Lifestyle Photo Essays
Picture this!
- Chris is a farmer – Susan would LOVE images of him on the tractor at sunset, and taking care of the animals with his son.
- Sandy is a mom with a family who plays music. Wouldn’t it be amazing to have beautiful images of them all playing together?
- If you could have ANY images of your family, what do see? When you daydream? In your minds eye? What’s your passion?

Unposed Portraits, Spontaneous moments, Freedom to do & be!
Malinda Hartong has 20 years experience as an editorial photographer, including 4 years daily news staff photographer. Her work has appeared all over the world. Clients include US Bank, The Guardian (UK), Times of London (UK), and more.
With all that amazing experience, Malinda is uniquely qualified to create an amazing photo essay of your most precious moments unlike any other images. Those photographs only happen once. Call Malinda to document those irreplaceable memories for you and your loved ones.
Lifestyle Photo Essay Packages
Unlike “posed portraits” Malinda’s lifestyle sessions are designed like a magazine photo essay, capturing you doing what you love to do most.
The basics:
- your location within 25 miles of Winton Woods in NW Cincinnati
- photo essay up to 2 hours, including stunning head shots and candid moments, up to 4 individuals – perfect for family, sisters, Mom…
- Malinda documents with 2 cameras – 1 with telephoto, 1 wide angle, shooting the same way she would to document for an editorial assignment.
- “portraits” are expertly created using all of Malinda’s skills, including wireless off camera flash and expert control of available light for each situation…
- online gallery for 10 days to select your favorites
- essay includes 10 favorite digital files sized for 8×12, 4×6 & web. Additional files $35 each during online gallery only. Prints & canvas gallery wraps may also be purchased during online gallery from our pro lab (affordable plus amazing quality).
- standard retouching included
- planning meeting prior to your shoot with Malinda at the studio or via skype.
- premiere viewing meeting with Malinda at the studio following your shoot (or skype)
- Malinda’s availability is limited. These sessions & meetings are only available on Mondays, and Tuesdays, and very limited Fridays, 1 photo essay per week.
- Packages are tailored to your unique photo shoot, from $499, 1/2 deposit on reservation, balance at photo shoot.
Purchase a gift certificate for Mothers or Fathers Day, Birthday,… JUST $499 complete.
PHOTO ESSAY GIFT CERTIFICATE
Make a reservation, $250
PHOTO ESSAY RESERVATION $250
