Storytelling Sessions
Every family is different, unique & worth capturing. Your gallery will not look the same as someone else's because your story is not the same. And that's really beautiful. I want your images to be more than a checklist. I want them to be a feeling. My greatest hope is that when your children see their photos printed in your home, that they can see how deeply loved they are.
Included With Every Session
Each outdoor session will be scheduled at golden hour! The time will vary throughout the year based on sunset times for the most magical photos. Gallery turn around times are typically 3 weeks, but during busy season may be up to 4. You will also receive full printing rights for your session! You may print elsewhere, but you can always order professional prints directly through your gallery. There is a non-refundable $50 retainer for any sprinkle, sparkle or magic session. To book your session, you must have a signed contract & send the retainer within 24 hours or your date will be opened up again.
PRICING + INFO
Magic Sessions
45 minutes - 1 hour, 50+ images
These sessions are truly magical. They are scheduled during the week & on Saturdays for an added fee.
The location is decided by you & includes a complete session guide, styling website & access to client closet.
$400 WEEKDAYS // $500 weekends
Sparkle Sessions
30 minutes, 45 images
These sessions are scheduled during the week along with one other sparkle session!
The location is predetermined & includes a session guide & access to styling website.
$300 MONDAY- THURSDAY
Sprinkle
15 minutes, 25 images
These sessions are scheduled throughout the year as back to back time slots. Events are released in March & fill quickly!
The location is predetermined & includes a session guide.
$225
MATERNITY + NEWBORN
MATERNITY
45 minutes - 1 hour, 50+ images
If this is your first or sixth babe, let's capture that beautiful baby bump! You may choose from the client closet or use your own dress to capture this unforgettable time in your life.
$350
NEWBORN
1.5 hours, 75+ images
Those cute little baby toes will never be that little again. This session is truly timeless. Mamas can choose from the client closet for herself & her babe.
$375
MATERNITY + NEWBORN
The bump plus the babe. This is the dream package! Includes everything the maternity & newborn packages include.
$525
FAQ
What do you do about weather?
Honestly, Michigan weather is nuts! I rarely reschedule a session before the session date because more often than not, the weather shifts. However, if the forecast is looking bleak on the day of your session we will be in touch via text if we need to reschedule the session.
How should we dress for our session?
You will receive a style guide for your session including best colors & outfit suggestions to make the process of styling as easy as possible. Magic, Maternity & Newborn sessions also receive access to a styling website, KMellema Photography's client closet, & personalized help styling your family.
What's the turn around time for galleries after a session?
Typically turn around time is 3 weeks, but can be 4 weeks during busy season (September-December).
Will I see a sneak peak?
I know you're excited to see your photos & I'm so excited to show them off! I will do my best to post a sneak peak, but not all sessions receive a sneak peak before session delivery. It's always my goal to post sneak peaks for maternity, newborn & magic sessions.
When do you typically book sessions?
The schedule comes out January 2 for Sparkle & Magic sessions! These typically book very fast, so add that date to your calendar! Sprinkle session events get sent out in March to the first dibs e-mail list & are released publically after that. These book FAST - often within 24 hours of being released. Contact me to get on the e-mail list if you're interested in Sprinkle sessions! Maternity & Newborn sessions are booked throughout the year with limited availability per month.
How do I print my session?
Included in your gallery, you will have several suggestions of where to print your session & also where NOT to print your session for quality purposes. Although you have full rights to print elsewhere, you can also print to a professional lab straight through your gallery!