authentic connections. genuine smiles. documenting candid reactions. true emotional moments. warm inviting style.
This is what View From the Lens is all about, from the moment you first inquire, I want to set you up for success both during your session & after, when you see your beautiful images that you get to cherish for years to come. Please note my pricing structure has changed and if you have any questions or concerns please reach out to me and I would love to assist you in the best way I can!
Portrait Sessions
A time to show everyone your favorite outfit, your specific style & your most Pinterest worthy pose! A frequent question I receive is, how would you describe your editing style? I would describe at it as true to color with a bit of warm and earthy touch, added in. I love making my couples feel comfortable in front of the camera & letting families know that they have sweet genuine smiles to show.
All sessions family & couples are the same price of $250 per hour. This includes 1 outfit change, 60+ photos, and an online gallery (with full printing rights) delivered within 3 weeks of your session.
kind words people are saying…
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Oh my gosh! Just looked through the gallery, it is the most gorgeous I’ve ever felt in my entire life! So happy you were there to capture all the special moments between Sam and I!
~Addison R
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Lydia is a fantastic photographer to work with. I was so fortunate to have her do my getting-ready photos. I love all of the candid shots she got of my bridesmaids and me. She truly has the eyes for beautiful things and captured my wedding day in a way that can stay with me forever.
~Josey H
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Lydia was so easy to contact and book with. She was punctual and ready to get going once we arrived to our mini session. It was a gloomy day with sprinkles but she picked a great spot under a canopy of tree so we would stay mostly dry and we got beautiful pictures with the fall colors. She was great with the kids even the ones who didn’t want to participate in the posed pictures but she had a great eye for the candid ones. She communicated well through the scheduling as well as the follow through with receiving photos.
~Kae C
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Yes, all furry friends are welcome! All I ask is that you please be conscientious of the location that is chosen prior to bringing pets with.
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I am the only one editing the photos. A sneak peek will be shown within 48 hours of the session and the rest of the photos are typically given within two weeks(depending on the session).
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I believe in having every moment count! If I capture it and I love it, you will see it. My photo giveback varies between sessions but I will be aware of all that I have captured so you don’t miss a beat. I roughly estimate a minimum of 1 photo per minute of the session. :)
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I offer minis for Fall and Christmas. Due to higher volume of weddings I am only able to offer these 2 season options. I charge $100 for a 20 minutes. I typically deliver 30+ photos depending on the time slot you book.
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I have invested into a safe site that is well recommended by many well known photographers. Pic Time, is an online gallery that gives you versatility when receiving your photos. You may download the album straight through Pic Time’s website.
You can also purchase full printed albums, jewelry, canvases, and other forms of the photos that you love. I do make commission from each sale but it never required to purchase from the website.
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I will travel wherever you need me to. Josh and I are starting to become destination wedding photographers and so I am please offer travel portrait sessions as well. Typically my standard rate for travel is $2 per mile(you are inquiring about out of state travel). The first 60 miles from my home in Holton, Mi are FREE.
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Nope!! All I ask is that you let me know the number of family you are expecting, if it’s grater than 10, and be willing to book about a 1.5hour to 2 hour sessions to accommodate for the additional family members.