SILVESTRI PHOTOGRAPHY
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Metro Detroit Family Photographer
family of five holding hands and smiling with trees in the background

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Natural, relaxed family photos you’ll love for years — not just this season.

Family sessions shouldn’t feel stressful or overly posed. 

Whether you have toddlers who never sit still or teenagers who hate photos, I’ll guide the entire experience so it feels easy, comfortable, and even fun.
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Because these photos aren’t just for today — they become part of your family story.
Family of five hugging and smiling under a large tree
WHAT TO EXPECT
A Stress-Free Experience

Most families tell me the same thing before their session:
“Our kids won’t cooperate.”

Good news — they don’t have to.

I guide posing while leaving room for movement and interaction. Kids can be kids, parents can relax, and the result is natural images that never feel forced.

Here’s how it works:
✔ Easy online booking
✔ Location guidance and planning help
✔ Relaxed, guided session
✔ Professionally edited images delivered online

​You show up. I handle the rest.
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All sessions include fully edited high-resolution images and printing rights — no hidden fees.
Family of four standing in a meadow
Signature Family Session — Most Popular
Perfect for annual family photos or milestone updates.

​This session lasts up to 45 minutes and is meant for immediate families. It includes an online gallery of  all professionally edited images. Printing rights included 
$400
Large extended family standing in a forrest
Extended Family Session
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Ideal for grandparents, cousins, or multi-family gatherings.

​This session lasts up to 75 minutes and is meant for large groups and individual family combinations. It includes an online gallery of  all professionally edited images. Printing rights included 
$545
head shot of James Silvestri
MY APPROACH
Hi, I’m James — the photographer behind Silvestri Photography.

Families grow quickly, and the seasons of life change faster than we expect. I believe in capturing who your family is right now — before little moments become memories.

Family photos should feel timeless, not trendy. My approach focuses on creating natural images that still feel meaningful years from now. 

That’s why I focus on:
• Natural light
• True-to-color editing
• Genuine interaction over stiff posing

PERFECT FOR
Family sessions are perfect for:
• Annual family portraits
• Young children and growing families
• Holiday cards
• Milestone birthdays
• New baby or lifestyle sessions
• “We haven’t updated photos in years” moments
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Photo of a mother hugging her young daughter in a field
Parents walking through a field of flowers with their young daughter between them holding their hands
Parents standing in a river holding their young daughter between them
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Parents smiling with their young son in a field at sunset

    BOOK YOUR SESSION

    Ready to capture this special time in your life?
    ​Contact me today to book your family portrait session.
    If there are certain dates or days of the week that work best for you, list them here. Once submitted, you will hear back with a list of dates to choose from.
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