Austin-based and available for travel, we photograph families with a film-forward, documentary approach. Sessions are relaxed and child-led, with gentle guidance that keeps everything natural, playful, and true to your family.
We document your session as it unfolds—capturing both the big smiles and the small moments in between, so your gallery tells the full story.
With an eye for light, composition, and feeling, we create family imagery that feels elevated, natural, and true to you.
These photographs are made to live beyond the screen—printed, held, and passed down as part of your family’s legacy. Your images are photographed on both digital and medium format & 35mm film, so they flow seamlessly with your family heirlooms.
The joy, the chaos, the belly laughs, and the quiet snuggles. We photograph the moments that feel like home—so you can return to them for years.
We offer a few thoughtful ways to work together, designed to meet you in this season of life. Our sessions are relaxed, child-led, and gently guided—capturing your family with honesty, artistry, and the kind of warmth that feels like home.
Choose the session that fits your pace below, then reach out to book. If you’re unsure what to choose, we’re happy to help.
Now Booking 2026 Sesssions
this includes
Film & digital photography
1 hour session
Curated online gallery
A relaxed, artful session designed to capture your family as you are in this season. Designed for anniversary, maternity, or family sessions.
this includes
Film & digital photography
1.5-2 hour newborn session
Flexible scheduling in your due date month
Curated online gallery
A calm, baby-led session designed for newborn snuggles, quiet moments, and the beauty of your first days together. Slow-paced, cozy, and centered on connection.
this includes
Film & digital photography
2-3 hour flexible session
Curated online gallery (1 year)
A “day in the life” session designed to document your family’s real rhythms at home, or your favorite places. With a simple, thoughtful approach, we’ll capture the routines and in-between moments that make the everyday feel artful and magical.
this includes
Film & digital photography
40+ images
Online gallery (1 year)
Set location(s) chosen by Ruét
A short, seasonal session offered a few times each year in spring and fall (and occasionally summer). Perfect for updated family photos in a relaxed, low stress setting —simple, joyful, and easy.
Mini session dates are released to our newsletter first, then opened to the public as availability allows.
Frequent questions we receive for our family sessions.
Kelsey began photographing families in high school (around 2008), and has loved it ever since. Family sessions are beautifully fluid and child-led, which means we follow your kids’ pace and let their personalities shape the experience. We’ll gently guide when needed, while documenting candidly and artfully—so your images feel honest, joyful, and full of real love.
To book your session, click the link above to view our calendar and choose a date and time that works best for your family. After selecting your session time, you’ll choose your location from our options. From there, we’ll email you a contract, and your session is officially reserved once the contract is signed and the 50% retainer is paid. The remaining balance is due one week before your session.
For the lifestyle session, you’ll select your location directly through our scheduling link using a few pre-selected options. You’ll have the choice of a studio or an outdoor location, keeping the process simple and streamlined. For newborn sessions, we recommend photographing in your home or in a studio.
If you’d prefer a fully customized location and a slower pace, we recommend the Story Session.
If you're interested in a family shoot outside of the Austin area, additional travel fees may apply!
During peak seasons (spring and fall), our calendar typically fills 2–3 months in advance, depending on the day of the week and your preferred timing. We offer a limited number of weekend sessions, and those dates often book further out (4-5 months).
For newborn sessions, we take a limited number each month so we can keep scheduling flexible around your due date. We recommend scheduling in your second or third trimester for a tentative date of 1-2 weeks after your due date.
Neutral tones, soft textures, and outfits you can move in photograph beautifully. We recommend coordinating rather than matching, and choosing pieces that feel comfortable and true to your family. After booking, we’ll send a session guide with everything you need to feel prepared.
Our sessions are child-led, which means we follow your kids’ pace and let them be themselves. We’ll gently guide when needed, but we never force stiff posing or perfect smiles. The goal is connection over performance, and the “real” moments often become the most meaningful ones. So, as the parent, you can come armed with some snacks, and some play techniques that help shake the grumpy out. We also recommend putting them in clothes they're comfortable in, or have worn before, if they tend to be pickier about the clothes on their bodies!
You’ll receive a fully edited, high-resolution online gallery about 4 weeks after your session, with your film and digital images integrated seamlessly. Galleries are thoughtfully curated based on the flow of your session and the story we document.
For newborn sessions, we’ll also send a small handful of preview images within a week after we photograph your session. For mini sessions, turnaround time is typically 2–3 weeks.
We’re happy to share full galleries upon request. For the privacy of our clients, we don’t publicly post full collections online, but we’d love to send examples that reflect your session type and the season you’re booking.
Request a full gallery here.
Your gallery includes an integrated print shop, making it easy to order prints directly from your images. We also have a few bespoke album offerings that we will send to you upon booking in your family session guide.
Ruét founders, Kelsey and Talon, have been working behind the lens together for over a decade. The married duo bring a dynamic balance to their craft: Kelsey, the visionary, and Talon, the thinker – resulting in a perfect blend of artistry and reflection.
We are honored to partner with couples, brands, and families around the globe to make art of your special season. We value equality and inclusion – all are welcome here. All love, all ways. Are you ready for us to capture yours?
