Michigan Based but Traveling anywhere

Portraits

High School Seniors,
Families, Maternity, Newborn,
Extended Family,
Business Branding/Headshots

Your family and the moments you share are important. When you take the time to schedule, and invest in, a portrait session, you should be able to trust your photographer completely. It's important to make sure that the photographer you hired understands light and composition and knows how to work with all sorts of people. I have spent many years gaining this experience, and when you book with me, I do everything I can to ensure your portrait session is fun, and that you and your loved ones are taken care of. 

Michigan Based but Traveling anywhere

Portraits

High School Seniors,
Families, Maternity, Newborn,
Extended Family,
Business Branding/Headshots

Your family and the moments you share are important. When you take the time to schedule, and invest in, a portrait session, you should be able to trust your photographer completely. It's important to make sure that the photographer you hired understands light, composition, and knows how to work with all sorts of people. I have spent many years gaining this experience and when you book with me, I do everything I can to ensure your portrait session is fun and that you and your loved ones are taken care of. 

The

Process

Your portrait Experience with April Fox Photography

Inquire

I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all photographer. You have to find the right photographer for you; one who not only matches your style, but who clicks with your personality and will help you to shine. I work hard to ensure that my families and seniors have a wonderful experience, and the first step in that process is making sure that we are a great fit for one another. Interested in working with me? Fill out my contact form and I will email you back with my pricing guide full of information. I'd love to set up a phone call or video chat to answer any questions you may have.

Become
official!

Once the online contract has been signed and a 20% non-refundable retainer has been paid, we're official! Then we can set up a date for your portrait session! 

Client Portal

After you "become official," I will send you an email with a link to your client portal. This is where you'll be able to access all emails from me, your contract, invoice, and your gallery links. You will have access to your client portal and galleries for at least two years. I will also email you an information sheet leading up to your portrait session where you can share with me more about who you are and your vision for your portrait session. 

Portrait Day

It's time for your portrait session! Many people I've worked with worry that they won't know what to do, or that their kids won't behave, but don't worry! In the first 10-20 minutes of every session, I will teach you everything you need to know about posing and after that you'll be pros! Together, we will turn your nerves into joy and laughter to create images that you can cherish forever. Worried that your kids won't smile for every photo? Honestly that's okay! Kids are kids and sometimes they have hard days. Even if they don't want to smile, you will still have photos you love. I have walked away from several family sessions where the parents were worried we didn't get anything, but then love their galleries and have a lot of favorites (including those images with tears). Kids will be kids, and these are moments you will want to remember. 

Gallery Delivery

Relive your portrait session with your online gallery filled with a lot of images! A week or so after your session, you will receive an email with links to your online gallery and a custom mobile app for you to enjoy and share with family and friends. This gallery will be available for at least 2 years! If you ordered an album, I'll design the pages and send them over for you to review and customize as you wish before ordering. Albums are a wonderful way to share your portrait session with your kids, grandkids, and the many generations to come. 

Why choose me?

With a simple post on Facebook, you can gather a list of over 100 photographers in the Blue Water Area. You may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure about who to trust to capture your life moments. So why should you choose me? Because I understand the importance of a photo and will work hard to capture your family and what makes you unique.

I lost my father in 2021 and will never have another family photo with him in it. I have had past families and couples lose parents or grandparents only weeks or months after their wedding, or portrait session, and the photos I took are the last ones they will ever have. The people in our lives are important and I want you to have great photos to remember them with. 

I do my best to capture traditional photos of you looking at the camera, but also photos of you (and your family) being your authentic selves. Your moments are important, and many cannot be repeated; relax and trust me to take care of you and those you love. 

Portrait packages

Are you anxiously awaiting the arrival of a little one or facing the fact that your baby is getting ready to graduate high school!? No matter the occasion, I offer a session for you! I offer maternity, lifestyle newborn, high school senior, family, extended family, and business branding sessions. Don't see what you're looking for? No worries, I can customize a package just for you! I love working with families and seniors and would be thrilled to add you to the AFP Family! 

High school senior collections

start at $200

Family portrait Collections

start at $250

Extended Family portrait Collections

start at $450

Maternity / Newborn portrait collections

start at $250

Inquire

Let's work together!

I'd love to hear from you! fill out the form below or email me at april@aprilfoxphotography.com.

Frequently Asked questions

Where are you based and do you travel?

I'm based near Memphis, Michigan, and love to travel! Sessions further than 30 miles from Memphis, Michigan will incur a travel fee. Mention your location when you contact me, and I will provide a quote. If your location is on my list of places I'd like to photograph, you may be eligible for special pricing. 

How quickly will I receive my photos?

You will receive an email with your online gallery link, a bonus mobile app, and other instructions 1-3 weeks after your portrait session. This timeframe could be shorter depending on the season.

How many photos will we receive and how will they be delivered?

The number of images you receive will vary based on the package you choose and the amount of time it includes. I provide an estimate with each package, but I'm typically an "over-shooter" and usually deliver more. 

Your photos will be delivered in an online gallery and curated into two folders. One folder will be called "April's Favorites" and will contain what I consider to best of the best when telling your story. As a bonus you will also receive a link to a mobile app. The images in your online gallery are larger files and are best for downloading to your computer, meanwhile the mobile app downloads are smaller files that don't take up as much storage on your phone and are a better size for sharing on social media. Feel free to share these links with your friends and family. 

Do you use flash?

My preference is to use natural light while taking portraits, but I am fully equipped to work with flash in any scenario. My goal is to have a similar look and feel with my flash images as I have with my natural light images, this way you'll receive a gallery that is consistent throughout your day. 

How do I book?

First, you will need to fill out the inquiry form on my website. Once I receive this, I will send you an email with a link to my pricing guide full of information.  If you choose to book with me, a contract will need to be signed and a 20% non-refundable retainer paid. 

How far out do you book dates? When should I book?

I am currently booking 2023-2024 portrait session dates. I recommend booking 2-3 months in advance to ensure the date/season you'd like to have is available. 

Do you offer payment plans?

I do! I know this is an investment, so I make it easier by offering various payment plans that work with your budget. Unless otherwise requested, your total will be divided into 4 payments, but can be customized as needed. The non-refundable deposit to hold your date is 20% at the signing of your contract.

How do you back up our photos so they aren't lost during and after our session?

My cameras record each photo to 2 different memory cards. If there is an issue with a memory card, I have a backup! 

After your portrait session, I transfer your photos to a solid-state hard drive and do not delete them from my camera cards until after your images are edited and uploaded to your online gallery. 

What if there is bad weather?

In Michigan, it's normal for us to have a lot of cloudy days. I don't typically reschedule a portrait session unless there is rain. In the case of rain or snow, we will choose a new date that works for you, although if you're up for a unique experience, I have worked in rain and snow. I have a collection of clear umbrellas and am always up for an adventure!

What if you can't make it to my portrait session?

In my 9+ years of photographing portraits, I have never missed a session. I would love to say that this will always be the case, but unfortunately, we never know what the future holds. In the case of an emergency, you have the option to trust me to provide a backup photographer that I have all the confidence in to photograph your session, or we can reschedule your session.