Family Sessions
Relaxed, colorful photographs of your family exactly as you are right now.
We’ll make space for the classic everyone-looking-at-the-camera photo, but most of the session is about letting kids move, laugh, explore, and be themselves. I’ll give you enough direction to keep things flowing, without making the hour feel like one long photo shoot.
The result is a mix of joyful portraits and the little in-between moments you’ll want to remember.
$650
What to Expect
Planning
Once you book, we’ll choose a location and timing that fits your family and the kind of photos you want. I’m happy to help with outfit ideas, location suggestions, and anything else that makes the session feel easy.
Outdoor sessions are always a favorite, but cozy at-home sessions can be just as special — especially for newborns or families who want something more relaxed and personal.
The Session
You don’t need to know what to do in front of the camera.
I’ll guide you when you need it, but I’ll also leave plenty of room for movement, play, and the moments that happen naturally. Kids can be kids, pets can be included, and nobody needs to be perfectly behaved for the photos to be good.
Most sessions last about an hour, which gives us plenty of time to settle in without rushing.
Your Gallery
After your session, I’ll carefully edit your images in my natural, colorful style.
Within one week, you’ll receive a private online gallery with your final images ready to download, share, and print.
Your gallery includes unlimited high-resolution downloads and full personal printing rights. You can also order professional prints, albums, and artwork directly through the gallery.
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"Melissa was AMAZING!"
“Highly recommend! Great with kids and husbands! - very responsive and quick album turn around!”
— Brittany
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"We love working with Melissa!"
“She was so much fun to work with during our wedding almost five years ago and we were so fortunate to work with her again on maternity pictures - it made it that much more special! Melissa does a great job of making you feel at ease, knowing just the right way to style a shot while still asking for your input. We would highly recommend her and hope to work with her again for family photos in the future!”
— Jessica
