As a mother, the desire to ‘freeze time’ and capture my children in each stage of growth comes naturally to me. I have now photographed hundreds of families through my business, and it is such a personal highlight of my career to see the newborns I photograph grow into fabulous young people.
A custom portrait experience is ultimately about choosing a professional photographer who takes the time to get to know you, your family, and your needs. During our portrait session, you won’t be worried about whose time slot is next, or feeling crowded. Following our time together, I’ll present you with a gorgeous selection of fully edited, color corrected, retouched images that meet my creative sensibilities and the highest standards.
The Premier Wisconsin Portrait Experience
From your portrait session to your ordering session, this is a truly custom photography experience, crafted with you in mind.
FEATURED FAMILY SESSIONS
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Before your portrait session, we’ll have a short phone call to discuss an in-person consultation. We’ll chat about your goals for your session, and how you envision using and displaying your images.
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First Consultation
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Next, we’ll meet, and design your session. If you are a maternity and newborn client, this is when you’ll try on the beautiful gowns available to you to wear during your session. We’ll browse my newborn prop library, including fabrics, outfits, hair pretties, knits, and wraps. We’ll also review color preferences and selections.
If your portrait session will be outdoors, we’ll choose a location for your session. I have a list of suggested locations, or, if you have a specific location in mind, I’d love to see if it will be a good fit for your portraits.
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Design Session
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Session day will be free from stress, and filled with light and love!
If you are a maternity client, makeup is included in your maternity session, with my compliments. My professional partners will give you a flawless, fully customized look.
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Session Day
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Shortly after our session, we’ll see each other again for your gallery reveal. Together we’ll design your walls, order your breathtaking new products, and place your orders for print and production.
When your orders arrive, I’ll personally inspect each product to ensure it meets my standards before you receive your fine art creations handmade just for you.
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Gallery Reveal & Design
FAMILY Portfolio
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Custom portraiture is an investment in beautiful artwork that will be treasured for generations to come. I will capture your family in an artistic, natural, and original way, creating heirlooms that will become a cherished part of your family history.
My natural approach to your portrait experience includes a blend of candid and formal portraits. I will photograph your family in a meaningful way that conveys the essence of who you are and the people you love. I take pride in creating a stress-free experience for my clients, resulting in incredibly crafted photo prints and products to be treasured for years to come.
Custom portraiture is an investment in beautiful artwork that will be treasured for generations to come. My natural approach to your portrait experience includes a blend of candid and formal portraits. I will photograph your family in a meaningful way that conveys the essence of who you are and the people you love. I take pride in creating a stress-free experience for my clients.
Why should I hire a professional photographer?
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Your custom portrait session will take place at my studio in Wauwatosa, or at a mutually agreed-upon location. I’d love to share my favorite locations with you, or we can chat about a location that is meaningful to you!
Where will my session take place?
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I have found that the key to success is planning. If your children or family have a routine, it’s best to schedule your session in a way that works with this routine. I am here to help you create a successful session; we’ll work together to schedule a beautifully lit place and time that are the best fit for your family.
My approach to newborn photography at home is a blend of documentary and classic portraiture. Together we’ll document every bit of the joy your little one brings to your home. Lifestyle newborn sessions are ideal for babies who may have trouble sleeping, and for parents who desire artistically captured candid imagery. Your session will last approximately one to two hours.
What time of day should I schedule my session?
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When it comes to outdoor sessions, we are at the mercy of Mother Nature. If our scheduled day is rainy, snowy, or extremely hot or cold, I will contact you to reschedule your session.
What about weather?
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“I’m so happy we went with Megan for our newborn photos! She is so patient, kind and helpful during the entire process. She has amazing attention to detail & always has the safety of your baby in the forefront of her mind during your session. We just got our photos back and I’m absolutely obsessed with them. I would highly recommend her to anyone!”
"...amazing attention to detail!"
— MEGAN
“Our experience with Megan was above and beyond anything we had expected or hoped for. We started with a lifestyle maternity shoot at our home, and the pictures truly captured the love my husband and I felt for each other and this beautiful bump in my belly. When Ethan was born, Megan came to the hospital and again captured some of the first beautiful moments of our family’s life together. During our newborn session in her studio, we were in awe of her patience with our son and getting the perfect shot. We teared up multiple times. These were beyond anything we envisioned. We're grateful to have found such a wonderful artist who not only loves what she does, but also truly loves and appreciates the little beings she works with.”
“Our experience with Megan was above and beyond anything we had expected or hoped for. The lifestyle pictures truly captured the love my husband and I felt for each other and this beautiful bump in my belly. When Ethan was born, Megan came to the hospital and again captured some of the first beautiful moments of our family’s life together. During our newborn session in her studio, we were in awe of her patience with our son and getting the perfect shot. We teared up multiple times. These were beyond anything we envisioned!"
"When we finally saw the photos, words cannot describe how overjoyed we were."
— SANDY
“Megan has an eye that creates beauty in every photo she takes. An obvious talent and a true gift!”
"Highly Recommend!"
— lynette
"Megan took the necessary amount of time to capture beautiful photos; I did not feel rushed and was given time to take breaks when needed. I also liked that Megan throughout the shoot showed me some of the pictures. Overall Megan is very professional, accommodating and nice to work with."
"...so nice to work with!
“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever … It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.”
