NYC & DFW Destination Wedding Photographer | Crafting a seamless and customized experience for couples and capturing each unique love story with effortless elegance. 

For nyc and DFW families

Never Miss Another Moment

Imagine if we could freeze time, holding onto those heartwarming family laughs, the quiet cuddles, and even those silly faces for just a bit longer. With our Family Photography Annual Membership, you’re not just capturing photos; you’re preserving the essence of your family’s love and laughter, year after beautiful year. With professional guidance, a seamless planning process, and a consistent photographer for your family you won't have to worry about family photos ever again.

THE LUMINARY CLUB

Why Become a Member?

EXCLUSIVITY

This membership is only available twice a year and there are a limited amount of spots available. This ensures personalized attention and a bespoke experience.

Consistency

Year after year, we capture your family's growth, milestones, and spontaneous moments of joy, through a lens that blends sophistication with heartfelt warmth.

Heritage

 Beyond mere photographs, we craft a legacy—each image is a new chapter of your story, told with creativity and care.

First ACCESS

Front row seat to all our special events and sessions that are just for our members, because family deserves the best.

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This comes with a delivery of our style guide and wedding magazine to help you plan and prep for things as best you possibly can!

LET'S BREAK it DOWN

What's Included

Each session is up to three hours
Locked in rate
Hundreds in savings each year
First access & discounts to Mini Sessions
Unlimited access to Bethany 
Black & White copy of every image
24-hour sneak peeks
Full gallery in 3 weeks
Priority Scheduling
Creative direction and mood board creation
Automatic monthly payments
Lifetime Online gallery & Print release
Ability to share, download, and print
Ability to place print orders through gallery link
Family & Outfit Guide to help make the most of your session

the extras

Additional Costs

Mini sessions
More than seven family members
Prints, wall art, fine art albums, & custom album designs
Locations outside of NYC or DFW



how it works

Apply

The journey begins when you apply for The Luminary Club. We will schedule a call to go over all the details and make sure you're family is a good fit for membership. Doors to membership close June 1st and won't open again until November 1st 2024. To secure your spot you pay for the first month as a deposit. 

Schedule 

After becoming a part of The Luminary Club, it's time to get down to business. You can schedule your first photoshoot, and that's when the magic happens. We'll embark on the planning process together,

Prepare

I will give you my Family Guide, after you've read that we can talk through what locations and outfit ideas are best. We can even create a mood board together and make sure we collaborating closely to capture the essence of your brand. From choosing locations to styling and everything in between, I'm here to make your vision come to life.

Celeste

Bethany's photos have a sincere and warm feel. It never feels forced or contrived, instead it captures the best moment where we look like ourselves, at our best! As our wedding, brand, & family photographer she has impacted our lives so much.

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nikki

Not only are our photos incredible and beautiful, she always make us feel at ease and comfortable. We know that you'll always fix that weird hair that's sticking up or tell us to when we need to reposition our body – we can have fun and be ourselves knowing that Bethany will take care of the rest!

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Stop putting off booking your family photos and make it a part of your annual traditions as a family

Bethany did a wonderful job photographing our family, which was no small task with a four year old and a one year old... Both of whom were having bad days of course. She was patient, creative, and captured an amazing variety of scenes in under two hours.

The beautiful finished photos convey each of our personalities and each unique relationship within our family. We couldn’t be happier with them or with Bethany!

— heather G.

"I love how she takes the time to understand what makes you feel confident and doesn't force you into any poses that don't feel natural to you. She's also a whiz at capturing our kids looking happy even in the midst of meltdowns."

I've used Bethany more than half a dozen times over the past three years, first for brand photography and then for family photography. She is a JOY to work with and somehow manages to capture the most beautiful photos even when I am feeling insecure.

— Natalie

" She was able to capture my baby girls gestures and smiles as well as all the love. She is an incredible person and photographer! "

Bethany has photographed my family twice. In both instances she was incredibly supportive and patient going above and beyond to get us beautiful images which is very helpful with a baby. The photos were amazing and she provided them all in black and white which was my absolute favorite.

— yolanda

This is for you if

You always forget to schedule a family session until it's too late

you're a busy parent dealing with child care costs and enjoy the benefits of a small monthly payment

you want your kids to get comfortable in front of the camera by having the same photographer year after year

you like diying your own family photography

You have countless photos of every family member all together

It's probably not for you if

CApturing the growth of your family isn't a priority

Frequently Asked Questions

WHat if it rains?

I try to accomadate as much as I can with rain plans but if it's a busy season we may have to stick with our original date and come up with a rain plan together.

What if one us gets sick and we have to reschedule?

No problem, things happen you will get first access to whatever is available on my calendar.

Do you have hair and makeup recommendations?

Yes, I do! Once you book, I'll send along some information.

Do i have to live in nyc or dfw? 

The Luminary Club is offered in both DFW and NYC so you don't have to be based there but photoshoots will take place in those cities. If you're interested and love in another city it doesn't hurt to inquire. 

How soon should I book my sessions?

It's totally up to you, but most clients book 2-3 months in advance to make sure they get the date they want. Weekends fill up a lot faster so inquire 3-6 months for those dates.

CAn I purchase both the family and branding membership? 

Yes of course! A lot of my clients hire me their wedding, family, and also branding images so it's a natural fit to have two memberships.

how long is one session? 

Sessions naturally unfold over one to two hours. However, my focus remains on your story, not the time. Whether it’s pausing for tender moments to comfort your little ones or snack breaks for the spirited older children, I embrace it all.

How much video do I get with each session? 

My main focus will be photography but if you want a video with your session I will take short video clips throughout and deliver a one to two minute family film over music. 

Inquire

We'd love to hear from you! Please fill out the form below or send a note directly to bethany@bethanymichaela.com.

Are you also a business owner? 

We have a similar membership for brands and you can combine offers!

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