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Your family photos deserve more than a session and online gallery.
Working with Elissa is a thoughtful, artwork-focused experience designed so your photographs don’t get lost in digital space and left for you to finish.
From the very beginning, we plan your photo session with the final designs in mind—how your images will live in your home and what you want this time in your family's life to mean years from now.
A FULLY GUIDED PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE
FROM oUR FIRST PHONE CALL TO yOUR ARTWORK DELIVERY
Starting with thoughtful planning, not simply logistics.
Before your session, we’ll meet and talk through what matters most to you—where your artwork might live, the feelings you’re drawn to and the story you want these images to tell.
You’ll receive:
- Styling guidance tailored to your session
- Location and timing recommendations
- Design focused with your own style in mind
You don’t need to have a vision board or know exactly what you want. That’s part of what I love to help you uncover.
PLANNING
Relaxed, guided, and most importantly...FUN.
Sessions are upbeat and gently directed, with space for real moments to unfold naturally. I’ll guide you into flattering positions, keep things moving, and help you feel confident in front of the camera—without stiff posing or pressure.
No need to perform. No need to be perfect. You get to be you.
THE SESSION
This is where everything comes together.
After your session, Elissa presents your images in your home for a guided image reveal. This is not a rushed decision or an online gallery where you are left to figure everything out alone.
Together, we will:
- View your images for the first time
- Choose your must have photographs
- Design finished artwork for your home and heart
Wall art, albums, and custom pieces are designed to scale, your style, and your space—so what you choose feels right and brings you joy everyday.
You’ll never be left wondering what to do with hundreds of images sitting somewhere on your computer.
THE IMAGE REVEAL + DESIGN APPOINTMENT
If you're ready for your session, I'd be happy to connect! Click below to get in touch, and let's start planning a photography experience you'll cherish for years to come.
Your photos of my family are my most treasured possessions, aside from the actual humans and dogs. They literally make me happy every single day when I see them. Every single day.
Thank you, Elissa! You are the best!
Molly C.
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Our photos of Lizzie were absolutely amazing. THANK YOU. We are lifers.
M.D.
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I have to say, Connor was less than excited to get his senior photos taken. From the initial phone call to the session, she assured me that all would be quick, easy and painless for him. Thankfully she was right and Connor actually enjoyed his session. The artwork that she helped us design almost brings me to tears now that he is at school. Thank you so much!
Connor's Mom
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I will never forget this day and this hair! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
The pics are fabulous per usual!
Can’t love you more for doing this for 16 years straight!!