Lifestyle Photography & Intimate Weddings
Forget stiff, awkward poses. My photography is purely lifestyle-focused—capturing authentic, unscripted moments, genuine connections, and organic interactions in natural light. We focus on real emotion and comfortable, unhurried guidance so you can simply be present with your loved ones.
Whether it's welcoming a newborn, celebrating a high school graduation, documenting a missionary/faith farewell, taking professional work headshots, or gathering multiple generations together for a rare family session—the possibilities are endless, and I'm here for it!
Travel Policy: Photography sessions serve Salt Lake County only to ensure reliable availability for postpartum families and birth clients.
Multi-Service Discount: Book across two or more service categories (e.g., Photography + Postpartum Doula Support or Placenta Encapsulation) and receive 10% off your total booking.
Portrait Sessions — $150 each
All portrait sessions include up to 1 hour of shooting time at 1 location, an online gallery with 15+ shareable images, and 5 high-resolution downloadable digital files.
In-Home Newborn Lifestyle (First 2 Weeks)
Relaxed, candid documentation in the comfort of your home during your baby's first two weeks. (Extended up to 2 hours to accommodate feeding, comforting, and baby's natural rhythm).
Engagements & Couples
Romantic, unscripted sessions capturing the excitement, laughter, and genuine connection of your love story before the wedding day.
Family & Multi-Generational Sessions
Organic, fun family portraits captured at one beautiful local outdoor location. Perfect for immediate families, grandparents, and full generational gatherings.
Maternity & Pregnancy
A gentle, glowing session celebrating your changing body and the wait for your new baby.
Milestone, Farewell, & Professional Portraits
Individual or family portraits for graduations, faith or service farewells, professional work headshots, or simply capturing a specific chapter of life for memory's sake.
Portrait Session Add-Ons & Notes
Professional Makeup Artist Add-On: $200
Investment: The average client invests between $300–$800 in their full portrait experience.
Intimate Wedding Collections
Because weddings require significant time and physical energy, I restrict my wedding calendar to only a handful of intimate events per year. This ensures these dates never interfere with the care, recovery, and availability promised to my postpartum mothers and families.
Coverage & Editing: Includes digital image processing, hand-editing, an unlimited number of images taken during your booked coverage, and a custom online gallery with personal print release rights.
Pricing: Intimate wedding packages start at $800, with most couples spending between $1,500 – $2,800 depending on coverage needs.
(Please note: At this time, Maria Elena Photography does not take requests for large, full-day weddings due to family schedule and client commitments.)
What I do?
At Maria Elena & Co, I offer a unique set of services designed to support you through every stage of motherhood, from pregnancy to postpartum care and beyond.
