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
ALL SESSIONS INCLUDE:
• Photographer time, talent, and unique artistic point of view.
• 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)
• Personal and convenient online proofing gallery where you choose the images to be included in your final gallery.
PACKAGES
deluxe
• 60 minutes of session time on location.
• 50+ hand-edited, high-resolution digital images. (If its good, it’s yours!)
• Exclusive MEP Styling and Location Guides + a personalized pre-session styling consultation via phone, FaceTime, or Zoom. We’ll style your family together and I’ll help you find picture perfect styles for everyone
essential
• 45 minutes of session time on location.
• 25 hand-edited, high-resolution digital images.
• Exclusive MEP Styling and Location Guides + Text me any time for instant feedback on styling your session.
• Additional a la carte images – $25/image.
Basic
• 45 minutes of session time on location.
• 10 hand-edited, high-resolution digital images.
• Exclusive MEP styling and location guide.
• Additional a la carte images – $25/image.
$1300
$800
$500
PACKAGES
Basic
• 45 minutes of session time on location.
• 10 hand-edited, high-resolution digital images.
• Exclusive MEP styling and location guide.
• Additional a la carte images – $25/image.
$500
essential
• 45 minutes of session time on location.
• 25 hand-edited, high-resolution digital images.
• Exclusive MEP Styling and Location Guides + Text me any time for instant feedback on styling your session.
• Additional a la carte images – $25/image.
$800
deluxe
• 60 minutes of session time on location.
• 50+ hand-edited, high-resolution digital images. (If its good, it’s yours!)
• Exclusive MEP Styling and Location Guides + a personalized pre-session styling consultation via phone, FaceTime, or Zoom. We’ll style your family together and I’ll help you find picture perfect styles for everyone
$1300
Sales tax will be collected per AZ state law. | A 25% nonrefundable retainer is due to reserve your session date and time. | There will be an option to upgrade once the proofing gallery is delivered. | FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLANS ARE AVAILABLE | Prices are subject to change at anytime.
“A photograph keeps a moment from running away.” – Eudora Welty
How It Works
Book
Click the button below to head over to my booking calendar to get the ball rolling. Find a day that works for you and snag it before someone 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 schedule your pre-session consultation (if applicable) 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 to your proofing gallery. Review the proofs and select your favorite images to add to your final gallery. Need more images? Add them a la carte or upgrade to the next package.
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
Click the button below to head over to my booking calendar to get the ball rolling. Find a day that works for you and snag it before someone 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 schedule your pre-session consultation (if applicable) 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 to your proofing gallery. Review the proofs and select your favorite images to add to your final gallery. Need more images? Add them a la carte or upgrade to the next package.
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!
OPTIONAL UPGRADES
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. *Included in the deluxe package.
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.
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.
“Maren has so many resources to help make what’s normally a stressful process easy and fun.” – Mary B.
