The Bethany Michaela Experience
Family Sessions
From the glow of expecting mothers to the first coo of a newborn to the joyful chaos of family life. I'm committed to capturing your moments without the constraints of a ticking clock.
Whether it’s pausing for tender moments to comfort your little ones or snack breaks for the spirited older children, I embrace it all. Your session is about capturing your family's essence, unhurried and fully present. I will be there to help you every step of the way. We will talk through the best time, locations, and outfits, and I can even create a mood board so we have a visual idea of the direction we want to go in.
Meet Bethany
Photographer, Mother, CEO, inspired by impromptu dance parties, good light, and you.
My first memories are of my grandfather's camera - I have a deep-rooted curiosity and love for photography that has carried me through life and a decade into a career I am proud of. Everyone has a unique story to tell and deserves to be celebrated.
I take the time to design my shoots based on your unique love story, creating a photographic style and direction just for you. Whether it be to celebrate your engagement, wedding, or documenting your love journey, I will create memories that perfectly reflect your love in a way that is only yours.
"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."
— Celeste R.
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Your collection includes ongoing support via phone or email, a Family Session guide to help you plan for your session, and also creative direction for a theme or outfit decisions. Zoom call for curating your gallery based on your preferences, the ability to download, print and share images and access to your online gallery for 10 years.
What to expect
half DAY collection
Day in the Life
For families who value the candid moments and want a relaxed atmosphere and timeline for their family session with multiple locations. Most families start the session around breakfast time and then I photograph you in your every day life, playing, getting ready for the day, and then we venture to your favorite park, coffee shop, or wherever you have fun together.
$950
up to 3 hours PHOto/video session
2 locations, 1 outfit change
2 rolls of film taken
CLIENT SELECTS 60 RETOUCHED IMAGES
2-4 minute family film
Complimentary Album Design
option to purchase full gallery for $300
$200 Print credit
Standard COllection I
Signature Session
up to 90 minute PHOto session
1-2 locations, 1 outfit change
CLIENT SELECTS 30 RETOUCHED IMAGES
Complimentary Album Design
option to purchase full gallery for $250
$150 Print credit
$750
The first 30 minutes your kiddo is warming up to me and my huge camera, the next 30 minutes we find our groove, the final 30 minutes are pure magic. A lot of people think that kids have short attention spans for photos but it's quite the opposite, if they aren't forced or rushed they end up not wanting me to leave by the end of it!
Base Collection II
Refresh Session
This is great for families who have 2+ children or want to bring the grandparents but have booked a session in the last year. This is just enough time to get a mix of candids and posed photos of every kind of grouping. I think of this as a mini session but for bigger families.
$600
up to 60 minute PHOto session
1 location
CLIENT SELECTS 20 RETOUCHED IMAGES
option to purchase full gallery for $200
$150 Print credit
Base collection 1
Weekday Mini Session
30 Minute PHOto session
1 location
CLIENT SELECTS 15 RETOUCHED IMAGES
Option to purchase full gallery for $150
$400
For families with one to two children who have sessions more than once a year. It's common to think that minis are great because kids have short attention spans but it actually can be very stressful to fit everything in and only gives the kiddos a short window of time to nail being "on" for the camera. With more time there's less pressure and kids can be themselves and ease into it.
