for stories that last

what it costs to document your ordinary life as art.

A young boy with curly blonde hair and a black T-shirt standing outside on a sidewalk, while a woman crouches nearby, and a man with a mustache sits on the porch, all watching the boy as he touches bubbles near a garden bed with wood edging. A white rocking chair is on the porch.
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A woman and a young child blowing bubbles together on a sidewalk.

everyday stories.

Families, couples, and maternity — these sessions are designed for immediate family only.
Extended family sessions are offered separately.

  • four collection options available

  • optional add-ons

  • styling guidance included, if needed

    • high resolution images, thoughtfully edited

    • sneak peeks within 24-48 hours

    • private online gallery for viewing, downloading and sharing

  • the frame. a single still — short, sweet and powerful. perfect for when you you just need a handful of moments frozen in time. 15-20 images. $350

    the roll. like a roll of film, this collection tells a fuller story. more coverage, more candids, more space for the moments to unfold naturally. 30+ images. $395

    FILM ONLY. Shot entirely on film.
    Slow, intentional, and rooted in feeling. 30-36 images. $250

    the reel. (DIGITAL + FILM) like stepping into your own feature film. every angle, every detail, every emotion. captured like the epic story that it is. 60+ images (digital and film) $475

    super 8 only: a piece that feels honest, intimate, and lasting. $400

    all packages require 20% down as the nonrefundable retainer to hold your date, and remaining amount is due the day before your session!

  • 35mm Film Add-On
    A roll of 35mm film woven into your session — imperfect & nostalgic.
    Thoughtfully shot alongside digital for a slower, more tactile layer to your story. $150

    super 8 video: shot on authentic Super 8, this format brings natural grain, soft light, and a timeless feel that digital can’t replicate. $300

weddings stories.

wedding collections are designed for full wedding days.
Elopements are offered separately and thoughtfully customized — reach out for details.

Four collections available
Each one designed with intention, with options to tailor coverage as needed.

Engagement session included
The 8-hour collection includes a 15-image engagement session.

    • 4 hours of coverage

    • 6 hours of coverage

    • 8 hours of coverage

    • super 8 film coverage (film only, no photography)

    • 4 hours — $2400

    • 6 hours — $2800

    • 8 hours — $3000

      additional coverage is available at $400 an hour

    • super 8 film only coverage — $1500

    • A 25% non-refundable retainer is required to reserve your wedding date. remaining balance is due 4 weeks prior to the wedding day.

  • 35mm film — $150
    A roll of 35mm film added to your wedding coverage for a softer, nostalgic layer alongside digital.

    Second photographer — $400
    Additional coverage and perspective to document more of the day as it unfolds.

    Super 8 film — $1000
    A Super 8 film add-on capturing motion, emotion, and atmosphere — delivered as a timeless keepsake.

  • The Full Story

    For couples who want the space to slow down and document more than just the wedding day itself.

    Includes:

    • “The Night Before” coverage

    • 10+ hours of wedding day coverage

    • 30+ image engagement session

    • 35mm film woven into your story

    $4000
    Travel and lodging included.

A sleeping newborn baby wearing a white hat and patterned clothes, lying on a checkered blanket.

other stories.

New babies, portraits, seniors, and extended family gatherings — you’ll find those stories here.

Packages vary in image count and pricing.
All include high-resolution images and a private online gallery.

  • fresh 48 & in-home newborn
    extended family
    seniors
    branding

  • fresh 48 / in-home newborn — $375
    branding — $375
    seniors — starting at $375+
    extended family — $485

    booking requires a 20% non-refundable retainer.
    remaining balance due prior to your session.

  • 35mm film roll — $150

just as it felt.

from them
from them
A woman holding a young child in an outdoor setting during daytime.
A young child is hugging an adult. The child is wearing a white shirt and has a tattoo on their arm. The adult also has tattoos on their arm, and they are holding the child close. The background is blurred greenery.
A woman and a young girl sharing a tender moment. The child is touching the woman's arm and face, and the woman has a tattoo on her upper arm with writing. The woman is wearing a strapless yellow top, and the child is wearing a beige shirt.

“Melissa’s work truly speaks for itself, she’s far from your average photographer. her candid style captures the raw, beautiful moments in such an effortless way. she made my son and I feel completely at ease and was incredibly kind throughout the entire process. the photos she took are ones i’ll cherish forever."

-AVRIE

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This work is about more than coverage.
It’s about care, experience, and telling the story well.

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