Pre-Session Consultation

We start with an in-person, phone or email consultation. Which ever suits you best!

 

You are guided through your entire custom portrait experience. We help plan your wardrobe and discuss the perfect location for your session.

 

We help make decisions regarding the best way to display your portraits in your home or office.

 

The Photo Session

We will meet you on-location for your fun, 'no rush' photography session.

 

We are located in Courtice, ON and have access to many beautiful outdoor settings in the area.

 

If you prefer an in studio session we can accommodate a family of 5. For larger families we recommend an outdoor location.

Gallery Reveal & Ordering Session

About 2 weeks after your session, we will meet again, either in-person or virtually for your gallery reveal.

 

This is when you sit back and view the best portraits from your session in a beautiful slideshow. We then discuss and guide you in choosing the best way to display your favourite portraits from the session that fit your style and budget.

 

Custom Art Pieces

Once your order is placed with us we work with our professional lab to transform your treasured portraits from digital format in to beautiful, tangible art pieces that will be enjoyed in your home and treasured by future generations of your family.

 

Your custom portraits are delivered to you within 3 to 4 weeks (depending on the products ordered).

 

Session Fees

Includes the consultation, studio rental fees, photographer's time and talent photographing and editing the portraits from your session, and the gallery reveal and ordering appointment.

 

Products and digital images are sold separately.

 

Every collection comes with either an Heirloom Album OR Folio Box, including the matching digital versions of chosen portraits.

 

All sessions include order credit as outlined in the descriptions below.

Dog Portrait session

$390

 

This session is suitable for up to 2 dogs from the same household. Add $25 per extra dog. Sessions can be held at an outdoor location or in-studio.

 

The session fee includes a $200 order credit

 

Single images are $100 each

 

Image collections start at $890

 

Click here to see the Dog Portfolio

Family Portrait session

$690

 

This session is suitable for families, children, couples, maternity, and lifestyle newborn. Includes up to 5 people, add $25 per extra person. Sessions can be held at an outdoor location or in studio.

 

The session fee includes a $500 order credit

 

Single images are $100 each

 

Image collections start at $1090

 

Click here to see family portfolio

 

Click here to see maternity portfolio

Head Shots

Session Fee - $390

 

  • Studio session with time for 2 backdrops and outfit changes
  • In-person gallery reveal and ordering session
  • includes two images or $200 order credit to put towards an Image Collection

Additional single images are $100 each

 

Image collections start at $250

 

Click here to see Head Shot portfolio.

What’s Included – Family, Maternity, & dog Portrait Sessions

  • Zoom, phone or email pre-session consultation to collaborate and discuss your session goals
  • The photographer's time and talent photographing your 'no rush' portrait session on-location (travel fees may apply) for up to 5 people (add $25 per extra person)
  • Professional editing and retouching of the best portraits from your session for your proofing gallery
  • In-person Gallery Reveal and Ordering appointment to assist you in creating the perfect art products for your home and family
  • order credit (varies as outlined above) to put towards your final purchase

The Full Service Photography Experience

Full service photography is much more than photographing your session and handing over digital files for you to 'fend for yourself' in terms of figuring out what to do with your portraits from your session. As a full service photographer, I help you plan everything from your wardrobe and styling, finding the perfect location for your session, to helping you decide on and design photographic 'art' pieces to proudly display in your home.

 

Every session is unique, just like you. Your Full Service photography session begins with getting to know you and finding out 'your why' for investing in custom photography and what your needs are in terms of how you would like to display your portraits. I offer unique, tangible, professional quality prints, wall art products, custom albums, and folio boxes. I know how difficult it can be deciding how to display your treasured portraits. I guide you through your entire photography experience by taking the time to help design a gallery for that empty wall that you've been meaning to fill, or I can design a beautiful custom photo album that you and your family can enjoy looking through for many generations to come. From first contact to the delivery of your custom print products, I help you every step of the way.

 

In-person, phone, or email consultations are provided to discuss wardrobe, location options, and ideas for your portrait experience. I have many unique product samples available for you too see and touch to help you decide what you would like to do with your portraits. Viewing and holding the products in person helps you to fully appreciate the quality and stunning appearance of everything I offer. You are not obligated in any way to book a session at the consultation, but if you feel that I am the right fit as the photographer for your family and you love the experience and products I offer, I can book you in right away. To secure your session date and time I require that the session fee be paid in full and a contract signed upon booking.

 

After photographing your session my job is far from done. As an artist, I meticulously cull through all the photos from your session and decide on the best ones to retouch and artistically edit. Hours are spent fine tuning and editing your portraits to make everyone look their best and enhance your portraits into pieces of art.

 

Once the best portraits from your session are ready for you to view I do not just send you a link and force you to choose your favourite images on your own time. Approximately 2 weeks after your portrait session, we meet again in person for your Gallery Reveal and ordering appointment. During this appointment you will enjoy viewing the portraits from your session in a custom slideshow. After viewing the slideshow, I help you narrow down your favourite portraits and guide you through the design and ordering of the perfect products to fit your needs. Please note that all decision makers must be present at this appointment as your order will be placed that day.

 

Located in Courtice, Ontario. Serving (but not limited to) Kawartha Lakes, Clarington, Bowmanville, Courtice, Oshawa, Ajax, Pickering, Greater Toronto Area. melissa@melissamaahsphotography.com