Graduating high school takes an immense amount of dedication and commitment. Graduation is among life's biggest achievements, and a you should feel so proud of something you've worked SO hard for. This is well earned, and you absolutely should feel recognized and special going into such a big year. Allow me to capture this special time in your life. Years down the road when you're reaching new goals, you can look back on the photos we created together and smile. You deserve it!
Graduating high school takes an immense amount of dedication and commitment. Graduation is among life's biggest achievements, and a you should feel so proud of something you've worked SO hard for. This is well earned, and you absolutely should feel recognized and special going into such a big year. Allow me to capture this special time in your life. Years down the road when you're reaching new goals, you can look back on the photos we created together and smile. You deserve it!
I'm Chel, a 29 year old mama to two wild + beautiful boys. I've been married to my handsome pilot for 7 years now. We have a pretty rad Bernedoodle named Theodore (I am definitely his favorite. Don't let them tell you any different). I was born and raised in Traverse City, Michigan, but moved downstate about two years ago. However, I continue to serve all of Michigan.
I'm Chel, a 29 year old mama to two wild + beautiful boys. I've been married to my handsome pilot for 7 years now. We have a pretty rad Bernedoodle named Theodore (I am definitely his favorite. Don't let them tell you any different). I was born and raised in Traverse City, Michigan, but moved downstate about two years ago. However, I continue to serve all of Michigan.
"Cheleana did a wonderful job with my photoshoot she gave it her all to make me feel comfortable, she's encouraging and fun to work with. Cheleana makes sure she captures all your best angles. Plus she's real personable, I would recommend her to many!"
-Kenzie R.
"Cheleana did a wonderful job with my photoshoot she gave it her all to make me feel comfortable, she's encouraging and fun to work with. Cheleana makes sure she captures all your best angles. Plus she's real personable, I would recommend her to many!"
-Kenzie R.
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.
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 senior guide, as well!
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!
When your session date arrives, we will meet at the chosen location. I will provide you 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!
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.
Galleries take 3-4 weeks, based on the season. The image amount varies, based on the package chosen. The package can be upgraded at any time!
No stress there! You will be provided with a full wardrobe guide before your session.
A non-refundable retainer fee of 35% of the chosen package is due at the time of booking, in order to hold a specific date & time. Weekends usually book out 6 months to a year in advance, but week days are usually pretty flexible. Sessions are scheduled either the 2 hours following sunrise or 2 hours leading up to sunset, to ensure the best lighting!
If the forecast is showing heavier rain/lightening/winter storm, we can ABSOLUTELY reschedule!