Services & Investment
Every session begins
with your story.
I create photography that feels like you — unhurried, real, and made to last. Whether it's your first baby, your growing family, or the two of you at golden hour, every collection is designed around the moments that matter most to you.
Explore the session types I offer, what is included in every experience, and how I guide investment so you can choose a collection with confidence.
Signature Stories
Explore the work in a more immersive way.
A curated look at the session types I photograph most often. Drag, swipe, or use the arrows to move through each story, then open the full service page when something feels like yours.
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What I Offer
Choose the session that fits your season.
Each collection is thoughtfully guided from start to finish — location planning, styling direction, and a gallery that feels elevated and unmistakably yours.
Most Booked
Family
Connection-first portraits for real families at any stage.
Best for growing families, annual portraits, and documenting the season you are in.
- 1–2 hour session
- 40+ edited images
- Location planning included
- Kid-friendly pacing
Loved by New Parents
Newborn
Gentle, unhurried sessions during the first quiet days.
Best for parents who want the first days documented with softness and care.
- 2–3 hour session
- 50+ edited images
- Props & wraps provided
- In-home or studio
Elegant & Bump-Forward
Maternity
Soft, editorial portraits that celebrate this season fully.
Best for mamas who want to feel radiant, confident, and celebrated.
- 1–1.5 hour session
- 35+ edited images
- Wardrobe guidance
- Partner poses included
Romantic & Cinematic
Couples
Movement-led portraits for two — any reason, any season.
Best for anniversaries, just-because evenings, and engagement shoots.
- 1–2 hour session
- 40+ edited images
- Any location
- Golden hour pacing
Story Before the Ring
Engagement
Natural, editorial engagement portraits that tell your whole love story.
Best for newly engaged couples who want to mark this chapter beautifully.
- 1–2 hour session
- 40+ edited images
- Outfit + location help
- Comfortable, guided posing
Full-Day Coverage
Wedding
Emotional, editorial coverage for your most important day.
Best for couples who want their day documented with warmth, artistry, and intention.
A custom collection shaped around coverage hours, timeline flow, and the feeling you want the day to hold onto.
- Custom coverage hours
- Gallery delivery included
- Timeline planning support
- Inquiry-based pricing
What It Looks Like
The sessions clients come back for most.
Family Sessions
Real moments, beautifully kept.
I keep sessions playful, guided, and flexible so everyone — kids included — can actually be themselves. The goal is never perfection. It's connection.
Newborn Sessions
Unhurried. Gentle. Exactly what those first days deserve.
Newborn sessions are built around your baby's pace, never a clock. I come to you, bring everything needed, and give your family all the time it takes to settle in and feel comfortable.
Couples Sessions
Just the two of you, documented beautifully.
Whether it's an engagement shoot, an anniversary, or simply a moment you want preserved — I create a session that feels natural, cinematic, and entirely yours.
Investment
How to choose the right collection.
Every collection starts with a signature framework, then gets tailored to your people, pace, and priorities. I share exact investment details after inquiry so I can guide you toward the fit that actually makes sense for your session.
I send collection details and availability within 24–48 hours of your inquiry, so you know what fits before committing.
A signed agreement and 50% retainer officially secure your session on the calendar.
Travel, custom coverage, and special requests are always talked through upfront, never added in later.
Family • Couples • Maternity • Engagement
Signature Portrait Sessions
Best for: A single session with one core subject, one location, and enough time for the story to unfold naturally
- 1–2 hour session
- Location planning included
- Outfit & styling guidance
- 35–40+ edited digital images
- Private online gallery
- Print release included
Most Loved
Newborn Session
Best for: New parents who want the first days documented gently and fully
- 2–3 hour session (baby-led pace)
- In-home or studio option
- Props & wraps provided
- 50+ edited digital images
- Parent & sibling poses
- Private online gallery
- Print release included
Mini Session
Best for: Quick seasonal updates or families with young children who prefer shorter windows
- 30-minute session
- One curated location
- 20+ edited digital images
- Quick turnaround
- Print release included
Baby's First Year
Best for: Parents who want every milestone documented consistently over the first twelve months
- 4 sessions: newborn, 3mo, 6mo, 1yr
- 160+ edited digital images total
- Styling guidance each session
- Heirloom album included
- All galleries included
Weddings, milestone collections, and extended storytelling packages are fully custom and priced based on coverage hours, location, and what you need documented. Reach out to start the conversation.
What's Always Included
Every client gets the full experience.
Location Help
I'll suggest beautiful spots near you and help you pick one that fits the mood and your family's style.
Styling Guidance
A detailed prep guide and personal wardrobe recommendations before every session so you feel confident and cohesive.
Gentle Posing
I direct with prompts and movement — not stiff poses — so the images feel candid and natural even when guided.
Preview Timeline
A sneak peek gallery delivered within 3–7 days so the excitement stays fresh while I finish editing.
Private Online Gallery
Your full gallery is delivered in a private, shareable link — easy to download and pass along to family.
Print Release
Every session includes a personal-use print release so you can print, frame, and display your images anywhere you love.
How It Works
Simple from the first message.
01
Inquire
Fill out the contact form with your vision, ideal dates, and session type. I'll reply within 24–48 hours to discuss details and check availability.
02
Plan Together
Once your date is secured, we'll finalize your location, outfits, and session timeline. You'll receive a full prep guide tailored to your session type.
03
Shoot & Relive
Show up and enjoy it. I handle the direction and the details. Your gallery arrives 2–3 weeks later, ready to download, print, and hold onto forever.
Questions
Before You Reach Out
Fill out the contact form and you will hear back within 24–48 hours. A 50% retainer secures your date, with the remaining balance due the day of your session.
Most galleries are delivered within 2–3 weeks. Newborn sessions may take 3–4 weeks due to detailed editing. You will receive a private online gallery link via email with easy downloading.
Life happens. One reschedule is included at no charge with at least 48 hours notice. Retainers are non-refundable but fully transferable to a new date.
Yes! I am based in California and available for sessions throughout the Central Coast and Central Valley. Travel beyond 30 miles may include a small mileage add-on — ask when you inquire.
Absolutely. Weddings, Baby's First Year packages, and milestone collections are all shaped around what you actually need. Reach out and we will build something that fits your story perfectly.
Ready When You Are
Let's make something beautiful together.
“Ellie captured our family in such a beautiful, natural way. The photos feel authentic and full of joy — exactly how we imagined. We'll treasure these memories forever.” — Wilson & Alex Roehlk, Family Session
Dates fill up quickly — especially spring and fall. Reach out today and I'll check what is available for you.
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