
Life is
beautifully
messy.
And every moment deserves to live forever.
Life is
beautifully
messy.
And every moment deserves to live forever.
I'm Christina Scheumack — a Southern California photographer specializing in family portraits, business headshots, and the furry family members who complete the picture. Real. Warm. Entirely yours.
& greater Los Angeles

Stories I've had the
honor of telling
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Sessions crafted for
every kind of love
Family 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.
From $350 · 1-2 Hours
Business 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.
From $250 · 45-60 Min
Holiday Pet Sessions
Fun, relaxed sessions designed around your pet's personality. Perfect for holiday cards, social media, or just because they're ridiculously cute.
From $150 · 30 Min
Family 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
Book this sessionBusiness 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
Book this sessionHoliday 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
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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
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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
Your gallery,
delivered fast.
From your session to your screen, every step is fast, polished, and personal.
24hrs
Sneak peek
2 wks
Full gallery
Instant
Print store
Your gallery,
delivered fast.
Every client gets a sneak peek — 2 to 3 hand-edited images within 24 hours of your session. Because waiting should never be the hardest part. Your full gallery follows within 2 weeks, with a print store open instantly.
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