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Experience & Investment 

A Guided Experience

From Start to Finish

Wall art, albums, folio boxes, and more all designed for your home.

The Goal

Your photos deserve to
live somewhere real.

Most people take a thousand photos on their phone and never print a single one. A session with Kristin is different. The goal for every portrait session is the creation of stunning artwork for display in your home and keepsakes your family will reach for again and again.

From the first consultation to the final artwork, every detail is thoughtfully planned so your experience feels easy, personal, and completely guided. I help with styling, posing, image selection, and custom artwork design, creating portraits that are not only beautiful, but meant to be enjoyed in your home every day.

Heirloom Products that are

made to last a lifetime

Every family deserves to hold their story in their hands, not just scroll past it on a screen. That's why I offer a full collection of heirloom-quality products, thoughtfully designed to fit any home and any family's needs.

From matted fine art prints to keepsake folio boxes, custom-designed albums, and stunning wall portraits, there is a piece crafted for every space and every story. Whether you want to fill your walls or keep things small and intimate, it's all made to be cherished.

Every product comes with a lifetime guarantee, because these are treasures meant to be passed down for generations. And every purchased portrait includes a social media copy, so the people who love you can celebrate right alongside you.

Want help figuring out which pieces are perfect for your family? Let's talk.

The Investment

Honest numbers,

no surprises.

 

The amount you invest depends entirely on what your family needs. We go over everything in detail during your consultation so you know exactly what to expect. No pressure and no surprises.

Sessions begin at:

Session retainers vary, but minimum product investment for a custom session is around $1300.

What We Offer

Many ways to display

your portraits.

Wall Art

 

Custom-sized, professionally printed portraits for your walls. We design the layout together using software that shows you exactly how it looks in your home before anything is printed.

	Framed family portrait gallery wall displayed in a client's home

Bespoke Album 

The most exquisite album option, with your favorite image on the cover and archival fine art cotton paper inside. This is the one your grandkids will find someday.

Kristin Merck Photography Products

Folio Box

The innovative yet classy design of the Portrait Box transforms it into a table-top frame when vertical. Each box is hand-made in Italy, creating a one of a kind product to tell your family’s story.

Keepsake image box holding a curated set of family portrait prints

Heirloom Album

Flush-mounted spreads of your favorite images in a beautifully crafted display box. Option to add additional images and grandparent copies.

	Printed heirloom portrait album open on a coffee table

What We Recommend

Products by session type.

Not sure what to order? Here is what most clients in each category end up loving.

Bumps & Babies

  • Wall portraits for nursery and/or family room

  • Heirloom album to tell baby’s story and grandparent album copies

  • Custom birth announcements

  • table top prints for office

These stages go fast. Most families want something they can hold, not just a digital file.

Family & Children

  • Gallery wall in the living room or hallway

  • Large statement piece over the fireplace

  • Heirloom album to look back on over the years

  • Smaller wall portrait for child’s bedroom

  • Gift prints for grandparents

Wall art is the most popular choice for families. It changes the energy of a room.

Senior Portraits

  • Wall portrait for living area

  • Album to capture the best or their senior year

  • Folio box to store and display prints from session

  • Custom graduation announcements

Seniors heading to college love the folio box. Parents usually want something on the wall.

Dreamcatchers

  • Wall portrait for parents in main living area

  • Smaller wall portrait for child’s bedroom (they LOVE this!)

  • Coffee table book to commemorate the experience

  • Gift prints for grandparents

Hanging a child's portrait in their own space is one of the best confidence builders there is.

Headshots & Branding

  • Digital images for LinkedIn and social media

  • Print for the office or studio

  • Folio box of branding images

  • Wall art for your business space

Most headshot clients prioritize digitals, but a framed print in your office makes a statement.

Portrait Plans

  • Priority booking across the year

  • Access to specialty themed sessions

  • Exclusive products not available to the public

  • VIP perks and model call invitations

Best for growing families who want to document every season. Ask about plan options.

Get in Touch

Interested in a product 

or have a question?

Fill out the form below and Kristin will get back to you as soon as possible

Ready to Begin

Let's Create something 

worth hanging on your wall

Schedule a free discovery call and we will talk through your vision, your space, and exactly what a session looks like from start to finish.

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Bumps & Babies 

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Family & Kids

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Senior Portraits

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