My Style: Fun, Fresh, Creative. I like to get up close and focus on the eyes. I love natural images where it looks as though the person photographed did not even realize it was happening.

My Rates: (subject to change without notice)
$100 session fee for up to 3 people. Additional persons $25 each. Session fee does not include prints. Collections start at $300. A La Carte prints start at $20 for 5x7.
A travel fee of $25 if the location is more than 30 miles from Elma.

How to Book a Session:
Contact Melinda Tuttle through the contact section of this website. Discuss an appropriate date and time. A signed Session Agreement, Model Release, and non-refundable retainer fee of half of the session fee is due to secure your session date. 48 hours notice is needed when rescheduling a session.

Location: An appropriate location will be determined after discussion of your needs. Newborns can be photographed at my home in front of my large windows using soft natural light. I prefer outdoor sessions for Children, Maternity and Seniors.

What To Wear:
For multiple people in the same image colors in the same "family" work best. You do not have to completely match. (You do not all have to wear the same color shirt and pants.) Jewel tone colors look great when shooting outdoors. Little girls look fun in leggings and frilly dresses. I would suggest no large logos or busy prints.
Please do not wear baseball hats or glasses.
Newborns photograph best in as little clothing as possible.
Bring any headbands, blankets, props, and extra clothes you want to the session and I can help you choose.
Seniors, it is up to you whether you want to do multiple clothing changes. I would bring one outfit your family really likes, one you really like, and one that is "dressy". Also bring any props that would express your hobbies/personality, like a snowboard, baseball bat, etc.

Maternity:
Anything that shows your bump. Tight T-shirts, Tank Tops, jeans that can be unzipped and rolled down on top, shirts that can easily be pulled up to expose the belly. Dress comfortable. I may have you sitting or standing.

What your session will be like:
Your sessions will last 1-2 hours. Newborns tend to last even longer to account for feeding, rocking, and changing. I try to make the session as fun and relaxing as possible. With children I love to get them doing something active and following them around catching their cute expressions.

Please check my blog for even more detailed information, updates and announcements, and for viewing my current work.