Services & Investment
Every session begins
with your story.
I create photography that feels like you — unhurried, real, and made to last. Whether it's your first baby, your growing family, or the two of you at golden hour, every collection is designed around the moments that matter most to you.
Explore the session types I offer, what is included in every experience, and how I guide investment so you can choose a collection with confidence.
Signature Stories
Choose the story that feels like yours.
A polished reel of the sessions I photograph most often. Swipe through the work, then open the service page that fits the season you are in.
A slow-moving reel of the stories clients ask for most.
What I Offer
Choose the session that fits your season.
Each collection is thoughtfully guided from start to finish — location planning, styling direction, and a gallery that feels elevated and unmistakably yours.
Most Booked
Family
Connection-first portraits for real families at any stage.
Best for growing families, annual portraits, and documenting the season you are in.
- 1–2 hour session
- 40+ edited images
- Location planning included
- Kid-friendly pacing
Loved by New Parents
Newborn
Gentle, unhurried sessions during the first quiet days.
Best for parents who want the first days documented with softness and care.
- 2–3 hour session
- 50+ edited images
- Props & wraps provided
- In-home or studio
Elegant & Bump-Forward
Maternity
Soft, editorial portraits that celebrate this season fully.
Best for mamas who want to feel radiant, confident, and celebrated.
- 1–1.5 hour session
- 35+ edited images
- Wardrobe guidance
- Partner poses included
Romantic & Cinematic
Couples
Movement-led portraits for two — any reason, any season.
Best for anniversaries, just-because evenings, and engagement shoots.
- 1–2 hour session
- 40+ edited images
- Any location
- Golden hour pacing
Story Before the Ring
Engagement
Natural, editorial engagement portraits that tell your whole love story.
Best for newly engaged couples who want to mark this chapter beautifully.
- 1–2 hour session
- 40+ edited images
- Outfit + location help
- Comfortable, guided posing
Full-Day Coverage
Wedding
Emotional, editorial coverage for your most important day.
Best for couples who want their day documented with warmth, artistry, and intention.
A custom collection shaped around coverage hours, timeline flow, and the feeling you want the day to hold onto.
- Custom coverage hours
- Gallery delivery included
- Timeline planning support
- Inquiry-based pricing
How It Works
Simple from the first message.
Inquire
Fill out the contact form with your vision, ideal dates, and session type. I'll reply within 24–48 hours to discuss details and check availability.
Plan Together
Once your date is secured, we'll finalize your location, outfits, and session timeline. You'll receive a full prep guide tailored to your session type.
Shoot & Relive
Show up and enjoy it. I handle the direction and the details. Your gallery arrives 2–3 weeks later, ready to download, print, and hold onto forever.
Questions
Before You Reach Out
Fill out the contact form and you will hear back within 24–48 hours. A 50% retainer secures your date, with the remaining balance due the day of your session.
Most galleries are delivered within 2–3 weeks. Newborn sessions may take 3–4 weeks due to detailed editing. You will receive a private online gallery link via email with easy downloading.
Life happens. One reschedule is included at no charge with at least 48 hours notice. Retainers are non-refundable but fully transferable to a new date.
Yes! I am based in California and available for sessions throughout the Central Coast and Central Valley. Travel beyond 30 miles may include a small mileage add-on — ask when you inquire.
Absolutely. Weddings, Baby's First Year packages, and milestone collections are all shaped around what you actually need. Reach out and we will build something that fits your story perfectly.
Ready When You Are
Let's make something beautiful together.
“Ellie captured our family in such a beautiful, natural way. The photos feel authentic and full of joy — exactly how we imagined. We'll treasure these memories forever.” — Wilson & Alex Roehlk, Family Session
Dates fill up quickly — especially spring and fall. Reach out today and I'll check what is available for you.
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