Rates
Our portrait packages are divided into how many "looks" you choose to capture. We define a "look" as a significant change of Approach, Clothing, Hair/Make-up, Lighting, Background or Location focused on a specific "market or concept". Each session will be custom tailored to the presence and needs of the sitter. We will discuss the purpose and goal of the session and arrive at a logical and artful approach. We take pride in giving our clients a wide range of variety in their session. Our goal is to use every element of the photograph to generate distinct, unique, fully-realized images. Simply changing tops and slightly altering styling in front of the same background just doesn't cut it as a "look" change with us. This is not an assembly line, and we don't do "cookie-cutter" images. We are happy to earn our pay by providing maximum effort in every shot we take. I shoot tethered to a computer, so we can preview every capture on a monitor and fine tune each look. And we have structured and priced our sessions so that there is a package available for most budgets.
Many photographers are offering unlimited exposures and unlimited looks in their packages - I'm actually working in the opposite direction. Understanding how to capture or market a client, how to light, style, and direct a moment doesn't require unlimited anything, it requires knowledge, experience and a clear vision of what and when to shoot. I want to be the Zen Photographer who knows how to take a shot and make it count. I joke that one day my rate sheet will read "One exposure of each look will be taken." ...Until then, we offer the following packages:
$1295 - 4 Look Session:
- includes approximately 375 digital captures (sessions usually last between 3.5 - 4.5 hours) capturing up to 4 distinct looks.
- Clients receive a password to view and download all captures in low resolution JPEG form.
- 4 retouched Full Resolution Master Images ($220 value) are included in the 4 look package.
- Hair and Make-up Styling for Women is $275 (separate fee paid directly to the Stylist) and the stylist is present for the entire session, $185 for Men (optional for specific needs).
$1095 - 3 Look Session:
- includes approximately 250 digital captures (sessions usually last between 3 to 4 hours) capturing up to 3 distinct looks
- Clients receive a password to view and download all captures in low resolution JPEG form.
- 3 retouched Full Resolution Master Images ($165 value) are included in 3 look package.
- Hair and Make-up Styling for Women is $235 (separate fee paid directly to the Stylist) and the stylist is present for the entire session, $165 for Men (optional for specific needs).
$895 - 2 Look Session:
- includes approximately 200 digital captures (sessions usually last between 2-3 hours) capturing up to 2 distinct looks.
- Clients receive a password to view and download all captures in low resolution JPEG form.
- 2 retouched Full Resolution Master Images ($110 value) are included in the 2 look package.
- Hair and Make-up Styling for Women is $200 (separate fee paid directly to the Stylist) and the stylist is present for the entire session, $135 for Men (optional for specific needs).
$695 - 1 Look Session:
- includes approximately 100 digital captures (sessions usually last 1.5 hours) capturing 1 look.
- Clients receive a password to view and download all captures in low resolution JPEG form.
- 1 retouched Full Resolution Master Image ($55 value) is included in the 1 look previous client "refresher" package.
- Hair and Make-up Styling for Women is $175 (separate fee paid directly to the Stylist) and the stylist is present for the entire session, $100 for Men (optional for specific needs).
Corporate Portrait prices vary for number of sitters, studio versus location, number of looks needed, please call to discuss options.
Please call for rates on Location Shoots and Family Portrait Packages.
Retouching
- Extra Retouched images are $55 each, payable at the placement of your order.
- In order for me to present my clients with the highest quality retouching, we require that all retouching is done under my oversight and care.
- Extensive Retouching will be billed at $20 extra for each 15 minute interval beyond an initial normal clean up. Rate will be quoted with order.
- Additional Full Resolution Un-Retouched Masters are $25 for each image. Retouching outside the studio is not allowed.
Websites are a great way to see examples of a photographer's work, but nothing beats a face to face meeting or a chat on the phone to discuss your needs and my approach. Set up an appointment to come in or call for a free consultation before you choose a photographer! I'll be happy to show you around the studio and explain how we can work to achieve the most effective shots possible. We encourage you to compare the quality of our images (taken with a state-of-the-art Hasselblad camera) and our prices to other portrait photographers. About the Hasselblad camera...some people say "Why do you need to shoot with a medium format camera?" Yes, I could shoot with a DSLR but for me, it's about the amazingly realistic skin tone, and clarity that give the overall impression that these shots look like they will start breathing. That's what made me choose to invest in the quality of my (and your) images. Yes, I could have bought a new car, but you can't take kick-ass photographs with a car, no matter how new and shiny it is! I am quality-obsessed in every aspect of my work: lighting, aesthetics, and image capture!
*As with all professional photography, the copyright remains the property of the photographer. Prices quoted cover licensing fees for non-commercial use publicity only, please discuss proposed usage at sign up to determine if additional fees might apply.
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