The Experience

The Experience

Carve out some time to explore my approach, understand what to expect and see if we align like the stars. Ultimately, I want you to feel confident in choosing the right fit because your experience, start to finish, will shape the final results and how you feel about your photos. I want to photograph you and tell the story of how YOU want to be seen. That's the level of attention, care and vulnerability you deserve from your photographer. Let's tell your story fearlessly. 

Authentic. Unapologetic. Unforgettable 

YOU are HERE to be SEEN and to share your STORY. 

YOU are HERE to be SEEN and to share your STORY. 

LET'S DO THIS

The Process

BOOK YOUR PHOTOSHOOT

All Portrait shoots include a consultation and planning session, client guides packed with info to help prepare for your shoot, access to client wardrobe and a professional Hair and Makeup Artist, direction and posing, I’ve got you! 
 
*For Elopement and Wedding clients, who are often from out of town, our process looks slightly different. For simplicity sake and out of town travelers, I’ll send you your final gallery in place of a reveal session.

Consultation

All Portrait shoots include a consultation and planning session, client guides packed with info to help prepare for your shoot, access to client wardrobe and a professional Hair and Makeup Artist, direction and posing, I’ve got you! 
 
*For Elopement and Wedding clients, who are often from out of town, our process looks slightly different. For simplicity sake and out of town travelers, I’ll send you your final gallery in place of a reveal session.

client guides

After booking your shoot, I’ll send you everything you need to walk you through the process, this includes What To Wear, Skin Prep 101, etc.

VISION BOARD

This is one mine and everyone’s favorite parts! Together we’ll do a deep dive into curating shoot locations, color palette and honing in on the overall creative direction for the photoshoot. I’ll begin planning curated posing and storyboarding for our project! 

I location scout in preparation for every one of my clients and shoots, this extra step allows me to get an exact feel for the lighting, terrain and complete the finishing touches for harmonizing our color palette and storytelling. This ensures that we arrive fully prepared to soak up the experience and I’ll take you straight to our most scenic destinations.  

LOCATION SCOUTING

This is the perfect opportunity for us to connect and to get to know each other. You can ask me any questions to help determine if we are a good fit before you commit and we officially begin planning the magic together!


Hair & Makeup 

Oh yes, we go all out! Because you are so worth it and these images are intended to both outlast you and be handed down for generations. This added value is rolled into your session fee. 

Lighting, angles and posing is everything. I’m both passionate and an expert in guiding and directing you so that we highlight what you love most about your body and portray you in the most beautiful and authentic way.   

Direction & Posing 

4-6 weeks gives me ample time to edit and turn your photographs into works of art. I retouch and edit every single photograph with great attention to detail ensuring that you love the finished results.

Skin RETOUCHING & GENTLE EDITS

The moment we’ve all been waiting for! This is most amazing part where we get to look at your images together. I find this so valuable both because I get to celebrate and witness your reactions and learn which images you like best, this helps me get to know you more deeply and knock your socks off the next time we shoot. You’ll be back!

THE REVEAL

BOOK YOUR PHOTOSHOOT

The Process

06. Direction & Posing

07. Skin retouching & gentle edits

08. The REVEAL

05. Hair & makeup

02. Client Guides

04. Location SCOUTING

03. Vision Board

01. Consultation

This is the perfect opportunity for us to connect and to get to know each other. You can ask me any questions to help determine if we are a good fit before you commit and we officially begin planning the magic together!

06. Direction & Posing

07. Skin retouching & gentle edits

08. The REVEAL

05. Hair & makeup

02. Client Guides

04. Location SCOUTING

03. Vision Board

01. Consultation

After booking your shoot, I’ll send you everything you need to walk you through the process, this includes What To Wear, Skin Prep 101, etc.

06. Direction & Posing

07. Skin retouching & gentle edits

08. The REVEAL

05. Hair & makeup

02. Client Guides

04. Location SCOUTING

03. Vision Board

01. Consultation

This is one mine and everyone’s favorite parts! Together we’ll do a deep dive into curating shoot locations, color palette and honing in on the overall creative direction for the photoshoot. I’ll begin planning curated posing and storyboarding for our project! 

06. Direction & Posing

07. Skin retouching & gentle edits

08. The REVEAL

05. Hair & makeup

04. Location SCOUTING

03. Vision Board

02. Client Guides

01. Consultation

I location scout in preparation for every one of my clients and shoots, this extra step allows me to get an exact feel for the lighting, terrain and complete the finishing touches for harmonizing our color palette and storytelling. This ensures that we arrive fully prepared to soak up the experience and I’ll take you straight to our most scenic destinations.  

06. Direction & Posing

07. Skin retouching & gentle edits

08. The REVEAL

05. Hair & makeup

04. Location SCOUTING

03. Vision Board

02. Client Guides

01. Consultation

Oh yes, we go all out! Because you are so worth it and these images are intended to both outlast you and be handed down for generations. This added value is complimentary and included as part of your session. 

06. Direction & Posing

07. Skin retouching & gentle edits

08. The REVEAL

05. Hair & makeup

04. Location SCOUTING

03. Vision Board

02. Client Guides

01. Consultation

Lighting, angles and posing is everything. I’m both passionate and an expert in guiding and directing you so that we highlight what you love most about your body and portray you in the most beautiful and authentic way.   

06. Direction & Posing

07. Skin retouching & gentle edits

08. The REVEAL

05. Hair & makeup

04. Location SCOUTING

03. Vision Board

02. Client Guides

01. Consultation

The moment we’ve all been waiting for! This is most amazing part where we get to look at your images together. I find this so valuable both because I get to celebrate and witness your reactions and learn which images you like best, this helps me get to know you more deeply and knock your socks off the next time we shoot. You’ll be back!

"I had the most beautiful experience with Melanie! She made the photography session so fun, while paying attention to all of the little details that I would never have known. The photos came out to an incredible result. It’s clear how much she loves her craft through the beauty and effort."

Becca

"I had the most beautiful experience with Melanie! She made the photography session so fun, while paying attention to all of the little details that I would never have known. The photos came out to an incredible result. It’s clear how much she loves her craft through the beauty and effort."

Becca