ESTABLISHED 2013

Williamsburg, VA Family & Newborn Photographer

Candid, joyful and relaxed in-home family photography in Williamsburg, VA and surrounding areas.

Hi Friend! I’m Dreama Spence a Williamsburg, VA family photographer, mama, wife and believer.

I help families learn to:
– lay down the endless chase for ‘perfect’
– embrace this messy, ordinarily beautiful life exactly as it is
– show up, be you, and let your unique personalities shine

The days are long, the years are short, and there are simply too many joyful moments that go uncaptured throughout our lives. Let’s change that. ❤️

What season do you want to remember?

Lowkey family sessions where everyone gets to play

ALWAYS IN THE COMFORT OF HOME. ALWAYS RELXED ALWAYS TOO MUCH FUN.

I’m going to strike a balance between posing you so you look fabulous and letting things unfold naturally so I catch the real you.

Ready for the best news? You don’t have to worry about managing your kids at ALL during the shoot. That’s my job, and luckily for you I have a few tricks up my sleeve!

Relaxed newborn sessions that uncover the joy and wonder of parenthood

COZY, STRESS-FREE AND IN YOUR HOME.

Completely baby-led with a mix of true-to-life portraits and intentional portraits of all the strangely new details of your baby.

Newborn sessions usually take place in the room with the best light so you won’t have to worry about moving around a whole bunch. Just snuggle in, get comfortable and admire your beautiful baby!

Newborn baby sleeps on dads' chest.

I want to be your photographer for life – the one you trust to capture the milestones, the smiles and everything in between.

WILLIAMSBURG FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY REVIEWS

“Her candid shots of my family are some of my most prized possessions.”

“Dreama is an outstanding photographer! Her candid shots of my family are some of my most prized possessions. She was able to capture every member of my family in a way that highlighted their personalities exactly as they are and I will treasure them forever. I highly recommend a session with her – you won’t regret it!”

EMILY + JERRY

“We had the best time as a family living our normal, ordinary, magical lives and having them witnessed and captured for a few moments.”

“Dreama has the most relaxed manor and makes you feel comfortable immediately. We had the best time as a family living our normal, ordinary, magical lives and having them witnessed and captured for a few moments. These pictures are exactly how I see our life and my family so to see them through a lens, imprinted for all of time is a priceless treasure. Dreama is so gifted, and did a perfect job.”

MORGAN + DAVE

“She made the session super comfortable and relaxed while we just got to do our thing in our home.”

“Working with Dreama was fantastic. She made the session super comfortable and relaxed while we just got to do our thing in our home. She was very methodical and wasn’t photographing non-stop. Rather, she would study the scene and photograph significant moments. The kids loved having her in our home, and I also enjoyed having good conversation while doing my household chores…”

MOLLY + DREW

“It was important for me to be in photos.”

“For me, as someone who is often behind the camera, it was important for me to be in photos from our vacation without being forced to ask first.”

JESSICA + NATE

“Something I will cherish forever!!!”

“OH MY GOSH…Dreama!! This is something I will cherish forever!!! You are so incredibly talented and using God’s gifts! Wow I am so moved!”

 

SHARON

“You were great company, and yet not so present that we knew the camera was there.”

TYLER + STEPHANIE

“You were so good at being “invisible” and not creating a moment but instead allowing the moment to be fluid. So fun hanging out with you!”

KATIE + JOHN

Little boy licks muffin bowl during their in-home family session with Dreama Spence.

How to have a stress-free photo session:

Pick up/ declutter only the areas we’ve discussed before the session.
Fill out the form on the contact page.
 Have everyone dress is something that feels like “them”.
Let me worry about everything else. Kids and dads love me!

Classic black framed print of Emmett in hammock during their family session at home in Newport News, Virginia.

Displaying family photos builds your Child’s self-esteem!

Every collection I offer comes with print credit to be used in my online print shop. I believe that photos should be printed and hung on walls, stored in boxes, and printed in albums for your family to look through and enjoy! Kids LOVE books! A book about your family story is the ultimate gift.

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