Family Collections
Effortless, fun, and beautifully real—let’s capture your family’s story in a way that feels natural and timeless!
Your perfectly imperfect crew deserves to be remembered just as you are.
My family sessions are designed to freeze time — the snuggles, the sass, the belly laughs, and the love that fills your everyday. I specialize in family photography in Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Troy, and across the Metro East IL area, creating stress-free, joy-filled sessions that feel like you.
Whether you're booking annual photos, celebrating a milestone, or just wanting to preserve this season of life before it slips away — I’m here for it.
From quick sessions to full storytelling galleries, I offer family photography packages that fit every pace and personality. Expect guided poses, playful prompts, and plenty of real moments in between.
The Family Collection
An easygoing session that captures the in-between moments you’ll want to remember forever. We’ll keep things relaxed with gentle direction so your family can simply be yourselves. Your gallery will include 25 edited images full of connection, personality, and heart.
Services
- 1 hour Studio Session
- 25 edited images
- Up to 6 People
$650
Family photos shouldn't feel harder than the family itself.
No bribing.
No pressure.
No expectations of perfection.
Just connection, movement, laughter, and the moments you'll miss someday.
The ones you don't realize you're living while they're happening.
"I didn’t have to stress about a single thing. Tara had everything ready — outfit help for all of us, beautiful props, and a plan that felt completely us. We didn’t have to pick just 10 photos… we got them all! Every smile, every detail, every little moment is ours to keep forever. It was honestly the easiest, most fun photo session we’ve ever had."
The decrevel Family
All-Inclusive Family Experience
All Inclusive Family Experience
Bring the whole crew — immediate family, grandparents, cousins — there’s no limit on the love (or the number of people). Together, we’ll plan a session that reflects your family’s style, whether that’s laid-back boho vibes or a classic studio look. You’ll have access to my full client closet, optional props, and my creative expertise to guide us through natural, connected moments and timeless portraits. Every hand-edited image from your session is yours — no choosing, no missing favorites, just a complete story of your family in this moment.
- Unlimited family members
- Studio, home, or outdoor
- Client Styling Offered
- EVERY edited image
- Up to 90 minutes
$950
Hey, I'm Tara Cory
I'm a wife, a mom to three busy boys, and the photographer behind Tara Lee Photography.
Life has taught me how quickly seasons change. I've experienced deep loss, watched loved ones navigate unimaginable journeys, and blinked as my own boys grew faster than I ever thought possible.
That's why I believe family photographs are about more than smiling at the camera. They're about preserving the laughter, connection, and little moments that feel ordinary today but become priceless tomorrow.
My goal isn't to create perfect photos—it's to create honest, heartfelt images that help you remember exactly how this season felt.