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Why Motherhood Minis

Why motherhood minis? This is the special time set aside for mom and her little ones captured on camera. We all know being a mom is hard work and they always put their family first. Often times moms are the ones making sure everyone looks their best for family photos or get togethers. But sometimes she doesn’t want to think or do all the work. That’s where motherhood minis come in. It’s a special time to just show up, leave all the details to me and I'll make sure you look your best!

Motherhood minis 2025, will be held on 3/22/25 at my Studio located at 113 Main Street Suite 210 Painesville, Ohio.

The sessions are 20 minutes and you’ll receive 10 Digital images. The sets will be white and neutral with florals. Classic and Simple. Ready to Reserve Your Spot?

Reservation must be made in advance, please click the clink below to reserve.

See you soon,

Danelle

Danelle Joy Photography Is An Award Winning Newborn & Family Photographer Located In Painesville, Ohio. Cleveland, Ohio Newborn, Maternity And Family Photographer. She Currently Is Serving The Surrounding Areas Of Cuyahoga, Lake And Geauga County. She Specializes In Newborn, Children, And Family Photography Sessions. She Serves Many Communities Including, Painesville, Mentor, Concord Township, Mayfield, Chardon, Willoughby Kirkland, Chagrin Falls, Solon, Beachwood And Cleveland Ohio. Please Contact Her For More Detailed Information. Motherhood Mini Sessions, Mothers Day Mini Sessions, Mini Sessions

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HOW MUCH SHOULD I SPEND ON NEWBORN OR FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY?

Deciding on how much to spend on Newborn and Family Photography can be an overwhelming task. The cost of newborn pricing can range from $100-$1500. I’m going to break down the pricing range for each and explain why.

$99-$250 | BEGINNER

This is the beginner stage and the photographer who is just starting out. They are trying to build their portfolio and skills while offering either free or discounted services. We all have started here at one point in our career. Keep in mind this category of photographers are usually less fluid with posing, editing and managing the technical aspects of photography. After all they are still building their craft! For myself, I like to look back at some of those portfolio building galleries and I do cringe a little, lol. This might be the perfect pick on a tight budget and may only need a few photos

$250-$500 | AMATEUR

This is the category where the photographer has been in business for 1-3 years but still has a lot to learn! They may feel more comfortable with the posing and client interaction at this point. They might be learning more of the technical side of lighting for both studio and natural light or maybe taking their editing to another level. Their unique style may not be chosen yet, as they are still figuring that out. This is also a great place to start if looking for budget photography.

$600-$1100 | MIDDLE TIER PROFESSIONAL

This is a true photography professional who has been in the industry for a while and has identified their style. You might have chosen them because of their photography style and that is how you want your own newborn or family photos to look like. This is where I fall with over 7 years of experience I have seen and been through it all in the world of photography. I currently own my own photography studio and consider this a full time business for me. I have mastered all of the technical aspects of running a business and shooting high quality products.

I value my work and feel the price truly reflects high quality products. Photographers in the category are not quick to discount session or products. They do believe there is a high standard for quality over quantity as well and do not over schedule their work calendars.

Check out my work here!

$1200-$2500) | LUXURY

This category if the photographers who usually don’t offer packages for their sessions. They believe in more a la carte pricing and all images are chosen with an in person consultation after the session. They value providing art products over just digitals. They truly believe their photography is a form of art and is priced in the market to represent that. They may deal with high clientele only such as professional sport players or actors. They do however really focus on the entire process and offering more a wardrobe and art product selection.

In conclusion, choosing a photographer for either newborn or family photos can be a daunting task. I hope I was able to break down the pricing structure and give you some ideas when choosing your next photographer!

The most important thing to remember is to choose the best photographer that’s best for YOU!

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Love,

Danelle

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ONE Happy DUDE | Cleveland Cake Smash Photographer | Danelle Joy Photography

Cleveland Cake Smash Photographer

Cake smash photography has become one of my favorite types of sessions! So what is a cake smash session?

Cake smash photography is a fun and memorable way to celebrate a child's birthday, capturing their joyful reactions as they dive into a cake. This session often involves vibrant decorations, playful outfits, and lots of laughter, creating stunning images that families cherish for years. This session takes place at their first birthday and is a combination of traditional portraits (with or without parents) and finishing off with the cake.

When booking a cake smash photoshoot with me you have different options to choose from. The first is my standard mini 30 minute session which includes the shoot, 15 digital images and balloon arch. The second option is the 1 hour cake smash shoot. This includes the session, minimum of 40 digital images and custom cake smash decor. If you have a theme in mind I highly recommend doing the custom cake smash session. With the custom session we will work together on the theme by coordinating decor.

This little guys session was so much fun and was called ONE Happy DUDE. The family wanted the session to be more simple and brought all the props, while I supplied the balloon arch. For the cake smash session you are also responsible for bringing the cake. I have a list of places that do wonderful cake smash cakes.

Are you interested in learning more? Please reach out and I’d love to chat about my cake smash photography!

Love,

Danele