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Your family. Your business. Your life. Photographed the way it really is.
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5.0 on Google out of 5 starsRead the reviews (opens Google in a new tab)You've built
something real.
Now look like it.
Your family. Your business. Your life. Photographed the way it really is.
Just have a question? Ask Christina →
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What families
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“Christina has been our family photographer for years now. Her talents to capture our essence are amazing and she always makes us feel at ease. She is able to give direction without making it feel staged or over-calculated, delivering both candids and posed shots. Christina is enthusiastic about photographing in a range of locations and settings. I would, and do, recommend Christina of Monstera Lissome Photography to anyone seeking a professional photographer.”
Melanie Walden
Family Portrait
“Christina has been our family photographer for years now. Her talents to capture our essence are amazing and she always makes us feel at ease. She is able to give direction without making it feel staged or over-calculated, delivering both candids and posed shots. Christina is enthusiastic about photographing in a range of locations and settings. I would, and do, recommend Christina of Monstera Lissome Photography to anyone seeking a professional photographer.”
Melanie Walden
Family Portrait
“Chris with Monstera Lissome Photography is truly exceptional. I have used her for just about every aspect of my life from engagement to newborn photography and she nails it every time. What I love about her is that she really takes the time to understand my vision and bring it to life. She is always up for shooting at different locations, strives to make her clients happy, and is a true professional. She is also so easy to work with and will have you laughing the whole time which makes for great candid photos and an effortless natural look. I highly recommend Monstera Lissome for all of your photography needs.”
Lisa Ramirez
Family Portrait
“She got our chaotic golden retriever to cooperate long enough for the most adorable holiday card we've ever sent. People still ask about it.”
The Matkowski Family
Family Portrait
What sets us
apart
Permits handled
Many parks and public spaces require a photography permit. I get the proper permits ahead of time, so no one shows up halfway through to shut your session down. If a location charges a fee, it’s added to your invoice.
Relaxed, never stiff
No rigid lineups or forced smiles. I give gentle direction and simple prompts, then let you be yourselves. That’s where the real photos happen.
Never rushed
Kids need breaks. Dogs get distracted. We go at your pace and take the time it takes to get photos you’ll love.
There for you
From your first message to your final gallery, you work with me directly: picking a location, planning outfits, and real answers whenever you need them.
Fluent in ASL
I'm a CODA (child of Deaf adults) and fluent in American Sign Language, so Deaf families are welcome with no interpreter needed. I'm also experienced working with children with special needs.
“She is able to give direction without making it feel staged or over-calculated.”
Sessions crafted for
every kind of love
Personal Brand Sessions
From $650 · 2–3 hoursDetails +Close −
A full library of images for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community leaders who need to show up consistently and confidently across every platform. Sessions are relaxed, guided, and designed to capture the real person behind the brand.
Check availabilityBusiness Headshots
From $250 · 45-60 MinDetails +Close −
LinkedIn, websites, press kits — polished portraits that make the right first impression. I make even the most camera-shy clients look like they were born for it.
Check availabilityTeam & Office Headshots
Custom quote · Scheduled around your teamDetails +Close −
Consistent, professional headshots for your entire team. I bring the lighting and backdrop to your office, or open up my studio in Rancho Cucamonga for your group. Every team is quoted individually based on group size and location.
Request a quoteFamily Portraits
From $350 · 1-2 HoursDetails +Close −
Outdoor or lifestyle sessions that capture your family exactly as you are — chaotic, joyful, and completely irreplaceable. We'll find a beautiful Inland Empire location and I'll do the rest.
Check availabilityMaternity, Newborn & First Birthday
From $350 · 1 hourDetails +Close −
Relaxed maternity sessions, lifestyle newborn photos at home, and first birthday cake smash sessions. Partners, siblings and pets welcome. Never rushed, permits handled.
Check availabilityDance & Senior Sessions
From $150 · 30–45 minDetails +Close −
A quick, relaxed mini for one person or a couple, or a group session for the whole friend group. Solo or couple minis from $150; friend groups of up to 6 from $300 (+$25 per extra person). Permits handled, sneak peek within 24 hours.
Check availabilityHoliday Pet Sessions
From $150 · 30 MinDetails +Close −
Fun, relaxed sessions designed around your pet's personality. Perfect for holiday cards, social media, or just because they're ridiculously cute.
Check availabilityPersonal Brand Sessions
A full library of images for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community leaders who need to show up consistently and confidently across every platform. Sessions are relaxed, guided, and designed to capture the real person behind the brand.
Starting at $650 · 2–3 hours
Check availabilityBusiness Headshots
LinkedIn, websites, press kits — polished portraits that make the right first impression. I make even the most camera-shy clients look like they were born for it.
Starting at $250 · 45-60 Min
Check availabilityTeam & Office Headshots
Consistent, professional headshots for your entire team. I bring the lighting and backdrop to your office, or open up my studio in Rancho Cucamonga for your group. Every team is quoted individually based on group size and location.
Custom quote · Scheduled around your team
Request a quoteFamily Portraits
Outdoor or lifestyle sessions that capture your family exactly as you are — chaotic, joyful, and completely irreplaceable. We'll find a beautiful Inland Empire location and I'll do the rest.
Starting at $350 · 1-2 Hours
Check availabilityMaternity, Newborn & First Birthday
Relaxed maternity sessions, lifestyle newborn photos at home, and first birthday cake smash sessions. Partners, siblings and pets welcome. Never rushed, permits handled.
Starting at $350 · 1 hour
Check availabilityDance & Senior Sessions
A quick, relaxed mini for one person or a couple, or a group session for the whole friend group. Solo or couple minis from $150; friend groups of up to 6 from $300 (+$25 per extra person). Permits handled, sneak peek within 24 hours.
Starting at $150 · 30–45 min
Check availabilityHoliday Pet Sessions
Fun, relaxed sessions designed around your pet's personality. Perfect for holiday cards, social media, or just because they're ridiculously cute.
Starting at $150 · 30 Min
Check availability
I photograph
real life.
I started Monstera Lissome Photography because I believe the moments that matter most are rarely the posed ones. They're the in-between moments — the way your kids dissolve into laughter right when you're trying to get everyone to look at the camera, the quiet glance between partners that says everything without a word, the absolute chaos of a golden retriever who has no interest in sitting still.
Based in Rancho Cucamonga, I've been photographing families, professionals, and pets across the Inland Empire and greater Southern California since 2020. My approach is simple: I want you to forget I'm there. When that happens, the real magic shows up in the frame.
When I'm not behind the camera, you'll find me in the Inland Empire with my own family — which is exactly why I understand what it means to want these moments documented well. This isn't just a job. It's the work I'd want done for my own family.
— Christina
200+
Families photographed
4+
Years in business
★ 5.0
Google reviews
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