Business Details
7 Years
experience
Timeless Storytelling for Sentimental Families
Hey there, I'm Charis, an Oklahoma City photographer specializing in capturing life's most precious moments through Fresh 48, newborn, and family sessions.Fresh 48 Sessions: These intimate sessions take place within the first 12-36 hours of your baby's life, typically in the hospital. They focus on documenting the raw, emotional moments of your newborn's earliest hours, including siblings meeting for the first time and those initial family interactions. Think "documentary vlog of your baby's 1st day!". :)
Newborn Sessions: Conducted in the comfort of your home within the first few weeks, these sessions capture the essence of your family's new addition. With a relaxed and natural approach, I focus on the genuine connections and love that define this special time, preserving memories of your baby's early days in a setting that holds personal significance.
Family Sessions: Whether at home or in a favorite outdoor location, family sessions are designed to showcase the joy and laughter that makes your family special. By emphasizing authentic interactions over posed shots, I aim to create timeless images that reflect your family's true spirit and connection.
By focusing on storytelling and authentic interactions, I strive to provide you with a collection of images that you'll cherish for years to come.
If you're looking to document these fleeting moments with a photographer who values authenticity and connection, I'd love to work with you. I am excited to meet your family!
Services
Newborn Photography
Family Sessions
Maternity Photos
Fresh 48 Sessions
Lifestyle Photography
In-Home Sessions
Outdoor Sessions
Senior Portraits
Children's Portraits
Documentary Style
Served areas
- Oklahoma City, OK, Edmond, OK, Guthrie, OK, Stillwater, OK, Arcadia, OK, Jones, OK, Mustang, OK, Norman, OK, Nichols Hills, OK, Yukon, OK
Details
- Year established: 2019
- Licensed
- Insured
Highlights and features
- Specialize in in-home newborn and family sessions with 8+ years of experience
- Offer documentary-style photography that captures authentic, unposed moments
- Provide exclusive online styling service for coordinated family outfits
- Committed to client privacy with customizable image sharing preferences
- Hand-edit all photos personally to maintain quality and consistency
Associations and certifications
- National Association of Professional Portrait Photographers
- National Association of Child Photographers
- Master Family Photography Certificate
Payment methods
- Cash, Checks, Debit cards, Credit cards, Mobile payments
What people say
Patient great with kids
Turned stressful day into beautiful memories
Photos felt like us
Treasure these seasons forever
Preferred Oklahoma City photographer
Services
Newborn Photography
Our newborn photography sessions take place in the comfort of your home, capturing the special moments where your memories are being made. You can relax and cuddle your baby while I document the beauty of these everyday moments. I guide you through the process with care, ensuring a stress-free experience and a stunning gallery of high-resolution digital images.
Family Photography
Serving families in Central Oklahoma and the Oklahoma City metro area, our family photography storytelling sessions celebrate your family's beauty, while preserving the authentic emotions, genuine moments, and enduring love that make your story unforgettable.
Motherhood Photography
Preserve the beauty of your motherhood journey with meaningful lifestyle photography. Whether youre seeking maternity photos, announcement shots, or images capturing the bond of breastfeeding, Im here to help. Check out my full maternity session rates or reach out to design a personalized session. My short sessions also offer a wonderful option for maternity portraits.
Fresh 48 Photography
Celebrate your babys first hours with a Fresh 48 photography session. These sessions take place in the hospital and document your familys precious early moments in a candid, natural manner. If birth photography wasnt an option, this is a perfect way to remember those special beginnings, including siblings meeting your baby for the first time.
Questions
What happens during an in-home photo session?
We photograph natural interactions in your living space - playing on the couch, reading books, or mealtime routines. Sessions last 60-90 minutes to capture relaxed moments that reflect your family's personality without forced poses.
Do you offer outdoor photography options?
Yes! While specializing in in-home sessions, we also photograph at parks, urban settings, or nature locations in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas. Outdoor sessions work well for milestone portraits or seasonal updates.
How long until we receive photos?
Edited galleries deliver within 2 weeks of your session. You'll receive an online preview link with full-resolution digital files and print release documentation for personal use.
Can we keep photos private?
Absolutely. You control image sharing preferences, including options to restrict face visibility or prevent online publication. We respect client privacy as a core service value.
What should we wear for family photos?
We provide a styling guide and access to premium outfit coordination tools. Focus on complementary colors and comfortable clothing that represents your family's everyday style for cohesive, timeless images.
Reviews (11)
Amy Varughese
Jan 17, 2025
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Charis is absolutely amazing! She has such a beautiful gift for capturing lifes most precious moments and truly gives 100% and more in everything she does. Her attention to detail, creativity, and genuine care for her clients shine through in every photo. She has a way of making you feel completely comfortable and at ease, which is so important during such intimate and emotional moments. The memories she captures are not just picturestheyre treasures that youll cherish forever. I cannot recommend Charis enough for anyone looking for a newborn photographer who is talented, professional, and has a heart of gold.
Tricia Phillips
Feb 04, 2024
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I am absolutely in love with my family photos! We have 4 kids and Charis was so good with them! I'm so happy to have found our forever photographer.
Kirsti Granger
Jan 20, 2023
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Charis did such an amazing job with my photos. She made me so comfortable and got great shots of my son and I! I was so self conscious but she got perfect angles and I honestly didnt recognize myself.
Shandell Nash
Dec 05, 2022
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Charis was amazing and so patient with my one year old daughter. She captured the most beautiful pics of my daughter and myself to celebrate our breastfeeding journey. Her use of natural light in our pics was wonderful. They are beautiful photos and I highly recommend her.
Lyndsay Zadnik
May 26, 2022
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Charis is the absolute best. If youre looking for a family friendly photographer who knows how to make you look your best- shes your girl. She knows how to wrangle children, make camera shy husbands feel comfortable, and she is a complete professional. She walks you through the process and makes it a totally painless experience. Hands down best family photo experience we have had!
Elizabeth Santelmann
Jan 18, 2022
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Charis was incredibly professional. She found out what we wanted ahead of time, arrived on time, and sent me so many beautiful taken and edited images. Her turn around time was excellent! 10/10 for this artist!
Sommer Buss
Sep 08, 2021
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Our family had a great experience with Charis Elisabeth Photography from the beginning to the end of the process. We did a holiday mini session at a great location she found that was just perfect. She prepared us for all the details ahead of timeboth verbally and in writing. The photos turned out beautiful and she got them to us in no time at all. We couldn't be happier!
Cameron Heidrick
Jun 08, 2020
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Charis did an amazing job at capturing our family's personality through photography. She worked well with the younger ones at getting them to smile. It was a laid back, relaxing session. When we left, the children mentioned how much fun they had. We would highly recommend Charis Elisabeth Photography.
Kevin & Naomi Shenk
Jan 08, 2020
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We've used Charis Elisabeth for several family and new-born shots. She's a delightful person to work with, and her creative instincts are sure to deliver a pleasing final result. Something we really enjoy is how well she works with our children and their many and varied emotions throughout what feels to them as the unnecessary rigmarole of a photo session. She's professional and flexible as well.
She'll deliver the final pictures online or through physical media, which is fantastic for integrating into photo book projects, family update postcards, and other photo projects. We honestly wish we could take her with us anywhere in the world we travel. If we had a choice, we'd always hire Charis for photography. I've you're considering hiring Charis for a photography session, just do it!
She'll deliver the final pictures online or through physical media, which is fantastic for integrating into photo book projects, family update postcards, and other photo projects. We honestly wish we could take her with us anywhere in the world we travel. If we had a choice, we'd always hire Charis for photography. I've you're considering hiring Charis for a photography session, just do it!
Brittney Hyde
Jul 27, 2019
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We were so thrilled with the way Charis captured our family! She was incredibly professional and highly responsive while we were planning our in home lifestyle session. She made it so easy for us since she worked with our schedule and was flexible with her time. Charis also made us feel completely at ease with her very calm and sweet demeanor. She went the extra mile to capture so many beautiful and personal images of our family that we will cherish forever!
Chelsea Duke
Jul 08, 2019
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Charis has an incredible gift of beautifully capturing precious moments in time. We invited her into our home to photograph our third baby's early days and not only do I appreciate that she took photos that were completely organic and candid but she also managed to somehow make us look our best. She took the mundane task of changing a diaper and turned it into an opportunity to remember my husband looking adoringly at our daughter, she saw our kids gleefully rolling around on the ground and in the click of her shutter captured the personalities of both of our older kids, she memorialized the types of things that are so common that we don't cherish them until those days have passed. I would recommend her skilled eye and calm demeanor to anyone without an ounce of hesitation. Thank you Charis!