Alaska Family and Vacation Photographer

Family Photography & Films in Palmer, Alaska
Real Moments. Beautifully Preserved.

Looking for family portraits in Alaska that feel natural, relaxed, and actually fun? You're in the right place. At Windswept Studio, I specialize in creating timeless, emotional family photography and short films in Palmer, Wasilla, and Anchorage.

Whether you're chasing toddlers through wildflower fields or snuggling newborns at home, I'll help you freeze these fleeting moments — in both still and motion.

Why My Alaska Family Sessions Are Different

  • Natural, Unposed Photography — Real connection > stiff poses.

  • New! Family Films — I offer short family videos that capture movement, laughter, and little voices.

  • Outdoor or In-Home Options — Choose a meaningful setting: mountain view, riverside, your home, or your backyard.

  • Stress-Free Experience — You literally just do activities that you love and I photograph you doing them together. REAL MOMENTS!

  • Palmer-Based, Alaska-Rooted — Serving Palmer, Wasilla, Anchorage, Eagle River & the Mat-Su Valley

Portfolio of magical moments.

Child running on a grassy field with trees and sky in the background.
natural family photography experience
Child with a bandaged finger pointing upwards, wearing a blue vest and cap, blurred background.
Newborn baby being held near heating crib while person takes photo
Children climbing a rocky hill, one wearing a red hoodie, blue sky background.
Child in red jacket standing on rocky shore with mountains in the background.
Mother kissing newborn baby wrapped in a blanket
Children playing and splashing in a river during daytime with trees and hills in the background.
Silhouetted figures on a mountain with dramatic sky
Silhouette of a person on a beach at sunset with mountains in the background.
New mother holding newborn baby in hospital bed, person taking video call on smartphone to show another family member.
Two men walking on a dirt path surrounded by grass, with mountains visible in the background.
Man and child walking away from a red helicopter parked on a helipad in a forested area.
Woman and child feeding reindeer in a sunny outdoor setting.
People on a beach observing seagulls, with some standing in shallow water and a person holding a fishing net.
Black and white photo of people on a beach with seagulls flying overhead and a cart on the sand.
Child wearing a cap and life jacket by a lake
Silhouette of a person running through water sprays in a sunlit park, with trees and bright bokeh effect in the background.
candid family photography
Seagulls flying and swimming in shallow water with a person standing in the distance.
A child with a pacifier and headphones sits on an adult's lap inside a helicopter, with another person taking a photo using a smartphone. Snow-capped mountains and greenery are visible outside the window.
Boy in blue shirt holding a twisted wooden staff, viewed from below.
Newborn baby being cared for in a hospital, with a person adjusting a hat on the baby's head.
A close-up of a human eye seen through a circular opening against a black background.
Child blowing bubbles outside with blue sky and clouds.
A child wearing a Paw Patrol shirt sleeping in a car seat, resting on a pillow with a fish decal on the window.
Child on beach watching seagulls with cloudy sky and ocean.
Child playing on the beach with colorful sand toys, including buckets and a red watering can, near the shoreline and sea.
Child's hands in sand with sketch drawings
A man and a woman sleeping on a couch with a baby lying on the man's chest, all appearing relaxed and resting.
Black and white photo of a young boy in a baseball cap adjusting his pants by a lakeside.
Black and white photo of a person holding a baby wrapped in a towel.
Family enjoying amusement park ride with Ferris wheel in background on a sunny day.
Silhouette of a child's face in profile against a backdrop of a brightly illuminated Ferris wheel at night, featuring vibrant blue and purple lights.
Shirtless boy sitting on a rocky lakeshore, wearing a wetsuit. Large bird flying nearby, with lush green trees in the background.
Black and white photo of a young girl in a hoodie holding a tray on a beach with seagulls and water in the background.
A woman with a tattooed arm embracing a child on a beach.
Black and white portrait of a young child with light hair, wearing a jacket, smiling slightly outdoors.
Black and white photo of a child swinging on a tire swing over a muddy area, while another person stands nearby. The scene is outdoors and appears playful.
Man cleaning fish at outdoor table, surrounded by seagulls, with cooler and blue bucket nearby on rocky shore.
Person cleaning a fish on a table with a seagull in the background, outdoor setting.
Three kids enjoying tubing on a lake, wearing life jackets, on a sunny day.
Smiling child with blond hair wearing a blue jacket outdoors.
Child holding plastic bottles to eyes like binoculars, wearing a hooded jacket on a beach.
Close-up of a person smiling in a hooded jacket, black and white.
Black and white photo of two smiling adults, a woman holding a baby, and a man wearing a hat with outerwear.
Father kissing baby on the cheek, family close-up.
Boy paddleboarding on a lake next to a canoe.
Person wearing a red life jacket wakeboarding on a lake with trees in the background.
A joyful couple in a hospital room, with the woman in a hospital gown in bed, and the man wearing a plaid shirt and cap, both smiling.
Newborn baby in a hospital bassinet, holding an adult's finger.
A person holding a child's hand as they walk on a beam, surrounded by tall grass and a chain-linked fence, with a bird flying in the sky.
Black and white photo of a baby breastfeeding.
Black and white photo of a baby playing in sand.
Child entering a green camping tent with striped leggings and bare feet.
Child in wetsuit walking on beach with people fishing in background.
Black and white photograph of a person with long hair blowing in the wind, facing the ocean.
Child asleep in car seat with floral outfit.
Silhouettes of people fishing at sunset by a lake.
A young girl with curly hair smiling and looking up at an adult standing nearby in a dimly lit room.
Black and white photo of a child resting on a person's arm.
Child spreading jam on bread at a small wooden table with a jar of jam and a green container nearby.
A child in a dark room jumping on a bed with drawings on the wall.
Black and white image of a woman adjusting a hearing aid for a young girl.
A person sitting on the floor kissing a child's forehead in a cozy room with a couch, framed art, and toys. Another child is sitting nearby. Bright natural light from the window illuminates the scene.
Child holding a small frog in their hands, black and white photo.
Newborn baby with nurse in hospital.
Smiling child partially obscured by yellow light effect
Silhouette of a person wearing sunglasses leaning against a large rock.
Black and white close-up of newborn baby feet.
A nurse in scrubs and a cap caring for a newborn baby in a hospital.
A newborn baby wrapped in a blanket yawning, held by an adult, with a young girl smiling nearby, in a black and white photo.
Two people watching another person using an ice auger to drill a hole on a frozen lake, surrounded by winter clothing and gear.
Black and white photo of a woman holding a sleeping baby, wearing a shirt with "Mamacita" text.
A baby laughing in a bubble bath with an adult near them.

Suggested List of Activities

These sessions are completely documentary in nature. This will be your real life. It’s these moments captured that mean the most. It could be the birth of your child, or a family reunion. I know most families get together, choose matching shirts for pictures. But what if you took it in a different direction and just had your day photographed. Playing on the lake, playing board games, ext. The photos would be a million times more interesting. What do you love to do as a family? What do you want to remember? These can last from a couple of hours to a full day. Reach out to me at info@christalhoughtelling.com for all the details.

  • Playing In The Sprinklers

  • Gingerbread House Building

  • Christmas Tree Cutting

  • Fishing

  • Water Balloons

  • Having A Picnic In Hatchers Pass

  • Your Day In Girdwood

  • Gathering Eggs

  • Dip-netting

  • Sledding

  • Sidewalk Chalk and Hopscotch

  • Berry Picking

  • Playing At The Beach

  • Pumpkin Carving

  • Having a fire and marshmallows

  • Your Day at The Fair

  • Ice Fishing

  • Farming / Gardening

  • Ice cream and Popsicle

  • Volleyball

  • Bubbles

  • Picking Wildflowers

  • Kayaking in a lake

  • Your day at home

  • Helicopter flight out to the Glacier

  • 4 Wheeling

Contact Christal.

hello@thewindsweptstudio.com

907-982-5409

Palmer, Alaska