the family experience
the family experience
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To ensure a quality experience, I accept a limited number of family sessions per week. Early booking is highly recommended! A non-refundable retainer of 35% is required to reserve a session. The final payment is due three days before the session takes place. Galleries are delivered 3-4 weeks following the session date.
I intentionally accept a limited number of family sessions each week so I can provide every family with the care and attention they deserve. From planning your session to delivering your final gallery, my goal is to create an experience that feels relaxed, meaningful, and tailored to your family.
A 35% non-refundable retainer is required to reserve your date, with the remaining balance due three days before your session. Final galleries are delivered within 3–4 weeks.
"Cheleana was a wonderful photographer. We wanted to get some family pictures while we were in Traverse City this summer, and are so happy that we got the chance to work with her. With grandparents to toddlers, she did a wonderful job of making us all feel comfortable and delivering exactly what we were hoping for.
"Cheleana was a wonderful photographer. We wanted to get some family pictures while we were in Traverse City this summer, and are so happy that we got the chance to work with her. With grandparents to toddlers, she did a wonderful job of making us all feel comfortable and delivering exactly what we were hoping for.
-Corrie Mesner's extended family sesh
Your investment begins at $850
- 1-2 nearby locations
- 50 hand edited images + print rights
- The option to purchase additional images
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If you're envisioning a playful + intentional family session, that captures all the specials details & your family dynamic,
this is the one.
If you're looking for a family session that feels both playful and intentional, this experience is designed to preserve the connection, personality, and little details that make your family uniquely yours.
FAMILIES
Your investment begins at $950
- 1-2 nearby locations
- 50 hand edited images + print rights
- The option to purchase additional images
- 8x10 Luxury canvas
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If you're envisioning a playful and sweet maternity session to capture those special days before sweet baby arrives,
this is the one.
If you're dreaming of a maternity session that feels joyful, genuine, and full of anticipation for the season ahead, this experience is designed for you.
maternity
Your investment begins at $1200
- Full skin retouching for your little one
- 50 hand edited images + print rights
- Luxury keepsake photo album
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If you're looking to preserve those first days at home...the tiny details, sleepy snuggles, and quiet moments you'll never want to forget - this experience is designed for you.
NEWBORN
Your investment begins at $1500
- One location
- 35 hand edited images + print rights
- The option to purchase additional images
this collection includes:
If you're envisioning a session that captures the joy and goofiness of your family while everyones all together,
this is the one.
If you're envisioning a session that captures the joy and goofiness of your family while everyones all together,
this is the one.
EXTENDED
I want to get to know you and hear your vision! Through email or a phone call, we will discuss what kind of session you're looking to have captured.
Let's chat!
If you decide we're a good fit, I will send out your booking link. This is where you will fill out a questionnaire, contract + pay your retainer fee. Then, we can get to planning! You will be provided with a full family guide, as well!
Booking
Leading up to your session, I will be here if you have any questions. I'll be sure to check in with you to make sure you're feeling prepared + excited!
Let's keep in touch!
When your session date arrives, we will meet at the chosen location. I will provide you and your loved ones with fun and playful prompts to elicit natural reactions for those candid portraits we all love! I will play some some jams on my speaker, and the goal is for everyone to have fun!
Session time!
Three to four weeks following your session date, you will receive a gallery of low resolution/watermarked images to choose your final selections from. At this time you can choose to purchase any additional images, or upgrade to the full package at a discounted rate. Once final images have been selected, a new gallery of high resolution images will be uploaded for viewing + downloads. Galleries stay online for six months.
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frequently asked questions
Galleries take 2-4 weeks, depending on the season!
Oh absolutely! I provide a full guide that will walk you through wardrobe, location, and what to expect going into your sesh!
I will send out a booking link that includes your contract, questionnaire, and retainer. All packages require a non-refundable booking retainer that is equivalent to 35% of the total package cost.
If the forecast is showing heavier rain/lightening/winter storm, we can ABSOLUTELY reschedule!
-Ava + Lyle's maternity sesh
"I couldn't have asked for a better person to capture these special moments for us! Thank you, Cheleanamarie Photography!"
"Lille made us feel so at ease in front of her camera. All our fears and doubts melted away and we were able to enjoy the moment"
- clemence & peter
"We will cherish our photos for a lifetime. They'll outlive us and become heirlooms our children will love looking at in the future."