Melissa Helman

Photography

Our goal is to preserve your story in its truest and most elegant form through timeless portraits to be proudly displayed in your home. Your personalized session will be dedicated to capturing the heart and essence of your unique bond with your child, from intimate cuddles and kisses to sweet laughter and everything in between. Family sessions aren't just for those families with little ones. So grab those teenagers and let us do the work.

Your session is personalized to make you look and feel elegant and alluring while providing gorgeous, timeless images you can enjoy for years to come. From photoshoot design consultation to styling help, and all the way to posing guidance. We will work closely with you on your ideas, and expectations and will make sure your vision becomes a reality.

What to expect

Luxury full service studio

Pittsburgh Family Photographer

family investment

book a family session

Family Session

The magical process

01/04

Let's bring your dream photoshoot to life! We'll explore various backgrounds, poses, and unforgettable concepts. Through a facetime or phone meeting, we'll dive deep into your ideas and expectations and transform your vision into a mesmerizing reality. Plus, you'll receive a Session planning guide for every little detail.

01 Session Design Consultation

02/04

On your special day, arrive at the studio at your appointed time. Get ready for an evening of fun together with your family.. Don't worry if it's your first session - our goal is to make you feel comfortable, beautiful, confident, and empowered. You'll receive guidance on posing for stunning shots.

02 Photoshoot Day

03/04

After your session, you'll receive a link to preview your stunning images and select the ones for editing. We'll schedule a call to go over the images together, where I'll be available to assist you every step of the way. This is your chance to handpick your favorites and order any wall art or print products. Once you've made your selections, I'll work my editing magic to ensure your photos are flawlessly transformed into timeless masterpieces.

03 viewing & ordering

04/04

Your carefully retouched images will be ready for you to enjoy. With your private online gallery, you'll be able to download your digital images and share them with loved ones. Your artwork will be delivered and displayed in your home, creating cherished memories for your family to enjoy for years to come. Finally, you'll have the chance to hold your prints and experience the beauty firsthand.

05 Delivering your final Products

kind words

"Melissa did such an amazing job with my family and was a pleasure to with work!! :)"

Sarah & Frank

"Melissa goes above and beyond to provide an exceptional experience for every photo shoot. She is professional, patient and excellent with children. I would recommend her!"

Emily

"Our family has had several sessions with Melissa Helman Photography over the years and all have been absolutely wonderful. They are by far the best pictures we have ever had taken. We just did a family session with her and could not be happier with our gallery. Melissa is extremely professional and wonderful with children. She knows how to get them to position for those perfect shots. She is also very natural and takes some great shots while you are laughing, talking, playing. Sometimes those pictures are the best! Thank you Melissa Helman Photography!"

Heather & Luis

We offer loose album boxes as well as books that can be both displayed upright on it's own as a showcase item.

Albums

You'll have full control to choose the digital files you'd like to own during the ordering appointment How many or what poses you prefer is totally up to you.

Digitals

Match your home decor with our framing options. We always recommend specific items for dedicated parts of your home and wall space.

Wall Art

Create your own collection that fits you

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Collections

family Investment

family

Family Sessions begin at $200 and include:
Family sessions are for up to 5 people. Options to add on family or inquire about extended family portrait session.
Design Consultation
Styling
Portrait Prep Guide
Time in Studio / Location
Retouching
Viewing and Ordering appointment

Frequently asked questions

Have questions?

During your personalized photoshoot with Melissa, she will guide you through family poses and will help those ones in your group that aren't so eager to have family pictures taken.

Will you guide me and help me pose?

It is only $200 to schedule your session. Email me via contact page.
1-2 weeks after your session, you will be able to choose your favorite digitals and products. The process is designed with busy families in mind. Collections begin at $800

What do I need to do so i can schedule a session?

I strive to provide a personal experience. I know how much planning goes into a session. You won't have to worry about anything. You will be provided a style guide with suggestions on how to dress for your special day. I guarantee that you will have posed smiling at the camera images as well as natural candid images in your gallery.

What is the difference in booking you?

Your session fee includes your design consultation, prep guide, styling, time in studio/location, use of anything we need for the session, retouching, designing of all professional products, viewing/ordering appointment. Prints, products and digitals are sold separately at viewing and ordering appointment.

WHAT IS A Session FEE?

It's never too early to schedule your photoshoot. sometimes we can accommodate last minute request. Location family sessions take place during the Summer/ Fall months and scheduling happens two months in advance.

WHEN SHOULD WE BOOK WITH YOU?