Drew Life Photography

Orange County Photographer

Drew Life Photography

Orange County Photographer

Timeless Photography for Real Life Moments

Orange County photographer for portraits, couples, newborns, and lifestyle sessions. Creating timeless photos you'll treasure forever.

Photos That Tell Your Story

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How we can work together

Professional

Headshots 

Personal

Portraits  

Family

Specialty

Pets

Branding

Maternity  / Baby

Family

* Fully Edited Image Add-Ons   $15 per image

For  executives, creatives, and professionals who want an elevated look 

The premium session adds more flexibility and polish, with a second outfit and professional hair and makeup included, this option allows for greater variety and a more refined final result - ideal for clients who want their headshot to feel elevated, confident, and camera ready.
  • Two styled looks for versatility
  • Professional hair and makeup artistry  
  • Everything included in the Standard Headshot Session

Starting at $850

Premium Headshot Session

Headshots

Standard Headshot Session

Starting at $500

Ideal for professionals who want a polished, versatile image 

This session focuses on creating a small set of high-quality, carefully refined images that feel natural and confident.  You'll receive full guidance throughout the shoot, from posture and expression to subtle adjustments that make a noticeable difference on camera.
  • One fully styled look
  • Fully guided posing and expression coaching 
  • Wardrobe guidance to ensure a clean, professional appearance
  • 5 professionally retouched images, including both shoulders-up and half-body portraits, ready for online and print use *

Branding

For brands that need depth, variety, and flexibility

This session allows for more storytelling, variety, and intentional content creation.  Ideal for businesses that need visuals for multiple platforms, campaigns, or content cycles. 
  • Extended brand strategy conversation
  • 4-5 hours of content creation **
  • Two styled looks
  • Two social-ready reels-style videos ***
  • Everything included in the Essential Branding Session 
  • Greater flexibility for locations, concepts, and pacing

Usage & Licensing Extensions

For content used beyond organic social and web (ads, campaigns, or extended usage)
  • Custom licensing quotes available

Starting at $1,200

Signature Branding Session

A focused, intentional content refresh

This session is ideal for business owners who want professional, on-brand visuals they can immediately use across their website and social platforms. 
  • Pre-session brand and marketing conversation to define goals and usage
  • Up to 3 hours of content creation **
  • One styled look
  • Continuous posing and direction to keep everything natural and on-brand
  • Wardrobe guidance to support your brand aesthetic 
  • One cinematic, social-ready reels-style video ***
  • A curated gallery of professionally edited digital images *
  • Online gallery delivery within three weeks

Starting at $750

Essential Branding Session

* Fully Edited Image Add-Ons   $15 per image

** Additional Content Time - For extended coverage, additional concepts, or more breathing room during the session


***Additional Reels / Short Form Videos - Perfect for social media, launches, or content scheduling



$150

$150

Portraits

A luxury, fully produced portrait experience

This is a hands on, high end experience designed for clients who want to look and feel their absolute best.  Professional hair and makeup are included, allowing you to relax and enjoy the process while everything is handled for you.
The result is a polished, editorial level portrait experience with images that feel confident, elevated, and camera ready.
  • Professional hair and makeup artistry  
  • Everything included in the Plus Session

Starting at $1,000

Premium Headshot Session

For those who want more variety and social-ready content

The plus session builds on the Standard experience by giving you more creative range and content you can actually use.  In addition to still images, we capture a short cinematic video designed for social media - perfect for reels, personal branding, online presence.
Everything remains fully guided and intentional, so the final result feels elevated, not rushed.
  • Three styled looks for greater variety
  • Everything included in the Standard Session  
  • One professionally captured 10-15 second reels-style video

Starting at $750

Plus Portrait Session

Ideal for updated portraits, engagements, or simply celebrating yourself 

This session is fully guided from start to finish.  Before we ever take a photo, we spend time getting a sense of your personality, style, and what you want your images to communicate.  During the shoot you'll receive continuous direction, from posing to expression, so you never feel unsure or awkward in front of the camera.
You'll walk away with a refined set of professionally retouched images that feel natural, confident, and polished.
  • Two thoughtfully styled looks
  • Fully guided posing and expression coaching throughout the session
  • Wardrobe guidance to help you choose outfits that photograph beautifully
  • A curated collection of professionally retouched images (3 per look) *

Starting at $550

Standard Portrait Session

* Fully Edited Image Add-Ons   $15 per image

Family

For families who want images that feel real, personal, and timeless 

Family sessions are designed to move at a relaxed pace, allowing everyone to settle in and be themselves.  I will guide you through natural interactions and gentle direction, focusing on connection and emotion.
All meaningful family pairings are included, ensuring no one is left out and every relationship is thoughtfully captured.
  • Up to one hour of photography
  • All family combinations photographed (parents, grandparents, and pairings in between) 
  • Gentle posing and interaction guidance throughout
  • A curated  gallery of 20-30 basic retouched  digital images *
  • Online gallery delivery within two weeks

Starting at $450

Standard Session

* Fully Edited Image Add-Ons   $15 per image

Maternity   and   Baby

A complete portrait of your babys first year

This collection documents the most transformative year, from pregnancy to first steps, preserving each stage with care and consistency.
  • Includes Maternity, Newborn, 6 Month, One Year Session
  • Priority scheduling for all sessions

*savings of $300

$1,550

First Year Story Collection

From waiting...to welcoming

This collection captures both the anticipation of pregnancy and the tenderness of your babys earliest days, creating a meaningful beginning to your family's visual story. 
  • One Maternity Session
  • One Newborn Session
  • Priority scheduling for both sessions
  • Consistent editing style between both sessions

*savings of $150

$800

Maternity + Newborn

Baby Bundles

A gentle, patient experience, centered entirely around your baby

Newborn sessions ae designed to be calm, flexible, and completely baby-led.  These early days are tender and unpredictable, and the session is approached with patience, care, and an understanding that your baby sets the pace.
Whether your baby needs to be fed, changed, or soothed, there is never a rush.  The goal is to create a peaceful experience that allows your baby and yourself to feel comfortable and at ease.
  • In-home sessions available for maximum comfort and familiarity
  • Time and flexibility built in to follow your babys natural rhythm 
  • 2-3 outfit changes for your baby, based entirely on comfort and cues
  • Parent and baby, guided gently and safely
  • A curated gallery of 20-30 professionally edited digital images * 
  • Some props  such as baskets and fabric
  • Personal items and meaningful props are welcomed and incorporated
  • A calm, patient approach throughout the session, with breaks whenever needed

Starting at $400

Newborn Session

Honoring a season that is powerful, fleeting, and deeply personal

Maternity sessions are a celebration of strength, anticipation, and creation of life happening within.  These portraits are created to feel elegant, intimate, and authentic.
Whether photographed alone, with a significant other, or with family, the session is guided with care so you feel comfortable, confident, and beautifully represented.
  • Up to one hour of photography
  • Thoughtful posing and expression guidance designed specifically for maternity portraits 
  • Wardrobe guidance to help you choose flattering, timeless looks
  • A curated gallery of 20-30 professionally edited images
  • Online gallery delivery within two weeks
  • Studio session add $75

Starting at $550

Maternity Session

* Fully Edited Image Add-Ons   $15 per image

Pets

*Additional Pets
Additional pets are always welcome and photographed with the same care and attention
  • $50 per additional pet
(This reflects additional shooting time and editing while keeping the experience consistent)

For you and your furry children

Before the session, we connect to talk through your goals, ideas, and what makes your pet them.  Whether they're high energy, shy, or somewhere in between, the session is approached with patience and adaptability.
Session length is intentionally flexible, allowing time for breaks, play, and adjustments so the experience stays positive and relaxed.
  • Pre-session planning via email, text, or phone call
  • One pet included, with the option to add additional pets*
  • A calm, pet-led approach that follows your pets comfort and energy
  • Gentle guidance to capture natural expressions and interactions 
  • A curated gallery of 10 professionally edited, high-resolution digital images per pet, delivered within two weeks

Starting at $450

Pet Session Experience

* Fully Edited Image Add-Ons   $15 per image

How we can work together

Professional

Headshots                       Branding/Content

Personal

Portraits 

Family

Maternity                   Baby                                        

Branding sessions are built for entrepreneurs, creatives, and small businesses who need more than a few good photos - they need consistent, intentional content that aligns with their brand and marketing goals.  

These sessions are collaborative and strategy focused.  Before shooting, we'll talk through your brand, audience, and how you plan to use the content, so everything we create has a purpose.
Portrait sessions aren't just about photos, they're about being seen the way you want to be seen.  Every session is designed to feel relaxed, intentional, and tailored to you, so the final images actually look and feel like you, not a forced pose.
Family and maternity sessions are about more than capturing a moment, they're about preserving connection, personality, and a chapter of life that changes faster than we realize.  Every session is designed to feel relaxed and inclusive, so everyone feels comfortable and genuinely themselves.

Maternity sessions are designed to honor this brief and powerful moment with images that feel elegant, intimate, and personal.  Whether photographed alone, with a partner, or including family, each session is guided with care to ensure you feel comfortable, confident, and beautiful.
Our pets are woven into our daily lives in quiet, meaningful ways.  Pets sessions are designed to capture their personality, energy, and the special bond you share - whether that's playful, calm, goofy, or a cuddle bug.
Every session is tailored to your pets temperament and comfort level.  There's no rush, no pressure, and plenty of flexibility to let their personality shine through the photos.

Specialty

Pets 

book your session

$150

$150

Ideal for professionals who want a polished, versatile image 

This session focuses on creating a small set of high-quality, carefully refined images that feel natural and confident.  You'll receive full guidance throughout the shoot, from posture and expression to subtle adjustments that make a noticeable difference on camera.
  • One fully styled look
  • Fully guided posing and expression coaching 
  • Wardrobe guidance to ensure a clean, professional appearance
  • 5 professionally retouched images, including both shoulders-up and half-body portraits, ready for online and print use *

Branding

A focused, intentional content refresh

This session is ideal for business owners who want professional, on-brand visuals they can immediately use across their website and social platforms. 
  • Pre-session brand and marketing conversation to define goals and usage
  • Up to 3 hours of content creation **
  • One styled look
  • Continuous posing and direction to keep everything natural and on-brand
  • Wardrobe guidance to support your brand aesthetic 
  • One cinematic, social-ready reels-style video ***
  • A curated gallery of professionally edited digital images *
  • Online gallery delivery within three weeks

For brands that need depth, variety, and flexibility

This session allows for more storytelling, variety, and intentional content creation.  Ideal for businesses that need visuals for multiple platforms, campaigns, or content cycles. 
  • Extended brand strategy conversation
  • 4-5 hours of content creation **
  • Two styled looks
  • Two social-ready reels-style videos ***
  • Everything included in the Essential Branding Session 
  • Greater flexibility for locations, concepts, and pacing

Usage & Licensing Extensions

For content used beyond organic social and web (ads, campaigns, or extended usage)
  • Custom licensing quotes available

For  executives, creatives, and professionals who want an elevated look 

The premium session adds more flexibility and polish, with a second outfit and professional hair and makeup included, this option allows for greater variety and a more refined final result - ideal for clients who want their headshot to feel elevated, confident, and camera ready.
  • Two styled looks for versatility
  • Professional hair and makeup artistry  
  • Everything included in the Standard Headshot Session

Starting at $850

Premium Headshot Session

* Fully Edited Image Add-Ons   $15 per image

** Additional Content Time - For extended coverage, additional concepts, or more breathing room during the session


***Additional Reels / Short Form Videos - Perfect for social media, launches, or content scheduling



Headshots

Standard Headshot Session

Starting at $500

Starting at $1,200

Essential Branding Session

Starting at $750

Signature Branding Session

* Fully Edited Image Add-Ons   $15 per image

A luxury, fully produced portrait experience

This is a hands on, high end experience designed for clients who want to look and feel their absolute best.  Professional hair and makeup are included, allowing you to relax and enjoy the process while everything is handled for you.
The result is a polished, editorial level portrait experience with images that feel confident, elevated, and camera ready.
  • Professional hair and makeup artistry  
  • Everything included in the Plus Session

Starting at $1,000

Premium Headshot Session

For those who want more variety and social-ready content

The plus session builds on the Standard experience by giving you more creative range and content you can actually use.  In addition to still images, we capture a short cinematic video designed for social media - perfect for reels, personal branding, online presence.
Everything remains fully guided and intentional, so the final result feels elevated, not rushed.
  • Three styled looks for greater variety
  • Everything included in the Standard Session  
  • One professionally captured 10-15 second reels-style video

Starting at $750

Plus Portrait Session

Ideal for updated portraits, engagements, or simply celebrating yourself 

This session is fully guided from start to finish.  Before we ever take a photo, we spend time getting a sense of your personality, style, and what you want your images to communicate.  During the shoot you'll receive continuous direction, from posing to expression, so you never feel unsure or awkward in front of the camera.
You'll walk away with a refined set of professionally retouched images that feel natural, confident, and polished.
  • Two thoughtfully styled looks
  • Fully guided posing and expression coaching throughout the session
  • Wardrobe guidance to help you choose outfits that photograph beautifully
  • A curated collection of professionally retouched images (3 per look) *

Starting at $550

Standard Portrait Session

Portraits

* Fully Edited Image Add-Ons   $15 per image

A complete portrait of your babys first year

This collection documents the most transformative year, from pregnancy to first steps, preserving each stage with care and consistency.
  • Includes Maternity, Newborn, 6 Month, One Year Session
  • Priority scheduling for all sessions

*savings of $300

$1,550

First Year Story Collection

From waiting...to welcoming

This collection captures both the anticipation of pregnancy and the tenderness of your babys earliest days, creating a meaningful beginning to your family's visual story. 
  • One Maternity Session
  • One Newborn Session
  • Priority scheduling for both sessions
  • Consistent editing style between both sessions

*savings of $150

$800

Maternity + Newborn

Baby

Family

Baby Bundles

A gentle, patient experience, centered entirely around your baby

Newborn sessions ae designed to be calm, flexible, and completely baby-led.  These early days are tender and unpredictable, and the session is approached with patience, care, and an understanding that your baby sets the pace.
Whether your baby needs to be fed, changed, or soothed, there is never a rush.  The goal is to create a peaceful experience that allows your baby and yourself to feel comfortable and at ease.
  • In-home sessions available for maximum comfort and familiarity
  • Time and flexibility built in to follow your babys natural rhythm 
  • 2-3 outfit changes for your baby, based entirely on comfort and cues
  • Parent and baby, guided gently and safely
  • A curated gallery of 20-30 professionally edited digital images * 
  • Some props  such as baskets and fabric
  • Personal items and meaningful props are welcomed and incorporated
  • A calm, patient approach throughout the session, with breaks whenever needed

Starting at $400

Newborn Session

Honoring a season that is powerful, fleeting, and deeply personal

Maternity sessions are a celebration of strength, anticipation, and creation of life happening within.  These portraits are created to feel elegant, intimate, and authentic.
Whether photographed alone, with a significant other, or with family, the session is guided with care so you feel comfortable, confident, and beautifully represented.
  • Up to one hour of photography
  • Thoughtful posing and expression guidance designed specifically for maternity portraits 
  • Wardrobe guidance to help you choose flattering, timeless looks
  • A curated gallery of 20-30 professionally edited images
  • Online gallery delivery within two weeks
  • Studio session add $75

Starting at $550

Standard Session

Maternity

For families who want images that feel real, personal, and timeless 

Family sessions are designed to move at a relaxed pace, allowing everyone to settle in and be themselves.  I will guide you through natural interactions and gentle direction, focusing on connection and emotion.
All meaningful family pairings are included, ensuring no one is left out and every relationship is thoughtfully captured.
  • Up to one hour of photography
  • All family combinations photographed (parents, grandparents, and pairings in between) 
  • Gentle posing and interaction guidance throughout
  • A curated  gallery of 20-30 basic retouched  digital images *
  • Online gallery delivery within two weeks

Starting at $450

Standard Session

* Fully Edited Image Add-Ons   $15 per image

*Additional Pets
Additional pets are always welcome and photographed with the same care and attention
  • $50 per additional pet
(This reflects additional shooting time and editing while keeping the experience consistent)

For you and your furry children

Before the session, we connect to talk through your goals, ideas, and what makes your pet them.  Whether they're high energy, shy, or somewhere in between, the session is approached with patience and adaptability.
Session length is intentionally flexible, allowing time for breaks, play, and adjustments so the experience stays positive and relaxed.
  • Pre-session planning via email, text, or phone call
  • One pet included, with the option to add additional pets*
  • A calm, pet-led approach that follows your pets comfort and energy
  • Gentle guidance to capture natural expressions and interactions 
  • A curated gallery of 10 professionally edited, high-resolution digital images per pet, delivered within two weeks

Starting at $450

Pet Session Experience

Pets

* Fully Edited Image Add-Ons   $15 per image

For  executives, creatives, and professionals who want an elevated look 

The premium session adds more flexibility and polish, with a second outfit and professional hair and makeup included, this option allows for greater variety and a more refined final result - ideal for clients who want their headshot to feel elevated, confident, and camera ready.
  • Two styled looks for versatility
  • Professional hair and makeup artistry  
  • Everything included in the Standard Headshot Session

Starting at $850

Premium Headshot Session

Headshots

Standard Headshot Session

Starting at $500

Ideal for professionals who want a polished, versatile image 

This session focuses on creating a small set of high-quality, carefully refined images that feel natural and confident.  You'll receive full guidance throughout the shoot, from posture and expression to subtle adjustments that make a noticeable difference on camera.
  • One fully styled look
  • Fully guided posing and expression coaching 
  • Wardrobe guidance to ensure a clean, professional appearance
  • 5 professionally retouched images, including both shoulders-up and half-body portraits, ready for online and print use *

Hello! I'm Drew

I'm an Orange County photographer with almost 15 years of experience in portrait, family, baby, headshot, and social media photography. 

My sessions are designed to be fun and relaxing, allowing you to feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. I have infinite patience and a talent for making you look your absolute best, ensuring that you'll have stunning photos that you'll be proud to show off. 

Book your session today and lets capture memories that will last a lifetime! 

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