portrait
guide
Family sessions are a timeless way to preserve the moments that matter most. These images become heirlooms—treasured memories to look back on for years to come. Whether displayed on your walls or tucked into an album on the coffee table, they serve as a beautiful reminder of the love and connection you share.
tenderly crafted,
honoring sacred connection.
refined imagery
INTENTIONAL.
LOVELY.
INSPIRED.
FAMILY
The Portrait Session Process
01 | Submit Your Inquiry
Your story begins with a vision. Through the inquiry form on my website, you’ll share the heart behind your session — who it’s for, what this season means to you, and any special details you’d love captured. Whether you’re celebrating a new baby, a graduating senior, or simply gathering your family together, I’d be honored to help preserve it.
The Portrait Session Process
02 | Receive Your Collection Guide
Once I receive your inquiry, I’ll send over a curated collection guide — a thoughtful breakdown of session offerings tailored to your needs and budget. Each collection is designed to serve you well while honoring the beauty and uniqueness of your moment.
The Portrait Session Process
03 | Book Your Session
When you’ve chosen the collection that resonates with you, we’ll finalize a date. I’ll then send over your contract and invoice to officially reserve your session. Everything is handled with ease and clarity, so you can feel fully at peace moving forward.
The Portrait Session Process
04 | Style + Session Planning
As your session approaches, you’ll receive a personalized style guide created to bring your vision to life. This guide helps you choose clothing and details that not only reflect your story but also complement the tone, light, and emotion we want your gallery to express. My goal is to help you feel confident, beautiful, and completely yourself.
The Portrait Session Process
05 | Gallery Delivery & Heirloom Keepsakes Planning
After your session, I’ll carefully curate and deliver your final gallery — a collection of refined, emotive images that capture this sacred season with honesty and grace. From there, you'll have the option to preserve your images through timeless prints and heirloom-quality albums — tangible treasures to pass down for generations.
Maternity + Newborn
- COLASIANS 3 : 14
"And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity."
Class of 2025 - 2026
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Inquire to share more about your vision and portrait photo session goals.
For senior sessions I generally encourage the sooner you get on the books the better! I also highly encourage having them done before May as that is the most competitive time. I will be busy with Cap & Gown Sessions during this time and those spots fill fast! This also allows ample time for perfectly planned locations and ample time to honor your achievment.
For the Senior who wants the full experience: I would absolutely love to capture your year! 2 - 3 sessions are highly encouraged ( especially for the ladies ) to fully archive every precious season of your Senior year!
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Seniors
Photography by MEGAN HOWE
DESIGN + CURATION WITH PURE JOY CO.