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Mississippi Family Photographer
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Hattiesburg Family Photographer

Stress Free Portraits & Custom Heirlooms for the busy mama

Hi, I’m Michael

I’m a Mississippi newborn and family photographer helping busy moms capture those precious early years of their child’s life with a joyful and laid-back photography experience.  I’ll take care of every detail from the first conversation to the day you receive your personalized heirlooms.

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My Services

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Hattiesburg Family Portrait

Family

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Little 2 year old boy posing for an heirloom portrait in a white peter pan collar outfit with blue sailboats

Heirloom

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Newborn Portrait

Newborn

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Why Work With Me

Full Service

If you want to be pampered with hair & makeup, and beautiful artwork to fill your homes then I’m the photographer for you!

Heart

As a dad of three, I realize how quickly those early years pass, I’m currently living it! I promise to treat your family as if I was photographing my own.

Experience

I’ve been photographing families since 2007. That’s 16+ years of working with families and small children. I’ve seen and experienced it all.

Next Steps

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Consultation

Don’t know where to start? There’s no need to worry. My portrait consultation is designed to help you uncover what truly matters to you, ensuring that your images are not only amazing but represent your family values.

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Styling Guide

Every client receives a styling guide to help prepare for your session. I’m happy to assist in finding the perfect outfits for you and your family. I’m working on building a client closet so there’s no need to go anywhere else to look your best.

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Schedule Your Session

We just need to get your session on the books. You will be sent an invoice and contract that can all be handled online.

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Pricing & Information

Simple Sessions $150 – perfect for little ones & milestones. 15+ images will be shown at your reveal session.

Classic Sessions $250 – perfect for the whole family. 40+ images will be shown at your reveal session.

All artwork & digital files are sold separately at a reveal session.

There is no minimum purchase and you only buy what you love!

The average investment is $1200. Please contact me for a full pricing guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joyful & laidback, relaxed/natural posing to look your best. My colors are true to life & film inspired.

When picking outfits we recommend keeping in mind the word “complement” rather than “match.” For example, if Dad is wearing a blue and pink pastel plaid shirt, the Mom may want to choose a long, soft blue dress. It can also be a great idea to choose “color-families,” such as pastels or jewel tones.

A good rule of thumb: pick 3 or so colors and spread them throughout the family. Don’t be afraid to mix a few subtle patterns or textures (such as linen). 

And always keep the location in mind. If we’re shooting in a green field, light green dresses might blend in too much with the surroundings. 

Yes, for in-home sessions I travel all over the south of Mississippi (Hattiesburg, Columbia, Biloxi), south Alabama (Fairhope, Gulfshores, Mobile), and Florida (Pensacola, Perdido Key, Pensacola Beach, and Gulf Breeze)

Your reveal session is when you will see your images, and this will take place within two weeks of your session. We schedule this ahead of time so you will know exactly when you will see your images.

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If you’re looking for a photographer and you connect with my work, I would love to hear from you!

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Why I Became A Photographer in South Mississippi

My family moved to Richton, Mississippi at the end of 2019 from the Pensacola, Florida area. We have fallen in love with our little town and the surrounding areas. We love the Pecan Festival here locally, Updown and the Zoo in Hattiesburg, the YMCA in Petal, and the many parks we have to burn off that energy.