Your family is one of a kind.
Shouldn't Your Family Portraits be just as unique?
BEAT-THE-RUSH SUMMER SPECIAL OFFER!
For sessions before August 20. See details in pricing below.
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.
"Shelly can capture that moment
you didn't know you were looking for."
SUMMER 2025
BEAT-The-Rush Pricing!
Photo Sessions for Families and COuples
through August 20th
Photos purchased separately. See details below.
One-Hour Family Photo Session $275
$250 BEat-the-rush summer special for sessions
before august 20th + SPECIAL PRICING FOR DIGITALS*
USE Code: RUSH
YOUR SESSION FEE INCLUDES:
- 1-hour photo session for 2 to 5 people (additional people or pets $35 each) at locations within the greater Berkeley and El Cerrito area
- A private online gallery for 30 days where you can view your collection, sort your favorites, and place orders for prints, high-resolution digitals, or printed products (more info below)
- 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 to choose from
- Professional editing with light retouching on all purchased photos (moderate and heavy retouching available on request for extra fee)
- SUMMER SESSIONS INCLUDE One complimentary 8x10 archival-grade professional print (a $50 value) and access to deeply discounted BEAT-THE-RUSH digital packages below.
*Beat-the-Rush special offer cannot be combined with other offers. For bookings made before 8/1/25 for 1-hour sessions before 8/20/25.
BEAT-THE-RUSH SUMMER SPECIAL DIGITAL PACKAGE PRICING
Buy more save more with my digital portrait packages
Individual digitals bought outside of these packages are $65 each - but you will save more when you buy more with my digital portrait packages. A photographer's print release is included, so you may print your purchased digitals where you like and use in slideshows and photo gifts.
BEAT-THE-RUSH SUMMER DIGITAL PORTRAIT SPECIALS:
For sessions before August 20th
$250 - 10 Digitals Package
$350 - 20 Digitals Package
$425 - 40 Digitals Package
$550 - ALL DIGITALS - BEST VALUE (minimum 75 color + 75 BW)
And no sales tax on digital download packages! 😁
ARCHIVAL PRINTS AND PRODUCTS TO LAST GENERATIONS
Professional prints, photo albums, museum-quality canvas wraps, and more are available through your online gallery store. Prints ordered through me are professional-grade photo prints on premium photo papers with a Standard Archival Value of 100 years in home display (200 years in dark storage). Available for your color and black and white portraits in sizes up to 40” L. Priced from $50 for 8” x 10” size. Custom framing is also available.
01.
Decide if I'm right for You.
Working with me
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.
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).
"Shelly is a wonderful person to work with who takes beautiful photos and makes the photo shoot easy."
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.
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.
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."