The Art of FAMILY Portraiture
Family portraits are more than photographs. They are a record of who you are together in this season of life. In the fields, parks, and outdoor spaces of Bryan and College Station, we create images that highlight the connection and personality of your family. At Lauren Melissari & Sarah Burns Photography, every session is guided with care, creativity, and an eye for the story that unfolds naturally between you.
Connection
Every family has its own rhythm. Sessions are guided in a way that encourages natural interaction so your portraits reflect real connection and genuine moments.
Experience
With over twenty years of combined expertise, we know how to make sessions easy and enjoyable. Families can relax knowing we will guide posing, timing, and location choices with care.
Craft
Every image is thoughtfully composed to highlight light, color, and setting. Careful editing enhances the beauty of the scene while keeping the focus on your family’s story.
Selected by local families for FAMILY portraiture in College Station, TX.
FAMILY Portrait Collections
Starting at $399
Our family photography sessions in Bryan and College Station focus on natural outdoor portraits that highlight connection, personality, and the joy of being together.
THE LEGACY
Extended family COLLECTION
Gather the generations for a portraits centered on legacy, connection, and belonging.
$699
The KEEPSAKE
FULL FAMILY COLLECTION
A full-length session for multiple combinations of family groupings and individual portraits.
$549
The MOMENT
MINI FAMILY COLLECTION
Designed for quick seasonal updates with gentle posing and a calm, efficient session flow.
$399
SO TALENTED!
Lauren and Sarah have been photographing my family for the past 8 years. They have captured our moments from engagement, wedding, elderly dogs, to the progression of our daughter from birth on. Most recently they captured the love shared between friends of 20 years. I couldn’t recommend them enough. They are both lovely to work with, and will help bring out the love and soul of whoever/whatever they’re photographing.
Kayla K.
Sometimes when I shoot a kiddo with a name that has a famous song to tied to it I listen to that song on repeat while I edit, this is Caroline and I happen to *love* Sweet Caroline so I was quite pleased. Experience has taught me people either love the connection between their name and a song or they don`t enjoy being sung to when people meet them. 😆Does your name have a song? How do you feel about it?
Sometimes our work can feel predictable. In ways that`s the goal, we *want* to be able to produce an "everyone looking at the camera and smiling" photo for our clients even when it`s windy/cold/people are hungry or just 2-years-old. But the less predictable interactions are my favorite, the way you have to fake an injury to get your toddler to kiss you, the way your kindergarten kid still fits so snugly in your arms. That`s the best part <3
Hayden is perusing a degree in forensic science and so I gave him the spiel I give all genetics or criminal science students about how they should intern for Othram if possible because it`s close to us and it`s one of a few labs doing cutting edge work in DNA genealogy to solve cold cases. I`ll report back in a few years if I talked him into it ;)
I love shooting seniors because there are so many interesting people graduating and their future plans give me hope. This is Ahren, golfer, drummer and soon to be Bearcat!
Brenna got a sunny day for her shoot at the Gardens! <3
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