Located in Bakersfield, California
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Family Portrait Session
Family sessions are a combination of casual lifestyle photography with lightly directed portraits. I like to photograph you acting naturally and having fun in a comfortable environment, but I will also give subtle suggestions and guide you into positions that make for great portraits.
I’d love to get to know you and your family because I want you to love your photos! We will discuss the location, your family’s clothing selections, prop options and your vision.
During our session, children are encouraged to run around, play and be silly.
Family sessions regularly start at $500. Seasonal mini session options start at $250. Please check out Fall mini sessions and Christmas mini session options below.
For large families, please inquiry.
$200 non-refundable retainer fee is required to secure a date.
The rest of the fee is due on session day.
Print ordering is optional and prints start at $50.
Fall Family Mini Sessions - 2026
Are you interested in a short and sweet outdoor session with Melodi Photography?
I'll photograph your family in about 30 minutes at CSUB, Riverwalk Park, Haggin Oaks Park or another local park of your choice in SW or NW Bakersfield. (No Hart Park - Please contact to book a full family session at Hart Park).
After the session you'll be able to select your favorite 12 digital images for me to edit and deliver to you within a week. The cost is $400.
The session is for immediate family only. If you'd like to add grandparents, friends, relatives, etc. it's $20 per additional person.
$50 is required to book, and the remaining fee ($350) is due on the day of the session.
You can start the booking process by selecting a date and time below (booking takes only a few minutes).
Christmas Mini Sessions:
These are short, sweet, and designed to capture the magic of the season.
With a cozy, festive setup, these sessions are perfect for:
Holiday cards
Family keepsakes
Capturing your little ones’ joy and laughter
Each session is designed with children and families in mind — quick enough to keep it fun, yet filled with timeless portraits you’ll love.
Sessions are limited and always book fast!
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Happy to be capturing those little moments ✨
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Fall family sessions are in full swing 🍂
🤎 Expect a little running around, lots of cuddles, and the sweetest memories of your family together.
If you’ve been thinking about booking a fall family session, I’d love to help you make those memories happen.
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Another session with a family I’ve gotten to know so well 🤍
I first photographed them when their middle baby was still on mom’s belly. Since then we’ve done so many sessions, outdoors, in studio, in every season. Now there are three kids, and I get to see how much they’ve grown every time.
This is the part of my job I love most. I’m not just taking photos, I get to watch a family’s story unfold. Thank you for trusting me with it, again and again.
Here’s to many more sessions 🫶
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Shoot, edit, repeat. 📸🤍 A routine I’m happy to be in.
Being a baby photographer keeps my hands full and my heart happy. Even with a long editing list, I’ll catch myself smiling at my screen. Those little faces get me every time.💕
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Session number three with this family, and my heart is full ❤️
i’ve photographed these boys at their school, at my studio, and now here, with a baby on the way.
when you come back year after year, you don’t just get photos. you get a photographer who already knows your kids’ quirks, and a family archive that grows with you.
my fall mini sessions are open, and only a few spots left for the season. if you’ve been meaning to capture this season, this is your sign. 🍂
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Yes, getting everyone dressed and out the door is a whole event. But someday, you’ll want to remember how they fit in your arms—not how long it took for them to find their shoes.
Invest in the memories. Include yourself in them. Your kids will want those photos with you, too. 🤍
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A little nudge to print those family photos 🤍
Because the photo of your toddler hugging you deserves a spot where you’ll see it every day.
Someday, you’ll walk past it and remember exactly how they fit in your arms.
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“We’re not photogenic.” That’s what they told me before their session.
So we kept it simple: hold your daughter, love on her, and enjoy being together. 🤍
You don’t need to know how to pose to have photos you love. Sometimes your favorite person brings out everything we need.
Take a look at these photos… you tell me if they’re photogenic. 😉
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Specializing in
families • maternity • newborn
