A Year of Memories, Already on the Calendar
Introducing the Memory Maker Collection
Imagine not scrambling in November to find someone to take your holiday photos.
Imagine not realizing that another summer has come and gone without a single picture of your entire family together.
Imagine having your baby's first year, your favorite family traditions, or those little adventures you've been meaning to plan already on the calendar.
From the anticipation of maternity photos to those first precious hours together and the quiet moments at home, Erin's Memory Maker Collection is already telling such a beautiful story.
Three sessions, three different chapters, and so many little moments worth remembering.
And the best part? There are still more memories to come.
That's exactly what I had in mind when I started putting together my Memory Maker Collection.
Because I don't think family photography should be something we only think about once a year, when it's time to update the holiday card.
I think the everyday moments, the little adventures, the milestones, and the traditions deserve to be remembered, too.
Your Family Photos Don't Have to Look Like Everyone Else's
When most people think about family photography, they picture coordinating outfits, finding a beautiful location, and convincing everyone to look at the camera and smile. And don't get me wrong, I love a beautiful family portrait.
But you know what else I love?
The way your little one reaches for your hand when you're walking together. The ridiculous faces your kids make when they're laughing.
For Deanna and Lily, it wasn't about finding the perfect backdrop or getting everyone to smile at the camera. It was about spending an afternoon together on the farm, with their chickens, saying hello to a a few cows, and letting Lily explore all the little things that caught her attention.
And somewhere between the animals, the exploring, and the moments they shared, we captured something so much more meaningful than a traditional photo session.
A little glimpse into this chapter of their story. The things Lily loves right now, the adventures they share, and an ordinary afternoon that might just become one of their favorite memories.
The way your teenager actually forgets there's a camera nearby because they're doing something they enjoy.
The flour-covered kitchen after an afternoon of baking cookies with grandma.
The sandy feet, the windblown hair, and the belly laughs.
Those are the moments that tell the story of your family.
And sometimes the best way to capture them is to stop planning a traditional photo session and start planning something your family actually wants to do.
So, What Exactly Is a Memory Maker Collection?
Think of it as a year's worth of memories, planned ahead.
Instead of booking individual photography sessions every few months, we work together to create a collection of experiences that make sense for your family.
Maybe that's four sessions. Maybe it's five or six.
Maybe you want to document your baby's first year, with all those tiny milestones that seem to happen overnight.
Maybe you have elementary-aged kids and want to remember the traditions you're creating together.
Or maybe your kids are teenagers, and you're realizing that the years of everyone being home together are getting a little shorter.
Whatever season of life you're in, we'll create something that feels like you.
There's no one-size-fits-all checklist of what your family should be doing.
You choose the memories you want to make, and I'll be there to document them.
What Would Your Year of Memories Look Like?
Here are a few ways your collection could come together.
The First Year Collection
Those first twelve months are full of changes, and they happen so quickly.
Maybe your collection includes a Fresh 48 session, newborn photos at home, your baby's first holiday season, spring family photos, and a first birthday celebration.
Instead of trying to remember to book each milestone, we've already planned for them.
And you get to look back at an entire year of your family growing together.
The Family Traditions Collection
Maybe your family loves spending summer afternoons at the beach.
Maybe you visit the same apple orchard every fall, spend December picking out a Christmas tree, or have a favorite spot you return to every spring.
Those traditions become part of your family's story.
And while the places might stay the same, the people in the pictures change a little every year.
Imagine having those memories documented, without having to put your phone down every five minutes to make sure you're capturing them.
The Big Kids & Teenagers Collection
Can we talk about how quickly family photos seem to disappear once the kids get older?
Suddenly everyone's schedules are packed, someone has practice, someone has plans, and getting everyone together feels like coordinating a small event.
And convincing a teenager to dress up and pose for family photos?
Well, we all know how that can go 🤣
But what about documenting an afternoon exploring Boston, a favorite family outing, a trip to the mountains, or even a day doing something your teenager genuinely loves?
There doesn't have to be a special occasion.
Sometimes the fact that you're all together is reason enough.
And I promise, those years are worth documenting just as much as the toddler years.
The Love Story Collection
Who says you need to be engaged, getting married, or celebrating a big anniversary to have beautiful photos together?
Maybe it's an afternoon exploring your favorite city, a weekend getaway, a picnic at the beach, or revisiting the place where you had your first date.
Maybe you're newly engaged and want to document all the little moments leading up to your wedding.
Or maybe you've been together for twenty years, and somewhere along the way, you realized most of your pictures together are selfies or photos someone quickly snapped on vacation.
Your love story doesn't need a special occasion to be worth documenting.
With the Love Story Collection, we can plan a series of experiences throughout the year that celebrate your relationship, your favorite traditions, and the things you love doing together.
Because your story doesn't stop after the engagement photos or the wedding day.
It keeps growing, changing, and unfolding.
And those chapters deserve to be remembered, too.
What If Your Family Photos Were Already Planned for the Year?
This might be one of my favorite parts of the entire collection. Because I know first hand how busy life gets.
You think about booking fall photos, but suddenly it's October and the weekends are full.
You want to schedule a newborn session, but between adjusting to life with a new baby and everything else happening, another month goes by.
You tell yourself you'll make time for family pictures this summer, and before you know it, the kids are heading back to school.
The Memory Maker Collection takes one more thing off your plate.
→No starting from scratch every season.
→No remembering to reach out and book another session.
→No scrambling at the last minute.
Just a little more breathing room, knowing that these moments are already being taken care of.
And Yes, You Get First Dibs!
Here's another perk of becoming a Memory Maker family!
When you're part of the collection, you'll receive priority access to newly released photography session dates before they're available to the public.
That includes seasonal family sessions, limited weekend availability, and special photography opportunities I announce throughout the year.
So when those fall dates or holiday sessions start filling up, you'll have the opportunity to choose from available dates before public booking opens.
Because if we're already planning your family's memories together, I want you to have the first opportunity to get those special dates on the calendar.
Let's Talk About Booking (And Making It Easy!)
I wanted this collection to feel manageable for families, both when it comes to scheduling and budgeting.
Here's how it works.
First, we'll chat about your family, the experiences you'd love to document, and how many sessions you'd like to include.
Together, we'll create a collection that fits your family and the year ahead.
Once everything is decided, 50% is due upfront to secure your collection, and we'll set up a payment plan for the remaining balance.
That way, you aren't paying for individual sessions throughout the year or trying to squeeze an unexpected photography expense into an already busy month.
Your collection is arranged, your payment plan is established, and we can focus on the fun part.
Making memories.
You Deserve to Be in the Pictures, Too
I want to talk about something that I think so many parents ( talking to you mom!) can relate to.
There's usually one person in the family who takes all the pictures. The one who remembers to grab the camera. The one who asks everyone to get together for a quick photo.
The one who documents the birthdays, the vacations, the holidays, and all the little things in between.
And when they look back through those pictures?
They're barely in any of them.
I want to change that.
I want you in the photos, laughing with your kids, holding hands with your partner, and actually enjoying the experiences you've planned.
Not just smiling for one quick group picture before everyone runs off in different directions.
I want photographs that show you were there, too. Because you were. And that's worth remembering.
It's Not About Doing More. It's About Remembering More.
If you've followed me for a while, you probably know how much I love getting outside, exploring new places, and making time for experiences.
But I also believe that you don't need an elaborate vacation, an expensive outing, or an entire weekend of activities to make meaningful memories.
Sometimes it's an afternoon at the beach.
Sometimes it's baking cookies in your own kitchen.
Sometimes it's visiting the same little place you've gone to every year since your kids were tiny.
And sometimes it's simply being together.
The Memory Maker Collection isn't about adding more things to your calendar.
It's about making sure the things that are already on your calendar don't slip by without being remembered.
A Year From Now...
Your kids will be a little older.
Their interests might be different.
Someone might have lost their first tooth, started kindergarten, gotten their driver's license, or headed off to college.
The things that feel so ordinary right now might look a little different.
And that's why I think these memories matter.
Not because every moment needs to be photographed.
But because someday, you'll be really glad you have a few of them to look back on.
The Memory Maker Collection is for families who would rather go somewhere, do something, and make memories together than spend another afternoon standing around smiling at a camera.
And if that sounds like your family, I'd love to help you plan your year.
Let's choose the experiences, get them on the calendar, and make a few memories worth keeping.
