Hey, Sienna here —

You might be wondering, “who are all of these 80s lookin’ photos of?” Meet some of my family!

I have always been drawn to pulling out my family’s photo box and thumbing through prints of my grandparents, parents, and brother and I as kids.

There’s a certain magic about holding history of family in picture form — and that is what I want to capture for you.

Laid back and natural experience — hear it from families!

 

“Every time I look at them, I’m reminded of the laughter, the chaos, and the love that made this time together unforgettable.”

We had such a wonderful experience working with Sienna! None of us are particularly comfortable in front of the camera, but she immediately put everyone at ease and captured the most beautiful, natural moments. The photos are stunning — full of light, color, and genuine emotion. She managed to capture so many candid, authentic moments that really reflect who we are as a family and how special this trip was to us. Every time I look at them, I’m reminded of the laughter, the chaos, and the love that made this time together unforgettable.

— The K Family

“These aren’t just photos, they are heirlooms — a way of writing ourselves into the story for generations to come.”

As mothers, we’re usually the ones behind the camera, rarely fully seen in our own story. Sienna gave me the gift of seeing myself in my mothering — not as I think I look in the chaos of everyday life, but as my children see me. When I received our gallery, I cried my way through it. Each photo told a story, capturing the essence of our family and our beloved old home in this tender season. These aren’t just photos, they are heirlooms — a way of writing ourselves into the story for generations to come.

— The Frosts

 

A bit about the experience with me —

 

  • We'll set up a time to have a phone call to get to know you as a family and what kind of photographs you're looking to capture. This is also a time you can get to know me and ask any questions you have.

  • A time set aside to love on and be with your people. No pressures to be, do, or wear anything different. Someone is sleepy or grumpy? It's all a part of it. I'll give them encouragement and time, and capture beautiful images no matter what.

  • I am there to observe and capture those expressions and movements as they happen naturally between you and your loved one(s). I encourage you by chatting about life in between photographing! A laid back, no pressure time to enjoy a morning and/or afternoon with your family at home or in a place you already enjoy going together.

  • I will spend time with your images and send you previews within 72 hours and a final gallery within 5 weeks of the session date. I'll be here to help with any questions you have about printing, downloading, or the images in general.

What is a documentary family session like?
 

Galleries

 

The Bucher Family
Millinocket, ME

The Crowley Family
Rockwood, ME

 
 
A couple walks together during a documentary family photo session in Maine. Photography by Sienna Renee Photography.

Families

- 1 hour, half-day, and full-day sessions available
- Initial call
- Travel in Maine
+Film is available

Starting at $850

Let’s chat details

 

“We really enjoyed our time with her and the photos were better than anything we could have imagined.”

The day of the shoot Sienna was extremely communicative, professional, and just a pleasure to be around. We really enjoyed our time with her and the photos were better than anything we could have imagined. Timeless, special, art. I’ll treasure them forever.

— Kate & Keith

Browse Kate & Keith's babymoon in Bar Harbor
 

“My extended family are not photo people. In fact they never had a professional photograph of their family ever. So I was so nervous that this is experience would turn out terribly. But Sienna was perfect!”

She was calm, causal, and so indirect they had no idea she was even photographing them. When we got to the car at the end of the shoot-- they told me it was so fun! Fun was never the word I expected them to use…Sienna's skills were exactly what we prefer-- capture the moments-- don't make a photo. My daughter played, hard! Covered in water, mud, sand-- was just herself and it was great to document her- being her.

— The Calhouns

Browse the Calhoun family session

FAQ

 

  • Most of my couples and families feel this way! This is why I encourage sessions to be a time for you and your family to do something you already enjoy together in a place you enjoy being. This could be your home, a favorite trail, or getaway spot.

    I approach the majority of a session with a very documentary eye. We’ll chat as I photograph and I’ll encourage you as needed, but mostly I’ll stay back and capture life as it’s happening.

  • I have experience working at an outdoor school with children so I completely understand that having a stranger all of the sudden joining you with a camera can be a bit intimidating! This is why I spend the first little bit of the session chatting and exploring WITH you and your child/children. Trust is paramount!

  • With a more observational approach to photographing families, I’d love to learn about what you already enjoy doing together in a place you enjoy. Whether that’s at home, a favorite trail, or along for a favorite activity.

    I’ll get to know what location or activity might mean most to you and your family when looking back at the images years from now.

  • Beautiful photographs are made in all types of weather. We’ll chat through what things could look like and come up with a back up plan!

  • I deliver sneak peeks within 72 hours of our session. You will receive your full gallery within 5 weeks!

 

Please fill out the form below to get in touch — I look forward to hearing from you!

 
 
 

Thank you for being here!

I’m Sienna, the owner and photographer behind Sienna Renee Photography. Based out of Maine, I approach wedding days and families with a documentary eye. I value genuine connection and getting to know you and your people to capture you as you are.