Now booking · Atlanta, GA

Atlanta portrait photography that feels like you.

Natural light, zero stiff posing, and a session that feels more like a walk with a friend. Families, newborns, kids, couples, and portraits — captured honestly, near Atlanta, GA and all around the metro.

  • Families, newborns, kids, couples & portraits
  • Relaxed, guided sessions
  • Gallery in about two weeks
A client in a navy polo standing above the Atlanta skyline at golden hour
Sheena XayasengPhotographer & founder
Selected work

Real people, real light — no stiff posing.

A peek at recent sessions around Atlanta. Every gallery is a mix of guided portraits and the in-between moments you did not know I was watching for.

New work lands on Instagram first —follow @sheena_xayaseng_photography

A toddler in a cowboy hat and Toy Story costume smiling during a session
Black and white newborn portrait

Golden-hour addict

Meet your photographer

Hi, I’m Sheena — and I’m the one who will make you laugh first.

Family. Connection. Real life. I’m here to freeze those fleeting moments you’ll want to relive forever.

I photograph people the way I want to be photographed: gently, honestly, and without a single stiff pose. Most sessions feel like a walk with a friend who happens to be holding a camera.

I started doing this because I wanted the photos I never had growing up — the kind that actually look like the people in them. Brand new babies, wild toddlers, parents who haven’t been in front of a camera in years: you are all my favorite subjects.

When I’m not shooting you’ll find me scouting new spots around Atlanta & the surrounding metro, chasing the last ten minutes of golden light, and editing with a cup of coffee that has gone cold.

Based in & around
Atlanta
Preferred lighting
Golden hour
Typical gallery delivery
2 weeks
Tell me about your session
Sessions

Pick the session that fits your season.

Mini sessions start at $125; longer family, newborn, and milestone sessions are quoted per session — so you always know the number before you book.

Mini sessions

Short, sweet, and priced up front.

Thirty or forty-five minutes at one spot with the people you love. The easiest way to get updated photos without blocking out an afternoon.

  • 30 or 45 minute session
  • One location
  • 5–10 edited photos
  • Rates start at $125
See mini session pricing

Portraits

Senior, graduation, branding — or just because.

A relaxed session built around you. We pick a spot with good light, walk, talk, and let the real expressions show up.

  • 60–90 minute session
  • One or two locations
  • 40+ edited images
  • What-to-wear guide
Inquire for pricing

Families

The whole crew, chaos and all.

Little kids do not sit still — and they should not have to. I photograph the in-between moments that actually look like your family.

  • 45–60 minute session
  • Posed group + candid frames
  • 50+ edited images
  • Print-ready private gallery
Inquire for pricing

Newborns

Fresh, tiny, and gone in a blink.

An unhurried, baby-led session at home. Feeding, soothing, and cuddles all included — we work around your little one.

  • In-home or studio-style setup
  • 60–90 minutes, baby-led pace
  • Parent & sibling photos
  • 40+ edited images
Inquire for pricing

Kids

Cake smashes, birthdays & tiny personalities.

Play first, photos second. I follow their lead and catch the expressions you never get with a phone camera.

  • 30–45 minute session
  • Props & outfit changes welcome
  • 30+ edited images
  • Candid and posed frames
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Couples

Engagements, anniversaries, or just because.

Prompts that keep you moving and laughing instead of standing stiff — photos that look the way your relationship actually feels.

  • 45–60 minute session
  • One or two locations
  • 40+ edited images
  • No-awkward-posing direction
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Every session includes a styling guide, a private online gallery, and print ordering. Travel outside Atlanta & the surrounding metro is quoted separately.

Pricing

Simple rates, no surprises.

Mini sessions are the quickest way to get fresh photos of the people you love. Longer family, newborn, and milestone sessions are quoted per session, so you always know the number before you book.

Mini session

$12530 minutes

  • 5 edited photos
  • One location
  • Private online gallery
  • Print-ready downloads
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Full session

Custom quote60–90 minutes

  • 30–50 edited photos
  • Multiple locations or in-home
  • Styling guide included
  • Print ordering from your gallery
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Mini sessions are an intro rate while I build my portfolio, so only a few are available each month.

How it works

From hello to gallery in three easy steps.

  1. Say hello

    Send a note through the form below. I will reply within a day or two with availability, pricing, and a simple guide to get ready.

  2. Session day

    We meet at golden hour or wherever the light is best. I direct the whole way — no stiff posing, no pressure, just easy prompts.

  3. Your gallery

    Within about two weeks you get a private online gallery to download, share, and order prints from — plus a sneak peek within 48 hours.

Start your inquiry

Now booking fall & holiday sessions

Kind words

What clients say when the gallery lands.

Sheena made our family photos painless. Our toddler was running circles the entire time and somehow she still caught the sweetest moments.

Mallory R.Family session

I normally hate being in front of a camera. She had me laughing the whole session and the photos genuinely look like me.

Jordan T.Portrait session

Our newborn session was calm and unhurried, and she was so gentle with him. The black and whites make me tear up every time.

Ana & MikeNewborn session
Good to know

Questions I hear all the time.

How much does a session cost?

Mini sessions are $125 for 30 minutes (5 edited photos) or $175 for 45 minutes (10 edited photos). Longer family, newborn, and milestone sessions are quoted per session — tell me what you have in mind and I will send a clear number before you book.

How far in advance should we book?

Most sessions are booked three to four weeks out, and fall weekends fill up fastest. Newborn sessions are the exception — message me when you have a date and we will find a window, even on short notice.

Where do sessions take place?

Outdoor sessions happen at parks, trails, and downtown spots around Atlanta and the metro. Newborns are photographed in your home, and I am happy to travel to a place that means something to your family.

What should we wear?

Once you book I send a short styling guide — think soft neutrals, layers, and textures. The goal is clothes you are comfortable in, not a matching uniform for the whole family.

How many photos will we get?

It depends on the session type, but typically 30 to 50 edited images. You will receive a private gallery with downloads, and prints can be ordered straight from it.

How long until our gallery is ready?

A sneak peek lands within 48 hours so you have something to share, and the full edited gallery is usually ready within two weeks.

Do you travel outside the metro?

Yes — I love a good road trip. Travel outside the Atlanta metro is quoted with a small travel fee, so just tell me where you have in mind.

Something else on your mind? Send it my way — I answer every message personally.

Booking

Let’s make something you’ll want to put on the wall.

Tell me a little about who I’ll be photographing and what season of life you’re in. I’ll reply with availability, pricing, and a few ideas for locations.

I reply within 1–2 business days

Inquiry form

Prefer email? Write to hello@sxayasengphotography.com. A 25% retainer holds your date; the rest is due the day of your session.