Melissa Leigh Hansen Photography

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I like my photos to be classic and clean so that they remain timeless for years to come. I do not like following the trends of over-editing or adding special effects, as I like my photos to convey my client's personality and style. I do not have a one-size-fits-all approach to photo sessions. I want your photos to be unique while also reflecting your style, tastes, and personality. I want your photos to make you feel great about yourself! I always offer to meet my clients in person before the photo session to help get to know each other and learn their expectations for their photographs. Meeting ahead of time also helps the client to be more comfortable during the photo shoot, resulting in better, more natural images. The best part of my job is when I hear from my clients how much they love their photos! Making my clients feel great is what keeps me motivated. I also love how being a photographer allows me to have an inside experience in special moments - that first look at a wedding, a newborn baby being brought home from the hospital, behind the scenes at a party, etc.

Overview

Hired 33 times

1 employee

11 years in business

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2017

2016

Services offered

Photoshoot type

Proposal photoshoot

Posed engagement photoshoot

Photo style

Traditional posed

Candid

Artful composition and lighting

Natural or environmental

Wedding photographer also needed

Yes

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Benjamin W.

Jun 11, 2016

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Hired on Thumbtack

We use Melissa for our engagement photos. She did a great job making the shoot fun and go smoothly. We got the photos quickly and we love them! They turned out great! the whole experience was awesome. Thanks Melissa!

Engagement Photography

Cayla C.

Jan 4, 2017

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Wedding Photography

Lauren F.

Jun 3, 2015

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Hired on Thumbtack

Portrait Photography

Alisha S.

Apr 30, 2015

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Hired on Thumbtack

Melissa is everything you would want in a photographer. She is responsive and easy to communicate with; she is timely, both in arriving at your event on time and packaging up your photos,and she is above everything else, a truly amazing and outstanding photographer. I am truly lucky that she bid on my Thumbtack post and that I was able to have her there to capture my special day. Her photos have that crisp and timeless quality -- the kind of photos that capture you, but the better you, the smiling, joyful, in-the-moment you. I hope you are as lucky as I am and get to work with Melissa.

Wedding and Event Photography

Victoria F.

Mar 29, 2016

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Hired on Thumbtack

I feel very uncomfortable taking photographs. Melissa took many different shots and poses until we found a few I felt comfortable with. Very professional and super cute studio.

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FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I have set pricing structures for various types of sessions. For example, I have various packages for wedding photography depending on the services and number of hours requested. I also have set pricing for family sessions, senior portraits, newborn photography, etc. Please contact me directly if you would like to view pricing for other photography services.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
After learning about the type of photography session a client is looking for, I always send a questionnaire. I want to hear from you not only about your preferences of location, style, setting, etc., but also about the personalities of everyone who will be photographed. It will help me prepare for the session as well as get to know you. Once the client and I agree on a session type, time, and location, I email them the "paperwork." I send a quote which outlines the time, date, location, and terms of the photo session. I also then ask the client to sign a model release which then allows me to use their images in my portfolio and on my website, etc. Both the quote and release can be accepted/signed electronically. Finally, I send them an invoice for the session. I require a deposit upfront to secure the date and time, and then the balance is due by the date of the session. Clients easily pay the deposit online and is processed by Paypal. This whole process is very simple and user-friendly.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I took photography classes at my local community college to establish a strong basis in the technical side of photography. I am involved in several online communities for professional photographers. One of these groups provides online training as well as online mentorship. I attend an annual photography conference in Denver with colleagues to network with my peers as well as discuss hot topics, practice technique, and learn about new software and technologies. I am also constantly learning new techniques through Creative Live classes.