ServingCharlottesville & Richmond

• Client Dashboard •

Thank you for booking with Melissa Arlena Photography!

Welcome

to your EASY TO FOLLOW CLIENT DASHBOARD WITH the NEXT STEPS

Preparing for your photo session doesn't have to be stressful or complicated. I will provide you with a step-by-step guide to planning your perfect session, with no stress!

Follow each step Below

Follow each step toward a successful photography session

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No.1

Plan your Session

Use my planning guides listed below to help plan for your session with ease.

Review the Portrait Planning Guides below
Download the Product & Style Guide below
Review the blog for inspiration and session tips

No.2

It's Photo time!

We are going to have so much fun so don't stress! It's time to relax and enjoy the day.

Check your email for date, time and location confirmation
Arrive 15 minutes before session start time when on location
Be sure spouses and children are well rested and fed ;)

No.3

View the gallery guide

After our session I will send you a video to walk you through my gallery system while I edit your session.

Watch the Gallery Guide video to familiarize yourself with the software

No.4

Download your files

On average, I deliver images 2 weeks after the session date. You'll have 24 hours to view the slideshow and pick your collection.

Make your collection purchase
Download your files and pick your products
If ordering an album fill out the Album Order Form

enjoy your photos!

Prepare with my easy to use guides

Select a guide to get started

Portrait Planning Guide

Plan your perfect portrait session with my easy, step-by-step portrait guides. Included is information about locations, what to wear and what to bring to your session.

Maternity ⟶

Family ⟶

product & style guide

I want you to walk away from your session with your digital files AND artwork for your home. Whether it's framed prints, a linen box of prints or an album. You pick what fits your family and style best!

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Album Order form

Preserve your memories for a lifetime with beautiful, high-quality photo albums. Order an album for yourself or a close family member as a gift. Discounts for duplicate albums for grandparents!

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Find more tips & inspiration on the blog

Browse popular blog posts for more tips & resources

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Get $100 print credit to use now or later when they book a session

Melissa Arlena is an award winning Richmond and Charlottesville photographer. She recently earned her Master Photographer Certification in the Maternity, Newborn & Family categories from the National Association of Professional Child Photographers. Melissa offers maternity, lifestyle newborn, and family photography in her relaxed, natural, and joyful style.

Melissa serves Charlottesville, Richmond, Staunton, Fredericksburg, Harrisonburg, Waynesboro, Culpeper, Gordonsville and beyond.

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