Seasons of Life

Application

A girl running with a dog in an open grassy field with trees and houses in the background, motion blurred in black and white.
A man and a girl are playing in the pool, both wearing swimming goggles. They are laughing, and the girl is touching her nose. In the background, palm trees and buildings are visible.

Seasons of Life

A documentary family photography project in Phoenix & Mesa

Some seasons of life are loud.
Some are quiet.
Some pass quickly.
Some linger longer than expected.

The Seasons of Life project exists to honor these chapters as they are — without staging, performance, or pressure to present an ideal version of family life.

This project is rooted in documentary photography and focuses on presence over perfection.

Read the Seasons of Life project overview

About the Project

Throughout the year, I’ll be photographing families in different seasons of life, including:

  • early beginnings

  • life with young children

  • adolescence and transition

  • seasons of absence or change

  • time shared across generations

Each season is documented honestly, in the environments where life is already happening.

I’m also selecting one family for a year-long project, photographed once per quarter, to document how a season unfolds over time.

What Participation Looks Like

  • Sessions are documentary in nature

  • Minimal direction, no posing

  • No expectation to “perform”

  • Time spent together as you normally would

  • Sessions take place in your home or a meaningful location

This is not a styled or posed session. It’s an opportunity to preserve a season as it truly is.

Who This Project Is For

This project may be a good fit if you:

  • value honest storytelling over polished images

  • feel drawn to documenting everyday life

  • are open to being photographed as you are

  • want to remember a season, not just a milestone

You do not need:

  • a perfectly tidy home

  • coordinated outfits

  • children who “behave”

  • a clear story or explanation

Your season is enough.

Who This May Not Be For

This project may not be the best fit if you are primarily looking for:

  • posed or styled portraits

  • highly directed sessions

  • a highlight reel version of family life

Both approaches have value — this project simply serves a different purpose.

A woman standing and leaning on a couch, talking to a young girl sitting on the couch holding a bottle feeding her newborn, both smiling indoors near large windows.

What Happens Next

Applications will be reviewed thoughtfully and intentionally.

Not every applicant will be selected, but every submission is read with care. If chosen, I’ll reach out personally to discuss next steps and timing.

This project isn’t about finding the “right” family.

It’s about honoring real seasons — quietly, honestly, and with respect.

Thank You

Thank you for considering sharing your season of life.

Whether or not you participate, I hope this project encourages you to slow down and notice the chapter you’re living right now.