Rob Atkinson Photography | e-brochure
Hi, I’m Rob!
If you’ve made it this far in the process of finding a photographer, you probably all ready know this about me. But a brief summary might be in order.
I’m a documentary family photographer. Autistic ADHD’r. Twenty-six year partner to a beautiful soul. Parent to a neurodivergent kiddo almost as tall as me. Dog dad of two. I’ve worked with young children for 25 years. Both in the States and abroad. As an early childhood educator and a homeschool teacher.
Nowadays, I photograph for PNW families who want family photos that actually feel like their wild, remarkable, and beautifully imperfect romp through life… without the stress of a traditional family session. There’s no posing. No pressure to perform. No need for anyone to be on their “best behavior.”* It’s you, me, and a camera. Just hanging out. In your element. With loved ones. Photographing how your everyday organically unfolds.
*All moods, emotions, and behaviors are welcome during a session. This includes meltdowns, shutdowns, avoidance, or refusal to participate.
What makes my approach different
Using an approach akin to photojournalism, I photograph families with story-led photos in mind. Nothing scripted. Nothing posed. Just honest, emotionally alive moments. So yes, we’re really just hanging out! My hope is to create photos of the real you, so that when you walk past a framed family photo, you see more than directed poses. More than extracted expressions. Rather, you see something of your heart’s inhabitants. Something idiosyncratic. A look. A gesture. Evidence of a shared life. A shared love. And it’s felt!
Vignette
3 hours of documentary work for families who want to preserve a glimpse of family life. Good for families looking to memorialize a specific activity, event, or milestone — or for families who simply want candid portraits of their kiddos in their home or other meaningful environment.
Curated slide show.
Session fee: 750 | Digital gallery: 800
Short Story
5 hours of documentary work for families who want to preserve the often overlooked details that shape this season in life, but risk being forgotten.
Curated slideshow.
Session fee: 1250 | Digital gallery: 1000 | Heirloom artwork: inquire
Session fee: 1250 | Digital gallery: 1000
Family Memoir
12 hours of documentary work for families who recognize the annoying truth of that tired, old parenting cliché: “They grow up so fast. This day-in-the-life session is for parents who recognize the ephemeral and want to preserve something of their family story before time changes everything.
Curated slideshow.
Session fee: 3000 | Digital gallery: 2000
How does it work
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Inquiry
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If you haven’t already, Fill out the contact form, and I’ll be in touch within 24 hours to answer any questions you have about working together.
Book a session
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Sessions can be booked online or during an inquiry call with me. When booking a session, consider: what’s most important to have photographed. Where does it happen? When? And for how long? Then consider which session type you want to book.
Sign contract and pay deposit
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Once you’ve booked a session, a contract will be emailed to you. E-sign and pay your deposit. It’s that simple!
Low-key pre-planning session
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To best serve your family, I’ll need a few questions answered. This can be done in as little as 15 minutes via phone, an online questionnaire, or in person. Whichever works best for you.
Session
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On the day of your session, I’ll arrive on location ready to photograph family life. You be you. And I’ll do the rest!
Viewing and delivery
Within six weeks of your session, you’ll receive a curated slideshow of images. If you invested in high-res digital images, you’ll receive them in the form of a private online gallery, through which you can download them. Should you want to invest in heirloom artwork, you’ll also have the option of scheduling a post-session ordering appointment.
Heirloom Artwork
Who doesn’t have access to their family photos 24/7? No doubt spread across multiple devices, you can access them anytime you want. But how often do you? If you’re anything like me, you rarely look at them because: (a) there are too many other apps competing for your attention, (b) you’re experiencing digital burnout and the thought of opening your phone makes you want to curl up into a ball on the floor, (c) not unlike content, they’re one more thing to scroll through and your “texting thumb” is flaring up, or (d) all of the above.
Then there’s legacy to consider. Will your kiddos have access to your collection of family photos if passwords are lost? Once the current file types or storage solutions become obsolete? How about your grandchildren?
With your session fee, you’ll receive a curated gallery of fully edited high-res digital photos made available for download through a private online gallery. Loose and framed prints are sold separately via your gallery. That said, some parents need support in the decision making process, so I'm happy to schedule a post-session consultation to help!
The following prices include tax and free shipping.
Signature Prints
For those photos you've just got to display, I recommend professional-grade, archival prints with a luster finish.
5x7
8x12
12x18
16x24
24x36
30
65
125
375
525
Fine Art Prints
For the keepsake photos that you want passed down from one generation to the next, I recommend these fine art, museum-quality prints with a matte finish and a coating used to protect your image against scratches and UV damage.
8x12
12x18
16x24
24x36
175
325
575
775
5x7
75
Custom framed prints
If you want your photos ready to hang upon delivery, consider a beautiful custom framed print. Printed on matte paper and mounted with a premium white mat board for a beautiful bevel appearance, your photos are finished with a ¾ inch black frame, UV blocking acrylic, and acid-free paper backing.
8x12
12x18
16x24
22×30
375
575
825
1275
Questions?
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I’ve been told that I’m a quiet, calm presence who smiles more than I talk. And it’s true. I’m an autistic ADHD’r with expressive language challenges that sometimes show up as long pauses while talking. And when it comes to speaking while photographing, let’s just say I’m a classic “can’t walk and chew gum at the same time” kinda guy. But I feel that this particular characteristic is an advantage as it reduces my influence in an environment; thereby placing you and yours right where y’all need to be during a session: at the center of your story.
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Bring it! I’ve been a stay-at-home dad for ten years and a homeschool teacher. Before that I worked with kiddos in a number of settings - in classrooms, childcare settings, and shelters. Do my joints creek? Sure they do. But I’m all in for photographing whatever chaos comes my way!
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I prioritize my client’s personal feelings of emotional safety and their right to set boundaries over photographic opportunity. Your body is yours to advocate and set boundaries for. You say what gets photographed and what doesn’t. I honor it. Breastfeeding, potty training, etc. Some parents feel those seasons in life are so central to parenthood that the thought of not documenting them detracts from their story. Others would rather not have those moments photographed. Both positions are equally valid. The most important part of my job is to listen to you and only photograph what you want incorporated into your story. Prior to your session, we’ll talk to determine what your boundaries/comfort levels are. And remember, nothing is set in stone. Photo sessions are dynamic environments and your mind might change. We’ll chat more about that if you book a session!
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I value the right to privacy and will honor yours. But if you allow me to, then yes! Doing so helps me advertise myself as a service provider: the more people see my work, the more opportunity I have to provide photographic services to other members of the community. So, at the risk of repeating myself: if you allow me to post your family photos online, that would be helpful! If not, respect.
