The Experience
Personalized.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to capture a milestone. Maybe you are planning an adventure. Or maybe you are building a brand to share with the world. With personalized service every step, we work with you to create a customized session that achieves your goals and incorporates your vision.
Flexible.
We provide flexible and personalized services by limiting the number of clientele we book each year. Need to reschedule due to illness? Need to pivot the time due to forecast or nap schedules? No problem. We are ready to adjust as needed to make your special session a success.
Authentic.
We work hard to have fun, elicit real smiles and capture authentic moments. Traditional portrait posing is a part of our process in addition to documenting the intimate in-between moments. We capture it all and provide a variety of imagery to fill your home and your hearts.
Our editing is vibrant and true-to-color, meaning it will be representative of the day and the scene, perhaps with just a kiss of warmth.
The Process
We make each session successful using a five-step process and provide any hand-holding and guidance necessary to ensure a fun, memorable and, most importantly, stress-free session.
Consultation - Via phone or video.
Following our discussion you’ll be provided with a draft contract and additional session information.
Planning Meeting - In-person or virtual.
We are available put as much or as little into planning a session as you would like! Planning meetings could include a meet and greet with the kiddos, development of a shot-list, discussing props and location options, outfit coordination, and talking through any concerns or hesitations you may have.
Let's have fun! - It’s time for your session!
Following the fun, you’ll receive a sneak-peek within 48-72 hours of your session!
Review Session - Approximately 3 weeks after a session, in-person or virtual.
These are optional and can be scheduled for any time once your photos are ready. Many of our clients find value in the selection assistance process and mocking up wall art displays.
Stay in touch! - We love hearing your family updates. We also offer return client and referral programs.
COVID-19 and health protocols We are offering outdoor sessions as well as indoor sessions following rapid testing when appropriate. Photographers and assistants are fully vaccinated. We wear masks, practice social distancing and observe a no-touch policy as needed and based on everyone’s comfort level.
Investment
Session fees begin at $250. All sessions include web-ready digital files appropriate for social media, digital albums and emails to friends and family.
There is no minimum order requirement, but our clients typically invest an average of $1200 on artwork and gifts.
Clients may choose from studio packages, design a custom package, or order à la carte.
Please be aware, some locations may require permitting fees. Travel to other regions in the U.S. and internationally is also available for adventure sessions and elopements, contact us to discuss details.
Session Types
Children & Family
The Family Session
Designed for the whole family!
Everyone will be photographed individually, as a group, and various other arrangements.
Special attention is given to portraits of the children.
Incorporate candid playful moments too!
Family sessions usually require about an hour, but may go longer.
Session fee: $250
Extended family may incur a higher session fee.
The Solo Session
Great for only children, a birthday celebration, or true portraiture to commemorate a new school year.
Session fee: $250
This session type excludes newborn sessions.
The Adventure
The Adventure session is our version of a lifestyle session. Choose your own adventure!
We can photograph a neighborhood exploration, picnic in the park, hike in the woods, explore a National Park, or even a trip to the beach!
Session includes up to 4 hours of photography
Formal Portraits & Lifestyle Photojournalism
Session fee: $750
Sessions for Growing Families
4-session baby packages available for a discounted $1000 combined session fee.
Maternity Sessions
Capture this intimate and exciting time in your lives!
Typically take place at 28-36 weeks - depending on how you're carrying, health and comfort.
Indoors or outdoors (but we always love a natural background)
May incorporate other children
Session fee: $250
Newborn & Fresh 48 Sessions
Newborn sessions are held in clients' homes up to two weeks after birth.
Fresh 48 sessions are held within the first 48 hours after birth, either in the hospital or at home.
Session fee: $500
1st Birthday Cake Smash
Celebrating a first birthday?! Let's have some fun with a cake smash!
Sessions in home or outdoors
Sessions last about 45 min - 1hr
Session fee: $250
The session fee does not include smash cake.
Others
Session Styling
Whether it's a holiday, birthday, or other special occasion - want to collaborate with us on a stylized session? We're game!
We can help plan as many details as you'd like from the wardrobe and accessories, to the set, location and props.
Styling fees start at $500
High School Seniors
We offer personalized session with high school seniors that allow them to express their passions and personality!
What statement do you want to make your graduation year?
May include props or special locations
Session styling or special effect post-production may be added
Session fee: $250
Extended Family Sessions & Reunions
Get the entire gang together for portraits! We work with you to create a list and then capture various groupings of the entire family. We can also give some extra time and attention to portraits of the children or to your immediate family if that is desired.
Session fee $500+
Engagement & Elopement
Standard Portrait Session
Available outdoors or at your home.
Session fee: $250
The Adventure
The Adventure session is our version of a lifestyle session. Choose your own adventure!
We can photograph a neighborhood exploration, picnic in the park, hike in the woods, explore a National Park, or even a trip to the beach!
Session includes up to 4 hours of photography
Formal Portraits & Lifestyle Photojournalism
Session fee: $750
Elopements
Planning an intimate wedding or elopement? We'd be honored to capture your special day! Let’s discuss details so we may provide a custom quote.
Services starting at $1200.
Brand Visuals
We work with entrepreneurs, creatives, professionals and small businesses to help them elevate their brand with business portraits, creative head shots, brand photography, editorials and more. Let's discuss what the power of strong visual content can do for you. These sessions do include high-resolution digital files.
Head shots and business portraits
Basic session (one location, one outfit): $250
Deluxe session (2-3 locations and/or 2 outfits): $450
Group discounts available.
Lifestyle and branding sessions
2-hour session:
Single session: $1250
4-pack: $4000
6-pack: $5800
Extended 4-hour session:
Single session: $1800
4-pack: $6000
6-pack: $8400