let's connect:

After 8+ years of photographing all things from babies, to families, to high school seniors, weddings, and so much more - I've seen the importance of documenting life's moments firsthand!

The past few years we've been asked a lot about gift cards for family sessions and realized they really do make the perfect present for the person on your list who already has everything, and they're a great way for everyone in your family to get together and create memories!

So whether you're looking to gift something special to your spouse, searching for a reason to get your siblings together, or celebrating a milestone birthday or anniversary, I hope this website is a helpful resource for you to consider everything you need to know before purchasing a gift card for your loved one!

Welcome! I'M so thrilled you're here!

2023 GIFT CERTIFICATES & SESSION INFO

investment

FAMILY photography

Includes:
-Up to a 90-minute session
-Online gallery with digital images to download, share, and print
-Printer's release 

FAMILY SESSION
18+ PEOPLE
$1,250

Includes:
-Up to a 60-minute session
-Online gallery with digital images to download, share, and print
-Printer's release

FAMILY SESSION
8-17 PEOPLE
$650

TRAVEL FEES

- Within 15-mile radius of Detroit Lakes - no travel fee
- Anything over a 15-mile radius of Detroit Lakes - $2/mile

- Each baby/infant is counted as 1 in your group
- Limited weekend sessions are available for an additional fee of $100.

Family session
up to 7 people
$450

Includes:
-Up to a 45-minute session
-Online gallery with digital images to download, share, and print
-Printer's release

- If you are purchasing a gift card, you will have to wait to schedule your session until my availability for each season is released and you must choose from the available dates on my calendar.

**Summer bookings (June-August) are now open!
**Fall bookings (September-October) open July 1

- Weekend availability is extremely limited and all weekend sessions have an extra $100 fee
- If there is a specific date your group is getting together, please include it in your inquiry and we'll see if we can accommodate!

- If a travel fee is required for your session, the balance will be invoiced to you separately and must be paid prior to your session

IMPORTANT booking policIES

gift cards not available at this time

frequently asked questions

Your photos are delivered via an online gallery. This gallery is super easy to use! You'll get two links, one is for desktop use and one can be used to save an app on your phone with your images. 

With your gallery, you can download, share, and print images! Your gallery is online for 5 years.

01. HOW ARE MY PHOTOS DELIVERED?

The sooner the better! My schedule tends to fill up pretty quickly - especially during the summer and fall, so the sooner you reach out to us, the more likely you are to get your desired date!  

To reserve your date, we'll need a contract as well as a deposit. And if something comes up and you need to change your date, just let me know!

02. HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD I BOOK MY FAMILY SESSION? PAYMENT PLANS?

  • Within a 15-mile radius of Detroit Lakes - no travel fee
  • Anything over a 15-mile radius of Detroit Lakes - $2/mile

03. DO YOU TRAVEL FOR FAMILY SESSIONS? IF SO, WHAT ARE YOUR TRAVEL FEES?

No one wants to look like a wet dog in their photos so if it looks like it's going to rain, snow, hail or some other weather catastrophe, we'll be in touch via email or phone to reschedule.

04. WHAT IF IT'S SUPPOSED TO RAIN THE DAY OF MY SESSION?

Love your furry family member?! Bring your pet(s) to your session! We love meeting your pets and will make sure to get some photos with you all. We recommend having an extra person or a kennel for your pet for the portion of the session we won't need them.

05. CAN WE BRING OUR PET TO OUr SESSION?

The short answer is no, not really! I typically shoot 2-3 days a week and leave the other days open to spend time with my family or as reschedule dates because the weather in the Midwest can be pretty unpredictable!

Most of our weekends May-October are spent shooting weddings so my weekend availability for portrait sessions* is very limited and booked on a first come, first serve basis. To reserve your date, I'll need a signed contract as well as a deposit.

*Limited weekend sessions have an additional fee of $100.

**Summer bookings (June-August) are now open!
**Fall bookings (September-October) open July 1

06. CAN WE BOOK A DATE OTHER THAN WHAT'S ON YOUR CALENDAR?

Hopefully, this guide covered any questions you may have about purchasing a gift card! If there is something I missed, or you need a recommendation, feel free to email me!

For more in-depth information on my family portrait experience, visit our main website.

Thank you!