MUNICH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER FOR TRAVELLING FAMILIES
Beautiful photographs of your family in Munich or Tegernsee, with every detail handled for you.
Destination wedding photographer. Mother. Trained as a speech-language pathologist.
A short conversation is all it takes. I'll recommend the right location, timing and experience for your family.
Document Your Family’s Time in Munich & Bavaria
Some trips become part of your family’s history.
The ones you’ve planned for months. The ones you talk about for years afterward. The ones where your children see a new part of the world with wide eyes and endless curiosity.
Whether you’re spending a week exploring Munich, celebrating a milestone in the Alps, or gathering three generations for a reunion, this moment won’t last forever.
Years from now, you won’t remember every detail. It comes back in flashes: the feeling, the laugh, the way your child held your hand.
As a Munich family photographer who works in English, I document your family in a way that embraces the unexpected, so when you look back, you don’t just see it.
You feel it.
Most families book 4-8 weeks in advance
An intentional edit of the moments that define your life.
INTIMATE
JOYFUL
We pay attention to what matters most.
This is for you if:
- You’re visiting Southern Germany with your family, or hosting a reunion or milestone trip
- You’re living in Munich for a season and want to remember this chapter
- You value natural, emotionally connected photographs
- You’d rather have 50 photographs you love than 500 you’ll never look at
- You’d like to print your photographs as an album or on your walls
- You want someone to guide and handle the whole experience
- You’re comfortable communicating in English
This may not be the right fit if:
- You’re looking for heavily posed or studio-style portraits
- You want a quick, transactional photo session
Munich Family Photography Sessions & Pricing
Whether you have one morning or a full week, we’ll choose the experience that fits your trip.
Keepsake
Single Family
One beautiful family session
during your trip
90 minutes
1 Photographer
50 Photographs
Munich, Tegernsee or Schliersee
No Album
€700
Legacy
Single Family
A fuller record of
your time in Bavaria
4 hours
1 Photographer
150 Photographs
+ Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Eibsee
Album incl.
€1.500
Gathering
Multi-generational Family
A week of events, reunions
and milestones
Across your trip
2 Photographers
Quoted individually
Wherever you are hosting
Album incl.
From €5.000
€ 700
90 minutes · 50 photographs · Munich, Tegernsee or Schliersee
For families who want something joyful, connected, and deliciously unexpected.
We'll explore one thoughtfully chosen location at a relaxed pace, leaving plenty of space for genuine connection, movement and the unexpected moments that often become favourites.
The session
• 90 minutes at a location chosen for your family and your children's ages
• A curated gallery of 50 photographs, with no near-duplicates
• 5 preview photographs within 48 hours, while you're still travelling
• Your full gallery within two weeks, with prints and albums delivered wherever you live
• No travel fees
Planning, handled
• Adiscovery call, a location recommendation, and a session time chosen for the best light
• A pre-trip guide and personalized outfit guide
• A one-click link to share your gallery with the whole family
• Everything in English, from booking online to final delivery
Good to know
Your children don't need to cooperate, and no one is asked to perform. If the weather is too severe to photograph at your location, I'll reschedule within your trip window.
A €350 retainer and signed contract secure your date. The balance is due one week before your session, or you can pay in full at booking.
You'll leave with a recommended location, day and time.
"DO IT! It is an investment and very worth it! Every time I look at the photos I find a different one that I love."
€ 1.500
4 hours · 150 photographs printed in an heirloom album
· Munich, Tegernsee, Schliersee and the Bavarian Alps
The Keepsake Session captures a moment. A Legacy Session captures an experience.
For families who want a deeper, more complete record of their time here.
Designed around your family's day rather than one location: the places you love, the traditions that define this season, and the moments that make this trip yours.
It might look like
• Exploring Munich together as a family
• A morning at your favourite café and neighbourhood market
• A boat trip at Tegernsee or hiking in the Bavarian Alps
• Time at your hotel or home, followed by an outing that reflects your family's life right now
Everything in the Keepsake Session, plus
• Four hours, with more than one location if you'd like
• A fuller gallery of about 150 photographs delivered in your Online Gallery within two weeks
• An heirloom 20x26cm velvet covered album delivered within 8 weeks
• Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Eibsee as locations
A €750 retainer and signed contract secure your date. The balance is due one week before your session, or you can pay in full at booking.
"Thank you again for the stunning photos. They are absolutely perfect and such a great way to commemorate almost a year since starting our little family. We will truly cherish these photos forever."
from €5.000
Quoted individually · 2 photographers
For families hosting a gathering, not booking a single session.
Reunions, milestone celebrations and trips built around a schedule. We work as a two-photographer team, covering events and family groupings side by side, with one point of contact so nothing falls through. Many Gatherings are organized by a family office, assistant or planner, and we work with them directly.
What's handled
- A full proposal delivered within 48 hours of the discovery call
- A run of show planned with you, your assistant, family office or hotel
- Family grouping portraits, scheduled efficiently around your event
- Full privacy agreements and discreet delivery
- An album designed for the whole gathering
- One point of contact, in English, from the first call to final delivery
Tell me your dates, guest count, events and who's organizing.
I reply within 1 business day.
How it feels to work together
You'll feel calm, supported, and free to be fully present.
We guide when it's helpful and step back when it matters, shaping portraits with intention while leaving space for real moments to happen naturally. The energy of each event leads, and we move with it.
We balance refined, editorial portraits with honest, emotional storytelling, so the whole gathering is reflected: the beauty you planned for, and the moments you never could have anticipated.
Behind the scenes, we work seamlessly with your family office, planner and hotel team, protecting the flow of every day so everything feels effortless. Clear communication, quiet leadership, and deep respect for the experience are simply part of how we show up.
Trusted by planners who value calm leadership, clear communication, and photography that supports the flow of the celebration.
If this is the way you want to remember your time together, let's talk.
"OMG. Amazing. I could cry. You both did so good."
What Your Session Feels Like
Most families come to me worried their children won’t cooperate.
But the session rarely feels the way they expect.
We walk.
You explore with your children.
There’s movement, conversation, pauses.
Slowly, everyone settles in.
Somewhere along the way, it stops feeling like a photo session at all.
If you’re planning time in Munich and want a session that feels like this, let’s talk.
"I was very stressed about my kids "smiling nice" for the photos because they are notorious for refusing nice photos. Our kids had the best time and they didn't get grumpy about taking pictures!"
What Happens Next
01.
Book a call
Choose a time for a 15 minute video call, or send me your dates and I’ll reach out within 1 business day. I’ll confirm availability and recommend the best session for you. Your date is secured when I receive your signed contract and retainer.
02.
A Warm, Tailored Experience
I spend time understanding your story, your priorities, and the energy of your family, so the photography feels completely aligned with you. You receive your location, session time, outfit guide and pre-trip guide, so you can arrive knowing exactly what to expect.
03.
Your Photographs
Your gallery will give you more than beautiful photographs; it brings you back into the moments you never want to forget. Preview photographs delivered within 48 hours, and full gallery delivered within 2 weeks. Prints and albums delivered wherever you live.
A Photographer Who Understands This Life
I'm Alecia, a Canadian photographer, mother and expat working in Munich and across Europe.
I'm a destination wedding photographer. I've spent 8 years learning how to create beautiful photographs in unpredictable environments, with changing light, complicated locations and people who aren't there to model for the camera.
"As a photographer myself, I can be picky, but I loved their style: real color, real moments, and so much genuine connection."
- Meg, photographer and mom
I'm also a speech-language pathologist by training. That experience deeply informs the way I work with children and families.
Put the two together and my approach is simple: create an experience where people feel comfortable enough to be themselves, then use everything I know about light, composition and storytelling to make something beautiful from it.
"It felt like one of our friends was photographing us the whole day. You made us feel so comfortable and at ease throughout the day, while also making sure we prioritized time with just each other."
- Cat & Bryston, wedding clients
I know what it's like to be somewhere beautiful and unfamiliar with children in tow.
To bring my kids on the most epic of adventures.
To want my children to feel grounded.
Families tell me how easy this is from the very beginning.
Your children don't need to perform.
You don't need to force anything.
I'm drawn to laugh lines, to the crinkle that comes only with a real smile, to the tiny half-moments that contain all the love you have for each other. These are the photographs I return to most in my own family, and the ones I create for yours.
"You were our easiest and best choice"
After the Session
Your gallery is carefully curated, not overwhelming or repetitive.
Just the photographs that make you feel something.
You can choose to:
- Print your photographs as an heirloom album (included in Legacy Session)
- Keep a 4x6 box of prints in your home
- Create something tangible your children can return to
Because these aren’t just photos for your phone.
They’re for your life.
Hot Takes From Your Photographer
Before we work together, it feels only fair you know how I see this whole thing.
I don’t believe family photos are only for when your kids are little.
I don’t believe they’re only about the kids either.
They’re about you. How you love them, how you move through a season together, how a family actually feels when you’re all in it.
Teenagers? Yes.
Grandparents visiting for the first time in years? Absolutely.
A 40th wedding anniversary in Munich? I’ll bring extra batteries.
I am endlessly fascinated by how families show love when nobody is posing for it.
I don’t believe your photos hinge on the perfect outfit.
I don’t believe you need to “fix” anything about yourself before stepping in front of the camera.
If anything, I’d rather photograph your real life than your prepared version of it.
I don’t believe families need to look a certain way to belong in front of my camera.
No rules about structure. No performance required. No “say cheese.”
Just real people, being themselves, however that looks that day.
Here’s what I do believe:
- Come well fed.
- Still bring snacks.
- Bring a change of clothes.
- And probably wet wipes (for reasons you already understand).
Bring an open mind, and the kind of energy you want your photos to have.
I make my best work when I have space to slowly connect with your family, which is why I don’t offer mini sessions.
Time matters in this work. Trust matters most.
Open to families of all shapes, sizes, orientations, cultures, and ways of doing life together.
Exploring Munich with Kids
If you’re wondering what to do in Munich with kids, the answer isn’t a checklist. It’s all about finding your family’s rhythm.
A relaxed guide to visiting Munich with kids, including family hotels, parks, museums, cafés, and why pairing the city with a few days in the Alps creates such a memorable European family trip.
"We will treasure them forever"
Mountain Sessions Near Munich
Within an hour of the city, the Bavarian Alps offer quiet and an entirely different pace.
Locations like Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Eibsee give your family space to move, breathe and settle into the moment. With every location scouted ahead of time to ensure the best light, privacy, and ease for your family, nothing feels crowded or uncertain.
These sessions feel like a family date day, unhurried, connected, and grounded in nature.
"it felt like they got us.”
Architectural Family Sessions in Munich
Perfect for families who feel deeply connected to the city they’ve called home.
Locations like Marienplatz and Max Joseph Platz allow us to document you in the places that have become part of your everyday life.
A deeply personal session focused on memory, not just scenery.
"a great memory when looking back at our years in Munich"
Munich Christmas Market
There’s a certain kind of magic that settles over Munich in late November and December. Twinkle lights glow against centuries-old stone, the air smells of roasted almonds (our kids’ personal favourite) and spices, and music drifts through the market stalls like a promise of something special.
For families travelling to Munich with young children, this season becomes even more meaningful. There’s wonder in every direction and it’s one of the most joyful times to be photographed.
"Everything we hoped to capture"
Your Questions About Family Photography in Munich, Answered
How much does a family photographer in Munich cost?
The Keepsake Session is €700 for 90 minutes and 50 curated photographs. The Legacy Session is €1.500 for four hours and 150 photographs. Multi-day coverage, The Gathering, starts at €5.000 and is quoted individually. Every option includes location planning, styling guidance and a curated gallery.
What's included in the Keepsake Session?
A discovery call, a location and timing recommendation, personalized styling guidance, a 90-minute session in Munich, Tegernsee or Schliersee, and a curated gallery of 50 photographs. You'll receive 5 previews within 48 hours and the full gallery within two weeks. There are no additional travel fees.
How long is a family photo session?
Keepsake Sessions are 90 minutes and Legacy Sessions are 4 hours, which gives everyone time to relax and for natural moments to happen without feeling rushed. Multi-day coverage is designed around your schedule.
How do I book, and what are the payment terms?
Your Keepsake Session is booked once I've received your signed contract and a €350 non-refundable retainer. The final balance is due one week before your session. If you'd prefer, you can pay in full at booking.
Do you photograph multi-day events and reunions?
Yes. The Gathering covers every event across your trip, plus family grouping portraits, with a single point of contact and a planned run of show. Multi-day commissions start at €5,000 and are quoted after a short call.
Can you work with our planner, assistant or family office?
Absolutely. Many families are organized by someone else, whether an assistant, family office, planner or hotel team, and I'm happy to coordinate directly so you don't have to.
Do you offer confidentiality agreements?
Yes. Privacy agreements are available for any commission, and photographs are not shared without your written permission.
Do you photograph alone or with a second photographer?
Family sessions are photographed by me. For multi-day commissions, my husband and I work as a team, for two complementary perspectives and efficiency.
What do we actually need to do?
Very little. Once I’ve received your inquiry I guide you through everything (location, timing, wardrobe and flow). Your role is to show up and be present with your family.
Do you work with English-speaking families?
Many of my clients are expats or travelling families from North America, the UK, Japan and beyond. As a native English speaker, I ensure clear communication and a comfortable experience throughout. Your family can speak any language together; we simply need to be able to communicate in English.
How far in advance should we book?
Typically 4–8 weeks in advance, especially during peak seasons like spring, fall, and the Christmas markets. If you’re travelling to Munich, I recommend reaching out as soon as your dates are confirmed. For multi-day coverage, earlier is better, typically 6-12 months in advance.
Where do you photograph, and do you help choose the location?
Yes. After a short discovery call, I recommend a location based on your family, the season and the feeling you want. The historic city center and the Englischer Garten reflect everyday life in the city, while Tegernsee and Schliersee offer a quieter, village-feeling setting. Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Eibsee are available with Legacy Sessions and multi-day coverage.
Can we combine a photo session with a day trip from Munich?
Such a good idea! Many families choose to combine their session with a visit to the Bavarian Alps or nearby lakes. Locations like Schliersee, Tegernsee or Spitzingsee are perfect for this. We’re constantly exploring this region with our own kids, ask me for our favourites!
What happens if the weather is bad?
I keep a close eye on the forecast and stay flexible. In some cases, I may adjust our timing or location. Light cloud, mist, or even light rain can create beautiful, cinematic photographs- don’t worry I always guide you toward the best option. If the weather is too severe to photograph at your chosen location, I'll reschedule within your trip window.
What if our kids are unpredictable?
They are, that’s actually the magic. That is why your session will be completely unique to you, and your photos will bring you right back to how this season felt.
When is the best time of year for family photos in Munich?
Munich is beautiful year-round, but each season offers something different.
Spring and early fall bring soft light and quieter locations. Summer evenings are warm and relaxed, especially in the city and by the lakes. Winter, particularly during the Christmas markets, feels atmospheric and full of tradition.
The best time ultimately depends on how you want your photos to feel, and I guide you toward what will suit your family best.
How long until we get our photos?
You’ll receive a preview within 48 hours, and your full gallery within 2 weeks.
Do you offer heirloom prints and albums?
Yes.
Albums, framed prints, and keepsake boxes are available directly through your online gallery, designed to make it easy to turn your images into something tangible.
Your gallery includes a print store that automatically adjusts based on where you live (Canada, USA, UK, Europe, Australia, and beyond), so everything is priced and delivered locally without you having to think about logistics. Because you have better things to do than Google international shipping zones.
Best Locations for Family Photos in Munich
Choosing the right location for your family photos in Munich is a key aspect of what I do.
Some families feel most at home surrounded by architecture, the sounds of the city and the places woven into your daily life. Whether you love the sense of place of Munich’s Old Town or the quiet side streets of Schwabing.
Others are drawn to nature. Running barefoot through the Englischer Garten, stopping at the biergarten and playground for a slow Sunday evening.
And just beyond the city, there’s a completely different kind of quiet. Lakes like Tegernsee and Schliersee offer space to breathe, to move, and to be together without distraction.
Each location carries a different feeling. Part of my role is helping you choose the one that reflects your family, your rhythm, and this particular season of your life.
If you’d like to start exploring locations, you can read my full guide to the best family photo locations in Munich.
What to Wear for Your Munich Family Photos
Wardrobe plays an important role in how your photos feel.
I provide personalized guidance for your session, but some basic rules of thumb are:
- Complementary tones photograph beautifully in both city and mountain settings
- Layers and texture add depth without distraction (think chunky knits and natural fabrics)
- Clothes that wouldn’t be out of place fifty years ago, or fifty years from now, feel timeless
The goal is never to over-style, but to help you feel comfortable, confident, and like your best selves.
Let’s Document Your Time in Munich
If you’re living in Munich for a season, or visiting and wanting to document this time with your family, this is your place to begin.
Tell me a little about your family, your dates, and what you’re hoping this experience will feel like. I’ll guide you through the rest.
I take on a limited number of family sessions each month to ensure every experience feels personal and considered.
