Let’s talk money, honey
What it costs to have your dream session documented by someone who won’t make you fake smile for hours.
What you’re actually paying for
When you book melissa ann photographs, you're not just paying for someone to point a camera in your general direction. You're paying for —
( 01 )Years of experience dodging drunk uncles, runaway toddlers, and aunts who insist on just “one more photo”
( 02 )An eye trained to catch the real stuff — the tear before the aisle walk, or the meltdown mid-family hug. Equally sacred, equally chaotic.
( 03 )Creative direction that makes you look and feel like you. Not stiff, not over-posed. I’ll guide when needed, step back when it matters most.
( 04 )A calm, grounded energy on a big day. You don’t just want someone who can get the shot — you want someone who can bring good energy into the room
( 05 )Images that hit different because they’re rooted in story. I shoot with narrative in mind — so when you look back, it won’t just be “what happened,” it’ll be how it felt.
the main stuff.
families. couples. maternity. this is for you.
2 package options to choose from
add ons available
help with styling if ya need that ;)
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Help with outfit planning, if needed
high res, fully edited images
Sneak peeks within 24-48 hours
Private online gallery for download + sharing
No watermark nonsense, ever
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basic (15-20 images) $350
deluxe (30+ images) $395
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roll of 35mm film -$150
weddings.
These are for weddings only, micro and elopement are different pricing!
3 packages to choose from
customized packages available
each package comes with a mini engagement session
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4 hour coverage
6 hour coverage
8+ hour coverage
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4 HOURS: $2400
6 HOURS: $2800
8 HOURS: $3000
ADDITIONAL HOUR PRICING: $400
ALL packages require a 25% nonrefundable retainer to hold your date!
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ROLL OF 35MM FILM: $150
SECOND SHOOTER: $400
and allll the other stuff.
new baby? portraits? senior photos? find that here.
all packages vary in image amount and price.
all come with high res photos + online gallery.
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FRESH 48/IN HOME LIFESTYLE NEWBORN
BRANDING
SENIORS
EXTENDED FAMILY
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fresh 48/in home newborn: $350
branding: $335
senior: starting at $350+
extended family: $400
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35 film roll: $150
THE EXPERIENCE
What it’s like to work together
( 01 )the day before
We’ll chat, make sure all google map pins are sent, full amount of moolah is paid, and talk about how excited we are!
( 02 )the day itself
WE GET TO HANG! sure, we’ll do just a few posed photo of you smiling at the camera, but then enough of that and let’s do the real and raw (aka FUN) ones!
( 03 )after the fun
get ready to not have to wait, because you’ll have sneak peeks within 24 hours of me being in your face with my camera! (!!!!!!!)
KIND WORDSKIND WORDS
“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
Still here?
Let’s do this.
Look, I get it. photography isn’t cheap. But unlike those personalized napkins or that chocolate fountain your cousin will definitely stick his hand in, these photos are what you'll actually keep forever.
Think of it this way: You're not just paying for the session, the wedding day, etc. you’re paying for the years I’ve spent learning how to freeze time, and catch the stuff that matters. wedding, wild toddler, I got you.
And really, can you put a price on photos that make your ex ( or in laws, or your future self) scroll through your gallery at 2 AM thinking “damn. they thrived”?
did I mention I got featured in photoVogue (!!!!)