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One-hour family photography session on the beach in the Bay Area, natural light, parents and children walking together

One-Hour Family Session

A simple, intentional family photography experience.

Designed for calm connection, natural interaction, and a refined final result - without rushing or overdirecting.

Candid family photography moment during a one-hour family session in the Bay Area

When the One-Hour Family Session is the right fit

The One-Hour Family Session is ideal when you want meaningful photographs
without turning the experience into a long or overwhelming process.

This option works especially well when:

  • You want natural family moments with gentle guidance

  • You value a calm, intentional experience

  • You prefer quality over quantity

  • You want a complete result without a longer, more involved process

Time & location

A focused session - up to one hour

This experience is built around a guided session lasting up to one hour,
allowing time to settle in, connect naturally, and create images that feel honest and relaxed.

One thoughtfully chosen location

The session takes place in a single selected location, chosen in advance
to support the mood and flow of your family’s experience.
Staying in one environment keeps the process calm, consistent, and unhurried.

What’s included

  • Guided family session with clear creative direction

  • Thoughtful preparation and attention to detail

  • A curated selection of approximately 8–12 fully retouched images

  • Refined online gallery for viewing and personal use

Every delivered image is carefully selected and professionally retouched to a consistent, finished standard - no unfinished or lightly edited photographs.

What to expect

Before the session

We align on mood, location, and intention - and I’ll guide you through simple preparation so you feel confident.

During the session

Calm direction, natural guidance, and a relaxed pace - so you never feel lost in front of the camera.

After the session

You receive a curated set of final images, professionally retouched and delivered in a refined online gallery.

Not sure where to start?

If you’re unsure whether this session is the right fit for your family, I’m happy to help you choose based on what matters most to you.

Guidance is always part of the process.

2026 by Alexei Bautin

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The photographer is a member of the Professional Photographers of America
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