Yosemite Portrait Session
Yosemite Portrait Session
Meet me in Yosemite Valley during its Autumn golden glory— pure magic. Together we will slow down, take a breather, and soak up the present moment in time with you and yours. My intention is to make photos in which you recognize yourself and feel seen in your best light, alongside your favorite people.
60-90 Minute Session, 60 Finished Images via digital gallery, full-resolution download, options for ordering additional images and prints.
Available for Families, Couples, Seniors, & Maternity.
Book your session with Marilyn Days by selecting an available Date & Time.
A $99 deposit secures your booking, remaining balance of $526 will be due 1 day before your session.
Deposits are non-refundable, and only transferrable at the discretion of Marilyn Days Photography
What should I expect?
Nothing to be nervous about, my goal is for this to be as comfortable an experience as possible for you & yours. A laid back 60-90 minutes of shooting yeilding 60 finished images.
I view my sessions as a creative collaboration and exploration of the present moment. It's not about coming together to pose for photos, but rather a time you set aside to be with your loved one(s) and be seen as you are. If children are present I will let them set the pace and give them time to gain my trust before asking too much of them. I've been photographing folks for 10 years and I've learned how to direct my subjects throughout the session while still allowing for your natrual self to shine through.
Once you have booked your session, you'll recevie details on meeting point and directions. When we're done, you'll be free to enjoy the park for the rest of the day.
how much does this cost?
This session is $625. A depsoit of $99 secures your booking and the remaining balance of $526 is due 1 day before your session. Installments are available by request.
Yosemite National Park has an enterance fee of $35/vehicle, your pass is valid for 7 days after entry if you'd like to stick around or make another trip back up.
Where will we be taking photos?
Yosemite Valley will be our meeting point. About 20 minutes inside the National Park, Yosemite Valley is a beautiful destination for photos, especially in October + November. I will scout my favorite spots the day prior and will send an exact location to your phone via text.
What should I wear?
My only rule is to wear something you're comfortable in, if you feel like yourself in it, it's the right choice.
If you need more direction: Solid colors work wonderful, if you're totally stumped try putting everyone in their own solid color and see if the colors look nice togehter. I reccomend staying away from bright patterns and obvious logos or words on clothing.
Pro tip: Keep an eye on the weather forecast in Yosemite Valley to guage the climate.
Should I bring anything?
No need to pack heavy, if you'd like to bring a blanket to sit on or a snack to share you're welcome to. Otherwise all you need to do is show up and I'll take it from there!
How many photos will I recieve and when should I expect them?
You'll receive 60 finished images uploaded to a private digital gallery where you'll have a full resolution download anytime you need it. You'll also have options for ordering prints shipped directly to you, or you can download at full resolution for safe keeping/ printing on your own.
You can expect your gallery 3-4 weeks after your session date.