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About Cogdell Photography

I specialize in Lifestyle Portraits, Maternity, Newborn, Babies, Kids, High School Seniors and Boudoir. I am located in San Diego and serve all of Southern California including Orange and Riverside Counties. I love to travel as well, so if you are not in my area please inquire about a travel date photo shoot! Here you will be able to check out my most recent work, promotions, my travels and hopefully even get to know me a little bit! So take a minute to browse around and feel free to leave a comment.

Thanks for dropping by,
Melisa Ford
Give me a jingle - 760.294.3262 // Send me a note - melisa@cogdellphotography.com

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New Rates for 2012 // San Diego Lifestyle Photographer

Saturday, February 18th, 2012

With this new year has come a revamp of my session fees. In order to better accommodate my clients with a clear explanation of the different sessions I offer, I have given my fees a mini makeover! These rates are effective starting February 18, 2012 and do not effect clients that have already booked a session.

Studio Session
A fine art style studio maternity session, or convenient newborn studio session includes the availability to many different set-ups and access to Melisa’s large selection of props.
Maternity – $225 – Mon-Fri,  $275 – Sat
Newborn – $275 – Mon-Fri,  $325 – Sat
 
Lifestyle Session
On location session for maternity, newborn, family, baby, children, engagement, high school seniors, and boudoir. Photos will be taken at a local North County location or in your home. Add $100 for travel beyond 20 miles of 92069.
$325 – Mon-Fri,  $375 – Sat
 
Details
Your session fee includes the photographer’s time and talent for 1-2 hours (newborns 3+ hours) of custom-styled photography with up to five people ($25 charge for each additional person), 5 Facebook images, and a blog post to share with your friends and family. The session fee also includes the editing of each image for presentation at your View & Order Session where we will display between 30-60 images, each personally and creatively edited to Melisa’s style. The session fee does not include any images, either prints or digital negatives; these must be purchased separately. There is a MOR (minimum order requirement) of $350 for all sessions, or a total of $650 if you book the bundled sessions. Newborns must be 10 days or younger to qualify for a newborn session. Session fees are due at time of booking payable by check or conveniently booked online payable by credit card. Return clients take $25 off your session fee! (May not be combined with any other offer & not valid on packages)
 
Visit my website for more detailed info. Contact me for a detailed pricing menu. Click Here for more info on Custom Photography.
 
*All rates listed are subject to change without notice and are non-negotiable. We are required to collect 8.75 percent sales tax on all services in compliance with California law. The session fee is non-refundable. Due to the nature of custom portraiture all sales are final.
 

Snazzy new look for Cogdell Photography on Facebook

Friday, January 20th, 2012

It’s about time, right? I’m finally paying a little bit more attention to Facebook and the importance of what a great marketing tool it is! Now when users go to my page they will see the images below; a pretty display of my images enticing people to “like” me! If you already like me on Facebook, don’t feel left out, all you have to do is visit my Facebook page and you’ll be in on the offer too! So head over and LIKE me on Facebook. Also, be sure to share this with your friends so they can take advantage of the special offer too (see below – Like this post? Share it!) and share it on your Facebook page!

-Melisa

2011 Holiday Mini Sessions

Thursday, August 18th, 2011

It’s that time of year again!!! CLICK HERE to book your 2011 Holiday Mini Session!

 

Winter Rates // Discounted for a Limited Time

Monday, January 31st, 2011

For a limited time I will be offering my portrait sessions for $200 for a weekday session ($50 savings), and $250 for a weekend session ($100 savings)! If you have been holding off on booking a session, NOW is the time! Don’t delay…rates are for a limited time only.

Email me or call 760.294.3262 for more info and to book your session.

Your “shooter”,

Melisa

And because I can’t do a blog post without an image, here is one from a recent trip to Salton Sea.

New Product | Accordion Mini Books!

Friday, January 14th, 2011

These amazing little gems are a new favorite of mine! They can be added on to any order and come in a set of 2! Perfect for a mini book to carry in your purse. And you’ll have an extra one to give to Grandma too!

The Birthday Book {San Diego Photographer}

Sunday, August 15th, 2010

This is the lovely birthday book that is included with the First Birthday package “At the Party”. I just love how this book turned out and what a great keepsake for parents to remember such a momentous occasion!

Rancho Guajome Adobe | Sweet Photo Shoot Location

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

The Rancho Guajome Adobe offers an amazing variety of spots to capture your high school portraits, maternity portraits, or family portraits. There are wonderful vignettes, historical adobe buildings and gorgeous landscapes all at one location! This is one of my top picks for your next photo session. =)

***SUMMER PROMO*** FREE BABY SESSION!!!!

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

Summer is in full swing and to celebrate Cogdell Photography is offering a FREE Baby Session with the purchase of every Maternity & Newborn Session booked in July and August!!!

Contact Melisa at 760.294.3262 to book a session.
Email me.
Visit the Website.


Photo Booth Fun | San Diego Wedding Party Bridal Show

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Deann, Honey and me after the show! I want one of these photo booths! What a blast.

San Diego Wedding Party Bridal Show

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Now Offering Wedding Photography Services


I am the studio manager for Honey Stetson – Photographer, a Southern California Wedding Photographer and long time friend and colleague. We attended the San Diego Wedding Party Bridal Show on Sunday in La Jolla. It was a great success! Click Here to see Honey’s blog and to view pictures from the show.

 
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