Meet Meg, Your Newborn & Family Photographer

You're juggling everything: work, the schedules, the neverending snack requets, the constant effort to make it all feel magical.

As a mom of two, I'm right there in it with you. That lived experience is what shapes the way I work. I know how full and tender and wild each season really is, and I've built this experience to feel as easy and supported as possible for the families I photograph.

I work with families of all kinds. First-time parents, growing LGBTQIA+ families, seasoned moms of three, and everyone in between. Whatever your family looks like, my job is to celebrate the connection and love you share, exactly as you are right now.

This isn't a show-up-and-smile, on-to-the-next-one kind of experience. It's guided, thoughtful, and built around you. You get to actually be present with your family, knowing I have everything else covered. For a lot of parents, that's the part that surprises them most: how much they enjoyed it.

For families who want to remember what this season felt like.

The Heart Behind My Work as a Newborn & Family Photographer

— Sarah, Newborn Session in Munich

“Meg's arrival and presence in our home brought us all peace and reassurance - her coaching made us all at ease, and we genuinely had fun with her! She did a great job captured our more natural moments—like my husband making coffee holding our son... an everyday routine that, by being captured beautifully by Meg, is now elevated into a sacred family ritual.”

Hey y'all, I'm Meg! I was born and raised in Florida, but after a bit of back and forth across the Atlantic, we've settled in Munich. 

I'm a mom of two girls, and I know what it's like to have life feel both full and fast. My ideal morning starts with a quiet cup of a tea and a good book, but the reality is more often that one of the girls is up early and the chaos begins. 

That's why photography matters so much to me. It helps me slow down time a bit and remember how lucky we are to live this life together.  Now, I get to help other families do the same.

As an English-speaking newborn and family photographer in Munich, I work with busy parents who want to slow down long enough to remember what this season felt like. If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place.

Your English-Speaking Photographer for Laid-Back Families in Munich

Mama. Photographer. Tea-Drinker. Avid Reader. 

 You just need to show up ready to be present and have fun. I’ll take care of the rest.

I know how easy it is to put this off — to wait for calmer days, fewer messes, more time. But the truth is: there’s no perfect moment for a family photoshoot or newborn session.

The decision to step in front of the camera and say this matters — I don’t take that lightly. It’s not just about getting professional photos. It’s about giving yourself permission to pause, to be seen, and to be part of your own family’s story.

As a lifestyle photographer in Munich and a mother, I’ve made it my mission to hold space for expat families just like yours. Not for perfect portraits — but for the real, fleeting, beautifully ordinary moments you’ll want to remember, exactly as they were.

The curl behind your baby’s ear. The way your toddler reaches for your hand. The giggles, the big sloppy kisses, the in-between quiet. The kind of moments that feel small now, but one day — you’ll realize they were everything.

This is the good stuff.
The real-life love story I want to help you hold onto through honest, heartfelt photography.

Why I Photograph Families Like Yours

Tegernsee
Schliersee
Ellmau & Wilder Kaiser

Cafés in Haidhausen
Wildpark Poing
Riemerpark

Hofgarten & the Residenz
Schloss Nymphenburg
English Garden

My favorite places to visit in & AROUND MUNICH

What It’s Like to Work With Me

What It’s Like to Work With Me

Family life is beautifully chaotic—filled with laughter, meltdowns, tender moments, and everything in between. You’re already doing so much.

That’s why I make this easy.

I work with a limited number of families so I can offer a highly personalized, supportive experience from start to finish. Sessions are relaxed, playful, and child-led. I’ll offer styling support, location ideas around Munich, and gentle prompts to help you feel comfortable and present. No forced poses. No pressure.

You show up, be with your people, and I’ll take care of the rest.

A Thoughtful, Guided  Photography Experience

Ready to Plan Your Family or Newborn Photoshoot in Munich?Inquire Now

— Danielle, Motherhood session at Nymphenburg Palace

“Meg made us all feel completely at ease and there was absolutely no pressure or anything to perform a certain way. She made us feel so comfortable (especially our two young children, which is not always an easy feat!).”

Ready to plan your photoshoot together?

Use the form below to get in touch. Tell me a little about yourself – who you are, what's important to you, and why you want photos that show more than just a smile. I can't wait to hear from you!

Personal family photos by Alecia Asselin. Headshots by Megan Rasp.

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