Photographing children is one of my biggest passions.
I used to borrow my friends' children for Sunday pictures. That's how this started. I just couldn't stop. Documenting their beautiful souls while they grow up is one of the most incredible things I get to do with a camera.
They are so full of magic and wonder. And that magic is exactly what I'm here to capture, before they grow out of it, before the world tells them to be still and serious and smile for the camera.
My sessions are easy-going and playful. The kids have fun. The parents relax. And somewhere in the middle of all that, I catch the real moments, the little ones that matter most and go by so fast.
Full disclosure: I am a professional auntie. If I photograph your children, they will probably love me by the end of the session. You have been warned.
"When you look at her images, you feel them. They're not only beautiful, but also so full of life and love! Great experience all the way through!"
— Shanon Slemp
No forced poses.
No stressed toddlers.
No "look at the camera and smile."
Children don't perform on command. And honestly, the photos that try to make them do that are always the least interesting ones.
I work the way children actually work: following their lead, matching their energy, and letting the session unfold naturally. I know when to step back and just watch, and I know that the best shot of the whole session is usually the one nobody planned.
Parents tell me their kids were themselves the whole time. That's the whole idea.
"Odette's patience was exceptional. Despite the vivacious and unamenable attitude of my two-year toddler, Odette patiently captured his innocent and exuberant spirit with such respect and precision. I will always be grateful of those, now captured, candid moments between my son and I that are now eternal. Children grow fast but this collection of Odette’s photos will live beyond our memory."
— Ingrid
What we can create together.
Session Types
Every children's session is on-location across Miami and South Florida, using natural light and real environments that give your child room to actually be themselves.
- Children's portraits: solo sessions for babies, toddlers, and children at any age. Playful, natural, and full of personality.
- Milestone sessions: first birthdays, first steps, first day of school. The moments that feel ordinary right now and priceless ten years from now.
- Mommy and Me sessions: just the two of you (or three, or four). The connection between a parent and child, documented the way it actually looks.
- Sibling portraits: the chaos, the love, the inside jokes. Siblings together are one of the most joyful things to photograph.
- Family sessions with children: the whole family, exactly as you are right now. Candid and relaxed.
"She seizes the moment without forced poses. My little girl really enjoyed our family session because Odette has the perfect imagination to achieve a great photo without stressing a 2-year-old. She was very sweet and patient at all times, and every photo was genuine and very well done."
— Yanicet Aveleira
You will not remember everything. The photos will.
The way they say certain words at this age. The gap in their teeth. The exact way they run across a park like nothing in the world could catch them.
You think you'll remember all of it. You won't, quite. That's just how time works.
What I give you isn't just a beautiful gallery. It's the proof that this season happened, that they were exactly this little, that life was this good right here in the middle of the ordinary days.
That's what I'm really here to document.
"My daughters are so difficult to photograph that I was pretty nervous, but Odette made it all feel cool, fun, and super organic! So easy and enjoyable, and this is coming from someone who hates pictures! The outcome was a true jewel."
— Ani Fernandez
The details.
Every children's session includes a pre-session planning call, full guidance on the day, and a Zoom image selection so you choose exactly the images you love.
Family portrait sessions include fine art matted prints delivered in a folio box or album, printed on silk paper with a fine linen texture, because these are the images that deserve to be held.
Sessions start at $2,000. Every session is custom-built for your family.
Reach out and we'll figure out exactly what you need.
"She captured every feeling, every emotion, and brought them to life!"
— Monique Williams
My child never cooperates for photos. Will this work?
That's what I hear from almost every parent before we start. I don't need children to cooperate. I need them to just be themselves. A two-year-old running in the wrong direction is not a problem. It's usually the best shot of the whole session.
What age is best for a children's session?
Any age, honestly. Every stage has its own magic. They're all wonderful to photograph for completely different reasons: Newborns, babies, toddlers, school-age kids.
If you're wondering about a specific age, just ask and I'll tell you what to expect.
Where do sessions take place?
On-location across Miami and South Florida.
We choose a spot that suits your child's energy: a park, a beach, your backyard, a neighborhood you love.
I'll recommend options during our planning call based on what you're going for.
What should my child wear?
Something they're comfortable in and can actually move around in.
I'll send you wardrobe guidance when you book.
The short version is: avoid busy patterns, choose colors that complement each other if siblings are involved, and let them wear something that feels like them.
Can parents be in the photos too?
Absolutely.
Some of the most beautiful images I've taken are parents and children together.
Just let me know what you're hoping for and we'll make it happen.
They are only this little once.
Let's document it while it's happening. Reach out and tell me about your child, what stage they're in, and what you want to remember most about right now. I'll take care of everything else.
Sessions start at $2,000.
On-location across Miami, Coral Gables, and South Florida.
Odette Photo+Art · Miami Children Photographer
Child portraits · Baby photography · Newborn portraits · Milestone sessions · Mommy and Me sessions · Sibling portraits
Serving Miami, Coral Gables, Miami Beach, and South Florida