THE PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE

You know what brings joy? seeing the faces of people you love. yep, it’s scientifically proven. not only does having photos of your loved ones on the walls of your home enhance your own every day happiness, it also boosts the self-esteem of those pictured in the frames. there’s few better ways to say “i love you” than showing off a picture of someone who matters to you.

Over the years, I’ve come to find that my absolute favorite portrait sessions to date – from the images to the sweet memories made with couples, families, babies, and high school seniors – have been ones where I’ve walked away with genuine friendships that I’ve developed with my clients through being their photographer. Nothing makes my heart happier than being one of the first to hear about a growing family, receiving an invite to a family reunion, or simply celebrating an anniversary together with a double date. These memories matter. I know what it feels like to cling to a photograph long after the person pictured has gone. Every shoot is sacred to me, and I care just as much about my client’s experience with me as I do their photos.

From your initial inquiry to the final delivery of your gallery, I’m most excited about getting to know you as a new friend. It is truly an honor to be the one to capture beautiful, timeless, and joyful images for you and your family’s past and future generations to remember this season!

Oh, and… I promise this is going to be FUN! We’ll build in plenty of time for outfit changes, potential traffic delays, and wardrobe malfunctions… I’ve seen it all! You don’t have to worry about being perfect. Let’s capture the real, authentic, one-of-a-kind story you have to tell.

REASONS TO INVEST IN PORTRAITURE:

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You believe your family’s memories have a lasting effect on happiness.

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You love looking through your parents’ and grandparent’s family photos.

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You’ve been daydreaming about having more photos of your family on the walls of your home.

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You want your loved ones to feel special and like they matter.

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You’ve spent hours on Pinterest building a potential gallery wall… you just need the photos.

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You can’t wait to get dressed up and do your makeup and feel beautiful again. 

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You know you will always love your family no matter what, and you love any reminder of that.

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You believe making memories is more important than looking perfect.

If this sounds like you…

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…keep scrolling, because you’re in the right place for some amazing portraits and memories!

PHILOSOPHY

I was 13 years old when my family said goodbye to my mom.

I’d always loved taking pictures for fun, but this was the moment when our family photos became more than a  box on a shelf. I scoured the house for pictures of my mom, wanting a piece of her that I could still hold. Her warm smile, her bright eyes, her blushing cheeks. She became “real” again when held a photo of her. I knew then that I would never again take capturing memories for granted.

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I am sure this season for you or your family is one that deserves to be remembered. It’s probably joyful, hectic, unpredictable, entertaining, challenging, and full of unexpected laughter, all at the same time. While you’re in the midst of the many emotions a season can bring, it’s my job to capture all the authenticity of the moments you might miss.

The way you smile when you think about going off to college next year. The way your kids hug each other. The look on your husband’s face when you tell him you love him. Your growing belly and your radiating glow from knowing you are bringing life into the world.

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The way you blush when someone tells you you’re beautiful. Your newborn’s tiny, perfect toes growing bigger by the day. Your sweet pup’s eyes, wide and curious when you call its name.

There’s something sacred about capturing these moments, and I am so thrilled each time I get asked to capture them. It’s something I am truly grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of and capture for my incredible clients, and hearing about how much someone loves their images always makes my entire month! This is truly my calling, and it’s not one I take lightly. It is truly an honor.

REVIEWS

“I LOVE SO MANY OF THEM… I JUST MIGHT BE CRYING.

It’s not always rainbows and sunshine, but these photos show how happy our family truly is. I love so many of them. Thank you for capturing so many candid moments!”

– The Ainslie Family

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“We are obsessed with the photos!

You are so talented! We are so thankful to have had you capture our family so many times over the years. You have a way of making people feel special and loved through what you do. We want to print these out and put them all over our home!”

– The Kuzins Family

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Megan did such a good job putting us at ease and making our shoot fun!

Our family pictures came out better than we could have dreamed! She made it so easy to feel comfortable and to just be ourselves. She gives plenty of direction and we never felt awkward. She knows what she’s doing, and it shows. We seriously can’t narrow down our favorites, that’s how much we love them! Thank you so much, Megan!!

– The Bauer Family

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INVESTMENT

this season won’t last forever. In fact, I bet you’d agree that it’s been flying by.

You may find yourself laying down one night and asking, “Just where did the time go?!” I get it! We are just starting our family, and I’m already asking myself how so many years have passed since our wedding day. It’s been one of the greatest joys in our marriage and family story to look back on photos from past years and relive all the amazing memories over and over again. That’s why I think there’s no time like the present to make portraits a priority and capture the moments happening now.

portrait SESSIONs begin at:

– $350 –

Custom collections are available. I am passionate about providing all of my clients with the best photography experience possible. That’s why I include an online gallery of images with download and printing rights in all of my portrait collections. I take on a limited number of portrait sessions each year to create a personable experience for my clients, so I’d love to make sure we are the perfect fit!

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lastly…

We just wanted to say thank you.

We are so glad you found us, and we sincerely hope we get to meet you soon! But if this is the last you hear from us, we want to wish you and your family all the best in this season. It’s truly an honor to be considered in your portrait photographer search, and we really appreciate you stopping by!

International Wedding Photographer based in tampa Florida for the elegant, head-over-heels in love bride who loves romantic details & daring adventures

Copyright Megan Kelsey Photography 2023