Family Photo session
I’m here to capture your family’s beautiful, unique moments — whether it’s the excitement of expecting a new little one, celebrating milestones, or just the everyday joy of being together.
From genuine laughter to those sweet, quiet glances, together we will create timeless photos that reflect the love and bonds within your family. In my sessions, I blend classic portraits with candid, real moments to tell your family’s authentic story.
Here, you can explore all the details about my photo session process.
And if you have any questions or are ready to book, feel free to reach out—I’d love to hear from you!
Services and Prices
$250 Photo session
Includes:
- Pre-Session Design consultation — we’ll discuss the Idea of your photo session, your why.
- Wardrobe Consultation (2-3 wardrobe changes), access to Studio Wardrobe.
- Guided posing for relaxing session.
- Optional Professional Hair and Makeup.
- Approximately 50 images presented in an online gallery for further retouching and ordering.
- $150 Deposit is required to book your date and time of your session and $100 will go toward your final purchase.
Portrait Experiences Start at
$400
Every session includes a planning consultation, professional guidance on wardrobe and styling, and a relaxed, fully guided photoshoot.
Following your session, we’ll connect to go over your favorite images and choose how to preserve them — whether through custom wall art, albums-books, or digital collections.
What is the photo session process?
Consultation and Booking
When I receive your request, I will get back to you by email or by text, and together we will discuss the idea of your photo session, how many people will be participating, also select a date and time.
I will assist in choosing location, help with outfits and getting ready for the photo session.
I will send you a contract with all the details. $250 Deposit is required to book your date and time of your session and it will go toward your chosen package.
Photo session
Before the photo session, I would like to have a quick meeting on Google Meets to address all the questions regarding outfits and final touches.
The photo session is where the fun begins, and usually lasts about an hour.
Professional Hair and Makeup is optional.
I aim to make it a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone. I’ll provide gentle guidance and support to capture the best angles and moments.
Editing and retouching
Within 7-10 days, your online gallery will be ready for your review and selection of the final images for further retouching.
The online gallery will have all the best photos from the session.
I will listen to all your requests in regards to editing.
Any additional retouching (altering the shapes, minimizing wrinkles, etc.) will require $60/photo.
Receiving and Ordering
Once the images are selected, it will take another 7-10 days for final editing and extra retouching (if any).
The link to your gallery will be re-sent to you with all the ready images available for downloading (in both formats: hi-resolution and for Social Media) and sharing.
Photo Book or Wall Art will be ready approximately in 2 weeks from when the order is placed.
Testimonials
Kind words from my awesome clients
Young Lee
I love these photos. Thank you for creating another memory between a mother and daughter. I love the peaceful atmosphere of your artwork. Your photos have a deep echo of nostalgia. I love it.
Marianne
The day of, Maria will effortlessly find the best angles and backdrops. She puts you so at ease that soon you will forget she even has a camera in hand. All it seems is that you’re having a playdate with a long time friend, and she will suggest poses naturally while having a conversation.
All I remember thinking during the session is my hair is not right, and my child won’t stop moving around, so I had no idea how anything could be salvaged with those poorly performing models. But, when I received the photos less than a week after, I was so shocked by how Maria had turned this fun but messy moment into gold.
Daria Dow
A big thank you to my friend @maria.elaeva for a fun photo shot. You were able to capture us as we truly are! I love that you made our children so comfortable with you and thus we were able to get such amazing candid photos!
What a great memory to look back, at us, in our new home, our babies being little, cute, sweet and happy (at the moment)
Большое спасибо, дорогая!
Order a Photo Session
Because these days go by fast.
Let’s slow down and capture what matters most — your family, just as you are.