Collections & Commissions
Choose the Shape of Your Story.
Transparent investment, unhurried coverage, and room to tailor every collection to how your celebration or milestone will truly unfold.
Dedicated to the nuance, sacred fabrics, and ancestral warmth of Ethiopian Melse.
The Melse Collection
Sacred heritage, gold tilfi, and traditional ceremonies
Full Traditional Ceremony Coverage
Ceremony Coverage
- Preparation, Kaba draping, and bread cutting rituals
- Lead artist + specialized traditional ceremony photographer
- Traditional family blessings & elder portraiture
- Audio recording of elder blessings (optional)
Archival Deliverables
- 450+ high-resolution, hand-retouched fine art images
- Private password-protected digital heirloom gallery
- Handcrafted 11×14 linen-bound keepsake photo book
- Full printing rights for all delivered files
Custom dates, travel, & payment plans available.
Unobtrusive documentary style combined with breathtaking editorial couple portraits.
The Wedding Day Story
From dawn preparations to the last dance celebration
Full-Day Coverage (Up to 14 Hours)
Ceremony Coverage
- Bride & groom morning preparations in parallel
- Church or religious ceremony & vow exchange
- Dedicated scenic couple portrait session (Entoto/Bole)
- Evening banquet, speeches, and lively kebero dancing
Archival Deliverables
- 800+ artfully graded, high-resolution photographs
- Custom 12×18 Italian leather heirloom album with gold embossing
- Complimentary pre-wedding or engagement session
- Teaser photo gallery delivered within 72 hours
Custom dates, travel, & payment plans available.
Clean, timeless, magazine-grade portraiture tailored to your essence.
Intimate Studio & Editorial
Personal branding, artistic portraits, and bespoke character studies
90 Minutes Session
Ceremony Coverage
- In-studio Bole location or outdoor urban architectural setting
- Up to 3 outfit changes with creative direction
- Professional lighting design and custom backdrops
Archival Deliverables
- 25 master-retouched high-resolution images
- Color and black & white art editions
- Web-optimized & high-resolution print files
Custom dates, travel, & payment plans available.
Emphasizes warmth, motherly glow, and generational tenderness.
Maternity & New Life
Reverent, graceful celebrations of family beginnings
2 Hours Gentle Pace Session
Ceremony Coverage
- Mother solo portraits + partner and children portraits
- Traditional netela draping and soft contemporary styling
- Comfortable studio climate or tranquil private garden
Archival Deliverables
- 40 carefully retouched high-resolution images
- Fine-art cotton rag print box with 10 museum prints
- Private viewing gallery with download access
Custom dates, travel, & payment plans available.
Honors the sweat, sacrifice, and community that made graduation day possible.
Milestones & Graduation
Commemorating academic triumphs and family pride
3 Hours Session
Ceremony Coverage
- University campus grounds & private studio portraits
- Large extended family groupings & individual regalia captures
- Multiple generations celebrating together
Archival Deliverables
- 60 hand-finished high-resolution images
- Two 16×20 framed archival wall portraits
- Digital gallery with direct family sharing options
Custom dates, travel, & payment plans available.
Bespoke Additions & Heirlooms
Handcrafted Italian Albums
Thick museum-grade panoramic layflat pages, wrapped in genuine leather with custom Ethiopian Amharic or English gold foil stamping.
Cinema Highlights Film
4K cinematic 5-minute wedding film featuring vows audio, drone aerial captures of Entoto or cathedral grounds, and orchestral grading.
Destination & Multi-Day
We travel anywhere: lake resorts in Bishoftu & Hawassa, historical castles in Gondar, or celebrations with diaspora families in Europe & the USA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should we reserve our wedding or Melse date?
Because we commission a limited number of weddings per season to maintain uncompromising artistic focus, we recommend booking 3 to 6 months in advance for peak season (September to April).
Do you travel outside Addis Ababa for commissions?
Yes. We frequently photograph weddings, private sessions, and landscape commissions in Bishoftu, Hawassa, Bahir Dar, Gondar, and throughout the diaspora across North America and Europe.
What is your turnaround time for delivered images and heirloom albums?
A curated preview collection of 25–40 images is delivered within 72 hours so you can share your joy immediately. The complete fine-art digital gallery is ready within 3 weeks, and bespoke albums are printed within 5 weeks.
How do we secure our session date?
A 30% retainer and a signed agreement reserve your date exclusively. The remainder can be settled in installments leading up to the session.
Have an extraordinary ceremony in mind or specific timeline requirements?