Ask yourself this: why do you want to have your portraits taken? What’s the story that you want to tell? What feelings do you have at point in your life that you want to remember later? Let’s work together to create a custom session that can best reflect your personal story at this meaningful point in your life.
To view my most recent work, check out the blog and recent Client Galleries.
The Experience
Before the Session
I know how stressful it can be to coordinate photos—there are outfits to choose, a location to select, and so many expectations to live up to, right?
Take a deep breath, because I’m here to help. When you choose your session date, you’ll get immediate access to my styling service. You’ll answer a short questionnaire about who is in the session, the general style you’re looking for and the color schemes you like, and the service will choose photographer-approved outfits for you to compare side-by-side. Here’s an example of four outfits I picked out based on recommendations for a family of four in the gray and blush color scheme (I chose “whimsical” as my vibe):
Along with the styling service, I’ll send you my digital Style Guide Magazine to help you prepare for your session.
The Style Guide will also walk you through ideas for incorporating your finished images into your home as artwork (wall art and other printed keepsakes). If you’re hoping to download your files, throw a few on Facebook and then put them in a drawer somewhere never to be seen again, I’m just not the photographer for you, my dear.
To me, a photographer’s job isn’t done until she’s helped you do something with the photos.
I’ll also have you send me photos of your walls before your session so I know a bit about your style. You’ll receive complimentary wall design ideas after your session.
During the Session
Depending on the age of session participants, I’ll use a mix of prompts and movement to get natural photos. For very young children, I like to focus on play-based photography and movement (little ones aren’t always known for sitting still, so I like to capture them as they are so you can remember their spunky little selves). Bring along a favorite toy or activity, and we’ll focus on the family interacting and playing together.
In-home sessions are a popular way to capture small moments of your day-to-day lives to look back on. Choose a favorite book to read to your child, play dress-up, or play together with a few of your child’s favorite toys.
After the Session
About three weeks after your photo session, you’ll get to see and download your photos in your online gallery, and you’ll get a one day 20% off sale to buy any professional print products that you want for your home or for gifts.
You’ll also get access to my online wall gallery designer to visualize exactly what your photos will look like to scale on your own walls. I can even upload other personal photos for you if you want to put together a wall gallery with a mix of photos.
Family Photos
Mini Session (30 Minutes): $400
Mini sessions are great for young families—toddlers and young children don’t often have the patience for much more than half an hour. I usually deliver 30 images in one general location with no outfit changes. This includes a few favorites in black and white.
- 30 minute on-location photography session in the Greater Lansing area.
- All high resolution digital downloads, available through an online gallery (online for at least 30 days).
- Digital Style Guide Magazine with tips to prepare for your session and ideas to help you style your photos in your home.
- One day 20% off sale to choose your favorite mix of photos for products. Use my online gallery wall designer to view images scaled to your own walls so you know exactly what the images will look like.
- Free touch-ups on any print orders (all ordered images are edited in the Allie & Co. Photography style).
Full Session (One Hour): $600
Full sessions give us a little more time to explore more locations and change outfits.
- One hour on-location photography session (travel fees may apply beyond outside of 30 miles from East Lansing or Pentwater, Michigan. Pentwater dates are limited).
- All high resolution digital downloads, available through an online gallery (online for at least 30 days).
- Digital Style Guide Magazine with tips to prepare for your session and ideas to help you style your photos in your home.
- One day 20% off sale to choose your favorite mix of photos for products. Use my online gallery wall designer to view images scaled to your own walls so you know exactly what the images will look like.
- Free touch-ups on any print orders (all ordered images are edited in the Allie & Co. Photography style).
Extended Session (One Hour): $750
Full sessions give us a little more time to explore more locations and change outfits.
- 90 minute on-location photography session (travel fees may apply beyond outside of 30 miles from East Lansing or Pentwater, Michigan. Pentwater dates are limited).
- All high resolution digital downloads, available through an online gallery (online for at least 30 days).
- Digital Style Guide Magazine with tips to prepare for your session and ideas to help you style your photos in your home.
- One day 20% off sale to choose your favorite mix of photos for products. Use my online gallery wall designer to view images scaled to your own walls so you know exactly what the images will look like.
- Free touch-ups on any print orders (all ordered images are edited in the Allie & Co. Photography style).
