When is the last time you were in photos with your children? Are you usually the one taking the photos or do you make excuses why you don’t jump into photos with your kids?
We always make excuses not to be in photos…”once I lose some weight”…”I don’t have anything to wear”… “The kids will probably not listen and act crazy”… “I have never had a professional photo shoot, so I don’t know how to pose”.
I totally understand all the reasons not to do it, because I was that Mom. I was always behind the camera and always thought once I lost that baby weight, I would book professional photos with my kids. I mean, I didn’t feel good about how I looked, but back then, photo sessions were SO different than what we do now! And guess what? I never booked the photo session. The only photos I have are photos other people took at family gatherings and it is one of my biggest regrets, because now they are adults and it just isn’t the same.
Back then, everything was super posed too. You went to a photo studio and waited for what seemed a lifetime. The kids would get all crazy and there was no way I would have looked anywhere decent, so I only booked the session for them. But, the photos were basically all the same.
Well, we have a different approach! I love the candid shots. Snuggles and cuddles, playing together, reading a book, playing pat-a-cake, laughing, twirling…anything goes and we may do a few posed, but most of the session I want to capture the connection between you and your child doing the things you do with them daily, that do not get documented. Things that mean the most to them.
Worried about what to wear? I also have a client closet with gowns that you can use during your session ( in studio session only), so you don’t even have to worry about finding the perfect outfit! I have several boho style gowns that will go perfect with our setup! I have lots of places to recommend for outfits for the kids if you are looking for an outfit for them, and I have a few outfits for smaller ones…just ask and I can check what I have or recommend some places to shop!
Let me wrangle your little ones, help you pick the perfect outfits and pose you so you love the way you look! Don’t be absent in photos with your kids. They won’t care about the reasons why you weren’t in photos with them… but they will care that they have no photos of how present you were in their lives.
MOTHER’S DAY IS COMING!
Be her hero and book her a portrait session with her most cherished thing-her kids!
Get a digital gift certificate to give to Mom for Mother’s Day when you book your session! ( available for outdoor session June 4, 2022 only)
MOTHERHOOD SESSIONS
SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2022
In Melissa Anne Photography’s Troy, Michigan studio
$299 session retainer (plus 6% tax)
SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2022
At a beautiful park in Troy, Michigan
(only 4 spots available)
Rain date is June 11, 2022-(must be available both dates in case of rescheduling due to weather)
$350 session retainer (plus 6% tax)
Details:
- Includes 5 digital images that you choose from your own proofing gallery
- Retouching of final images
- additional Digital Collections & print options
- 20 minute session
- access to our client closet (in studio only)
- wardrobe styling assistance
- Beautiful Boho setup in our Troy MI studio or beautiful summer outdoor park location in Troy, MI
How It Works:
- Check out our availability
- Pick your day & time on the schedule
- Fill out the form
- Pay your invoice
- Check out our pre session information email
- Finalize your gown choice (in studio date only)
- Plan your kids outfits
Hope to see you and your littles there!