✨ Why the Circle of Legacy Exists
Life doesn’t wait.
Babies grow into toddlers. Seniors graduate and leave home.
Businesses evolve, marriages deepen, and grandparents age.
One day we look back and realize the moments we meant to capture have already slipped away.
Photography is one of the few investments that grows more valuable with time.
The toy your child begged for will be forgotten in a year. The car you drive today will be replaced. But the photo of your daughter twirling in her graduation gown, your newborn’s first laugh, or your parents holding hands at their 50th anniversary? Those will only become more priceless.
The Circle of Legacy is my way of making sure your story — your family, your milestones, your legacy — is always preserved beautifully, intentionally, and without stress.
💡 How It Works: Choose Your Path
Credit Balance Path
The Credit Balance Path is designed for families, couples, and businesses who want maximum flexibility in how they invest in their memories. Instead of committing to a fixed number of sessions, you build a photography credit account — like a prepaid gift card — but with significant bonus value added on top.
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Bonus Value: Every membership tier includes an additional 20–60% in credits beyond what you pay. For example, a $1,000 membership becomes $1,600 in credit — immediately increasing your purchasing power.
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Flexible Use: Credits can be applied to any photography service or product, including weddings, family portraits, newborn sessions, branding photography, albums, wall art, prints, and even gift certificates for loved ones.
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Long Validity: Credits remain valid for 3 to 10 years depending on your tier, ensuring you have plenty of time to use them as life unfolds.
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Fully Transferable: Life is unpredictable — which is why credits are transferable and giftable. Share them with family, pass them on to friends, or use them to bless someone special in your community.
The Credit Balance Path is perfect for families who want to invest once, gain bonus value, and then draw from their photography account as needed — whether it’s for annual family portraits, a surprise engagement, a milestone birthday, or a new baby on the way.
Session Package Path
The Session Package Path is designed for families and businesses who want predictability and peace of mind. Instead of worrying about scheduling year by year, you secure a guaranteed number of sessions in advance — ensuring your most important milestones are never missed.
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Subscription Style: Works like a membership subscription, with annual sessions built in until all are fulfilled. You don’t need to remember to rebook each year — your spot is already secured.
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Milestone Coverage: Perfect for families who want consistent documentation of life’s changes — from baby’s first year to school portraits, from yearly family photos to anniversaries and business branding refreshes.
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Built-In Value: Every package includes bonus product credits that can be applied to albums, wall art, or heirlooms — so your photos don’t just sit on a screen, they become tangible keepsakes in your home.
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No Expiration: Your sessions don’t “expire” at the end of the year. They remain valid until all sessions are completed, giving you peace of mind and flexibility to schedule when life allows.
This path is perfect for families who want consistency without stress — knowing that every year, memories will be intentionally captured and preserved.
Hybrid Payment Option
The Hybrid Payment Option was created to make the Circle of Legacy accessible to more families, while still securing long-term commitment.
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Simplified Payments: Pay 50% upfront to lock in your tier, then spread the remaining balance over 2–6 easy monthly payments (depending on the membership level).
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Accessibility Meets Value: This model allows families to step into higher tiers — gaining maximum bonus value, longer validity, and larger perks — without the burden of paying the entire amount all at once.
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Immediate Membership Benefits: As soon as you enroll, you receive priority booking, recognition on the Legacy Wall, and access to Circle events — even while completing your monthly payments.
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Flexibility for Families: Whether starting at $500 or building toward the $25,000 Generational tier, the hybrid option ensures your family’s story is covered at a pace that feels financially comfortable.
This option is ideal for families who want the security and value of the higher tiers but also need a flexible way to invest. It ensures that legacy-level photography isn’t just a dream — it’s achievable now.
🌟 Membership Tiers
| Tier | Credit Path | Session Path | Bonus Perks | Hybrid Payment Example |
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| 🌼 Keepsake — $500 | $700 credit (20% bonus), valid 3 yrs | 1 mini-session + $50 credit | Perfect entry level | $250 upfront + $125 × 2 mo |
| 🌿 Memory Maker — $1,000 | $1,600 credit (60% bonus), valid 5 yrs | 2 full sessions over 2 yrs + $100 credit | Great for milestone years | $500 upfront + $125 × 4 mo |
| ✨ Storyteller — $2,500 | $4,000 credit (60% bonus), valid 5 yrs | 1 annual session × 3 yrs + $300 credit | Ideal for family/branding growth | $1,250 upfront + $210 × 6 mo |
| 🌟 Legacy — $5,000 | $8,000 credit (60% bonus), valid 7 yrs | 1 annual session × 5 yrs + $500 credit | Long-term peace of mind | $2,500 upfront + $415 × 6 mo |
| 💎 Heritage — $10,000 | $16,000 credit (60% bonus), valid 10 yrs | 1 VIP session × 7 yrs + heirloom album ($1,200 value) + $750 credit | Luxury tier | $5,000 upfront + $835 × 6 mo |
| 👑 Generational — $25,000 | $40,000 credit (60% bonus), valid 10 yrs | 1 VIP session × 10 yrs + unlimited minis for immediate family + 2 heirloom albums ($2,000 value) | True generational legacy | $12,500 upfront + $2,100 × 6 mo |
The Circle of Legacy isn’t about financial return.
It’s about return on memory.
It’s about peace of mind knowing your family’s story will always be captured.
It’s about becoming part of something bigger — a community that values love, milestones, and legacy.
Spots are limited. Once a tier is filled, it closes forever.
Every Circle of Legacy Member Also Receives
When you join the Circle of Legacy, you aren’t just purchasing photography services — you’re becoming part of a community that values memory, connection, and legacy. Every member receives:
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Recognition on the Circle of Legacy Wall — your name will be displayed both on the Dani Marie Photography website and in-studio as a lasting reminder of your belief in preserving stories.
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Priority booking access — no more scrambling for fall minis, holiday weekends, or peak-season sessions. Members always get first choice of coveted time slots.
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Annual Circle of Legacy Celebration & Group Photo — an exclusive event designed to celebrate you, the families, and the businesses that make this circle so meaningful.
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Quarterly impact updates — detailed behind-the-scenes insights showing exactly what your membership made possible, such as new gear, sample albums placed in venues, upgraded systems, and the client stories your support helped preserve.
Why Join the Circle of Legacy?
The Circle of Legacy was built to create lasting value and peace of mind for families, couples, and businesses who care about preserving their stories. Here’s why members choose to invest:
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Photography grows in value. Unlike most investments, photos become more precious with every passing year as children grow, milestones pass, and memories fade. What may feel like “just a session” today becomes a priceless heirloom tomorrow.
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Secure bonus value. Members immediately receive 20–60% more than they invest, locking in today’s pricing while gaining additional credit or sessions for future use.
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Peace of mind. Whether through credits or session packages, you’ll never have to worry about missing milestones or competing for limited seasonal availability again.
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Safe & flexible. Credits are transferable and valid for years, ensuring your investment is always protected. They can even be gifted to loved ones, making them as versatile as they are valuable.
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Community impact. By joining, you’re not just supporting your own family’s legacy — you’re fueling a local, woman-owned small business that reinvests into Wisconsin families, venues, and vendors.
What Your Membership Supports
Your membership isn’t abstract — it creates direct, tangible impact. Every contribution helps build a stronger, more sustainable foundation for Dani Marie Photography and ensures every client receives exceptional service. Specifically, your support funds:
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Gear upgrades — investing in second cameras, lenses, and lighting to increase reliability, creativity, and image quality.
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Insurance & backup systems — protecting your memories with professional-grade coverage, duplicate storage, and reliable safeguards.
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Website & marketing tools — expanding reach so more families can preserve their stories, while improving booking systems and communication.
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Sample albums in venues — showcasing real client stories in community spaces, helping couples and families envision their own legacies while boosting visibility.
The Roadmap
The Circle of Legacy is more than a membership program — it’s a growth plan for how photography can serve families and the community for years to come.
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Founding Circle — This is the limited launch phase, reserved for early adopters like you who see the vision first. Founding members hold a permanent place of honor in the Circle’s history.
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Growth Phase — As the Circle expands, members’ stories will be shared through testimonials, behind-the-scenes features, and annual celebrations, building a strong community of families and sponsors.
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Long-Term Impact — Over time, the Circle of Legacy Wall will stand as a permanent archive of families, couples, and businesses who believed in preserving legacies. These names will forever be tied to a movement that ensures stories are captured and remembered with beauty and intention.