your family is one of a kind.
Shouldn't Your Family Portraits be just as unique?
Now booking fall photo sessions!
What sets my Berkeley area family photography sessions apart? The experience -- and the results that come from it.
There will be no awkward standing around with forced grins on my watch! Get ready to move, laugh, and enjoy yourselves during your family portrait session with me.
Most of family photo sessions (and senior portrait sessions) take place outdoors in our beautiful Berkeley and El Cerrito Hills and surrounding areas during the evening golden hour. Though I also help families document bar mitvahs, the addition of newborns, and other important milestones.
Read on to find out more about my family sessions, working with me, and pricing.
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fall 2025
One-hour photo session $275
Photos purchased separately. See Details below
YOUR FALL PHOTO SESSION FEE INCLUDES:
- 1-hour photo session for 2 to 5 people (add a well-behaved pet or additional people for $35 each) at locations within the greater Berkeley and El Cerrito East Bay area
- A private online gallery for 30 days where you can view your collection, sort your favorites, and place orders for high-resolution digitals (see pricing below), professional prints, custom-framed prints and wall art, and lay-flat photo albums.
- A MINIMUM 75 COLOR PHOTOS TO CHOOSE FROM
- An additional, custom-edited Black & White (specific to your photos, not a simple filter!) collection of your images
- FALL SPECIAL INCLUDES: One complimentary 8x10 professional print (a $50 value) and access to deeply discounted digital packages below.
Professional editing with light retouching is included on all purchased photos. Moderate and heavy retouching is available on request for extra fee.
Note: For a longer session or sessions with multiple dates, send a Session Request with your details for a custom quote.
Ready to talk details?
Fall Digital Packages
High-Resolution Digitals with Photographer’s Print Release
Individual Digitals Outside of Packages - $65 each
$295 - 10 Digitals Package ($29.50 ea)
$375 - 20 Digitals Package ($18.75 ea)
$425 - 30 Digitals Package ($14.16 ea)
$550 - BEST VALUE: ENTIRE GALLERY WITH EVERY PHOTO IN COLOR AND BW (includes 1-year gallery backup with 1-time reopening)
Kind Words
"Shelly’s relaxed demeanor put everyone at ease."
"Her portraits do not rely on studio poses (thankfully), but focus on capturing natural moments."
"Shelly took the most beautiful outdoor photos of my entire family — 3 generations plus the dog!"
" ... not just beautiful portraits, but rather precious family moments
expertly captured."
Working with me...
Decide if I'm right for You.
01.
You can get a feel for my style and sessions by looking through my portfolio slideshow above, take a look at my terms and conditions of working with me, and get an overview of my pricing structure for family portraits and couples photography. Of course, you might like to hear what past clients have to say, as well!
If you think we're a good match, send me a booking request with your details.
"Shelly is a wonderful person to work with who takes beautiful photos and makes the photo shoot easy."
Book Your Session & Get ready.
02.
I'll review the details of your request and respond with a suggested date and time, and recommended location (usually within 24-48 hours). When we've settled on the details for your session, I'll send your 1) Photo Session Agreement (contract) outlining details of your session and 2) An invoice for your Session Fee payable by credit card. When I receive your signed agreement and payment, you're session is booked! I'll send some tips and guidelines to help you prepare for the best session possible (start here).
View & Purchase Photos.
03.
Three weeks after your session, you'll receive a link to your online gallery where you can view your family's portraits, mark and compare favorites, and decide which photos you'd like to purchase as prints, wall art, or high-resolution digital files. Your gallery will be online for 60 days, and you can invite additional family members and friends to view, favorite, and make their own purchases directly if desired.
"Shelly can capture that moment
you didn't know you were looking for."
I’m Shelly.
The Lady behind the camera.
East Bay family photographer,
mom, pet lover, and firm believer in the power of kindness.
As a lifestyle family photographer, my mission is to capture your true personalities and connection through a fun and active outdoor photo session. In the end, you'll have a collection of treasured moments and priceless expressions that shape a story only your family could tell.