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Starting at $650
My approach focuses on:
- The full group, together and connected
- Individual family units within the larger story
- The relationships that unfold in between — laughter, storytelling, quiet moments
This isn’t about perfect alignment or everyone looking at the camera at once. It’s about capturing the feeling of being together in this place, in this season.
A lifestyle approach to documenting generations together
Extended family photography in the black hills
The Black Hills and Badlands provide the perfect backdrop for extended family photography. Open spaces, natural light, and room to wander help families relax and settle into being together — whether that looks like walking a trail, sitting around a campfire together, fishing, or letting kids explore nearby. These small, natural activities give hands something to do and allow real connection to unfold without direction.
Many families plan sessions while visiting Rapid City, Deadwood, or nearby Black Hills destinations. These landscapes become part of the memory — grounding your family story in a place that invites you to slow down and simply be together
The Black Hills as a Backdrop for Extended Family Sessions
Up to 90 minutes of coverage
Full group photos and smaller family groupings
Individual family moments within the session
Gentle prompts instead of stiff posing
A curated online gallery for sharing and printing
An emotive 4k slideshow of your best images
Travel within 90 minutes of Rapid City
Your session will include:
This approach is a great fit if:
You value connection over perfectly posed images
Your family includes young kids, teens, and grandparents
You want photos that feel relaxed and natural
You’re more interested in storytelling than formality
You have a lot of kids who would rather play and explore than sit still for a photo
-Audrey
Michaela was amazing to work with from start to finish. She picked the perfect spot for our family pictures with the most amazing lighting. She was always fast to respond to my messages and made the entire experience fun and easy. Most importantly she is a truly talented photographer. Our final photos were beautiful. You can tell she really put a lot of time and artistry into editing each one. Excellent experience and excellent photographer!
