Who? You and up to 6 of your family members or friends.

What? A family photo shoot includes portraits in these combinations: Couples, Siblings, Individuals, Pets(!), and Group. This session includes headshots, which normally cost $125/per person!

Where: It’s up to you! All sessions are outside at the location of your choice. I've listed several options below.

(Where) to? Lots of places! Scroll to end to find travel fees for your area.

When? I usually take family photos in the first hour after sunrise or the last hour before sunset, because this is when the light is soft and warm. I have a limited number of weekend daytime slots for those with young children!

Why? Because these photographs of your family will bring you joy and warmth for years to come.

How (long)? 1 hour -- I like to take a little time to chat and find out what brings you joy because that makes your eyes twinkle in your photos. (Want a half-hour session? Just let me know when you book. Same prices apply.)

How (many)? 24 edited photos delivered within 2 weeks (Google Drive). I will send you a link. Please tag @maryellenchiles when sharing. 

What about prints? I also add your photos to a private, password-protected gallery on my website, where you may choose to print images with my preferred printer for a nominal fee with free shipping. (You can still download your photos from Google Drive if you already have a favorite printer.)

How (much)? $350 (includes shoot and edited images)

How (much editing)? I lightly edit photos in these areas:

Color, contrast, exposure, white balance, soften skin, lighten dark circles, brighten eyes. I want you to look like you!

Photos taken outdoors at the place of your choice within 15 miles of Springfield, MO. 

Here are some places where I've done family portraits. Asterix indicates a good spot for finding shade if you can't do photos during golden hour.

*Phelps Grove Park, Springfield, MO

Dallas Arboretum

*Springfield (MO) Botanical Gardens

*Green Lake Park, Seattle

Springfield (MO) Nature Center

Overlook Park, Lawrence, KS

Lowman Beach, West Seattle

*The Watershed Center (MO)

Seward Park, Seattle

*Private properties

Do you travel?

Yes! Family photos are $350 in the Springfield, MO, area. Please note that I apply the following additional fees for clients elsewhere. I will send you an invoice for the travel fee (Chiles Creative, LLC).

Prices apply to locations within 25 miles of each city center:

+ $150: St. Louis, Kansas City, Columbia (MO), Lawrence, Tulsa, Fayetteville, OKC

+ $200: Decatur (IL), Peoria, Lincoln, Omaha, Des Moines

+ $300: Dallas/Fort Worth, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Chicago, Milwaukee, Nashville, Indy

These fees do not apply to my relatives. :)

If you are willing and able to host me, your intrepid photographer and exceptional houseguest who loves your dog, these fees will be halved. Please feel free to contact me via maryellenchiles@gmail.com.

Based in a coastal city or Holden Village? Please contact me to discuss.