PORTRAITS BY MELISSA JEAN
Timeless portraits. Genuine connections. Beautifully yours.
Every portrait should feel personal. With more than 20 years of professional photography experience, Melissa Jean creates polished, timeless imagery that captures genuine connection, personality and the relationships you treasure most.
Portrait photography available throughout Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Parrish and Florida’s Gulf Coast.
THE MELISSA JEAN PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE
Photographs of the people who matter most.
The best portraits are about more than looking at the camera—they capture connection, personality and the relationships you treasure. From planning your session through selecting your finished photographs, I’ll guide you through a personalized, full-service portrait experience every step of the way.
PERSONALIZED PLANNING
We'll plan your session around the people you're photographing, your style and the type of images you'd love to create, with guidance on wardrobe and location.
WARDROBE & LOCATION GUIDANCE
I'll help you coordinate clothing and choose a setting that complements your family and the look you want for your photographs.
POSING & DIRECTION
You don't need to worry about what to do in front of the camera. I'll guide everyone throughout the session while also allowing room for the natural interactions and genuine moments that make your photographs personal.
YOUR REVEAL & ORDERING EXPERIENCE
Approximately 7–10 days after your session, we’ll meet for your private in-person reveal and ordering appointment. You’ll experience your photographs for the first time through a custom highlight film, then I’ll personally guide you through selecting your favorites and choosing the portrait collection that best fits what you love.
YOUR FINISHED PHOTOGRAPHS
Choose from collections featuring professionally retouched digital images or digital images paired with beautiful prints. Your final selections are carefully edited and professionally retouched for a polished, timeless result.
Your story, brought to life.
Approximately 7–10 days after your portrait session, we’ll meet for your private reveal and ordering appointment. Your photographs will be presented for the first time through a custom highlight film, followed by personal guidance as we select your favorite images and the collection that’s right for you. Here’s a glimpse at one family’s story..
PORTRAIT PRICING
PORTRAIT SESSION FEE — $195
Your session fee reserves your date and includes session planning and the photography experience for up to four family members.
Digital images, prints and products are purchased separately.
Additional Family Members — $25 each
EXTENDED FAMILY PORTRAIT SESSION — $275
Designed for extended families who want to capture multiple generations together. Your session includes time for the entire family as well as a variety of smaller family groupings.
Session fee includes up to four individual family units.
Additional Family Units — $75 each
Digital images, prints and products are purchased separately.
PORTRAIT COLLECTIONS — BEGINNING AT $550
Portrait collections are selected during your private reveal and ordering appointment and include options for professionally retouched digital images as well as collections pairing digital images with beautiful printed photographs.
I’ll personally guide you through your images and collection options so you can choose what works best for you.
Portrait clients should plan for a minimum investment of $745, including the $195 session fee and portrait collection.
THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE. THE MOMENTS YOU'LL WANT TO REMEMBER.
Let's create beautiful, timeless portraits that celebrate your family exactly as they are today.