Sunset Family Session


There’s something about a lavender field at sunset that makes the perfect backdrop for family photos. Soft purple rows, warm golden light, and plenty of space for little ones to explore made this session feel relaxed, natural, and completely true to this family.


As an Alliston and Simcoe County family photographer, my goal with family sessions is to create more than just the traditional everyone-looking-at-the-camera photo. I want to capture the little interactions in between—the laughs, cuddles, movement, and details that show what your family looks like in this chapter of life.

A Dreamy Lavender Field Family Session


We planned this family photography session for the evening so we could take advantage of the softer light leading into sunset. Lavender fields already bring so much colour and texture to a gallery, and pairing them with golden-hour light created the soft, warm look we were hoping for.


Rather than staying in one pose, we moved throughout the field and let the session unfold naturally. We captured a mix of full family portraits, individual moments, and candid images along the way.


This is one of the reasons I love outdoor family photography sessions. There’s room to move, play, walk, cuddle, and interact instead of feeling like everyone needs to stay perfectly posed.

Pregnant woman in white crop top and jeans holds a baby in a lavender field at sunset.
Family in lavender field, man kneeling kissing pregnant belly, toddler on shoulders, woman in floral dress.

Family Photos That Feel Like You


One of the biggest concerns I hear when it comes to family photos is, “What if my kids don’t cooperate?”


The good news? They don’t need to.


Some of my favourite images happen when everyone stops worrying about the camera. Your kids can explore. You can pick them up, walk together, play, laugh, or take a quiet moment together. I’ll guide you when you need it while still leaving space for the genuine moments to happen.


The goal isn’t perfection. It’s creating a gallery that feels like your family.

Why Choose a Sunset Family Photography Session?


Golden hour is one of my favourite times to photograph outdoor sessions because the light becomes softer and warmer as the sun gets lower in the sky. In a location like a lavender field, that evening light adds another layer of warmth and gives the final gallery a beautiful, timeless feel.


If you love photographs that feel natural, warm, and connected, a sunset family session in Simcoe County may be the perfect fit.


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Planning Your Own Family Session


You don’t need a special occasion to update your family photos. Babies grow, kids change, and life moves quickly. Sometimes simply wanting to remember what your family looks and feels like right now is reason enough.


Steiner & Co. Photography offers family and lifestyle photography in Alliston, Simcoe County, and surrounding areas, with sessions designed to feel relaxed and intentional from planning through gallery delivery.


If you’ve been thinking about booking updated family photos, I’d love to help you plan a session that feels like you.


Ready to document this chapter of your family? Inquire through my website to start planning your session.

A family of three walks through a lavender field, with parents holding hands and father carrying a toddler on his shoulder.
Family posing in lavender field, father kneeling to kiss pregnant mother's belly while toddler sits on his back.
Black and white photo of a pregnant woman cradling her baby bump while holding hands with her partner.
Toddler girl reading 'I'm a Big Sister' book on blanket outdoors with parents and ultrasound photos nearby.
A young family sits in a lavender field, parents lovingly attending to their baby dressed in denim.
Curious toddler in denim outfit crouching to explore purple lavender flowers in a sunny field.
Pregnant woman in white crop top and jeans holding a baby in a lavender field at sunset.
Black and white photo of a family walking on a grassy hill, parents holding toddler's hands.
Pregnant couple holding hands outdoors, woman in white top and jeans showing baby bump, man in white shirt and denim.
Black and white photo of a mother lifting her baby joyfully while sitting on rocks beside a forest river.
Pregnant woman in white crop top and jeans standing with partner, showing baby bump outdoors.
Couple tenderly cradles pregnant belly outdoors, man in cap leans forehead to woman in white crop top and jeans.