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Capturing Meaningful Moments & Celebrations in Chatham-Kent and Beyond

Photography and event planning designed with intention, warmth, and a focus on real, meaningful connections.

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How Can I Help You?

Whether you're looking to capture a moment or create one, each experience is designed with care, intention, and your vision in mind.

Photography Sessions

From family and couples to maternity and solo sessions, each experience is designed to feel relaxed, natural, and true to you.

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Event Planning & Styling

From intimate gatherings to meaningful celebrations, I help bring your vision to life through thoughtful planning and intentional styling.

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Planning & Photography Bundles

Looking for a seamless experience? Combine planning and photography services to fully create and capture your celebration from start to finish.

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Photography Sessions Designed Around You

Every session is different because every story is different. Whether you prefer posed, candid, or a mix of both, your experience is designed to feel comfortable, natural, and true to you.

Family Sessions

Capturing connection, laughter, and the little in-between moments that make your family yours. Children’s photos can be booked through family sessions.

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Couples Sessions

Whether it’s soft and intimate or playful and fun, your love story is captured in a way that feels natural to you.

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Maternity Sessions

A beautiful chapter filled with anticipation and love, captured with softness, strength, and intention.

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Solo Sessions

Celebrating your story, your growth, and your confidence — whether it’s a milestone or a fresh start.

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Event Photography

From birthdays to celebrations and special gatherings, capturing the moments that make your event unforgettable.

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Simple, Flexible Packages

Every session is designed to feel relaxed and meaningful. Choose a package that fits your needs, with the option to add more moments along the way.

20 minutes • 10 photos

Mini Sessions

$50

Perfect for seasonal sessions, quick updates, or capturing a few meaningful moments in a short amount of time.

30 minutes • 20 photos

Basic Session

$75

Includes one location of your choice and a relaxed session experience. A 50% retainer is required at booking.

60 minutes • more time, more flexibility

Full Session

$100/hour

A full session designed to give you more time, variety, and creative freedom. A non-refundable retainer is required to secure your booking.

1 hour minimum • unlimited photos

Event Photography

$150/hour

Capture your event as it unfolds, from key moments to the details in between. A non-refundable retainer is required.

Additional photos are available for purchase for Basic, Full, and Event sessions after your gallery is delivered. Mini sessions include a set number of images due to the shorter session time.

Event Planning & Styling

From small gatherings to meaningful celebrations, planning services are designed to bring your vision to life while keeping the process stress-free and enjoyable.

Every event begins as a simple idea — but bringing it to life takes time, planning, and attention to detail. Whether your vision is luxurious and formal or casual and fun, every detail is planned with care and intention.

One of the most rewarding parts of planning is seeing your reaction as everything comes together — watching your vision turn into something real.

60-minute planning meeting

Consultation

$100

Includes budget guidance, vendor suggestions, theme and decor brainstorming, plus a follow-up summary. A $50 deposit is required.

Timeline, vendors, and day-of support

Day-Of Event Coordination

Starting at $450

Perfect if you’ve planned your event but need support bringing everything together. Includes timeline guidance, vendor coordination, and on-site management.

Payment plans available.

Hands-on planning support

Partial Event Planning

$750

A more hands-on planning experience, helping guide key aspects of your event while allowing you to stay involved in the process.

Payment plans available.

Planning + photography combined

Planning & Photography Bundle

$900

A seamless experience combining planning and photography — so your celebration is beautifully created and fully captured from start to finish.

Payment plans available.

Add-On Options

Additional services such as vendor communication, vendor booking and management, decor sourcing, decor tear down, balloon garland setup, timeline creation, venue research, and event coordination are available as add-ons.

Featured Work

Real moments, genuine connections, and celebrations brought to life. More portfolio updates will be added as new sessions and events are captured.

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What to Expect

From the moment you book, your experience is designed to feel easy, comfortable, and tailored to you.

Before Your Session

We’ll talk through your vision, location ideas, outfit styles, and preferences — whether you love posed photos, candid moments, or a mix of both. This helps create a session that feels natural, comfortable, and true to you.

During Your Session

Sessions are relaxed and easygoing. I’ll guide you when needed while also allowing natural movement and genuine moments to unfold, so nothing feels forced or uncomfortable.

After Your Session

Your images are carefully edited to reflect the Captured Celebrations style. Galleries are typically delivered within one week, or up to two weeks during busier times.

Each session includes a set number of images, with the option to purchase additional downloads once your gallery is delivered.

Your Photos

If you’d like small editing adjustments — such as converting an image to black and white — requests can be made within 14 days of your gallery delivery.

Galleries remain active for 30 days, so be sure to download and save all the images you love within that time.

A Comfortable Experience Always Comes First

I believe the best moments happen when you feel comfortable and at ease. Every session is approached with respect, patience, and understanding — allowing real emotion and connection to shine through.

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Why Choose Captured Celebrations

Captured Celebrations began in 2024 under the name JM Captures, starting with simple photography sessions that focused on preserving meaningful moments in a natural way.

Over time, that passion grew into something more. Alongside photography, event planning and styling became part of the vision — creating a brand that offers not only beautiful images, but also thoughtful support behind the moments being celebrated.

What makes these sessions different is the level of care and intention behind each one. From discussing outfits and preferred tones, to choosing the right time of day and understanding the story you want to tell, every detail is considered with purpose.

Above all, every client is treated with dignity, respect, and understanding. Comfort is at the center of everything I do. While I may be the one behind the camera, you are the one in the photo — and your comfort, confidence, and experience always come first.

From the Blog

Follow along for session highlights, behind-the-scenes moments, planning inspiration, and exclusive offers shared with blog readers.

Welcome to Captured Celebrations

Get to know the story behind Captured Celebrations, what it means, and what’s coming next.

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What to Expect From a Mini Session

Learn how mini sessions work, what to expect, and how to feel prepared before booking.

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How to Prepare for Your Photo Session

Outfit tips, session prep, advice for families, and reassurance before your photos.

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Get in Touch

Have a question, not sure which session to choose, or ready to start planning your event? I’d love to hear from you.

Book a Session

Ready to secure your date? Use the booking links above to select your session type, or view all available sessions below.

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Planning something special? Share a few details and I’ll help guide you through the next steps.

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Inquiry Details to Include

You can expect a response within 24–48 hours.

All bookings require a signed agreement and a non-refundable retainer to secure your date.

Based in Ontario, Captured Celebrations proudly serves Chatham-Kent and surrounding communities, including Windsor, Sarnia, and London.