FAMILY & NEWBORN
Durham, NC Photography
Just you and your people, exactly as you are
Family and newborn photography in Durham, before this season becomes the one you are trying to remember.
Who this is for
You would almost rather do anything than get in front of a camera. Your photo roll is full of your kids and you are in none of it. You dread the work of getting everyone "ready."
I come to you with no judgment and no expectations. I am not here to flatter you or fix you. I am here to witness you and your family as you actually are, mid-laugh, a little messy, real. You do not have to lose the weight, hold it together, or wrangle well-behaved children before you show up. Bring all of it. That is what we are working with.
What is included
I come to you
Outdoor or in-home sessions, whatever fits your family
All families welcome
Newborns through extended, multi-generational families. Fur babies and
Unhurried and fun
Whether we are doing a mini-event or a full session, it will feel like a treat.
Images and albums
Heirloom albums and prints available, because photographs outlast memory
Newborn and Fresh 48
Newborn time is its own world, slow and a little surreal. We work around feeds, naps, and the rhythm of your days. No rigid posing and no rushing. Just the weight of a brand-new person against your chest, captured before it changes.
In home or hospital sessions preferred for newborn photos.
Family Sessions
Your crew, however you define it
Whether it is your immediate crew or three generations in one frame, we build the session around your family's real dynamic. I am told I am a bit of a kid whisperer. I treat kids like the hilarious, weird, wild people they are, I never force a fake smile, and I never touch anyone without asking. The result is photos and an experience your kids (and you) actually enjoy.
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Just you and your people, exactly as you are, before this season becomes the one you are trying to remember.
Bodies of all abilities and appearances deserve to be honored and celebrated. These are long-form sessions that combine embodiment practice, sensory exploration, and artistic collaboration to co-create transformative, gorgeous photos that merge realness with deep empowerment.
Whether you need a headshot or a senior portrait, we will design a session that expresses your individuality.
Meet Lis
Photographer. Educator. Body Image Activist. Artist.
I’m Lis Tyroler, the photographer and the soul behind Little Wild Light Photography.
I believe art is an act of rebellion and healing. Not decoration. Not proof that you had a nice weekend. Art should talk back to the world that told you to lose the weight, hold it together, stop taking up space, only show up in the world with well-behaved children.
Whether I am photographing families, individuals, or Mitzvahs, I maintain these same principles.
I make visible what the people who love you have always seen.
Free from performance. Grounded in the wild, beautiful truth of your real life.
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Whether you're seeking clarity, emotional release, energetic balance, or simply a sacred pause from the noise — you're in the right place. Each session is intuitively guided and tailored to your unique energy, held with gentleness and care.