hi, i'm melissa
Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario!
I shot my first wedding in spring of 2009 and haven't looked back. I have since expanded into custom newborn portraiture as well as families and children. For the past 6 years I've been working for myself full-time, and loving every minute of it! My boss works me hard, but she's pretty cool, so it's ok.
more about me ...
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weddings shot
10
years married
1
children made
years in business
8
years married
children made
weddings shot
10
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things
i love
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Meet the fam!
my husband craig, our daughter aylah and our family pooch mosby
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Meet the fam!
my family is my whole world!
my husband craig,
our daughter aylah
and our family pooch mosby
about me
galleries
PRICING AND DETAILS
the
what kind of
information
are you looking for?
Photographers
-one-on-one mentoring
-templates & actions
-newborn prop shop
-joB postings
Newborn
-session pricing & packages
-tour the studio
-see me in action
-detailed parent prep guide
Family
-packages & pricing
-family prep guide
-event photography
-candid lifestyle sessions
Milestones
-sitter session (6-9mos)
-one year milestone (12mos)
-custom cake smash & bath
-"grow with me" plan
Mini Sessions
-seasonal holiday minis
-spring/fall family minis
-stylized mini events
-full year mini packages
what kind of
information
are you looking for?
Wedding
Wedding
packages & pricing
lifestyle sessions
packages & pricing
see me in action
newborn
packages & pricing
tour the studio
family
milestones
sitter sessions (6-9mos)
one year & cake smash
mini sessions
holiday minis
spring/fall family minis
photographers
shop
mentoring
-packages & pricing
-in-person consultation
-see me in action
-detailed wedding prep guide
watch me
in action
Wedding Packages
all packages include:
two photographers
USB of hi-res edited files
ordering session at the studio
wedding bloopers and out-takes
one hour engagement session
online galleries with download
reception table promo cards
six hours
eight hours
ten hours
twelve hours
$2900
$3200
$3600
$3900
1/3 deposit required to secure date, and taxes extra
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events &
lifestyle
sessions
Family Packages
immediate family
45 minute session on location
immediate family only, dogs welcomed
a mix of posed and candid images
online gallery to make your selections
20 hi-res files via digital download
$250
immediate family mini
20 minute session on-location
immediate family only, dogs welcomed
a mix of posed and candid images
online gallery to make your selections
10 hi-res files via digital download
$175
extended family
30 minute session on-location
extended family, dogs welcomed
unlimited posed groups, no candids
online gallery to make selections
15 hi-res files via digital download
$200
full session fee required to secure booking, and taxes extra
$250
immediate family mini
20 minute session on location
immediate family only, dogs welcomed
a mix of posed and candid images
online gallery to make your selections
10 hi-res files via digital download
$175
extended family
30 minute session on location
extended family
dogs welcomed
unlimited posed groups
no candids
online gallery to make your selections
15 hi-res files via digital download
$200
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family
prep guide
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family
sessions
Lifestyle Packages
events
60 minute coverage of an event
birthday parties, family reunions, etc.
photojournalistic candids, not posed
online gallery to make your selections
30 hi-res files via digital download
$250
lifestye family
45 minute session at home or on-location
immediate family only, dogs welcomed
mostly candid, doing a family activity
online gallery to make your selections
20 hi-res files via digital download
$250
Lifestyle Packages
events
60 minute session on location
birthday parties, family renunions, etc.
photojournalistic candids
minimal posed groupings
online gallery to make your selections
30 hi-res files via digital download
$250
lifestyle family
45 minute session at home or on location
immediate family only dogs welcomed
mostly candid, doing a family activity
online gallery to make your selections
20 hi-res files via digital download
$250
lifestyle newborn
45 minute session at home
immediate family, dogs welcomed
natural posing, mostly candid, nursery details
online gallery to make selections
20 hi-res files via digital download
$250
full session fee required to secure booking, and taxes extra
lifestyle newborn
45 minute session at home
immediate family, dogs welcomed
natural posing, mostly candid, nursery details
online gallery to make your selections
20 hi-res files via digital download
$250
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lifestyle
sessions
Family
prep guide
every client who books a family session will receive a detailed prep guide to help you get the most out of your custom photography experience.
here are some of the topics that are covered ...
> the booking process
> preparing your children for the session
> preparing a pup for the session
> what to wear: basic rules
> What to wear: choosing a palette
> what to wear: what about patterns?
> what to wear: do's & don'ts
> editing & post processing
> what to expect during the session
> what happens after the session
> prints & products
combo deals
Milestone Packages
sitter milestone
30 minute session in-studio
6-10 mos old, must be sitting unassisted
1-2 outfits plus the use of props
online gallery to make your selections
15 hi-res files via digital download
$200
one year milestone
30 minute session in-studio
12 mos old, give or take a month
1-2 outfits plus the use of props
online gallery to make your selections
15 hi-res files via digital download
$200
cake smash
30 minute session in-studio
all you need to provide is the outfit
custom setup & matching cake included
online gallery to make your selections
15 hi-res files via digital download
$300
full session fee required to secure booking, and taxes extra
Milestone Packages
sitter milestone
30 minute session in studio
6-10 mos old, must be sitting unassisted
1-2 outfits plus the use of props
online gallery to make your selections
15 hi-res files via digital download
$200
one year milestone
30 minute session in studio
12 mos old, give or take a month
1-2 outfits plus the use of props
online gallery to make your selections
15 hi-res files via digital download
$200
cake smash
30 minute session in studio
all you need to provide is the outfit
custom setup & matching cake included
online gallery to make your selections
15 hi-res files via digital download
$300
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milestone
sessions
Promotions
milestone combo deals
one year milestone + cake smash
cake smash + bubble bath
one year milestone + cake smash + bubble bath
$400
$400
$500
"grow with me" plan
NEWBORN
$650
SITTER
3 hour session
parents/siblings included
online gallery for ordering
files NOT included
min. purchase of $349 rqd.
30 minute session
baby must sit unassisted
1-2 outfits plus props
online gallery for ordering
15 hi-res files incl.
ONE YEAR + SMASH
60 minute session
custom setup/cake incl.
1-2 outfits plus props
online gallery for ordering
30 hi-res files incl.
"grow with me" plan includes all 3 full sessions.
must be purchased prior to newborn session to be eligible.
full amount due at booking to receive discount.
Promotions
milestone combo deals
one year milestone
PLUS
cake smash
$400
cake smash
PLUS
bubble bath
$400
one year milestone
PLUS
cake smash
PLUS
bubble bath
$500
"grow with me" plan
"Grow with Me" plan includes
3 full sessions
(newborn, sitter milestone, one year milestone + cake smash)
$650
must be purchased prior to newborn session to be eligible.
full amount due at booking to receive discount.
Newborn Sessions
view the
packages
$200
Parent Preparation Guide and session styling
questionnaire
session fee includes:
2-3 hours of professionally styled newborn portraiture with the use of our large collection of props and accessories
rest and relaxation in the comfortable client lounge, complete with coffee bar, soft drinks, Netflix and wi-fi
a trained assistant to ensure the utmost in safety and comfort for your newborn
retouching and preparation of an online proofing gallery including 30-40 images
digital files and art prints are purchased separately after you view your proof gallery.
packages range from $349-$849 with
a-la-carte add on options.
minimum $349 purchase required with all newborn sessions.
full session fee required to secure booking, and taxes extra
Newborn Sessions
$200 session fee includes:
Parents Preparation Guide and session styling questionnaire
digital files and art prints are purchased separately after you view your proof gallery.
packages range from $349-$849 with a-la-carte add on options.
minimum $349 purchase required with all newborn sessions.
full session fee rqd to secure booking
taxes extra
2-3 hours of professionally styled newborn portraiture with the use of our large collection of props and accessories
rest and relaxation in the comfortable client lounge, complete with coffee bar, soft drinks, Netflix and wi-fi
a trained assistant to ensure the utmost in safety and comfort for your newborn
retouching and preparation of an online proofing gallery including 30-40 images
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Newborn Packages
tour the
studio
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session fee
standard
15 hi-res digital files
$300 print credit
$599
all inclusive
ALL hi-res digital files
$500 print credit
$849
basic
5 hi-res digital files
$150 print credit
$349
print credits can be put towards additional files, prints, wall art, albums, birth announcements,
image boxes, etc.
a-la-carte add ons
Desk prints starting at $15
Wall art starting at $60
Hi-res files each $50
Keepsake albums starting at $500
for a full price list please contact the studio, taxes extra
Newborn Packages
ALL INCLUSIVE
all hi-res digital files
$500 print credit
$849
STANDARD
15 hi-res digital files
$300 print credit
$599
BASIC
5 hi-res digital files
$150 print credit
$349
a-la-carte add ons
Desk prints starting at $15
Wall art starting at $60
Hi-res files each $50
Keepsake albums starting at $500
for a full price list please contact the studio, taxes extra
print credits can be put towards additional files, prints, wall art, albums, birth announcements, image boxes, etc.
more >
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video
Newborn
prep guide
every client who books a newborn session will receive a detailed prep guide to help you get the most out of your custom photography experience.
here are some of the topics that are covered ...
> the booking process
> preparing baby for the session
> preparing yourselves for the session
> preparing siblings for the session
> What you should bring
> what to expect during the session
> what happens after the session
Mini Sessions
2017
full year
package
Valentine's Minis
Spring FAMILY Minis
Mommy&Me Minis
Sitter Minis
Sunset Beach Minis
Fall FAMILY Minis
Super Mario Minis
Christmas Minis (studio)
Christmas Minis (tree farm)
February 5th & 6th
April 22nd & 23rd
may 1st - 6th
July 17th - 21st
august 7th, 8th & 9th
october 14th & 15th
november 11th & 12th
december 2nd & 3rd
to be announced
All details and pricing will be announced on my FB page a few weeks prior to the scheduled sessions.
Clients on my mailing list will always be notified ahead of the FB crowd, so if you want priority notice you can subscribe to updates here:
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Mini Sessions
2017
All details and pricing will be announced on my FB page a few weeks prior to the scheduled sessions.
Clients on my mailing list will always be notified ahead of the FB crowd, so if you want priority notice you can subscribe to updates here:
Valentine's Minis
Spring FAMILY Minis
Mommy&Me Minis
Sitter Minis
Sunset Beach Minis
Fall FAMILY Minis
Super Mario Minis
Christmas Minis (studio)
Christmas Minis (tree farm)
feb 5&6
apr 22&23
may 1-6
july 17-21
aug 7,8&9
oct 14&15
nov 11&12
dec 2&3
tbd
Full Year Package
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mini
sessions
$800
If you're interested in most/all of the mini sessions
over the course of the year you can book them ALL at a reduced
rate. Promotion is only valid per calendar year so you'll want to
get on board as early in the year as possible. If there is one
particular session that you don't want or aren't available for
then you are welcome to gift your spot to a friend.
want it all?
full fee is due to take advantage of this promotion, and it's non-refundable
taxes extra
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