Relaxed Family Photography in Worcester, MA
Natural, candid photos that look like you

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Choose me as your family photographer if…

  • You prefer a focus on genuine interaction over perfect posing.

  • You want to capture love, authenticity, and a little bit of goofiness.

  • You want your session gallery to be a photo narrative, not all standalone group shots.

  • You and your family don’t have a lot of experience in front of the camera.

  • You know that kids have a mind of their own and you want to embrace that… and still get beautiful photos.

Mother and daughter family portrait on bridge at Elm Park in Worcester, MA by Worcester family photographer Tom Godfrey Photography.

It’s a walk in the park… literally!

“He made us so comfortable throughout the entire process and our pictures are amazing!!” - Rebecca

“We had a great experience with Tom! He put my children at ease and all three of them had fun. The pictures were beautiful!! We will definitely be back!” - Meta

“Ever see those really nice family photos in magazines and wish you could have one of your own family? Look no further - this is where to get them!” - Sadia

“We had a blast, especially the kids, they're already asking to do it again! Tom was fun, easy going, and great with communicating before and after the session. We love our photos!” - Amy

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Candid family portrait of brothers at Dean Park in Shrewsbury
Family petting dog in fall foliage at Buffumville Dam in Charlton, MA.
Happy baby at family lavender mini session at Farm at SummitWynds in Jefferson, MA.
Two mothers change diaper during lifestyle family session in Worcester, MA.
Family sitting on a log on beach at the during a family portrait at the Old Stone Church in West Boylston, MA.
Family with baby stand on stairs of their house during a lifestyle family photo session in Shrewsbury, MA.
Candid photo of a family walking during a family portrait session at Moore State Park in Paxton, MA.
A small dog with its human family during a family portrait session at the Old Grist Mill in Sudbury, MA.

What to expect

  • After get in touch, I will get an idea about what you want to get out of your session and we will set a date and pick a location-I have plenty of suggestions!

  • If your session is at a park, we will stroll through while I lead you through some prompts and light posing to encourage authentic interactions. Laughing, hugging, and being silly are all expected and encouraged!

  • If you booked an indoor lifestyle session, then we will move through 2-3 rooms in your house to capture your family where they are most comfortable and doing the things you already love to do, like playing games and reading books.

  • Your kids can be themselves - this is why we are here to begin with.

  • We capture a mix of candid moments + a few classic shots that you can hang up in your house.

  • You get your gallery in about 2 weeks with plenty of printing options.

Simple, easy, no stress.

Most families book 2-4 weeks ahead of their session. Golden hour sessions in the summer and fall sessions book further in advance.

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Family Photography Investment

Classic Session: $300

  • Full family session with online gallery of edited photos

  • Digital image downloads purchased separately

Modern Session: $500

  • Full family session and online gallery of edited photos

  • Digital image downloads included

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A candid photo of a family during a family portrait session at Moore State Park in Paxton, MA.
A candid photo of a family sitting on a couch during a lifestyle family session in Shrewsbury, MA.
A family tosses leaves during a fall foliage family portrait session at Moore State Park in Paxton, MA.
Funny candid portrait of a little girl on a trampoline during a family portrait session in Shrewsbury, MA.
Black and white candid portrait of father and baby during a lifestyle family session in Grafton, MA.
A young family sits on a wall during a summer family session at Institute Park in Worcester, MA.
A father plays guitar to his wife and child during a lifestyle family portrait session in Shrewsbury, MA.
Funny Christmas card photo of two brothers fighting on bed during a holiday family portrait session in Worcester, MA.
Black and white candid portrait of mom reading to baby during a lifestyle family session in Shrewsbury, MA.
Family standing in front of a vintage truck in the lavender field at the Farm at SummitWynds in Jefferson, MA.

I know family photos can feel like a lot. That goes double for families with young kids. As a former kindergarten teacher and current dad to a toddler - I get it!

My approach is simple: keep things relaxed, go with the flow, and let real moments happen. You come away with some great photos to hang over the mantle but also with a photo story documenting our time together.

Life isn’t always posed or quiet. That’s where the best photos come from.

  • What should we wear?
    I’ll send you my Session Planning Guide before our session, but simple, neutral, comfortable always works best.

    How long is the session?
    Usually around 45–90 minutes, but there is no hard limit.

    What if my kids don’t cooperate?
    Totally normal — we work with it, not against it.

    How long to get photos?
    About 2 weeks.

Ready to book your family session? Do you want to check out my FREE session planning guide? Fill out the form below and I will get back to you ASAP.

 
Candid photo of father and daughter during a family photo session in Shrewsbury, MA.
Parents tickling a child during a family portrait session in Holden, MA.

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