What's Included in the photography packages:

Bartlett, IL

Session Time

Edited Digital Image Files via online gallery

Styling and planning tips for a worry free session

Sneak peeks.

14 day link to download finished photos

bartlett, IL

You will receive a proofing gallery to choose from your final images from. Once you choose your favorites, you will receive your final hand edited images within 2 weeks. Additional images may be purchased for $25/image. Package price will be split into two payments, half as a retainer fee to hold your spot at time of booking and the second half due before your session. There may be an additional fee if traveling more than 50 miles round trip.



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$550

 STARTING AT

  • Baby-led, calm studio session designed for comfort and safety.
  • Includes wraps, outfits, props, and curated studio styling.
  • Family and sibling included.
  • Professionally edited images delivered via online gallery.

Newborn PORTRAIT 

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$300


starting at

  • Guided portait session focused on natural, timeless images.
  • Ideal for families, milestones, or updated portraits.
  • Styling and posing direction provided throughout the session.
  • Access to a private online gallery for viewing and selection.
  • Professionally edited images delivered in a digital gallery.

PORTRAIT EXPEriENCE

experience the art of heartfelt storytelling through my lens

Let's Capture the Heart and soul of your unique family

branding COLLECTIONS

  • Pre-session guidance to align visuals with your business goals.
  • Strategy focused session deisgnated to elevate your brand presence.
  • Multiple setups, posing direction, and content variety.
  • Ideal for websites, social media, and marketing use.
  • Professionally edited images delivered in an online gallery.

STARTING AT

$295

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Most sessions are outdoor. I serve all of Chicago and the suburbs. In your booking email, you receive a list of all my favorite locations that you can choose from. We will work together to pick a location that will make your photos into portraits

Once you book a session, I will send you a styling guide that will take all the stress off your plate. I am also available to help you coordinate outfits for the entire family.

Yes, I offer payment plans to accommodate your budget. We can discuss a plan that suits your needs and ensures capturing beautiful family moments without financial strain.

Yes, I do offer mini sessions. They are a shorter option, perfect for capturing quick, memorable moments with your family. They are seasonal and usually occur during holidays. Let me know if you'd like details or to schedule one. 

Kristen M

"Meli is an absolute dream to work with"

She is incredibly patient, focused and accommodating. Not to mention she is amazingly talented! We had family photos taken by Meli last year and this year too, I LOVE all of our photos. We will continue having her take our family photos every year! She is the best!

Hadji Family

"I highly recommend Meli for anyone looking to capture their family."

I recently had the pleasure of working with Meli for a family photoshoot and the experience exceeded all expectations! Not only is Meli a true professional, delivering exceptional quality photographs that truly captured the essence of our family, but her efficient turnaround time was impressive. The genuine kindness and ease she brought to the shoot made the entire process enjoyable and stress-free.

Laura S

"Meli is fantastic!"

She is great with the kids and has patience with the little ones! She has awesome ideas on locations which I can never figure out. Definitely recommend!

Haley H

"Meli is absolutely wonderful! "

She has captured our family 3 times, and I am consistent impressed! Our 4 year old HATES pictures, but each time Meli is patient, kind, and silly - giving us the gift of lasting memories with our family! Thanks for the beautiful pictures, Meli!!

Swati P

"She was AMAZING!"

We had the pleasure of getting our family photos with Meli and she was AMAZING! She captured natural photos of us laughing and just being us, which I absolutely loved! She made it easy and let us be us and I appreciated that! Highly recommend her for your next family photos!

Marcy G

"I can’t rave enough about the pictures "

Meli was very professional and a pleasure to work with. So friendly and made my girls feel so comfortable during the photo shoot. The photos were all absolutely gorgeous! I’m scheduling our next photo shoot for the Holidays for our family, I wouldn’t go anywhere other than Meli! Highly recommend booking her for your next season of life, you won’t be disappointed.

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