packages
I know and recognize that pricing can be the scariest thing about booking a photographer, and can be a barrier. My model is all inclusive, with no hidden or additional costs, unless you want to purchase wall art. That being said, I have a decade of experience working with couples, businesses, magazines, families, and dogs, and bring a unique knowledge base with me into every shoot. I want you to feel comfortable with me, and trust me to create images that will be cherished for a lifetime. Consultations are only required for wedding and commercial bookings, but I am happy to hop on a call with anyone wanting to know more, or to touch base before booking.
Photos crafted with intention, purpose and story
Info & Prices
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- 6 hours of day of coverage, with engagement session | $3500
add second photographer for $500
- 8 hours of day of coverage, with engagement session | $4200
add second photographer for $750
- 10 hours of day of coverage, with engagement session | $5500
RANGING $3500-$5500
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All packages include:
- complimentary engagement session (can be exchanged for an additional hour for 6 & 8 hour packages).
- full digital gallery with unlimited downloads
- booking and timeline consultations, with additional meetings as needed
Shorter wedding packages available at $500/hr with limited availability during peak season.
Wedding
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Editorial shoots available for one hour, half day, or full day. Exact pricing depends on travel, time, set up required, and post processing level. When filling out the contact form, please be as specific as possible. Pre-booking consultation required for half and full day bookings.
Rush turn around available for additional cost.
RANGING $800-$5000
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Please contact me with your specific project for an exact quote. All Editorial shoots include limited commercial usage (unlimited available for additional purchase), and a full digital gallery with unlimited downloads.
Editorial
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Base pricing covers an hour of photography time, and a full digital gallery. One location.
Additional locations, outfit changes, and custom lighting set ups available, as are print packages.
RANGING $625-$1400
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I love working with seniors, especially queer and non-gender confirming teens. Please know that your teen is safe with me, and I am a judgement free zone.
All senior sessions come with a full digital gallery with unlimited downloads. Travel within Dane County in Wisconsin or Lexington and Richland Counties in South Carolina included in the base price. Travel available for additional cost.
Seniors
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Whether you have little ones, big ones, a large extended family, or all of the above, I love working with families, whatever yours might look like. Queer and chosen families are welcome always.
Base pricing covers an hour of photography time. Extended families (more than 5 people) start at $775.
Mini sessions sometimes available, please ask for pricing and availability.
Starting at $625
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All family sessions come with a full digital gallery with unlimited downloads. Travel within Dane County in Wisconsin or Lexington and Richland Counties in South Carolina included in the base price. Travel available for additional cost.
Please note that I do not handle newborn to 4 months. I am happy to work with you if you have a tiny baby, but in a lifestyle setting where you hold them.
Families
Sam & Mike
We hired Melanie for our Engagement and Wedding Photos for our wedding on June 1st 2024 in Madison. During all of our times with her Melanie provided such a welcoming, inclusive and positive space for us to feel comfortable opening up to the camera. She was perfect for getting our dog involved in our engagement shoot, and come day of, we never had to worry if a moment was going to be captured, she was on top of it all! She was mindful of timelines, she let us enjoy our big day without pulling us away from the action except when necessary, and our guests all commented on how amazing she was prompting poses and how great of a presence she was. Cannot speak highly enough about our time with Melanie, and we know we have found our go-to photographer for any event we may have in the future!
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Jennifer & Jimmy
Melanie is an incredible photographer and human! She photographed our engagement and wedding photos, and she did a stunning job. We were sad to not be able to include our dog in our wedding (venue restrictions), and Melanie knew how much that meant to us and went above and beyond capturing our fur-child in our engagement photos. She was also incredibly flexible and willingly drove to the Chicago suburbs to shoot our wedding. We had a blast and felt at ease with her directions, and she captured all of our joy! We will cherish these photos forever, and we're very grateful for Melanie - cannot recommend her enough!
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Nina
Melanie is so so great to work with! She makes each shoot a fun and relaxed atmosphere, even when we had some rainy weather! She was great with our non/traditional style shoot and our 6 year old who kept supplying her own photo ideas. I can’t wait for our photos to come back! We’ve used her Dulcy Dog Photography services before for pet photos which have always been excellent!
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Marissa & Julie Anne
She was a dream to work with. My partner and I are very shy, awkward people when it comes to photos but Melanie made us feel so comfortable. The moments she was able to capture were incredible and we are able to be pulled back into that moment with these photos. She is also a great communicator and really makes you feel like she’s on your team and for you. Very talented, very sweet, would highly recommend!
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Amelia & Brandon
Melanie is a DREAM to work with! We hired her for our wedding and engagement photo session. She is fun and spunky and is not pushy. She definitely knows the area and excellent spots for photos, but she also collaborates and wants your input to make the experience unique and special to you. I 100% recommend her to anyone looking for professional photos. Thanks Melanie!
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