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Storytelling Sessions

CORE MEMORY MAKERS

Storytelling sessions are a blend of real life and light direction. They aren’t SMILE LOOK HERE portrait sessions and they aren’t full documentary where I never speak. Storytelling sits right in the middle. I’ll move you into good light, give you small prompts, and keep things comfortable, but the moments will stay real. No forced smiling at the camera. No awkward poses. You’ll simply do something your family or relationship already enjoys, and I’ll guide you enough to keep everything natural.

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Storytelling and documentary look similar, but the difference is involvement. Documentary is completely hands-off. Storytelling still feels real, but I’ll help shape the flow, guide you a bit, and make sure the light and angles are flattering.

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These are lifestyle-driven, movement-heavy, and perfect for people who want photos that feel like memories.

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Session Details for All Five Storytelling Categories

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90-minute daytime session

At your home or an on-location spot of your choice within 50 miles of 21102

Natural light only

Minimal-to-no posing, but gentle guidance throughout

Pre-session planning to choose an activity that reflects your actual life

One session available per category (these are limited and new)

Discounted introductory rate: $495 plus tax

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What’s Included

A 5x5, 10-spread, 20-page custom album featuring the images from your session

You’ll select your top 30 favorite images to download in high resolution

Those 30 images will also be placed in your album

If you want the full gallery, you can purchase it for an additional $99

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We shoot during the day with ample natural light. If we’re in your home, a quick tidy helps keep the photos clean and focused on you instead of the background. During planning, we’ll talk through the space, the light, and the activity so everything feels authentic to you.

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Sessions must be booked between January 1st 2026 thru December 1st 2026

1. Home Life Storytelling Session (Families)

Only 1 Available

Your family’s real daytime rhythm. Cooking something you genuinely make together, gardening, backyard play, daytime fire pit, reading, board games, or anything that feels like your normal life. Honest, comfortable, and full of movement.

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2. Day Date Storytelling Session (Couples or Engagement)

Only 1 Available

A real daytime date. Cooking lunch together, walking into your favorite bar, grabbing coffee and wandering around town, thrifting, farmers market exploring, potting plants, or whatever you two actually love doing together.

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3. Maker Storytelling Session (Families or Couples)

Only 1 Available

Something hands-on. A giant canvas painting session, kid-led paint play, starting seedlings, gardening, building something small, or doing an activity that feels creative and fun. Messy, colorful, and natural.

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4. Sunday Morning Storytelling Session (Maternity, Couples, or Families)

Only 1 Available

A slow, cozy daytime morning. Breakfast, coffee, cuddles, bed snuggles, reading, playing, prepping the nursery, or anything that feels like your real weekend routine. Warm, soft, and intimate.

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5. Trail and Creek Storytelling Session (Outdoor Adventure)

Only 1 Available

A light hike or nature walk. Exploring a creek, wandering a field, collecting rocks or flowers, walking through the woods, or simply being outside together. Tons of movement, gorgeous natural light, and a relaxed vibe.

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