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portfolio & the experience & investment

FAMILY

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Welcome Families!

My goal with every family session is to capture all the real moments that can easily be forgotten. The laughs, the smiles, the perfect moments that happen in a split second and interactions between families and loved ones are timeless heirlooms that I’m here to capture and share with you. 

If you’re looking for some posed family photos mixed in with the candids, I got you covered. My style is 25% posed, 75% documentary, with prompts along the way. I will provide you with gentle guidance to help position your body in a flattering way, but I’ll always encourage you to interact with each other more than trying to look at the camera because we don’t want forced smiles.  

From the moment we begin talking, I am ready to hear your story and genuinely care about capturing you and your family with utmost intention and care. At the end of the day, I am here to capture this entire journey of motherhood and family life WITH you.

An extraordinary family photography  experience happens when we both come prepared and show up with a relaxing carefree atmosphere that’s built on a foundation of trust, fun, and adventure. 




let's explore and capture memories with your LOVED ONES that you will cherish as heirlooms forever.

THE FAMILY EXPERIENCE

For sessions with the whole family, let me capture those perfectly imperfect moments that you’ll cherish forever. 

The first 10 - 15 minutes usually is the warm-up, where we walk to the location together. I’ll let your kids play with my camera and teach them how to take a photo if they’d like, and then once we’re all warmed up, that’s when the fun will begin! I’ll capture all the moments - the uncontrollable laughter and breathtaking dress twirls only happen when we’re patient and let the moments happen naturally. I will typically take some candid/walking photos during the time when we are moving from one place to another. 

These sessions have natural cues and I’ll adapt to the situation simultaneously by providing gentle guidance along the way. I have some prompts and tricks up my sleeve that are intended to evoke a variety of emotions, so get ready to be goofy and silly together - because those natural smiles and uncontrollable laughs are what we want to capture! 

Whether it’s snuggling extra close, holding hands, tickles, telling jokes, twirling, whispering secrets, tossing kids up in the air, or playing with each other are all great ways to create breathtaking, memorable photographs that you’ll cherish forever. 

Your children do not need to be “well behaved” or even have to look at the camera and smile, and neither do you. Come to the session with a kind heart, adventurous soul, and open mind. My job is to make the magic happen. 

I AM SO GRATEFUL TO DO WHAT I LOVE.

THEY CARE ABOUT THE DETAILs and HOW THEY TREAT PEOPLE IN THE PROCESS. NOTHING MAKES MELANIE.CO HAPPIER THAN TURNING CLIENTS INTO FRIENDS & BEARING WITNeSS TO CLIENTS' LIFE JOURNEYs & CAPTURING ALL THEIR LIFE MOMENTS!

They value my work and they value each other.

MY dream CLIENTS LOVE ADVENTURE & travel, gorgeous EARTHY tones, and HAVE KIND HEARTS & AN UNAPOLOGETICALLY AUTHENTIC STYLE,




WHO I SERVE

they are the adventure-seekers, family-lovers, go-getters, heart-on-fires, crazy-in-lovers.

Learn more about MY PHILOSOPHY

THE PROCESS

Send me a message

After you send me a message through my website's contact form, I'll send you a detailed pricing collection guide with everything you need to know about what my collections include! 

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THE PROCESS

LET'S TALK AND MAKE SURE WE'RE
THE RIGHT FIT!

YOUR family's STORY DESERVES TO BE TOLD WITH UTMOST INTENTION! THE BETTER THE FIT, THE BETTER I'LL BE ABLE TO TELL YOUR STORY. THE BETTER I TELL YOUR STORY, THE MORE EXCITED YOU'LL BE ABOUT YOUR SESSION AND TO PASS THESE PHOTOS DOWN FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.

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LET'S MAKE IT OFFICIAL!

AFTER WE TALK AND DECIDE THAT WE'RE A GREAT FIT, WE'LL MAKE IT OFFICIAL! I'LL BE THERE EVERY STEP OF THE WAY AND PROVIDE YOU WITH MY STYLE GUIDE.

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THE PROCESS

IT'S YOUR MOMENT TO SHINE!

THE DAY HAS ARRIVED! YOUR JOB IS ONLY TO HAVE FUN AND TO LIVE FULLY IN THE MOMENT WITH THE ONES YOU LOVE. I WILL MAKE SURE TO CAPTURE IT ALL! 

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DELIVERY

SEEING THE NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR PHOTOS ARE READY FOR VIEWING IS LIKE CHRISTMAS MORNING! I WILL KEEP YOU IN THE LOOP ABOUT HOW EVERYTHING IS GOING. NORMAL TURNAROUND TIME IS one MONTH FOR family sessions, depending on the season of your session.

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THE PROCESS

Choose your photos or upgrade to the full gallery!

all My collections include a set number of digital photos for you to keep! After looking at your gallery, you'll choose your favorite digitals and checkout with your unique code. You can also purchase additional Prints or upgrade to  the entire gallery if you want to!  

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These timeless photos are what you and your grandchildren will look back on in 50 years. Your kids will reminisce about all the special memories you’ve created as a family, and I can't wait to capture these heirlooms for you.


MELANIE.CO
COLLECTION GUIDE

MELANIE.CO COLLECTION GUIDE

1 HOUR Private SESSION at location & time of choice
20 PROFESSIONALLY EDITED DIGITALS
OPTION TO UPGRADE TO FULL GALLERY LATER 
Send me a message for a custom quote
PERSONAL ONLINE GALLERY
PRINTING RIGHTS 
& MORE 

25% RETAINER DUE UPON BOOKING TO SECURE YOUR SPOT. PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE!

STARTING AT 
$700

I want to learn more!

Destination Family Sessions

Intimate Ceremony Collection

Next Collection

Starting at
$1,450

Last Collection

3 hours OF coverage 
300 professionally edited digitals
Access to all professionally edited photos 

covers 100 miles roundtrip
personal online gallery
printing rights 
style guide
& More 

Add-Ons available including 10-Minute highlight film, engagement session, drone footage, & more

I want to learn more!

Next Collection

Starting at
$2,950

Last Collection

8 hours OF coverage 
800 professionally edited digitals
ACCESS TO ALL PROFESSIONALLY EDITED PHOTOS 

covers 100 miles roundtrip
personal online gallery
printing rights 
style guide
& More 

Add-Ons available including 10-Minute highlight film, engagement session, drone footage, & more

I want to learn more!

Next Collection

Last Collection

Add-Ons available including 10-Minute highlight film, engagement session, drone footage, & more

I want to learn more!

Next Collection

Ultimate Collection

Last Collection

U.S. Destination Collection

Next Collection

Starting at
$3,450

Last Collection

8 hours OF coverage 
800 professionally edited digitals
ACCESS TO ALL PROFESSIONALLY EDITED PHOTOS 

covers ALL AIRFARE & TRAVEL
personal online gallery
printing rights 
style guide
& More 

Add-Ons available including 10-Minute highlight film, engagement session, drone footage, & more

I want to learn more!

Add-Ons available including 10-Minute highlight film, engagement session, drone footage, & more

I want to learn more!

Next Collection

Last Collection

International Collection

Next Collection

Starting at
$4,450

Last Collection

8 hours OF coverage 
800 professionally edited digitals
ACCESS TO ALL PROFESSIONALLY EDITED PHOTOS 

covers ALL AIRFARE & TRAVEL
personal online gallery
printing rights 
style guide
& More 

Add-Ons available including 10-Minute highlight film, engagement session, drone footage, & more

I want to learn more!

Add-Ons available including 10-Minute highlight film, engagement session, drone footage, & more

I want to learn more!

Next Collection

Last Collection

2nd Shooter & Highlight Film

Next Collection

Starting at
$2,375

Last Collection

8 hours OF coverage 
10-minute highlight film
ACCESS TO ALL PROFESSIONALLY EDITED PHOTOS 

covers 100 miles roundtrip
personal online gallery
printing rights 
style guide
& More 

I want to learn more!

I want to learn more!

Next Collection

Last Collection

Add-Ons available including engagement session, drone footage, & more

Add-Ons available including engagement session, drone footage, & more

1 HOUR private SESSION at location & time of choice
20 PROFESSIONALLY EDITED DIGITALS
OPTION TO UPGRADE TO FULL GALLERY LATER 
COVERS 100 MILES ROUNDTRIP
PERSONAL ONLINE GALLERY
PRINTING RIGHTS 
& MORE 

25% RETAINER DUE UPON BOOKING TO SECURE YOUR SPOT. PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE!

STARTING AT 
$600

I want to learn more!

Exclusive Family
Sessions

Intimate Ceremony Collection

Next Collection

Starting at
$1,450

Last Collection

3 hours OF coverage 
300 professionally edited digitals
Access to all professionally edited photos 

covers 100 miles roundtrip
personal online gallery
printing rights 
style guide
& More 

Add-Ons available including 10-Minute highlight film, engagement session, drone footage, & more

I want to learn more!

Next Collection

Starting at
$2,950

Last Collection

8 hours OF coverage 
800 professionally edited digitals
ACCESS TO ALL PROFESSIONALLY EDITED PHOTOS 

covers 100 miles roundtrip
personal online gallery
printing rights 
style guide
& More 

Add-Ons available including 10-Minute highlight film, engagement session, drone footage, & more

I want to learn more!

Next Collection

Last Collection

Add-Ons available including 10-Minute highlight film, engagement session, drone footage, & more

I want to learn more!

Next Collection

Ultimate Collection

Last Collection

U.S. Destination Collection

Next Collection

Starting at
$3,450

Last Collection

8 hours OF coverage 
800 professionally edited digitals
ACCESS TO ALL PROFESSIONALLY EDITED PHOTOS 

covers ALL AIRFARE & TRAVEL
personal online gallery
printing rights 
style guide
& More 

Add-Ons available including 10-Minute highlight film, engagement session, drone footage, & more

I want to learn more!

Add-Ons available including 10-Minute highlight film, engagement session, drone footage, & more

I want to learn more!

Next Collection

Last Collection

International Collection

Next Collection

Starting at
$4,450

Last Collection

8 hours OF coverage 
800 professionally edited digitals
ACCESS TO ALL PROFESSIONALLY EDITED PHOTOS 

covers ALL AIRFARE & TRAVEL
personal online gallery
printing rights 
style guide
& More 

Add-Ons available including 10-Minute highlight film, engagement session, drone footage, & more

I want to learn more!

Add-Ons available including 10-Minute highlight film, engagement session, drone footage, & more

I want to learn more!

Next Collection

Last Collection

2nd Shooter & Highlight Film

Next Collection

Starting at
$2,375

Last Collection

8 hours OF coverage 
10-minute highlight film
ACCESS TO ALL PROFESSIONALLY EDITED PHOTOS 

covers 100 miles roundtrip
personal online gallery
printing rights 
style guide
& More 

I want to learn more!

I want to learn more!

Next Collection

Last Collection

Add-Ons available including engagement session, drone footage, & more

Add-Ons available including engagement session, drone footage, & more

20 PROFESSIONALLY EDITED DIGITALS
OPTION TO UPGRADE TO FULL GALLERY LATER 
1 HOUR PRIVATE SESSION AT LOCATION & TIME OF CHOICE

Send me a message for a custom quote
PERSONAL ONLINE GALLERY
PRINTING RIGHTS 
& MORE 

25% RETAINER DUE UPON BOOKING TO SECURE YOUR SPOT. PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE!

Starting at
$700

Destination 
Family Sessions

I want to learn more!

1 HOUR SESSION
20 PROFESSIONALLY EDITED DIGITALS
OPTION TO UPGRADE TO FULL GALLERY LATER 

COVERS 100 MILES ROUNDTRIP
PERSONAL ONLINE GALLERY
PRINTING RIGHTS 
STYLE GUIDE
& MORE 

25% RETAINER DUE UPON BOOKING TO SECURE YOUR SPOT. PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE!

STARTING AT 
$497

Local Motherhood & Family Sessions

I want to learn more!

Intimate Ceremony Collection

Next Collection

Starting at
$1,450

Last Collection

3 hours OF coverage 
300 professionally edited digitals
Access to all professionally edited photos 

covers 100 miles roundtrip
personal online gallery
printing rights 
style guide
& More 

Add-Ons available including 10-Minute highlight film, engagement session, drone footage, & more

I want to learn more!

Next Collection

Starting at
$2,950

Last Collection

8 hours OF coverage 
800 professionally edited digitals
ACCESS TO ALL PROFESSIONALLY EDITED PHOTOS 

covers 100 miles roundtrip
personal online gallery
printing rights 
style guide
& More 

Add-Ons available including 10-Minute highlight film, engagement session, drone footage, & more

I want to learn more!

Next Collection

Last Collection

Add-Ons available including 10-Minute highlight film, engagement session, drone footage, & more

I want to learn more!

Next Collection

Ultimate Collection

Last Collection

U.S. Destination Collection

Next Collection

Starting at
$3,450

Last Collection

8 hours OF coverage 
800 professionally edited digitals
ACCESS TO ALL PROFESSIONALLY EDITED PHOTOS 

covers ALL AIRFARE & TRAVEL
personal online gallery
printing rights 
style guide
& More 

Add-Ons available including 10-Minute highlight film, engagement session, drone footage, & more

I want to learn more!