Details & Investment

investment

All packages require a $250 creative fee retainer to book your session. Digital image collections purchased separately.

Printed artwork available to be priced out after your session.

 

Process
Before the Session

Once we sign the contract and take care of the booking retainer, the fun part begins! I'll send you an intake questionnaire to learn more about your vision for the session. We’ll discuss whether you prefer a studio session, an in-home setting, or an outdoor location, as well as the colors you envision and details about you and your family. We may even collaborate on a Pinterest board to build out inspiration and help create the session of your dreams!

During the Session

Sessions take place in the comfort of your home, or on-location, depending on your preference. Studio rental subject to additional fee. Whether this is your first experience working with me, or you’re returning for a couples or maternity shoot, a session with wild toddlers, teens, or those dreamy newborns—I’m here to make it a special experience. I was born to work with children—yes, even yours! I’m especially skilled at working with kids, particularly the little ones. As your child grows and I capture your growing family, I’m committed to creating an approachable, play-oriented experience to keep everyone engaged.

Often, the best pictures happen when you're having fun. The last thing you want is to feel stressed, so please know that I bring immense patience and care to every session. With a lifetime of experience working with children—as a professional nanny, in daycares, and as a mother—I’m here to ensure a joyful and relaxed experience for you and your family.

After the Session

The day has finally arrived, and we meet at your chosen location. Maybe you've had hair and makeup done onsite, and your outfits—right down to the perfect footwear—are everything you imagined. You leave the session feeling joyful about the memories we've created and perhaps a little relieved that you've made it to the other side (maybe that’s just my wild five!). My second favorite part is heading home to load the images onto my computer and soak in all the moments we’ve captured.

Once your images are edited, they will be uploaded to an online gallery. From there, you'll select the images you’d like for your final gallery. This is also when we'll discuss options for purchasing artwork. To me, this is the most important step. I love that you have your memories and digital images, but the final step is making art—filling your walls, tables, and albums with photos of your loved ones.

"Meri did such a great job photographing my family. She was accommodating and made the entire process seamless and enjoyable!! 3 kids under 5 is not easy and she made it seem effortless. We were scheduled to do our photos outside but due to forecasted rain we moved inside to her studio, which worked perfectly for our kiddos. Thanks Meri! We will definitely be back."
- Elizabeth F
"t was wonderful working with Meri. She is organized, responsive and professional. She was kind and easy going during our shoot and kept the mood light. She very quickly delivered amazing photos in an album. I'd highly recommend Meri and love to work with her again!"
- Sarah Z
"I was so nervous to have a family newborn session, with my 2.5 year old. Every word out of her mouth is “no” and she had been refusing to take pictures with her new baby brother. If I got one good picture for the Christmas card, I was going to call the shoot a success. Not only did we get a Christmas card picture, we also got 20+ amazing family pictures that I will cherish forever. Meri was a rockstar. She knew exactly what to say to my 2 year old to capture a full hour worth of smiles! Meri knew when to give her a break and just let her be 2, but also captured moments that described our new life, in the most beautiful way. Meri was so easy to work with, made us feel like models and made the entire experience enjoyable. I can’t wait to have future family shoots with her!"
- Kim M
"Meri did such an amazing job capturing our family for our Christmas card pictures! She turned a cloudy beach day into a beautiful one! I’d highly recommend her as she was very easy to work with and made us feel comfortable!"
- Melissa Spiess
"Meri was the perfect photographer for our family! She was excellent with the kids and kept them entertained during a cold photo session. We were nervous about posing for pictures with little ones, but within minutes we felt extremely comfortable and knew Meri would take care of us. I highly recommend using Meri as your photographer, especially if you have little ones ❤️"
- Laura Regan
"Meri is so wonderful to work with!!! She is beyond professional, is a great communicator, and was able to make me feel so comfortable. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a skilled photographer!"
- Lydia Harden
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