What's Included in the photography packages:

Chicago metro

Session Time

Edited Digital Image Files via online gallery

Styling and planning tips for a worry free session

Sneak peeks the same day to swoon over

14 day link to download finished photos

Chicago Metro

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.



INQUIRE

$750

investment

  • In the comfort of your own home or studio rental for an additional fee.
  • Baby props and wraps included.
  • 30 Images

LIFESTYLE Newborn 

INQUIRE

$400

investment

  • 30-Minute Focused Session perfect for milestones, seniors, couples, or maternity (just mom).
  • Gallery of 20 Edited images
  • Additional images or full gallery available for upgrade.

PETITE SIGNATURE

INQUIRE

$800

investment

  • All inclusive 60-Minute Experience: Perfect for families or maternity. 
  • Gallery of 50+ Edited Images
  • Receive guidance on wardrobe and location.
  • $100 Future Session Voucher

SIGNATUre

experience the art of heartfelt storytelling through my lens

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

INQUIRE

INQUIRE

$550

$325


investment

investment

  • 30 Minute Session that captures baby alone.
  • Includes baskets, wraps, bows, blankets.
  • Choose 15 images to be edited from gallery.
  • Additional images or full gallery upgrade available.
  • 60 Minute Session that captures baby and immediate family.
  • Includes baskets, wraps, bows, blankets.
  • Choose 25 images to be edited from gallery.

STUDIO FAMILY NEWBORN

STUDIO NEWBORN

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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.

CLIENT LOVE

CLIENT LOVE