My Philosophy
Creating images that
reflect the human connection
Photographs can show the world what you look like OR they can show who you are as a person, as a family. I strive to create images that tell a story - the story of the connection that you have with each other.
The Process
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Book Your Session
Pick Your Session
Contact Me
The booking process is simple. I work with a lot of out of town clients as well as locals so everything can be done right online. A retainer is required to book your session and that will hold your date. I will be in touch before your session to talk about exact times, what to wear, and what to do if we have a weather issue.
I prefer to speak with you on the phone at this point so I can get an idea of where the session will be and your vision for it. Then I can send you custom pricing (session fees are listed below). Once you decide on the type of package you would like then we move on to getting you booked!
So you need some new family portraits? Great - I can do that! I take a limited number of portrait sessions per year so click the contact button below and send me a quick note letting me know what type of session you are looking for (family portrait, newborn session, or Maternity) and when you would like to do your session.
In this world of Instant - I am not an instant photographer
I know crazy right!? What I mean by this is that QUALITY TAKES TIME! Yes, in today's world, you can get just about anything instantaneously but my philosophy has always been that anything worth doing is worth doing right - NOT just super fast! I take my time, do it right, and do more than you would expect or more than most photographers would normally do so that you are WOW'ed by your images rather than sort of impressed. So, no, I do not do same day editing but I always get them back to you in reasonable time and ready for you to enjoy!
Our Packages
Family
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Less than 10 people: $350 session fee
More than 10 people: $450 session fee
I adore families large and small. The process is the same for both, we go through multiple places around your venue and photograph multiple combinations of family, individuals, and any other combinations you would like us to do. The process is usually about an hour, or up to 90 minutes for larger families. Our goal is to create plenty of composed portraits and candids.
Maternity
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Starting at $250
These sessions are such a wonderful way to capture a moment in time that goes by way too fast. I treat maternity sessions more mini-sessions. They are usually around 30 minutes and you can purchase a la carte what you would like from there. If you would like a custom session with more images we would be glad to custom build a session for you.
Newborn
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Starting at $850
Your precious bundles 1st photography session! It's an amazing moment in peoples lives that I think deserves attention to every detail. Newborn sessions are done in the your home where everyone is comfortable and we can capture all of the amazing details of babies 1st days at home - including furry big brothers and sisters! These sessions always include the digital files for you to keep and usually take an hour or 2 to complete.
A Mothers love
"No matter the mood I'm in, each time I view this photo I tear up. He is a tough guy, my first born. I rarely cry, but I love that THIS single image summons the forceful emotion I carry with me through the daily grind & can momentarily disarm me and let me cry, privately for a second, and express how deeply I love my son. This is how I chose Gillian Claire as my family photographer: I viewed her images online and teared up over images of other mothers with their sons and knew that she could capture my special, unspoken, everlasting love for my boys."
- Alexandra
