Your story deserves more than a photoshoot.
It deserves to be seen clearly, softly, truthfully.
Not every family fits a Pinterest board and yours doesn't have to. Every session is planned around how your family really moves, communicates, and connects, including accommodations for sensory needs, mobility, pacing, and communication styles. You'll never be asked to fake it for the camera.
From the moment you book, you're handed a clear roadmap, a style guide, a location guide, a day-of instruction sheet, and a real human answering your questions. No wondering what to wear, where to go, or what happens next.
From Elk Grove to Folsom, Roseville to Citrus Heights sessions are shot in locations chosen (and guided) specifically for light, backdrop, and ease of access for your family.
"We loved the location she chose, and the wide variety of poses. She even got some smiles out of our senior son." Expect movement, real expressions, and images that feel like your family not a catalog.
Coexist Photography was built on the belief that every family deserves images that feel like them including families navigating sensory sensitivities, mobility needs, neurodivergence, or communication differences.
That can look like flexible session pacing with built-in breaks, quiet warm-up time before the camera comes out, posing guidance that adapts instead of directs, and a pre-session questionnaire - part of your booking journey - so accommodations are planned before you arrive, not improvised on the spot.
If there's something specific your family needs, tell me in your questionnaire, or reach out before you book.
I'd rather ask than assume.
Reach out and tell me a bit about your family and what you're hoping to capture.
Pick the collection that fits your family and your goals.
We find what works for your family's schedule and choose a location together.
The Location Guide makes this easy to browse.
Sign your contract and pay your deposit, and your date is secured.
Right after booking your Style Guide lands in your inbox. Colors, looks, and outfit direction (myths busted) so you feel confident and not stressed about what to wear.
Three days after your contract and invoice are complete, you'll get a short questionnaire so I know exactly how to make your family comfortable — including any accessibility needs.
Due the week of your session — one less thing to think about on the day itself.
Three days before your session, you'll get exact directions, timing, and any last details specific to your location.
We create the images — real moments, real connection, guided but never stiff.
Within 24 hours, a favorite or two goes up on social media — completely opt-out if that's not for your family, just let me know.
Your complete gallery is delivered within two weeks.
"Megan did a fantastic job giving my 4 year old daughter and I a wonderful photo shoot together! Megan is fun and professional, I highly recommend her photography skills!"
Sam J.
"We loved the location she chose for our shoot, and the wide variety of poses. She even got some smiles out of our senior son! She's professional but also put us at ease. We will definitely go back to Megan for future photos!"
Ann B.
"Megan was able to get amazing smiles out of my two kids who wanted nothing to do with pictures! I was so impressed she got so many beautiful photos in such a short amount of time. Highly recommend, especially for families with photo-shy kiddos."
Cyndi R. - Mini Session
"The photographer was kind, patient, easy to work with, and provides such high quality images! She was helpful with poses and prompts. We didn't plan on purchasing all of our pictures taken that day but we just couldn't resist!"
Hanna E. - Mini Session
Every collection includes full print rights. Your images are always yours to print, share, and hold onto exactly how you want.
Up to 90 minutes together plenty of time to slow down, explore a location, and capture the full range of your family's personality.
Up to 60 minutes - our most-loved collection, and for good reason.
Up to 30 minutes - a focused session that still gives you a real gallery to choose from.
Not sure which collection fits? Reach out and I'll help you decide.
Check out the Style Guide — it walks through colors, looks, and busts a few outfit myths so you're not guessing.
Just let me know either in your booking questionnaire or before you even book.
Sessions can be paced, adjusted, and planned around what your family actually needs.
Every collection includes mom, dad, and however many kids you've got - no extra fee, no headcount stress. Want to bring grandparents, aunts, or uncles into the mix too? Reach out and we'll set up an extended family package so everyone fits.
That's up to you — want to dance in the rain? If you're up for it, so am I! If not, no worries at all — we'll reschedule for the next soonest available time.
Yes! Anywhere within about a 50-minute drive is included at no extra cost. Beyond that, travel is $50 per hour of drive time to the location, that covers gas and travel costs.