This is where most families begin.
An intentionally relaxed, documentary-inspired session designed to give your family space to simply be yourselves — loud, tender, playful, calm, or all of the above.

There’s no pressure to perform here. We move at your family’s natural pace, allowing real moments to unfold as they are.

Includes:
45–60 minutes of family storytelling
Gentle guidance, prompts, and simple games (no stiff posing)
A thoughtfully curated online gallery of high-resolution images
Styling guidance so you feel confident, comfortable, and like yourself
Access to heirloom-quality prints and albums
Perfect for families who want images that feel honest, connected, and true to who they are right now.
Travel within 1.5 hours of 57702






Families

The Family Story Session

The Signature
Storytelling Session

The most complete expression of how I photograph families.
This session is slower by design, ideal for young kids, layered family dynamics, or anyone who wants more room for the story to breathe.

More time means more depth: movement and stillness, play and quiet, the in-between moments that often become the most meaningful.

Includes:
90–120 minutes of coverage
Time for kids to warm up, wander, and reset
Multiple pockets of story (play, connection, quiet moments)
A larger, deeply curated image gallery
$75 print credit toward albums or wall art
Travel included within 1.5 hours of 57702
This session is for families who want to slow down and create something lasting.

$850

Petite sessions offered at artist's availability. Inquire for details.

$650

Extended families

2-3 hours
Receive 100+ images, a roll of 35mm film, and a small book of your images
access to style & select
$900

2-3 hours
Receive 100+ images, a roll of 35mm film, and a small book of your images
access to style & select
$900

Every family has a story, woven through generations of love, laughter, and connection. My extended family sessions are all about celebrating that story—the people who make up your roots, your home, and your legacy.

Whether it’s a reunion in the Black Hills, a holiday gathering, or just the rare occasion of everyone in one place, these sessions are a chance to document the magic of being together. We’ll capture the big group moments—the kind that make Grandma’s heart swell—but we’ll also dig into the quiet in-betweens. Siblings laughing like kids again, cousins playing in the background, the tender connection between grandparents and grandkids.

These aren’t stiff, formal portraits. They’re natural, joy-filled, and authentic, honoring both the chaos and the closeness that make your family yours.

Because these moments? They’re fleeting. Let’s turn them into something timeless.

Begins at $850
Up to 90 minutes
All best images in online gallery
Access to Style & Select

Elopements begin at $650/ hour 

Wedding coverage above 6 hours begins at $3000


All weddings include:
Around 50-75 images per hour of coverage
Print release
4k Slideshow of images
Weddings 6+ hours include complimentary engagement session

Elopements & Weddings

Whether you're planning an intimate elopement in the hills or a full-day celebration surrounded by your favorite people, your wedding photos should feel like you. No stiff poses. No awkward moments. Just the real, honest joy of the day—the belly laughs, the tearful vows, the way your grandma squeezes your hand before you walk down the aisle.

My wedding packages are designed to capture it all: the big, sweeping moments and the in-between magic. You get a photographer who’s more than just a vendor—I’m here to fix your veil, hype you up, and make sure you actually feel present on your wedding day.

Let’s make some forever memories. Reach out for package details—I’d love to hear all about your plans!

engagement session

35mm film

officiant & wedding ceremony writing

Add any of these services to your wedding package for an additional fee

à la carte

Starting at $650

No stiff poses or over-the-top glam here—I’m all about capturing the most authentic you. If that means we’re hitting the slopes, hiking up to that secret sunset spot, or cozying up in the corner of your favorite coffee shop, let’s do it! Your senior session should be about you, in all the places that make you feel most alive and most yourself. So bring your favorite sweater, your board, or just your true self, and let’s make some magic!

Seniors

Starting at $650

Think of our couple's session as a super fun date that just so happens to get captured in the cutest photos! We'll spend about an hour to an hour and a half together—planning a fun activity or adventure, soaking in incredible views, and documenting your love story in a stunning, cinematic way. Whether we're exploring new places or revisiting spots that are special to you, let's make some magic and have a blast doing it!

couples

-Erin

Michaela is an incredible photographer! We worked with her for a family photo session while on vacation in the Black Hills. I didn't know the area ahead of time, and she made perfect suggestions on where to go to get great shots. I have two little kids and she was amazing with them - even let my son play photographer for a bit. She made the process fun and the photos are even better! Cannot recommend her enough.