world’s top professional labs to craft heirloom-quality artwork—built to last for generations.

Artwork is selected after your session and priced separately.
What you create is completely up to you—wall art, albums, or both.

But this isn’t about numbers. It’s about creating something meaningful—something your children will grow up seeing every day.

Your session won’t be rushed or one-size-fits-all. It will be slow, intentional, and rooted in what matters most to you right now.

This is personal.
This is your story—your legacy, handcrafted.

professional acrylic wall art design by alison lapczuk photography
A personalized custom album with a woodgrain cover and yellow spine.
Gallery wall displays four photographs: a family of four walking outdoors, a girl on a swing, a girl being handed a yellow object, and the same girl in a pink dress running outside.

These photographs aren’t just for today. They’re for years from now, when the details start to blur and you want to remember exactly how it felt.
Your legacy, handcrafted.

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Let’s Talk

I work with just a few families each month so that every session gets the time, heart, and creative energy it deserves.

If you’ve been thinking about this for a while—or if you just felt a tug reading this—I encourage you to reach out. Most sessions are booked several weeks (or even months) ahead, and I’d hate for you to miss the window that’s right for your family.

Let’s have a no-pressure chat to see if this is the right fit.

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