family sessions
info & investment
…because you’ll only ever regret the pictures NOT taken… And you won’t fully understand how precious they are until they’re all you have left.
Babies with cute little ringlets, chunky little fingers, and arms that squeeze so tight and still only just barely make it around your neck… grow into fearlessly independent, but need you just as much kids. And those kids grow into “I’m too cool for you” teenagers who secretly still just want a tight squeeze.
And these pictures that make you cry when your baby isn’t a baby anymore and bring back all the beautiful details of each tender chapter, are the same pictures that will stand as a testament to your fierce, unconditional, forever, and always love to those same babies when you’re gone.
xo
maren
families
A natural, candid, lightly posed session capturing your family love story. Plan on lots of cuddling, playing, climbing, laughing, and embracing the chaos.
*Immediate family only
SESSION FEE INCLUDES:
•Photographer time (before, during, and after the session), talent, and unique artistic point of view.
• Exclusive MEP styling and location guide.
• Access to the MEP client closet to borrow tried-and-true, photo-ready pieces for the whole family.
• Travel up to 60 miles from my home base in San Tan Valley, AZ. (+$1/additional mile)
• 45-minute session
• 10 (5 photographer and 5 client-selected) artisan-edited, high-resolution digital images with print release.
• Personal and convenient online proofing gallery where you may choose additional images to add to your final gallery.
$497
*A 25% non-refundable retainer is due upon booking to reserve your session date.
*Arizona sales tax will be added to the total price.
How It Works
Book
Head on over to my booking calendar to get the ball rolling. Find a day that works for you and snag it before anyone else does.
Plan
In the weeks leading up to your session, I’ll send my client-only style guide and location menu to help you plan your session. Or add a pre-session consultation to your session and I’ll guide you every step of the way.
Create
Time to let go and have fun, focus on being present in the moment with each other and magical memories and priceless images will naturally follow.
Select
10 business days after your session you will receive a link with your 5 photographer-selected Artisan Edits and proofing gallery. Review the proofs and select your 5, plus any additional images to round out your final gallery.
Deliver
No more than 4 weeks after you make your selections, your gallery will be updated with your finished images. I recommend viewing them for the first time as a family to relive the memory and feel the love. Enjoy!
How It Works
Book
Head on over to my booking calendar to get the ball rolling. Find a day that works for you and snag it before anyone else does.
Plan
In the weeks leading up to your session, I’ll send my client-only style guide and location menu to help you plan your session. Or add a pre-session consultation to your session and I’ll guide you every step of the way.
Create
Time to let go and have fun, focus on being present in the moment with each other and magical memories and priceless images will naturally follow.
Select
10 business days after your session you will receive a link with your 5 photographer-selected Artisan Edits and proofing gallery. Review the proofs and select your 5, plus any additional images to round out your final gallery.
Deliver
No more than 4 weeks after you make your selections, your gallery will be updated with your finished images. I recommend viewing them for the first time as a family to relive the memory and feel the love. Enjoy!
additional images
At least 40 images will be included in your proofing gallery. Select your favorites to add to your final gallery.
$25 / image
$100 / 5 images
$175 / 10 images
$325 / 20 images
OPTIONAL UPGRADES
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Full Gallery | +50 images $800
Upgrade to the full gallery at booking for the best price per image ($16) and the maximum guaranteed number of images (60 total) in your final gallery. This upgrade may only be added BEFORE the session takes place.
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Pre-Session Styling Consultation $150
Utilize Maren's 10+ years of experience styling clients for their photo session. I will hold your hand through the entire process, I'll even do the virtual leg work for you to help find the perfect outfit.
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Memory in Motion $997
Add a video portrait to your session. Video & photo will be shot simultaneously during your session. You will receive a 1-3 minute video portrait set to music.
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Professional Hair & Makeup $30 OFF
Reduce your stress while leveling up your photoshoot! I personally ALWAYS get my hair and makeup done for our family pictures and can't stress enough the difference it makes in how I look and more importantly, how I FEEL. I've partnered with Taryn at Infinite Artistry to get my clients $30 OFF your hair and makeup package. I send her your information and she gets in touch with you to schedule your appointment. You will pay her directly.
