Black and white portrait of three sisters smiling, close-up portrait against a dark background.
A black-and-white photograph of a father holding his sleeping baby close to his face, with their eyes closed, in a tender moment.
A family portrait of a family sitting on a gray couch in a living room, smiling at the camera. The group includes a mother, a father wearing a cap, and three young daughters, one holding a red flower, and a baby in the mother's lap.

Family Portraits

Timeless. Meaningful. Yours.

At Tim Ray Photography, we believe family portraits are more than just photographs—they are a powerful way to celebrate your family’s love, connection, and legacy. As a professional family photographer in West Virginia, I create portraits that become lasting treasures, growing more valuable with time and memory.

Whether you’re welcoming a new family member, celebrating milestones, or simply want to capture this season before the kids grow up, I specialize in creating beautiful, heartfelt images you’ll be proud to display in your home and pass down for generations.

Why Family Portraits Matter

Family portraits are an investment in your story. Children grow quickly, parents age, and life changes fast—photography allows you to hold onto this exact season forever. A portrait session is more than pictures; it’s a shared experience filled with laughter, hugs, and moments that bring families closer together. These portraits become one-of-a-kind artwork, designed to reflect your family’s unique personality and love.

Professional portraits also add warmth and meaning to your home, turning your walls into daily reminders of what matters most. Milestones like birthdays, anniversaries, and reunions deserve to be celebrated with portraits, while heirloom albums and wall art ensure your story will be cherished by future generations. Research even shows that family portraits help children build confidence and self-worth when they see themselves as part of a loving home environment.

The Tim Ray Photography Experience

From start to finish, I make the process easy and enjoyable. I’ll guide you through planning, styling, and choosing the perfect images for your home. Sessions are relaxed, fun, and natural—designed to capture your family’s authentic love and connection. Every portrait is thoughtfully crafted to be timeless, meaningful, and uniquely yours.

Let’s create something unforgettable together. With family photography in Fairmont, Morgantown, Bridgeport, Clarksburg, and across West Virginia and Southwestern Pennsylvania, Tim Ray Photography is here to preserve your family’s legacy with artistry, passion, and care.