At Memories with Mel, I’m all about making photography affordable, relaxed, and memorable for everyone. My goal has always been to keep prices accessible so families, couples, and individuals can capture their special moments without breaking the bank.
To make that possible, I’ve chosen a pricing model that’s a little different one that gives you more flexibility and choice when it comes to how your images are used.
Balancing Affordability and Privacy
When you book with Memories with Mel, you’ll notice that I offer three privacy options — including a Full Privacy (Opt-Out) choice that ensures none of your images are used for promotional purposes.
While many photographers include privacy as a free option, their overall session prices are often higher to cover that cost behind the scenes.
Instead of raising my prices across the board, I decided to do things differently:
✅ Keep session prices affordable for everyone
✅ Give clients the freedom to choose their own privacy level
✅ Only charge a privacy fee when needed
This way, clients who are comfortable with me sharing their images aren’t paying extra for something they don’t need — and those who prefer full privacy can simply add that option for a small fee.
What the Privacy Fee Covers
As a photographer, being able to share real sessions on social media and my website plays a huge role in keeping my business running.
Those shared images help future clients discover Memories with Mel and see what to expect from my work — real families, real sessions, real moments.
When I can’t use your photos for promotional purposes, it does limit how I can showcase my work. The Privacy Fee helps balance that out by:
- Covering the marketing value of not being able to share your session
- Supporting the ongoing affordability of my session prices
- Allowing me to keep offering flexible options for all clients
A Choice That Respects Everyone
I know that privacy means different things to different people and there’s no right or wrong choice. Some love seeing their photos featured on my page, while others prefer to keep their memories just for themselves. Both are completely valid.
The privacy fee simply helps ensure that whichever option you choose, everyone still receives the same high-quality service, care, and affordable pricing that Memories with Mel is known for.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pay a privacy fee?
No — the privacy fee only applies if you choose Full Privacy (Option C) on your consent form.
If you’re happy for me to share some or all of your images (Options A or B), there’s no additional fee.
How much is the privacy fee?
The privacy fee is currently $40–$60, depending on the type of session.
This one-time charge helps offset the marketing impact of not being able to use your images for promotional purposes.
Can I change my privacy choice later?
Yes — as long as it’s done before your session.
Because I often capture behind-the-scenes (BTS) footage and content during sessions, this decision needs to be made prior to your shoot to ensure your privacy preferences are fully respected.
Why not just include privacy for free?
Including privacy for free would mean raising session prices for everyone even those who are comfortable with their images being shared.
By keeping it optional, I can continue offering affordable pricing for all clients while still respecting each person’s comfort level.
In Summary
Instead of charging higher session fees for everyone, I’ve chosen a structure that keeps things fair, flexible, and affordable.
💛 If you’re happy for your images to be shared, you benefit from lower pricing.
💛 If you prefer full privacy, that’s absolutely respected — with a small fee to help balance the cost of keeping sessions accessible for everyone.
Your memories are yours, and how they’re shared is entirely up to you that’s the heart of Memories with
