Family is the cornerstone of life, relationships, and also is a great source of joy! Life unfolds fast and things can change in a blink of an eye. Your family is the most important thing to you and I’ll make sure I capture this moment in time. After all, we’re all this age only once and kiddos are only this young once.
Why I love families
Welcome
After you submit a contact form, I'll set up a free consultation to get to know you, talk over your visions, and make sure I'm a great match to shoot your family portraits! We'll talk over what you'd like to have in the background of your photos, optimal locations to make that happen, and other details for the session!
step one:
the consultation
You've decided you want to work with me - Whoohoo!! You'll choose which type of session is best for you, sign a contract, and pay your retainer fee to officially book with me and schedule your session! Quick tip: My weekends fill up fast! If only weekends work for you, I recommend you schedule a couple months ahead of the date or time of year you are looking for.
step TWO:
Scheduling your SESSION
Oh, but what do we all wear? Don't worry! I've got you covered! You'll receive a guide from me for what to wear, how to coordinate colors with your family, what to bring with, and much more! I'll help you along with every stage in planning for your session.
step THREE:
preparing for your session
At the start of your session, I'll take the first 5 minutes to get to know you, but most importantly, to let kiddos get to know me and get familiar with me. Then I'll direct you through the whole process, tell you where to put your feet, hands, and head so you don't have to worry about a thing! I also love to do active posing so you feel natural and love the way you look!
step FOUR:
your session
Within a few days after your session, I'll send you a couple sneak peek pictures. Then within two weeks of your session, you'll receive all of your fully edited images in your online gallery with unlimited downloads and the ability to purchase prints. Print options include photo prints, holiday cards, framed prints, and wall art printed on canvas or metal.
step FIVE:
GALLERY DELIVERY
Bloomington, MN
WHEELOCK FAMILY
cottage grove, MN
Paul FAMILY
Minneapolis, MN
Schwartz family
Featured Family Sessions
Minneapolis, MN
Schwartz Family
cottage grove, mn
Paul Family
bloomington, mn
Wheelock Family
To officially book with me, you will sign a contract and pay a retainer fee of $100 with the remaining balance due the date of your session. Payments can be made via credit card, secure bank transfer, PayPal, or check by mail. After your session, you will receive the fully edited digital images in an online gallery with unlimited downloads and the ability order various sizes of prints of cards, canvas, metal, or framed prints. The print credit listed in the sessions below is to be used to order prints through the online gallery.
Pricing
Up to 1 hour in session length
Ideal for 1 location and one outfit change
Travel is included in the Twin Cities metro area
At least 30 images delivered
$75 print credit
immediate family $415
Up to 1.5 hours in session length
I'll focus on capturing the entire group, individual families, individual shots, and other groupings such as grandparents and grandchildren
Travel is included in the Twin Cities metro area
$175 total print credit to be split evenly between immediate families
extended family $675
30 minute session at my preferred chosen location in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area
At least 15 images delivered
$50 print credit
Simple Session $275
GET IN TOUCH
First, think about what type of season you love, whether it's spring with early flower and tree blooms, summer with greenery and flower blooms, fall with trees turning color, or in the wintry snow. Next, think about whether you want to use the photos in a holiday card or a pregnancy announcement. Be sure to schedule your session at least a month prior to when you want to send those out.
When Should we do our family session?
The print credit included in our packages is for you to order prints through your personalized online gallery. You will receive a code to use when ordering prints through your online gallery for the amount included in your package. This allows you to have the flexibility to order exactly what you want, and then the products are shipped directly you!
WHAT IS A PRINT CREDIT?
Got questions? I've got answers!
"Erica was full of positive energy and so laid back. She made it easy for our family to relax and be ourselves in front of the camera. We had never done family photos so I had no idea what we should wear or how to prepare...Erica sent directions with SO MUCH detail and I felt like we showed up ready to go because of it. We had fun and we love our pictures!"
Osterhaus Family
"Erica is super easy to work with and our photos are amazing. I had a specific outdoor location near our home in mind for the photoshoot and she took the time to scope it out ahead of picture day and had great recommendations. Ordering prints was simple, affordable, and timely. I could not have asked for anything better and would absolutely recommend them to everyone!"
Wheelock Family
"We loved working with Erica! She was very patient with us while our littlest one was crying during the shoot. She suggested a beautiful location for the photos, showed up early, and we loved how they turned out!"
Paul Family
"Excellent photos! Erica was very proactive in discussing location and props and gave great suggestions. I would definitely recommend her to anyone!"
Saranya Family
