Question 1

How long does a family portrait session take, and which length is right for us?

Accepted Answer

Session lengths are designed to match real family situations. A 30-minute session works well for an immediate family at a single location, it's focused and efficient without feeling rushed. A 60-minute session adds variety and works for extended family or families who want a second look or setting. A 90-minute session is built for large or multigenerational families with multiple groupings who need time to move through subgroup combinations without anyone feeling hurried. If you're not sure which fits, tell us about your family and we'll give you an honest recommendation.

Question 2

What's included in the session price, do edited photos cost extra?

Accepted Answer

All professionally edited images are included with every session. We don't deliver a handful of edits and charge for the rest. Posing guidance throughout the session is also included, you won't be left guessing what to do. What you see in the session description is what you get. If you have questions about delivery format, turnaround time, or how many images to expect, we're glad to walk through those details before you book.

Question 3

Our family is large, 20 people or more. Can you handle that?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Families larger than 15 receive a custom quote because every large gathering is different, the number of subgroup combinations, the range of ages, the location logistics, and the time required all vary. We'll ask about your family structure and what you want to capture, then put together a plan and a quote that reflects what the session actually involves. Large family sessions are something we approach with real structure, and the result is organized without feeling like a military drill.

Question 4

What should we wear? How do we prepare the kids?

Accepted Answer

We share guidance on wardrobe before every session, coordinating without matching, what reads well on camera, what to avoid in South Florida's outdoor settings. For kids, the biggest thing is timing: we help you think through nap schedules, meal timing, and what to bring to keep energy up. Arriving without pressure is half the battle. For toddlers especially, we know how to draw out genuine expressions without forcing anything, and we move quickly when we need to. Come ready to have fun and let us do the directing.

Question 5

Can we do our session at the beach or at a specific location we have in mind?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. South Florida offers a wide range of settings, beaches, parks, residential neighborhoods, botanical gardens, urban environments, and we work with your vision rather than defaulting to a standard spot. Some locations require permits, and we'll let you know if that applies. If you have a place that's meaningful to your family, bring it up when you reach out and we'll talk through whether it's a good fit for the light and logistics of your session.

Question 6

Do you travel for family sessions outside South Florida?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Destination and out-of-state sessions are available. If your family is gathering somewhere special, a vacation, a reunion in another state, a milestone trip, we can travel to be there. Travel logistics are factored into the overall project scope, and we'll give you a clear picture of what's involved when you reach out. Destination family sessions are some of the most memorable work we do, because everyone is already in the same place and in a celebratory mood.

Question 7

I personally photograph and guide every session, is that really true for family sessions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. As the owner of photos by karli puts it: "I personally photograph and guide every session." For family portraits, you're working directly with Karli from the first conversation through delivery of your finished images. You know exactly who is showing up, what to expect, and who to call if you have questions. That consistency matters, especially for families bringing kids who do better when they're comfortable with the person behind the camera.

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