Time capsule sessions
Serving Cedar rapids, iowa city, des moines, ankeny, cedar falls, waterloo, ames & everywhere in between!
honest photos of childhood
One day, photos of your family in a random field at sunset, dressed in clothes you never actually wear, won’t mean much.
But the ones of bath time splashes, tiny feet kicking higher on the swings, and the weight of their little bodies melting into yours during bedtime stories?
Those will bring you back.
"Seeing the pictures made me tear up."
"Claire captured our family in all the little moments you don't want to forget.
I can't say enough good things about our experience.
We will definitely be booking future sessions!"
–Hillary & Seth
A Time Capsule Session is not your typical family photoshoot.
Time Capsule Sessions exist to capture the life you'll actually want to remember.
The way your toddler clings to your leg.
Their tiny hands reaching for yours on a walk.
Chalk-covered clothing and dirt-streaked faces after a backyard adventure.
The way they run to you when they fall down because your hug fixes everything.
no more
stressing over outfits,
bribing your kids to behave,
or leaving wondering if there's
even one good shot.
The Time Capsule
Session
the easiest, most meaningful
session you'll ever do!
This is exactly
what I want!
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Family * Maternity * newborn
90 effortless minutes of simply being with your family.
Laughing, playing, snuggling, LIVING. The way you do every day. The true beauty of your life reflected back to you in your everyday activities.
A beautifully curated online gallery of 70+ photos that feels exactly like you.
The kind you’ll want to show everyone! You'll print, frame, and look at them years from now, instantly transported back to this season of life.
The best part? It’s easy!
You don’t have to plan or perform. Just be together. I’ll guide you through it all, so you can relax, soak it in, and experience the most meaningful session you’ll ever do.
$ 800
+ tax
You’re looking for photos of honest, everyday moments. The way their face lights up when you push them higher on the swings and refrigerators covered in their latest artwork.
You want photos that show your family exactly as you are, with all the mess, laughter, and chaos that makes your life beautiful.
You love the little things. Their hand dimples, or how they look at you with excitement and curiosity during everyday moments.
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This is the perfect session for your family if:
You want gallery full of “picture-perfect” photos for social media or your holiday card.
You’re after more posed, everyone smiling at the camera photos.
You want a quick session with just a few photos.
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This is NOT the right session for your family if:
So how exactly does it work, Claire?
Inside the Experience
01. Say Hey + book!
Simply tell me the what you want to remember about your family in this season when booking your session here!
Or, fill out my contact form and I’ll respond quickly to any questions.
02. I'll be in touch
Once your time capsule session is booked, I'll be in touch to chat specifics.
We will create a loose guideline of our time together based on what you want to remember.
These sessions are about capturing honest everyday moments, not perfection.
03. Trust the experience
Ready for the easiest, most meaningful session because you do these things together all the time?! ME TOO!
You’ll receive your edited gallery 4 weeks later & be absolutely overwhelmed by the beauty in your every day activities.
I’M so READY!
– Micaela
“Claire captured some of the sweetest moments of our daily life that we often overlook. She made the environment so relaxed and it truly felt ‘natural’ for us to interact in front of her camera.
The pictures turned out amazing and will forever remind me of the special moments giving my kids baths, reading stories, snuggling in bed, and giving tickles. Highly recommend Claire.”
"My son asked when ‘Cwaire’ was coming back"
In case you're wondering!
Get the info you need to move forward with clarity and confidence:
Frequently Asked Questions
Your outfits will depend on what you want to remember and what activities you plan to do during your session. We will chat after your date is booked. I'm always happy to offer suggestions!
Your home is the perfect place for a session because it’s where your family feels most comfortable and truly themselves.
Whether it's the cozy corners, your child's favorite spot, or the backyard where you all play together, capturing your life in the place you love most brings out the real, beautiful moments that make your family, yours.
Absolutely! Just let me know you'd like one set up.
Yes, a deposit of $250 is due to hold your session date.
Why I created
Time Capsule Sessions!
-ashley & mike
We had an incredible experience with Claire when she came to our home to do a time capsule session. We have a 3 year old and another baby on the way and we are spending so much of our time and building so many memories right here in our home. It felt so special and important to capture these "real life" moments that are so fleeting with this age.
Claire was so warm, and helped everyone feel comfortable and relaxed which really just let our family be ourselves as she grabbed so many beautiful photos. As a mom, these are the real moments I want. My husband reading to my son in the chair we do that in every night, my son playing out in his mud kitchen that he'll outgrow soon, etc. Real life activities are where the memories live.
I would suggest this type of photo shoot to anyone and to encourage them to let go of worrying about having the "perfect house" to be able to capture them. Claire knows how to capture beautiful images regardless of your space and those are what you'll cherish. Thanks Claire!
Kind words from happy parents:
-ashley & mike
We had an incredible experience with Claire when she came to our home to do a time capsule session. We have a 3 year old and another baby on the way and we are spending so much of our time and building so many memories right here in our home. It felt so special and important to capture these "real life" moments that are so fleeting with this age. Claire was so warm, and helped everyone feel comfortable and relaxed which really just let our family be ourselves as she grabbed so many beautiful photos. As a mom, these are the real moments I want. My husband reading to my son in the chair we do that in every night, my son playing out in his mud kitchen that he'll outgrow soon, etc. Real life activities are where the memories live. I would suggest this type of photo shoot to anyone and to encourage them to let go of worrying about having the "perfect house" to be able to capture them. Claire knows how to capture beautiful images regardless of your space and those are what you'll cherish. Thanks Claire!
Kind words from happy parents:
REad the full story here!
Rewind to October 2024.
We are all getting ready to head out the door to our yearly photo session, and Griffin quietly asks me,
“Mom, when are we going to do a photo session where I can wear what I want. I don’t feel like me.”
I just remember saying, “This will be the last time. I promise.”
Learn more about me!
Hi,
I'm
As your photographer,
I promise to always:
Serve you well through the way I communicate, connect, and support you throughout the entire process. I’ll never leave you hanging or wondering “What happens next?!”
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Take pride in my work and the stories I tell through beautiful, cohesive imagery. I try to always capture the true movements, expressions, and interactions of you and your kiddos—no forced poses or awkward gimmicks here, thanks!
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Be honest and transparent in every interaction as a business owner, mama, and member of our community.
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