Heirloom Photography
From $475
Styled photography that honors the objects closest to your heart.
Your grandmother’s jewelry collection.
A well-loved childhood toy.
An exchange of handwritten letters.
These personal heirlooms are rich with your stories, and my work is about capturing those stories with care and clarity.
I offer a range of styles to suit your unique archive: from striking individual portraits of a single cherished item to thoughtfully composed flat-lays that bring together multiple pieces into one visual narrative. Through high-resolution, professionally lit images, I help preserve the sentimental and historical value of the things that matter most to you.
Single Heirloom Portrait
Five heirlooms; planning questionnaire; styled studio photography; 15 edited images
$475
Heirloom Collection
Up to ten related heirlooms; individual images and collection arrangements; 20-25 edited images
$750
Legacy Story
Up to 20 heirlooms; consultation; individual and flat-lay compositions; 30-35 edited images; written object captions
$1,250
Photograph Digitization & Organization
Sorting, digital preservation, basic organization; up to six hours
$1,400
Additional Organization Time
Work beyond the initial six hours, quoted following consultation
$200 per hour, agreed upon in advance
Available Add-ons
Prints, albums, duplicate family sets, flash drive, extended written stories, additional objects
Quoted separately
How Does It Work?
Each collection is as unique as the human stories it holds.
I believe in taking the time needed to deliver the best photos.
We take a few minutes on the phone to talk through what works for you and determine the right amount of time, based on the size and nature of your collection. From there, I’ll provide a clear, personalized quote so you know exactly what to expect.
Many of my photography sessions happen in the client's home, but I can also transport your objects to my studio in Glen Ellyn, IL.