LIFESTYLE

It is with the experience of having documented kids and families for 15 years and the heart of a mama who fought long and hard to bring her children into the world that I approach documenting your family. 

I know how precious every single moment is and I also know that those goofy things your kids do - those silly faces they make, their refusal to put that matchbox car down, their insistence on toting their lovey EVERYWHERE, or their obsession with wearing that one particular shirt - are exactly the things you'll want to remember a few years down the road when they've already grown and changed. 

CHRISTY TYLER

PHOTOGRAPHY

EXPERIENCE & PRICING

LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY FOR THE NOSTALGIC

Our Mission

Is to capture you and your family exactly as you are. To document parenthood and family life in all its messy, comical, real, raw beauty.

My goal is always to capture your family in a beautifully natural and real way. I want you to feel something when you look back on these images years down the road... to remember the sound of their little laugh, the feel of their sloppy kisses on your mouth... their tiny chubby hands wrapped in your hair. 

JUDGMENT
FREE ZONE

FEELING NERVOUS?

I know it can be nerve-wracking booking a family session because you never know how your kids are going to act, right?! Trust me, as a mama to 3 little ones of my own (2 of them being twin boys!!) - I GET IT. Thankfully, I got your back. 

Over the 15 years I've spent photographing families and the last 6 years a mom to my own kids, I have a few tricks up my sleeve.

The fact of the matter is - kids just want to have fun, they want to have some agency, and they want to feel seen. As long as you trust me to do my thing, and promise me you'll just LET GO and HAVE FUN with your kids during our time together...
I can assure you it is going to be AMAZING.

Now, let's make some magic, shall we?! 

I cannot thank you enough for the incredibly beautiful photos. Thank you for capturing the most important people in my life in such a fun, creative, and beautiful way.

- shannon

WOW. Always blown away by the intimate moments you capture. You would never know he was shy & hard to make laugh and smile. Makes me so happy to have these beautiful moments in time captured. A little piece of treasure.

- lauren

Oh Christy, these are perfect! The last few weeks have been so hard, but these are such a sweet reminder of the good parts. On top of that…how beautiful that these photos will outlive us, because I know she will love them as much as we do.

- katie

I’m so amazed at your talent. We so rarely are all in the frame and having this sliver of our life captured, beautifully at that, means the world to me. It’s a gift I know I’ll treasure forever & so will my boys. I hope they look back at these and see, as is evident to me, just how loved they have always been.

- caitlin

Exploring the beauty of this family's property was the focus of this relaxing at-home session. Shot on a mix of film and digital cameras, we wandered through nature with the whole family in tow to capture this fleeting time in their lives. (Full Family Experience)

Sam + Pete Family

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Full Galleries

OUR WORK

This sweet family wanted to document a regular Saturday at home with their crew & their tiny new puppy. Playing hide & seek, picnics in the backyard & dance parties in the sunroom made for the perfect day. Shot on a mix of film cameras. (Full Family Experience w/film only upgrade.)

McMillin Family

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An intimate at home session to celebrate their youngest turning one. Dance parties in the living room, watching trucks drive by, swinging in the yard, and casual at home hangs. The perfect recipe for real life to flourish. Shot on a mix of digital and film cameras. (Full Family Experience)

Zikakis Family

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Heirloom family session

+ Up to 2 hrs of coverage
+ Shot on a mix of film & digital cameras
+ Intended to be a nostalgic experience showcasing your family in all its real, raw beauty either at home, out on an excursion, or both. Documented at a slower pace and highlighting authentic everyday moments along with portraits.
+ Online gallery for viewing and ordering your photos 
+ High-resolution digital download of gallery


Your investment is $2450

this collection Includes:

INVESTMENT INFORMATION

*upgrade to film-only session for +$300

simply family
session

+ 1 hour of coverage
+ Shot on digital only
+ Intended to be more of a traditional family photo experience in one location of client's choosing (at home, park, etc)
+ Online gallery for viewing and ordering your photos
+ High-resolution digital download and personal printing rights



Your investment is $1450

this collection Includes:

*Prices listed include Chicago locations only.
*$100 travel fee for Chicago suburbs.
*Please inquire for other locations.


*upgrade to film-only session for +$600

secure your session

We can't wait to tell your unique family story.

We've tailored this proposal to your needs, but please feel free to email christy@christytylerphotography.com with any questions or to make alterations. 

- Christy