You guys are perfect as you are.
Let me show you the love, beauty, silliness, and joy that I see in your family.
You will never regret having these photos taken, I promise.
PORTRAIT SESSIONS RATES
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MINI SESSIONS
THE FAMILY SESSION
Even my mini sessions are relaxed, cozy, and real. No stiff smiles or stiff poses.
I offer mini sessions twice a year. Please send me an email to be alerted when I am offering them.
family photography
$300 / Weekday
$400 / Weekend
THE FAMILY SESSION:
-a 90 minutes family session
-a blend of the documentary and lightly posed images.
-Includes a slideshow set to music (these are the best!) and your personal online gallery shop for ordering everything from beautiful prints to digital files and handmade albums. Contact me for all the details & exact pricing.
My goal is to create images that you will look at years from now and think, "Yes, that was who we were. That was our family."
It all changes so fast -so if you are thinking about having a family session, I promise you -you will be so happy you did!
Please read the FAQS below for more information...
"She has a beautiful way of capturing human emotion. We were fortunate enough to have Mary take our family portraits once again and I am couldn't be happier with my photographs.
My kids are not patient and warm up slowly to strangers, Mary is so calm, grounded and welcoming that she had my kids playfully posing for her the minute she started. Thank you for the beautiful photograph memories I will cherish forever."
-Marie & Family
"Mary has an extraordinary eye and expresses her work in a consistent and beautiful showcase of photographs that can easily be printed and used for a coffee table book or printed for a single image to enjoy on the wall.
Over the years, our kids have loved working with Mary which has allowed her to capture natural expressions and moments that no one else would be able to find in our kids."
-Barrie & Family
Because you blink and they change. It all goes SO FAST. Family photography is an investment but it is SO. WORTH. IT.
Your family photographs only increase in value as time marches on, kids get bigger and life changes. I know this from my own experience -our family photos are more important than any piece of clothing, electronic, etc..
So yes, whether you hire me or someone else, you are doing the right thing!
WHY SHOULD WE HAVE OUR FAMILY PHOTOS TAKEN?
FAQS...
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PHOTOGRAPHING FAMILIES?
I have been a professional photographer for 17 years and before that, I taught elementary school for 7 years -so I am very comfortable with kids. I'm also a mom myself and relate to all that goes into raising a family. :)
WHAT'S YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY STYLE?
My family photography style is documentary, candid and warm. I'm always on the lookout for moments that show the special connections between your family.
HOW MUCH DO YOU CHARGE FOR DIGITAL FILES, PRINTS, and ALBUMS?
I offer three collections, which start at $700 and they all include digital files and print credit. I'll explain everything during our phone call and will also send you a link to the complete pricelist.
HOW DO I PREPARE MY HOME OR MYSELF??
You are all perfect as you are. Truly. You are here together on this planet, you love each other, and that is what these sessions are about.
These photos are for you to look back on in ten years and get a feeling of what life was like at this point with your family -it’s not for a magazine article. I love REAL LIFE in family photos. I love my son’s messy room from our own family photo shoot years ago. I love his crying face in some of the pictures. That room and those little boy tears are gone from our life now so these photos are so precious to me.
WHAT'S THE PROCESS FOR BOOKING A SESSION?
It's simple! I know you are a busy parent and my goal is to make this experience easy and fun for you. :)
We start with a quick phone chat, where I explain what I offer and you can see if I'm a good match. In my 15+ years of photographing families, I have found a phone call is the best and easiest way for my clients to get all the info and have their questions answered. If we seem like a good fit, then we simply look at the calendar and choose a date!
