The Family Session.

PACKAGES STARTING AT $950

 
 

Every inch of your home is packed with personality. The choice of furniture, layout, decor - it’s all an extension of you. Don’t you love finding old photos of your childhood home? Reminiscing about jumping on that floral couch or the feel of the plush rug under your toes? Let’s create opportunities for your children to travel back in time.

 

Session Pricing

LIC WEEKDAY MINI
SESSION

$450

Calling out to my LIC families who may be bidding farewell to the neighborhood or simply crave a few cherished images for any special reason – these weekday morning sessions are tailored just for you. Whether you decide to take an early lunch or arrive at work a bit later, this mini session on the LIC waterfront is perfect.

    • 30 minute photo session

    • 30 image proofing gallery

    • Your choice of 10 final retouched images

    • Option to purchase all 30 images for an additional $150

  • A $250 deposit is required to secure your session date and time. The remaining balance can be payed in installments up until the shoot date. All payment must be received by the shoot date.

LIFESTYLE FAMILY
SESSION

$950

Don't be fooled; the best reason for planning a family session isn’t a Holiday Card. This experience is crafted for families seeking a relaxed and personalized photoshoot, a moment to capture and celebrate their distinctive personalities and style. Let’s craft a visual love letter to this stage in life.

    • 90 min photo session

    • In-home, location or studio.

    • 75+ Final retouched high-res images (30 for studio sessions)

    • $100 Print Credit

    • Consultation + Questionnaire

    • My Session Prep Guide

    • Virtual wardrobe styling tool

  • A $250 deposit is required to secure your session date and time. The remaining balance can be payed in installments up until the shoot date. All payment must be received by the shoot date.

The LIFESTYLE FAMILY Collection

$1200

By pairing a full length family session with a quick mini session, this Lifestyle Family Collection will allow you to plan for the dreamy personalized photoshoot that’s on your wishlist in addition to the one on your holiday check-list.

    • 2 photo sessions (90 min Lifestyle + 30 min mini)

    • 100+ (split) Final retouched high-res images

    • $150 Print Credit

    • Consultation + Questionnaire

    • My Session Prep Guide

    • Virtual Styling tool

    • Priority access to shoot calendar

    Mini sessions will be held on location in Manhattan, Greenpoint, Roosevelt Island or LIC/Astoria

  • A $250 deposit is required to secure your session dates and times. The remaining balance can be payed in installments up until the final shoot date. All payments must be received by the mini session shoot date.

Make it a film

FAMILY FILM

$1700

It's true what they say; the days are long, but the years are short. Don't wait for a special occasion to document your family life. Every day is chock full of tiny moments worth cherishing. The sound of your laugh, your child's current obsession with a specific toy or game, there's beauty in even the most "mundane" moments. This film is the perfect way to capture all the visuals and sounds that make up your life. Give your children the gift of home movies, but way better. This film is closest to freezing time - a visual time capsule for your family to enjoy for generations.

  • It's true what they say; the days are long, but the years are short. Don't wait for a special occasion to document your family life. Every day is chock full of tiny moments worth cherishing. The sound of your laugh, your child's current obsession with a specific toy or game, there's beauty in even the most "mundane" moments. This film is the perfect way to capture all the visuals and sounds that make up your life. Give your children the gift of home movies, but way better. This film is closest to freezing time - a visual time capsule for your family to enjoy for generations.

    • 4 hour film session

    • 15-20 High-res photos

    • 4-7 minute film

    • $100 Print Credit

    • Licensed music

    • Consultation + Questionnaire

    • My Session Prep Guide

  • VOICE OVER

    $150

    Do you want to record a personal message to your child(ren)? This is the perfect way to add your voice to a film. You will write a letter to your child(ren), that you will read and record. This will be added onto your final film as a voice over.

    - 30 minute voice recording session

  • A $250 deposit is required to secure your session date and time. The remaining balance can be payed in installments up until the shoot date. All payment must be received by the shoot date.

“This was a special and fun experience. I wish I met Jolene sooner... I felt comfortable. We had fun. I trusted her. She felt like a friend. She helped us feel "in the moment".”

— LAURA D.

  Frequently Asked Questions

  • Your gallery is linked to an easy-to-use online print shop. The shop is filled with a variety of lab-quality photo products for you to choose from, such as matted and framed prints, calendars, and greeting cards.

  • I am a firm believer in quality over quantity, and as an artist, it is my goal to deliver a high-quality curated gallery for you. One where every image included is a viable print option. I will not deliver an image if it is flawed (unintentionally out of focus, 6o double chins). It is not my intention to fill an image count quota. It's my goal to give you as many beautiful images as possible.

  • Yes, I retouch and edit all of my imagery. I apply a general look to your session and do basic skin retouching and color correction. Don't worry if you have a pimple; I will get rid of it. That said, never rely on me fixing it with retouching if you can fix it before the session. The length of time it will take for you to iron a shirt is FAR less than the length of time it will take for me to retouch out wrinkles on every image.

  • There are two factors that should align for your session. We want to aim for a time of day when everyone is generally well-rested, while the light in your home is ideal. For most families the morning works best, while others prefer to shoot after the afternoon nap and end at sunset. Film sessions will take place in the late afternoon so we can capture the prettiest sunset light.

  • Weather permitting, we can absolutely shoot outdoors.  Please note that the location will need to be within walking distance of your home. 

  • Your prep guide will discuss wardrobe but in general you should keep it simple. This is a snapshot of your life. Be yourself and the photos will shine. Avoid uncomfortable, wrinkle-prone outfits, neon colors, and overly formal attire. If you are looking for a very posed, formal shoot, I may not be the right fit.

  • The beauty of a lifestyle session is that kids don’t have to be ON all the time. I quietly work my way around a scene capturing their love for you without needing to force them into anything. I do believe that if you frame the session as something you are looking forward to, instead of something they have to do, then it starts everything off on the right foot. I play a lot of games with kids and keep it fun and light.

  • I am fully vaccinated and boosted. I shoot wearing a mask and wash my hands throughout the session. Rapid tests taken by request; testing fees apply. 

 

 The process

Working Together

Get in touch.

Fill out the contact form with as much detail as you can. From there, we will choose an available shoot date.

Book your session.

Once I have answered all your questions, I will send you a proposal. This proposal will walk you through the four booking stages. You will select your session type, fill out a questionnaire, submit the $250 deposit and sign the portrait contract.

Tell me more.

I will review your questionnaire responses and send you my prep-guide. We can then schedule a pre-session phone call to go over the specifics.

 

Time to shoot

You will need to submit the session balance before we shoot. On the shoot day, I go with your flow. Your shoot time allows for flexibility to take breaks when needed, without missing out on shots or time.The more relaxed and comfortable, the better.

The gallery

Three weeks after your shoot day, you will receive a private link to a custom slideshow of the edited images from your session, and your image gallery. You will have two whole months to view and download your images. Your gallery links to an easy-to-use online print shop. The shop is filled with various lab-quality photo products for you to choose from, such as matted and framed prints, calendars, and greeting cards.

Make it last

One of the first things you should consider when planning a photoshoot is how you intend to use the photos. In this digital age, I urge you think beyond social media platforms. These photos are an investment in lifelong memories. Use your print credit and frame these beauties!


 

Ready to book your session?