Available for in-home
& studio sessions
Serving NYC &
surrounding areas
Investment
designing your legacy
I know that life, especially with little ones, can feel like a beautiful whirlwind. The thought of planning a photo session—what to wear, where to go, how to get everyone to smile—can feel like
one more thing on your already full plate.
My full-service, luxury photography experience is designed to lift the weight of planning off your shoulders, leaving you free to simply soak in this precious time with your family. My goal is to make the entire process feel effortless and joyful, allowing you to focus on connection rather than coordination.
that’s where i come in
the curated
experience
All Heart, No Hassle
Step one
The Booking & Preparation
Your session date is officially reserved with a completed invoice and signed photography agreement. Once booked, I will guide you through every detail of the preparation process.
You will receive our curated wardrobe guides, styling inspiration, and a personalized questionnaire so I can learn more about your family’s unique dynamics and priorities.
Together, we will select the perfect location—whether in-studio or outdoors—to serve as the backdrop for your memories.
Step two
During the Session
On the day of your session, simply arrive and exhale; I will take care of everything. I will guide your family through the best light and most flattering settings, providing gentle direction and feedback throughout our time together.
My goal is to create a relaxed environment where your only job is to enjoy your children while I capture the magic.
Step three
The Reveal and Selection
Within 2–3 weeks of your session, you’ll receive your proof gallery with lightly edited, watermarked images.
From there, you can select your favorites and placing your order directly online.
If you’d prefer a more guided experience, you’re always welcome to come into the studio for an in-person ordering appointment. We’ll review your images together on the big screen (without watermarks), and you’ll be able to see and feel the different heirloom pieces in person while we finalize your selections.
Once your order is placed, your images move into the final editing process and your artwork begins production.
Your session begins long before we meet at the studio. The Creative Fee secures your date on my calendar and initiates our full-service planning process. It covers our time together and the complete planning of your experience - from wardrobe styling to the session itself. Digital files and physical artwork are a separate investment, allowing you the flexibility to choose the collection that best fits your family’s needs after you’ve seen your final images.
Your total investment is made up of two parts: the creative fee to reserve your session, and your collection or artwork selected after viewing your images.
creative fee + collection = total investment
what is a creative fee?
Baby closet up to 18 months
A fully guided portrait session
Professional editing and preparation of your images
A proof gallery with the option for in-studio viewing
Creative fee - $300
Total investment begins at $1,100
Designed for:
- 6 months milestone
- ideal for maternity
- family, portraits
- cake smash sessions
in studio, in-home, or at an outdoor location.
All sessions outside of newborn.
Signature Session
Every family’s story, needs, and artwork goals are unique — and that’s why pricing builds from a creative session fee into custom collections that fit each family’s legacy goals.
Reserve your session with a creative fee
step one
Pre-session planning and guidance
Access to wraps, swaddles, and newborn styling
A fully guided newborn session
Professional editing and preparation of your images
A proof gallery with the option for in-studio viewing
Baby closet
Creative fee - $490
Total investment begins at $1,290
Includes both studio and in-home newborn sessions.
Newborn Session
Artwork + Digital Files purchased separately
(starting at 800)
creative fee $490
Artwork + Digital Files purchased separately
(starting at 800)
creative fee $300
Included With Every Collection
Fine Art Prints + Keepsake Box
Every collection includes a signature heirloom keepsake box with your selected images printed as 5×7 fine art prints in both color and black & white.
You’ll always leave with something tangible — something meant to be held, kept, and lived with — in addition to any artwork or pieces you choose.
For the moments that are too big for
a screen, and too precious to ever forget
We understand photography sessions are an absolute investment for your family's memories and we offer a payment plan that allows you to pay monthly with no interest or fees.
Feel free to reach out regarding payment plans.
Payment Plans
Payment Plans Available
Whether you choose a curated collection or prefer to build something more custom, I’ll guide you through the process so it feels simple and clear.
Most families typically invest between $1,290–$6,000 once they’ve seen their gallery and selected their images.
My goal is for you to walk away with something you can truly live with — not just files on a screen, but photographs that feel at home in your space.
On Your Investment
a note
client testimonial
I thought I only wanted the digital files, but seeing our daughter’s first year in a beautiful linen album changed everything. The process was such a relief, taking the 'someday' project of making a book off my to-do list entirely. Now, these memories live on our coffee table as the heart of our home rather than just sitting on my phone.
- emily , mom of 2
This is the beginning of your family’s story.
before we think about artwork or albums,
take a moment to imagine what it will feel like
to see these moments in your home — every day.
most families don’t come in knowing exactly what they want —
and they don’t need to.
once your gallery is ready, we’ll go through everything together
and choose what feels right for your home.
for now, let’s just focus on photographing this moment.
Because the most beautiful way to tell your story is the one that feels most like home
Where Your Story Lives
A La Carte
heirloom albums
framed art
matted folio
fine art prints
digital images
If you find that your heart is drawn to a single piece of art rather than a bundle, our A La Carte menu is always available to help you build a bespoke legacy, one piece at a time.
Your history, held in your hands
Heirloom Albums
Imagine a rainy afternoon years from now, your children grown, sitting together and turning these very pages. This isn’t just a book of photos; it’s a tactile journey through the season that shaped your family—the way they once fit in your arms and the quiet, honest ways you loved one another.
Each album is a hand-crafted volume featuring museum-grade, lay-flat pages designed to tell your story in full. Wrapped in your choice of premium linen or velvet, it is the kind of heirloom that grows more valuable with every passing year.
For the moments that are too big for
a screen, and too precious to ever forget
These materials are chosen specifically for their archival qualities. When we talk about a 'legacy,' we mean it. These albums are built to be opened hundreds of times, enduring as a permanent record of your family's beginning for decades to come.
Preservation for Generations
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Every album is hand-assembled and inspected by master bookbinders. From the precision of the corner folds on your linen cover to the crispness of your custom debossing, no detail is overlooked. We partner with one of the world’s leading artisan binderies to ensure that the craftsmanship of your book matches the heart of the images inside.
Individually Hand-Finished
The pages of your album are printed on heavy, museum-grade photographic paper. This isn't the paper you find in standard photo books; it is acid-free and designed to resist fading or yellowing over time. Each page is nearly a millimeter thick, giving your story a substantial, high-end feel that stands up to years of tiny hands turning the pages.
Museum-Grade Archival Paper
The Artisan Details :
This is the part where the album really starts to feel like yours. The cover is the first thing you feel before the story begins, so we’ll choose a material that fits your home and your style. You can choose from our curated palette of Premium Linens for a timeless, organic feel, or our Lustre Velvets for a touch of soft, luminous luxury. I’ll have swatches for you to see and feel, so you can be sure the texture is exactly what you envisioned.
heirloom
albums
Turning your house into a gallery of
your favorite people
Most of my families start here with a blank wall and a bit of uncertainty -and that is exactly where we should begin. You don’t need to be an interior designer to have a home filled with art.
Think of me as your partner in this. From our first consultation, I’ll help you choose the frames that complement your decor and find the exact scale that makes your favorite moments feel like they’ve always belonged there. We will look at the light in your rooms, the colors in your home, and the way your family moves through each space to ensure we choose a display that feels as natural and intentional as the memories themselves. My goal is to take the 'someday' project of decorating your walls and turn it into a beautiful, finished reality today.
From a Blank Wall to
a Finished Home
A Final thought
Choosing how to preserve your family's story is an investment in your future self. Years from now, these are the pieces your children will hold in their hands to remember the way their life felt at the very beginning. I am so honored to help you build that legacy.
You can’t see me... but I am BEAMING right now.
I’m so thrilled that you’re reaching out! Your interest in Windom Hill Photography’s heirloom cinematic photography truly warms my heart. Every photograph is a sentence in the story of your life, and I’m honored that you’re considering me to be your visual storyteller. I’ll be in touch soon to explore how we can create a timeless story together. Until then, may your days be filled with moments worthy of capturing.
Talk soon,
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nyc & surrounding areas
nyc@heirloombymelissa.com
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