Our family recently worked with Melissa for a photo session. While she was pleasant during the shoot itself, I want to share some details for others to be aware of before booking.
I paid a $500 session fee, which I understood to include both the photos and her time. However, after the shoot, I learned that the $500 only covered her time to take the photos -- no images were included. I wasn't provided a contract or price list beforehand, even though I asked. She later said she had emailed it but it must not have gone through.
The delivery timeline for the photos changed several times, and when I finally received the proofs, the prices were far higher than expected. Packages ranged from about $4,700 (marked down) to $345 for a single photo. When I asked about purchasing just the digital files, I wasn't given a clear answer.
The photos themselves were nice, but the overall lack of transparency and communication around pricing and deliverables made this experience frustrating and disappointing. I'd recommend getting everything in writing -- including all pricing and what's included -- before booking. read more