Our goal is to create timeless images for you to cherish for years to come. Your High school senior will even have some fun along the way with Melissa's relaxed style of shooting. We'll guide you through locations, outfits and more.
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, Pa Senior Photographer
Senior investment
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Senior Session
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
On your special day, arrive at the studio at your appointed time. Get ready for 3-4 unique looks and outfit changes for a beautiful collection of images. 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
After your session, 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
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
"Thank you for such a fun session to mark this special time."
Eugene
"We couldn't be happier with our images from our sons session. THe proof box and 24x24 wall art are perfect!"
Jennifer A.
"Thank you so much for these pictures. We loved every one of them!!"
Ryann & Mark
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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Special inquires
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editorial projects
begin at $3500
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premium wedding
Collections
During your personalized photoshoot with Melissa, she will guide you through elegant poses and will focus on angles that bring out your most beautiful slef.
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. Being a mom to three teenagers herself, Melissa understands that not every teenager is comfortable in front of the camera. She will take time to get them to relax and enjoy the experience so they are 100% satisfied with their images.
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, but we recommend a 6-8 week notice.
WHEN SHOULD WE BOOK WITH YOU?
Our goal is to preserve your story in its truest and most elegant form through timeless portraits to be proudly displayed in your home.
Once this time passes, it is lost forever. this dramatic sports portrait experience is one that your athlete will remember forever.
What to expect
Luxury full service studio
Pittsburgh, Pa Senior Photographer
book a session
Dramatic Sports
Featured on Greensburg Salem Sports Page
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Let's bring your dream photoshoot to life! We'll explore various poses, and unforgettable concepts. with the use of dramatic light concepts, fog, mist and color gels.
01 Session Design Consultation
On your special day, arrive on time.. Get ready for 3-4 unique looks for a beautiful collection of images. 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
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
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
Get game day ready with our custom social posts to share with your favorite images. We also offer fat heads for a fun game day celebration to cheer on your athlete.
Specility
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
12x18 Metal prints make a statement in any room. Perfect for a sports fan room.
Wall Art
Create your own collection that fits you
send a note
Information about your packages, pricing, conditions. Includes all the details here. Booking conditions and terms, etc.
Special inquires
Send a note
Information about your packages, pricing, conditions. Includes all the details here. Booking conditions and terms, etc.
editorial projects
begin at $3500
Information about your packages, pricing, conditions. Includes all the details here. Booking conditions and terms, etc.
premium wedding
Collections
Media Day
Team Setup
(2) Individual Setups
Group Setups
Retouching
Time on location ( 3-4 hours for media day)
*additional fees may apply to locations outside of 15601
Add Ons
Senior Banner 3x5ft (custom designed with logo/name, sport)
Sponsorship Banner 4x8ft Customized with logos and names / sports logo
Senior Night ( action coverage + 4x6 of each senior posed with family)
Senior Gifts
Yearbook image sent to your contact person for yearbook submission
Digital Only
Banners
Memory Mats
Buttons
Blankets
Fat Heads
Game Day Action
Full Game coverage
Action Shots Only & One Team Photo
Full Online Gallery
*Travel and Overtime fees may apply
$60 per player 10 player min.
$100 for individual player
Dramtic Sports Portrait
1 Athlete-1 sport
15 Digital Imges
Base Price $575
*additional siblings + $200 per child-same sport
* price varies base on outfits changes, location , more than 1 sport
*TEAM portraits begin at $50 per athlete Min 10
Ask about team packages
Game Day and Individual Portraits
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