How do you want to be captured?
Booking is open now — two ways to book: the full Legacy Session, or a lighter One Voice session for a single family member. Not ready yet? Join the list for early access and a bonus offer over Black Friday weekend.
Don't put it off. Capture your family's story today.
Booking is open now — two ways to book: the full Legacy Portrait Session, a
One Voice session or both!
A lighter way in — for families who want to start now, or want to make sure one elder's story is captured on its own. A 45–60 minute recorded interview with one family member, edited into a 5–8 minute keepsake video, plus 3-5 edited portraits from the same sitting.
The One Voice Session | Filmed Interview
$1,200 in two payments, or $1,100 if you pay in full
A 2-hour, multigenerational portrait session blending editorial and documentary style — intentional, styled portraits and unhurried, real interaction between generations, captured the way it actually happens.
Includes: 2-hour session · multigenerational direction and posing guidance · full family and individual generational pairings · private online gallery of edited images · print release for personal use · priority scheduling within your chosen season.
The Legacy Session |
Family Portraits
$1,800 in two payments, or $1,650 if paid in full
Reserve Your Session
Not included: multi-person interviews or full family coverage — that's what the Legacy Session is for.
Pair the Legacy Session with a One Voice interview and capture your family’s story two ways: the whole family together, and one cherished voice on its own. Book them together to plan everything in one conversation, on one day or two. It’s ideal for milestone birthdays, retirements, anniversaries and reunions.
Includes: Everything listed above in the Legacy and One Voice Sessions; additional One Voice Sessions for $600
The Legacy Collection | Portraits & Filmed Interview
$2,700 in two payments, or $2,500 paid in full
You've been saying you need to do this. The children are getting older and so are your parents. Give them the gift that will last throughout the generations.
What Families Are Saying
We were able to bring 3 generations together, with representation from both my side, and my husband's side of the family. At the time of the photo session, our son was 9 months old, so the opportunity to capture some of his early moments with his grandparents was very special. Additionally, our parents (and an aunt) were encouraged to share stories of the Black experience in the US and the Caribbean, where our family has roots.
The Andersons
WOW! I am in shock. You are so talented! I am surprised about how they came out. If I could throw a slipper through a phone, I would!!!! I believe it's important to know where you come from. I'm serious about that.
The Ikard-Banks
Available for Travel
Richmond, Washington, DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia
and worldwide
you may be wondering about some things
Frequently Asked Questions
- Legacy Session: $1,800 (2 payments of $900), or $1,650 paid in full. You save $150.
- One Voice Session: $1,200 (2 payments of $600), or $1,100 paid in full. You save $100.
- Legacy + One Voice together: $2,700 (2 payments of $1,350), or $2,500 paid in full.
Booking both and paying in full saves $500 compared with booking each separately on payment plans.
You will receive a personal welcome email, a 30-minute planning call, a color palette guide to coordinate outfits, and a short questionnaire. You will also receive email/text templates you can send to your family to help them plan. For One Voice, you will select 10 to 15 favorite questions from my question bank.
Life happens, especially with multiple generations coordinating schedules. Reach out and we'll work with you to find another available date within the season.
A limited number of dates are released for the 2027 season, in order to give every family unhurried, full attention on the day.
Absolutely! Yes. Travel within 50 miles of Richmond and Washington, D.C. is included at no extra cost — that covers most of DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. For locations beyond that, a travel fee of $1/mile (each way, beyond the first 50 miles) applies. If a session requires an overnight stay, a flat accommodations fee of $200 is added to cover lodging. Reach out to hello@theblackfamilyphotoalbum.com before booking if you're outside Richmond, VA or the DMV to confirm the exact travel cost for your location.
Legacy Sessions include up to 10 people. For 11 to 20 family members, there’s a $150 add-on, and I extend the session by 30 minutes. For larger gatherings, like a family reunion, contact hello@theblackfamilyphotoalbum.com to obtain a custom quote. The One Voice Session is built around one storyteller, and up to 3 family members can join for portraits.
A Legacy Session is 2 hours. A One Voice Session is about 90 minutes: a 45 to 60 minute interview plus portraits. Booking both takes about 3.5 hours with a break,
For a family of up to 10 people, two looks is included: one polished look for the styled portraits and one relaxed look for candid moments. For larger families (10+), one look is included. Changing takes time, so more than two cuts into your session time. After your planning call, you will receive a custom color palette guide so everyone coordinates.
Your online portrait gallery is ready within 2 weeks and stays available for 1 year. One Voice films take 4 to 6 weeks, and you will receive a link as soon as it's ready.
As a child, I treasured Sunday afternoons in my father's kitchen, where he'd prepare spicy dishes from Sierra Leone while sharing stories of his childhood in Freetown. When the stories deepened, he'd bring out old photo albums filled with tattered black and white portraits. I was amazed to see pieces of myself in these faces—my eyes, my nose, my smile. Through handwritten names and dates, these strangers became my people.
About The Artist
daughter of the diaspora
These family stories and photos create bridges between past and present, laying foundations for the future. I created The Black Family Photo Album to help Black families intentionally preserve these connections across generations.
I want to capture your mother with her grandbabies, record your grandfather sharing life stories on film, and preserve the voices, laughter, and memories that define your family. My hope is that these photos and films will not only bring your family together today but build bridges to future generations, ensuring they know the full richness of their heritage.
