Imagination Sessions
What if we never lost our ability to imagine?
Would we play more? Dream more? Take things less seriously? Would we have the creativity to solve the world’s problems? Would we see ourselves differently?
Imagination Sessions are special family photo sessions that ignite and capture your child’s creative spirit. These sessions focus on revealing the magic of childhood through play and creativity, activated by a child’s natural inclination to imagine and be curious. You are invited to co-create together as a family with open-ended creative materials that I bring to you. Then I photograph the magic that happens.
“I said to my husband after we left that it doesn’t even matter what the pictures look like (although I’m sure they’ll be great), the experience alone was well worth it!”
~ Sarah K.
Your Imagination Session Includes:
- pre-consultation with Melanie about your session
- 2 hr documentary family photography session with creative materials at a location of your choice
- online slideshow/gallery of 75+ images for viewing
- access to professional printing and beautiful art products through online gallery
Session fee is $500 +hst
Collections start at $650
My Story
I have spent my life as an artist. I am grateful for this. I was encouraged by parents who believed that creativity was important and who trusted me to find my voice. I believe in empowering children to be artists and visionaries, to be curious about life and to trust their voice and vision. Exploring creativity helps children make sense of their inner and outer worlds and gives them the confidence to express who they really are. I believe self awareness leads to greater happiness and success in life.
Inspiring Changemaking
I believe that small actions can make a big difference and that small people can change the world.
For this reason, I will donate $50 from every Imagination Session to a charity that your children choose.
“We LOVE our sessions with Melanie every year and love looking at our evolution as a family over the past 3 years. I never felt like we would have a record of our family because Conor and I hate having our picture taken and Sully never sits still. But being able to explore and be ourselves and be captured 100% by you has been an absolute joy every single year.”
~ Jenn G.
View Imagination Session Galleries:
Below are some collections of images that I have created from Imagination Sessions for families like yours.
Backyard Session
Tree Web
Summer Session
Visionary Session
Spring Session
Fall Session
“Melanie connects. Within moments, she had my kids chatting with her like they’d known her all their lives.”
~ Dawn M.
Q: What is included in the Imagination Session fee?
The session fee includes my time and talent and a time-limited online proof gallery of your session. After the session you can purchase a collection to get your gorgeous photos off the screen and into your life. Contact me and I will happily talk through the options with you.
Q: Are prints included in this fee?
The Session Fee covers my time and work to edit and prepare your gallery. After the session you can create your own collection to purchase. I have some beautiful modern art options as well as storybooks and high res digital files. Contact me for more details.
Q: Can parents play too?
A: Yes! You can choose to participate in the session as much or as little as you want. I will photograph all of you but my main focus will be on your children.
Q: How can we book our session?
A: The first step is for you to info(Replace this parenthesis with the \'at\' sign)melaniegordon.com or call me at 416-707-9112 and we’ll explore dates and I’ll get to know each other a bit.
Q: I'm super camera shy. Will the photos turn out?
A: It’s my goal to be as unobtrusive as possible as you spend time with your family. You will find that are able to feel like yourself and will probably forget that I’m there.
Q: What if my kids's behaviour is challenging?
A: It’s okay. You can let them lead on what you do. There is no pressure to be anything but yourselves. Even if your child isn’t particularly “sunny” I will still be able to get meaningful moments.