portfolio & the experience & investment

Motherhood

portfolio & the experience & investment

MOTHERHOOD

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Welcome Mothers!

My goal with every motherhood and 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. 

Motherhood sessions include maternity sessions, newborn lifestyle sessions, mom & children, and nursing sessions. 

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 motherhood and 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. 




You have hundreds of photos of your kids and zero photos *with* them.
let's change that.

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 MOTHERHOOD EXPERIENCE

Mothers are beautiful warriors who are often rarely captured on camera since they are the ones behind it and never in the pictures themselves. Let’s change this and celebrate your motherhood! Regardless of whether your child is 5 days, 5 years, or 50 years old, I'm here to capture all the special memories.

Motherhood sessions honor your beauty, your unconditional love for your children, and their wild love for you. They’re filled with organic, natural moments inspired by natural cues. It captures how you relentlessly love and protect your children, by nursing (if applicable), hugging, singing, and playing.

Your gallery will be filled with beautiful, timeless, and artistic images that you and your loved ones will cherish forever. 

Motherhood sessions include maternity sessions, newborn lifestyle sessions, mom & children, and nursing sessions. 

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 motherhood and 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 photos or 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

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

I want to learn more!

Destination Motherhood Sessions

Intimate Ceremony Collection

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Starting at
$1,450

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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!

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Starting at
$2,950

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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!

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

I want to learn more!

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Ultimate Collection

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U.S. Destination Collection

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Starting at
$3,450

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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!

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International Collection

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Starting at
$4,450

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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!

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2nd Shooter & Highlight Film

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Starting at
$2,375

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