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Fine-Art Portrait & Wedding Photographer

Ella Grace Richards

Investing in
your 

memories

is an expense

The Investment

You'll

Never

Regret

Professional photography transforms fleeting moments into heirlooms. It elevates your memories into something lasting, something worthy of the significance of the day you begin your life with your closest companion. Every detail, every quiet exchange, every joyful celebration is captured with an artistry that ensures your story is remembered exactly as it felt.

Investing in luxury wedding photography means entrusting your most meaningful day to someone who understands its weight. You can move through your celebration with complete confidence, knowing that every essential moment—especially the ones you didn’t see—will be documented with precision, intuition, and an eye for timeless beauty.

Where life’s most unforgettable moments become art. Personally crafted for families who value beauty, legacy, and the stories worth preserving.

heirloom artwork • priceless

Wedding Collections starting at $4200

portrait collections starting at  $750

A luxury photography experience means you’re never navigating this process alone. From the moment you inquire, you’re guided through a hands‑on, personalized journey designed to feel effortless, intentional, and deeply cared for. Every step—planning, styling, timeline support, artwork selection, is handled with the same level of attention and artistry you pour into your own family and celebration. Instead of simply showing up with a camera, I partner with you to understand your story, your priorities, and the moments that matter most. The result is a refined, elevated experience where you can be fully present, knowing every detail is thoughtfully managed and every image is crafted to become part of your legacy.

The Investment Details

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You’re entering a season filled with once‑in‑a‑lifetime moments, and you deserve to have each one preserved with the same level of beauty, intention, and artistry that you pour into your family. From the quiet magic of newborn days to the evolving bonds of family life, from the elegance of maternity to the pride of a senior year milestone, these chapters are too meaningful to let slip by unrecorded.

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Portraits that honor your story

Luxury portraiture turns fleeting moments into heirlooms. It transforms the softness of a newborn’s first days, the connection within your family, the glow of motherhood, and the confidence of a high school senior into timeless artwork that becomes part of your legacy. These images aren’t just photographs; they’re the pieces of your story that your children and grandchildren will hold onto.

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When you invest in a portrait session with me, you’re choosing an experience designed to be effortless, intentional, and deeply personal. We’ll talk through what you’re envisioning, explore the collection that fits your needs, and craft a session that feels true to your family’s story. Every detail is handled with care so you can be fully present while I capture the moments you never want to forget.

A guided & elevated experience

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Collection 1 is a $2,500 investment designed to give you a refined, guided portrait experience from start to finish. Your $750 session fee is due at the time of booking and secures your date, planning consultation, wardrobe guidance, and the full session experience.

The remaining balance is provided as a print credit, due at your reveal and ordering appointment, allowing you to select the artwork and products that best fit your home and your family’s legacy.

Additional heirloom products and artwork may be added at à la carte pricing during your ordering session, giving you the flexibility to curate exactly what you love.

Collection 1 Investment Overview

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Collection 2 is a $1,200 investment designed to give you a beautifully guided portrait experience with the same level of care and artistry you expect. Your $750 session fee is due at the time of booking and secures your date, planning consultation, wardrobe guidance, and the full session experience.

The remaining balance is provided as a print credit, due at your reveal and ordering appointment, allowing you to select the artwork and products that speak to your family’s story and style.

You’re welcome to elevate your collection even further with additional heirloom artwork and products, available at à la carte pricing during your ordering session.

Collection 2 Investment Overview

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Collection 3 is crafted for clients who want complete freedom in curating their portrait artwork.
Your $750 session fee is due at the time of booking and includes your planning consultation, wardrobe guidance, and the full portrait session experience.

All artwork, prints, and digital products are available à la carte during your reveal and ordering appointment, allowing you to invest only in the pieces that resonate most deeply with your family’s story. Fine‑art offerings begin at:

  • Fine art prints — starting at $65
  • Canvases — starting at $165
  • Heirloom albums — starting at $1,200
  • 10 high-resolution digital files with print release $750
  • 20 high-resolution digital files with print release $1500
  • All high‑resolution digital files with print release — $2,500

Every printed piece you select includes a matching social media file—perfect for sharing with friends and family—while your professionally printed artwork is designed to be enjoyed in your home, office, or gifted to loved ones. These digital versions are sized for online sharing only and are not suitable for printing, ensuring the integrity and quality of your finished artwork.

Collection 3 Investment overview

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The portrait process

Your wedding day is the beginning of a new chapter—one filled with emotion, intention, and moments that pass far too quickly to trust to memory alone. You deserve to have every detail, every glance, every breath of the day preserved with the same level of beauty and care that you’ve poured into creating it.

Wedding collections

The meaning behind your wedding images

Luxury wedding photography transforms a fleeting celebration into a lasting legacy. It captures the quiet anticipation before you walk down the aisle, the emotion in your partner’s eyes, the joy of your families coming together, and the moments you didn’t even realize were happening. These photographs become the heirlooms your future children and grandchildren will hold—tangible reminders of where your story began.

Investing in wedding photography with me means stepping into a process designed to feel effortless, intentional, and deeply personal. We’ll talk through your vision, walk through your timeline, and choose the collection that best reflects the experience you want. On your wedding day, you can be fully present—knowing every meaningful moment is being documented with artistry, intuition, and an eye for timeless beauty.

An elevated, guided experience

The Heirloom Collection is an $8,500 investment designed for couples who want their wedding day preserved with the highest level of artistry, depth, and intention. This premier offering provides a fully guided experience from your engagement session to the delivery of your heirloom artwork, ensuring every meaningful moment is documented with care and transformed into a legacy your family will cherish for generations.

A 30% retainer is required at the time of booking to secure your date and begin the planning process. The remaining balance is due as outlined in your contract, allowing you to move through your wedding experience with confidence and ease.

What’s Included
  • Two professional photographers to capture your day from multiple perspectives, ensuring no moment—big or small—is missed
  • Engagement session to beautifully document your connection before the wedding
  • Engagement Memories Album—perfect for wedding‑day signatures or as a keepsake (crafted with refined, magazine‑style pages that are slightly thicker than standard)
  • 8 hours of wedding day coverage for complete storytelling from start to finish
  • 2 hours of engagement session coverage
  • Legacy Album (10×10, 20 pages) made with heirloom‑quality materials to preserve your favorite images in a timeless, tangible form
Customization & Enhancements
Your Heirloom Collection can be tailored even further. Additional coverage time, additional photographers, and fine‑art prints/products may be added from the à la carte menu, allowing you to curate a wedding artwork experience that reflects your vision and the significance of your day.

Signature Framed Canvas Selection—choose from three luxury options during your reveal and ordering appointment

Heirloom Collection

The Signature Collection is a $6,500 investment created for couples who want refined, intentional wedding coverage with a beautifully curated selection of essentials. This collection offers a guided, elevated experience that ensures your most meaningful moments are documented with artistry and care.

A 30% retainer is required at the time of booking to secure your date and begin the planning process. The remaining balance follows the payment schedule outlined in your contract, giving you peace of mind as you move through your wedding journey.

What’s Included
  • One professional photographer to document your day with an eye for emotion, detail, and timeless storytelling
  • 8 hours of wedding day coverage to capture the most important chapters of your celebration
  • Engagement session to beautifully document your connection before the wedding
  • Legacy Album (10×10) crafted with heirloom‑quality materials to preserve your favorite images in a tangible, lasting form

Customization & Enhancements
Your Signature Collection can be tailored to fit your vision. Additional coverage time, a second photographer, and fine‑art prints/products may be added from the à la carte menu, allowing you to elevate your wedding artwork exactly the way you imagine it.

Signature Collection

The Keepsake Collection is a $4,200 investment created for couples who want beautiful, intentional wedding coverage in a more simplified format. This collection preserves the essential moments of your day with artistry and care, offering a refined experience without compromising on quality.

A 30% retainer is required at the time of booking to secure your date and begin the planning process. The remaining balance follows the payment schedule outlined in your contract.

What’s Included
One professional photographer to document your day with an eye for emotion, detail, and timeless storytelling

6 hours of wedding day coverage to capture the most meaningful chapters of your celebration

Customization & Enhancements
Your Keepsake Collection can be elevated with additional coverage, sessions, and fine‑art products from the à la carte menu, allowing you to tailor your experience to your vision and needs.

Keepsake Collection

Your wedding experience is uniquely yours, and these enhancements allow you to elevate your collection with additional coverage, artwork, and sessions tailored to your vision.

Coverage & Session Enhancements
  • Additional Coverage — $1000 per 2 hours  for 2 photographers or $500 for 1 photographer
Extend your wedding day coverage in two‑hour increments to ensure every moment is documented, from early preparations to late‑night celebrations.
  • Engagement Session — $750  
A beautifully guided 2‑hour session designed to capture your connection before the wedding day. Perfect for save‑the‑dates, guest books, or simply documenting this meaningful season. Includes a lookbook you can even use as a guestbook.
  • Additional Photographer — $750  
Expands your coverage with multiple perspectives and fuller storytelling throughout your day.
  • Rehearsal Dinner Coverage — $750  
Captures the warmth, anticipation, and intimate moments shared with your closest family and friends the night before your wedding. Includes high-resolution digital files with print release
  • Bridal Portrait Session — $1,500  
A dedicated pre‑wedding session designed to capture the elegance and artistry of your bridal look. Includes high‑resolution digital files with print release.
  • Bridal Boudoir Session — $1,250  + cost of location/studio rental
A refined, empowering session crafted to celebrate your beauty and confidence.
Includes a beautifully curated lookbook and high‑resolution digital files.
  • Travel  
If travel is required, a custom quote will be provided with your proposal based on location and logistics.

al La Carte Wedding enhasments

Fine‑Art Wedding Products
These heirloom pieces are crafted to preserve your wedding day with the highest level of quality and intention. Every printed selection includes a matching social media file—perfect for sharing with friends and family—while your professionally printed artwork is designed to be enjoyed in your home, office, or gifted to loved ones. (Social media files are not suitable for printing.)

Fine Art Prints — starting at $65

Canvases — starting at $150

Heirloom Albums — starting at $1,200

All High‑Resolution Digital Files with Print Release  (already included in all collections)

al La Carte Wedding enhasments

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The wedding process

Ella was incredible to work with. I’d choose her again in a heartbeat and give her more than five stars if I could. I loved her bright, airy style from the start, and after talking with her, it was clear how much she cared about making my wedding day exactly what I imagined. She was consistently responsive, helpful, and easy to communicate with throughout the entire process.

Our engagement session was relaxed and fun—even my husband, who normally hates photos, enjoyed it. She handled our two energetic dogs with total ease. On the wedding day, she balanced being meticulous with my preferences and flexible with any changes, and I trusted her direction completely. Her assistant Courtney was wonderful too, offering great ideas and keeping everything comfortable.

Everyone—our families, bridal party, and us—felt at ease around her. She blended in like a friend and captured stunning candids and sunset shots, which are my favorites. Now that I’ve received my gallery, I’m absolutely in love with every photo. Choosing Forever Love Photography was one of the best decisions I made

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Dr. Michelle + Dr. Josh

"Working with Ella was unreal! Her vision and artistic eye was everything, and there was never a moment when she didn't have our complete trust. Our wedding day was magical, and she captured every detail and moment impeccably. "

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Michelle + Grant

"Ella stepped in at the last minute when your photographer canceled 3 weeks before our wedding - she blew our socks off! Ella’s passion and professionalism made an instant impression, and she felt like family on our wedding day. She went above and beyond, even creating a sneak peek video that night and turning our photo reveal into an unforgettable experience"

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Sarah + Nathan

"We had a cancellation, and she came in clutch at the last minute (will forever be thankful!) and was everything we could have ever imagined. I highly recommend booking. The most amazing photos and experience, she made our wedding day a little less stressful. So professional and just a delight to work with

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AnnaMarie + Hunter

"Ella was AMAZING! She was kind, thoughtful, and hilarious! She made the day stress-free and easy! She had so many creative ideas for pictures. I would 10/10 recommend her to capture your big day! THANK YOU so much!"

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Lauren + Chuck

"Ella did an AMAZING job on my business headshots. Not only was her rate reasonable, but she was also very creative- I explained what I was looking for and she delivered flawlessly. I would highly recommend using her services, and I will personally continue to do so."

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Damaris F.

"Ella is the best! She's professional and accommodating, and Ella is also one of the most patient and nicest people I’ve ever met! She is so great at what she does, and I’m already looking forward to our next session with her! Highly recommend for family photos!"

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