Pricing
What does a professional photo session cost?
SESSION FEE & ARTWORK INVESTMENT: HOW IT WORKS
Your session is designed to create images that feel natural while still looking beautifully refined. Every step of the process is handled with care—from thoughtful planning before your session to gentle guidance during it and expert editing afterward. The focus is always on creating images that highlight connection, minimize distractions, and are ready to be enjoyed for years to come.
A $300 session fee is due at booking to reserve your date and begin the planning process. This covers the time, preparation, and guidance needed to create a seamless, fully guided experience. Artwork and images are selected and purchased separately.
About one week after your session, you’ll have a personalized ordering appointment in your home. You’ll view a curated selection of your images and choose your favorites, with guidance on how to turn them into finished artwork designed for your space.
This process is designed to feel simple and supported, helping you choose what you love without feeling overwhelmed.
Most families choose to invest $2400 or more in custom artwork for their home.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR PHOTO SESSION
Your session includes thoughtful planning, expert guidance, and a fully supported experience from start to finish. Every detail is designed intentionally so that everything comes together with ease. From the first conversation to the final artwork delivery, each step is handled with care so you can simply enjoy the process and feel confident in the result.
Planning & Design
Before your session, we’ll plan together—either in your home or over the phone—to design your session with the final artwork in mind.
You’ll also receive a comprehensive prep guide and questionnaire so every detail is thoughtfully considered ahead of time.
Curated Client Closet
A curated collection of wardrobe pieces is available for women and children, selected for how beautifully they photograph.
Styling guidance for the whole family is included to ensure everything comes together seamlessly.
Your Session Day
Your session is reserved exclusively for you, allowing for a relaxed, unhurried experience.
With gentle direction throughout, the focus remains on natural connection while creating images that feel polished and intentional.
Ordering Appointment
Approximately one week after your session, you’ll have a personalized ordering appointment in your home.
You’ll be presented with a curated selection of your images, and together we’ll select your favorites and design the artwork that will live in your space.
finishing & delivery
Once your artwork is selected, each chosen image is carefully hand-edited and refined. You’ll have the opportunity to review and approve your images before they are sent to print. Purchased digital copies will be available once approved, and when ready, the finished artwork pieces will be personally delivered to your home, ready to be displayed and enjoyed.
This guided process removes the guesswork and ensures everything feels cohesive, intentional, and beautifully suited to your family and home.
“We finally have family photos we can hang up in our house!”
Personal styling for the whole family!
One of the most common questions families ask is what to wear for photos. Styling support is built into your experience, so you never have to figure it out on your own. Along with a detailed What to Wear Guide included in your Client Experience Prep Guide, you’ll also receive complimentary access to the Client Closet.
The Client Closet includes a curated selection of dresses, tops, and skirts for women and girls, with inclusive sizing from newborn through adult, including maternity and plus sizes. While the closet does not currently include pieces for men, styling guidance is provided for the entire family. This may include coordinating existing items from your own wardrobe or sharing specific recommendations and links to the perfect pieces to help everything come together seamlessly.
So, how does it work?
BOOKING THE SESSION
We’ll begin with a brief phone call to talk through details and select a date for your session. Once the session fee is paid and the contract is signed, your session is officially booked. We will schedule a planning consultation prior to your session to finalize the details and discuss the artwork we will be creating.
AT THE SESSION
Your session is guided in a way that feels natural and relaxed while still creating polished, intentional images. You can expect a mix of family portraits, individual images of the kids, special combinations, and a few moments just for Mom and Dad, all created through gentle direction and prompts that never feel forced.
AFTER THE SESSION
Within 1-2 weeks, you’ll have a private ordering appointment in your home. Here is where you will select the images that will be turned into heirloom artwork. Once the order is placed, all purchased images will be carefully edited and retouched for your final approval before being sent to print. Your finished artwork will be delivered personally to your home.
“It was an amazing experience and such a fun time! The pictures are incredible! We are already looking forward to our next session!”
"That's it? We're done already? Wow, that went by fast!"
"This is probably the easiest photo session we've ever had."
"I don't usually like getting pictures but this was actually fun."
These are all quotes from dads said after their sessions.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re feeling ready to move forward or simply want to ask a few questions, you can reach out here. I’m always happy to talk and help you decide what makes the most sense for your family. There’s no pressure, just a thoughtful conversation to see if we’re a good fit.
Photo Session Memberships
milestones, beautifully covered from bump to baby and beyond
Memberships make it easy to document the seasons that pass the fastest. Whether you’re planning maternity and newborn photos or a full year of milestones, each session is designed to feel connected, intentional, and beautifully cohesive from beginning to finished artwork.
Session Pricing FAQ
Does the session fee go towards the artwork purchases?
No. The session fee reserves your date and covers all planning, preparation, and time spent photographing your session. Artwork is selected and purchased separately during your ordering appointment, approximately 1-2 weeks after your session.
Is the session fee refundable?
The session fee is a non-refundable retainer that reserves your date and time on my calendar and covers the planning and preparation for your session. Because that time is set aside specifically for you, the session fee is not refundable.
What is your editing style?
My editing style is warm and colorful, with an emphasis on skin tones and emotion. Images are carefully finished to feel bright, polished, and true to the feeling of the moment. I focus on creating photos that feel vibrant and flattering, with a touch of softness and magic that makes them a joy to look at and live with.
When will we get our photos?
You will view the unedited proof images at your ordering appointment, approximately 1-2 weeks after your session. Editing and retouching your selected images will take 1-2 weeks after your order is placed. Purchased digital images will be available at this time. Your finished artwork will be delivered to you personally as soon as it is available.
Rush service may be available for an additional fee. Reach out if you have a specific need, and I'll see what I can do.
How many images will you show at the ordering appointment?
It depends on the type of session. A family session will have more proof images to choose from than a child only session. You can expect to see a variety of poses and moments from your session with help in choosing the best images to turn into your finished artwork.
What if we only want digital files?
Digital images are available a la carte at your ordering appointment if you prefer the digital file only. However, the images we create together are meant to be preserved as heirloom artwork, and most artwork includes the matching digital file.
Where do you photograph?
Sessions are typically photographed outdoors at thoughtfully chosen locations around the Atlanta area, and I’m always happy to help you select a spot that fits the look and feel you’re drawn to. I keep a curated list of favorite locations and am continually scouting new ones.
In-home sessions are also available, and I’m comfortable photographing indoors in a variety of spaces. Whether we’re working in your home, a studio, or another indoor setting, I bring the equipment and experience needed to create well-lit, polished images in any environment.
I don't know what to wear. Can you help?
Absolutely. Styling support is included with every session. You’ll receive guidance on what photographs best, along with a What to Wear Guide and personalized recommendations based on your location, season, and overall vision. Complimentary access to the Client Closet is also available for women and girls, making it easy to create a cohesive, polished look without the stress.
How much retouching is included?
Each purchased image is thoughtfully refined as part of my standard editing process. This includes color correction, light skin smoothing, and subtle adjustments to ensure skin tones look natural and flattering. Small distractions are removed when possible, such as temporary blemishes, minor background elements, or anything that pulls focus away from the people in the image.
More extensive retouching, such as removing large or permanent elements, significant background changes, or detailed skin corrections, may be available for an additional fee. If there’s something specific you’re concerned about, please share, and I’m happy to let you know what’s possible.
I don't like the way I look in pictures. How do I know I'll like the ones you take?
This is one of the most common concerns clients share before a session, and it’s something I take seriously because I often feel this way myself. My job is to guide you throughout the session with attention to light, angles, and natural movement, so you never feel unsure of what to do or how you look. The goal is always to create images that feel flattering, relaxed, and true to you.
Each image is also thoughtfully edited with care, so distractions are minimized and the focus stays on you and the people you love. Clients are often surprised by how much they enjoy seeing themselves this way, especially when they’re not used to being in front of the camera.
Can you Photoshop (insert request here)?
My approach to retouching is thoughtful and natural. Images are refined to look polished and flattering, with subtle adjustments made when needed to minimize distractions caused by light, angle, or perspective. If something draws attention away from the moment rather than adding to it, I’ll often address it automatically as part of my normal editing process.
What I don’t do is change how someone truly looks or create a version of you that doesn’t feel authentic. Instead, I rely on a combination of flattering light, gentle posing, and careful finishing so the focus stays on connection, expression, and emotion, not on perceived imperfections.
If there’s something specific you’re concerned about, you’re always welcome to mention it ahead of time so I can be mindful during the session.
What if we need to reschedule?
Weather-related rescheduling is handled as needed to ensure the best possible experience. I also understand that life happens, and I do my best to accommodate rescheduling when needed. Full details regarding rescheduling policies are provided in the contract at booking.
How do you accept payment?
All payments are handled through emailed invoices. Invoices can be paid securely using a credit or debit card, bank transfer, or supported third-party payment options. Available payment methods will be clearly outlined at the time of invoicing.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. Payment plans may be available and can be arranged in advance. If this is something you’d like to explore, feel free to reach out, and we can talk through the details together.
Do you travel?
I primarily photograph sessions in Marietta and the surrounding areas. Travel beyond that may be available by request, depending on location and scheduling, and may include an additional travel fee. If you have a specific location in mind, feel free to reach out, and we can talk through the details.
Do you do weddings?
I do not photograph weddings, but I’m always happy to share referrals for talented wedding photographers I trust. If you’re looking for recommendations, feel free to reach out and I’ll point you in the right direction.
I still have questions
That’s completely fine. You’re welcome to reach out using the form above, and I’ll be in touch personally to answer your questions and talk through next steps. We can continue the conversation in whatever way feels most comfortable, whether that’s email or a quick phone call.
Ready to make some memories?
If you’re ready to move forward, I’d love to connect and start planning your session. Reach out using the contact form, and we’ll take it from there.