FALL 2026 SESSION DATES ARE HERE!
Online Booking Opens Saturday at 9:00 AM!
 
Mark your calendars, Fall 2026 session dates are here.
 
Another email will go out this Saturday, Sept. 12th at 9:00 AM with the direct link to book your shoot. These go fast, so please only grab a spot you can truly commit to.
 
The Details:
  • All sessions are for immediate family, up to 5 people. Pets don’t count and are always welcome! Additional fees will apply for more people.
  • $50 non-refundable retainer + signed contract are required to book. Remaining balance is due on your session date.
  • Weather issues? We will reschedule. Need to reschedule yourself? Your retainer rolls over (expires after 6 months). First reschedule is free; after that it’s $25 each time.
  • Have a gift certificate to use? Please email me before booking opens to get your unique coupon code.
HOUR-LONG SESSIONS
$575
DATES ARE: 10/11, 11/8, 11/15, 11/28, 12/5, & 12/6
 
Includes:
  • A 60-minute shoot around sunset time.
  • All of the best photos fully edited (50+ photos with a good mix of posed and candid images).
  • Choice of outdoor location within 15 miles of Sherman Oaks; additional $50 travel fee will apply for locations further away. All locations must meet my needs in terms of lighting & setting.
  • Online downloadable gallery to share with family & friends.
Extras:
  • Turnaround time of edited images is up to 3 weeks.
MINI SESSIONS
$385 - $395
Mini sessions are short, sweet, and scheduled back-to-back during golden hour. 
 
Includes:
  • A 20-minute photo shoot
  • Online proofing gallery with 30+ color-corrected images
  • Your choice of 10 fully retouched digital photos
  • A downloadable gallery to share with family & friends
Extras:
  • Additional retouched photos: $20 each, or $75 for the full set edited.
  • Or in addition to the 10 fully edited photos, if you want the rest of the proofing gallery “as-is” (with no other editing done to them) you can add it for $30.
  • Turnaround: 1–2 weeks for your proofing gallery + up to 1 week for final retouching.
Saturday, October 3rd
 
Brand Park Memory Rose Garden,
Mission Hills
 
$385
Manicured rose garden with trimmed hedges, two large fountains, and Spanish architecture.
Saturday, October 10th
 
Corriganville Park,
Simi Valley
 
$395
Rustic canyon park within the rocky Santa Susana Mountains. Desert feel with rock formations, dirt paths, oak trees and brush.
Sunday, October 18th
 
Woodley Park,
Van Nuys
 
$385
Rustic park with trees, dirt paths, brush, golden fields and pretty light.
Saturday, November 7th
 
Woodley Park,
Van Nuys
 
$385
Rustic park with trees, dirt paths, brush, golden fields, and pretty light.
 
I can't wait to see you all again!
 
xo, Melissa 
A Pocket of Time Photography
 
 
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