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Now Casting: One Family for an Exclusive Golden Hour Portrait Experience

There is something magical about golden hour.

The warm sunlight, the gentle breeze through the tall grass, the laughter of children running through an open field—these are the moments that create the most meaningful family portraits.

Heather Elizabeth Studios is excited to announce an exclusive Golden Field Sunset Family Model Call at beautiful Glenwood Gardens, and we are searching for one special family to help bring this vision to life.

My Vision

This session is designed to capture authentic family connections in a stunning golden field during sunset. The focus will be on genuine moments rather than stiff poses—snuggles, laughter, playful interactions, and the beautiful relationships that make your family unique.

The resulting images will be used for portfolio building, website content, social media, and future marketing materials that showcase our signature outdoor family photography experience.

Who We’re Looking For

We are currently seeking:

  • A family with 2–3 children
  • Children between 6 months and 10 years old
  • Families who love natural, candid photography
  • Parents willing to follow wardrobe styling guidance
  • Families willing to sign a model release allowing images and behind-the-scenes content to be used for marketing purposes

What the Selected Family Will Receive

As a thank-you for participating, the selected family will receive:

✨ A complimentary one-hour sunset portrait session at Glenwood Gardens

✨ 25 professionally edited high-resolution digital images

✨ A personal print release

This is a wonderful opportunity to experience a luxury family portrait session while helping create beautiful content for Heather Elizabeth Studios.

How to Apply

Applying is easy!

Simply complete the application form and upload a recent photo of your family.

👉 Apply Here

Important Dates

Applications Close: June 5, 2026

Selected Family Notified: June 6, 2026

Only one family will be selected for this exclusive model call opportunity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the session really complimentary?

Yes! The selected family will receive the session and 25 professionally edited digital images at no cost.

Why is this a model call?

The images and behind-the-scenes content from the session will be used by Heather Elizabeth Studios for portfolio display, social media, website content, and marketing materials.

What should we wear?

Wardrobe styling plays an important role in creating the soft, timeless look envisioned for this session. To complement the warm golden tones of the field and sunset light, families should plan to wear neutral, coordinated colors rather than matching outfits.

Think soft creams, ivory, beige, taupe, light khaki, oatmeal, soft blues, muted sage, dusty rose, and other earthy, natural tones. Clothing should feel classic and effortless, with simple silhouettes and minimal logos, graphics, or busy patterns. Flowing dresses, textured fabrics, linen, cotton, knits, and layered pieces photograph beautifully in an outdoor setting.

The goal is to create a cohesive look that allows your family’s connection and personalities to shine while ensuring the images remain timeless for years to come.

Selected families will receive personalized wardrobe guidance, including color palette recommendations and styling suggestions for each family member, to help create a beautifully coordinated final gallery.

What happens if we are not selected?

Families who apply but are not chosen will receive an exclusive 20% discount toward a future family portrait session.

We Can’t Wait to Meet You

If you’ve been dreaming of beautiful family portraits filled with sunshine, connection, and genuine emotion, we’d love to hear from you.

We cannot wait to create something truly special during this magical golden hour experience.

✨ Applications close June 5, 2026.

The Sehmbi Family

I met this sweet family while I was photographing another Cincinnati Family at Ault park a few months ago. At the time, this sweet couple was expecting and asked for my card. Fast forward a few months, and they contacted me, Cincinnati Family Photographer, to capture their now 3 month old baby. And he was the sweetest, most cuddle little guy ever!

We had so much fun and I can’t wait to photograph your family again soon <3

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How to book a session with your Cincinnati Ohio Family Photographer

This year Heather Elizabeth Studios will be introducing seasonal Family mini sessions to our list of services. A Family Mini Season Package will include a Winter, Spring, Summer, & Fall Mini Session in either our Cincinnati Studio or a local Cincinnati Park. This package will include an 5×7 portrait from each session for you to cherish and share for generations to come! Contact me today to purchase your season pass!

The Gemmel Family

Fall mini sessions are always a huge hit! One of the perks of being a Cincinnati Family Photographer is that I get to see all my favorite families every year!

I always love when this family contacts me for their fall family pictures.  Their children are always a dream to photograph! They are cute as can be and full of smiles. Sandy, thanks for choosing me to to be your Cincinnati Family Photographer again this year! It is always so wonderful to see you guys <3 Heathercincinnati-fmaily-photographer_0159cincinnati-fmaily-photographer_0160cincinnati-fmaily-photographer_0161cincinnati-fmaily-photographer_0162

How to book a Family session with Heather Elizabeth Studios.

This year Heather Elizabeth Studios will be introducing seasonal Family mini sessions to our list of services. A Family Mini Season Package will include a Winter, Spring, Summer, & Fall Mini Session in either our Cincinnati Studio or a local Cincinnati Park. This package will include an 5×7 portrait from each session for you to cherish and share for generations to come! Contact me today to purchase your season pass!

The Hale Family

Being a Cincinnati Family Photographer! Photographing this sweet family is always a honor and a great time! They moved to Texas last year and made time to come and see me while they were in town for the holidays. It was a brisk 30 degrees for their Cincinnati Family session, a far cry from the warm temps they are used to in Texas but they were champs and braved the freezing temps for a quick and beautiful session. Martha and Tom, thanks for trusting me again with capturing your family! I always love seeing you guys <3 HeatherCincinnati Family PhotographyCincinnati Family PhotographyCincinnati Family PhotographyCincinnati Family PhotographyCincinnati Family PhotographyCincinnati Family PhotographyCincinnati Family Photography

How to book your family session with Heather Elizabeth Studios

This year Heather Elizabeth Studios will be introducing seasonal Family mini sessions to our list of services. A Family Mini Season Package will include a Winter, Spring, Summer, & Fall Mini Session in either our Cincinnati Studio or a local Cincinnati Park. This package will include an 5×7 portrait from each session for you to cherish and share for generations to come! Contact me today to purchase your season pass!

The Strasburgers

Being a Cincinnati OH Family Photographer, fall family sessions are something I look forward to every year. The colors are gorgeous, it’s not too hot (most years) and not too cold and the sun has such a beautiful warm glow. I am just in love with this session and can’t believe how lucky we got with the weather… mid November, and the weather is still reaching the 80’s. Crazy but I’ll take it 🙂 If only we go this lucky every fall!

Thanks Ashley and Josh for hiring me to be your Cincinnati OH Family Photographer. I loved capturing your family again this year, you guys always nail it!

<3 Heather
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How to book a Family session with Heather Elizabeth Studios.

This year Heather Elizabeth Studios will be introducing seasonal Family mini sessions to our list of services. A Family Mini Season Package will include a Winter, Spring, Summer, & Fall Mini Session in either our Cincinnati Studio or a local Cincinnati Park. This package will include an 5×7 portrait from each session for you to cherish and share for generations to come! Contact me today to purchase your season pass or session with your Cincinnati OH Family Photographer!

The Wegzryn Family

Oh this sweet Cincinnati family. As a Cincinnati, Ohio family photographer I have the great pleasure of meeting some of the very best families in Cincinnati. This family was no exception. I feel in love with them within minutes of meeting them.  I mean look at those boys. Total heart-breakers. And the way Mom and Dad look at their boys was enough to leave my heart melted in a puddle on the floor. Check out their adorable session, I love them all! Thanks guys for trusting me to be your Cincinnati, Ohio family photographer! I had such a blast walking all over downtown Cincinnati! You rocked it, let’s do it again next year!

<3 Heather
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Book your Family Portrait Session with your Cincinnati, Ohio Family Photographer

Would you like to book a session with your Cincinnati, Ohio Family Photographer? Contact me HERE and let’s get something on the books. I only have a few remaining sessions for 2016 available 🙂

The Reilly Family

Being a Cincinnati Family Photographer in the fall is amazing! Fall family sessions are always my favorite. If it’s even possible, I even love them more at sunset. This sweet little family was so amazing to work with.

The day of their scheduled session it had been raining all day and when the rain cleared the clouds didn’t but Kevin and Rachel happily agreed to meet the following evening. Mother nature didn’t disappoint and we were blessed with an amazing evening: clear sunny skies, and an incredible sunset! Sweet Liam stole the show with his sweet expressions.

I just adore this session and this family. Rachel and Kevin, thank you for trusting me with your family portraits. I loved meeting you guys and hope we get to work together again soon!

<3 Heather

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How to book a Family session with Heather Elizabeth Studios.

This year Heather Elizabeth Studios will be introducing seasonal Family mini sessions to our list of services. A Family Mini Season Package will include a Winter, Spring, Summer, & Fall Mini Session in either our Cincinnati Studio or a local Cincinnati Park. This package will include an 5×7 portrait from each session for you to cherish and share for generations to come! Contact me today to purchase your season pass!

Would you like fall pictures of your family? Contact me HERE. I have a few remaining evenings and spots in my Fall Mini Sessions remaining 🙂

Cincinnati Fall Mini Sessions 2016

As a Cincinnati Family Photographer one of my favorite events to host each year are Fall Mini Sessions. I live for playing with kids in the leaves and meeting so many new families.

Our fall mini sessions at French Park in Cincinnati last weekend couldn’t have been better! The weather was a warm, breezy, and sunny 80 degrees. The brightly colored leaves were falling from the trees creating the picture perfect backdrop for all my families. I can’t believe how lucky we got! Here are some of my favorite images from the day <3

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Did you miss our first day of mini sessions and dying for a session of your own? No worries, there’s still a few slots remaining on October 29th. Click HERE to book your time now!

Book your session with your premier Cincinnati Family Photographer today!

At Heather Elizabeth Studios it is our PASSION to document your family. These years slip away so quickly, this makes capturing these moments so very important.
Contact your Cincinnati Family Photographer to schedule your Family Session today.

The Walker Family

As a Cincinnati Family Photographer it gives me extra opportunities to hang out with some of my favorite people. Not only do I love hanging out with this family I also love photographing this family! Not only have Todd and I been friends since we were 9 years old. For those of you counting at home, that’s close to 30 years! His beautiful bride has since become a friend too.

Todd & Sarah’s kids are over the top adorable and were a absolute dream the entire session. Trying to get this family session became somewhat comical. Every time we chose a time and date, mother nature had other plans and a completely beautiful day turned dark and wet :(. 6 weeks later, we were finally able to get their session in at the end of my full day of mini sessions.

I couldn’t believe our luck with the weather, 80 and sunny on the second week in October, we hit the weather lottery! Pair this beautiful fall weather with the golden hour and magic happened! Thanks Todd and Sarah for letting me capture your family,  and trusting me to be your Cincinnati Family Photographer. As always, you guys were amazing!

<3 Heather
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Book your session with your Cincinnati Family Photographer today!

At Heather Elizabeth Studios it is our PASSION to document your family. These years slip away so quickly, this makes capturing these moments so very important. Contact your Cincinnati Family Photographer to schedule your Family Session today.

Fall family photo season is officially in full swing! I couldn’t image a better way to kick it off than with one of my very favorite families! The unseasonably warm weather had us all but melting during our session at Sharon woods but you’d never know it looking at this gorgeous family. Max’s energy had us all smiling the entire session and his sweet little expressions had my heart melting into a puddle. Watching kids grow up year to year has to be the best part about this job. Ashley, thanks for trusting me again to capture your sweet family, it’s always a pleasure!

<3 Heather
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Are you interested in a last minute fall family session for your family? I still have a few slots available for my fall mini sessions at Ault Park on October 29th. You can book your session HERE 🙂

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