Saturday, November 22, 2008

2009 Prices

Below you will find the prices for my 2009 session packages. The session package fee covers travel for anywhere in Arlington Heights and surrounding suburbs, my time during the session, the time during the editing process, and also for your special fully edited photos. There are no add on fees unless you add them onto your package! Simply follow the steps to build your own personal session and then visit the contact page to get your session set up and on a roll!

* Prices and packages subject to change at any time*

Step One- Pick your session

Mini Session- Half hour- one hour session with 1 outfit change and an e-mailed zip and online gallery with 10-20 processed and enhanced photos ran with my actions and textures. Price: $100, any person added into the session is $10

Bronze Session- One hour session with 1 outfit change and an e-mailed zip and online gallery with 20-30 processed and enhanced photos ran with my actions and textures. Price: $150 for up to 2 people, any person added into the session is $10

Silver Session - One-Three hour session with 2 outfit changes and an e-mailed zip and online gallery with 30-50 photos ran with my actions and textures. A variety of different storyboards also included. Price: $180 for up to 2 people. Any person added into the session is $10

Gold Session - One-Three hour session with unlimited outfit changes and an e-mailed zip and online gallery with 50 plus photos ran with my actions and textures. A variety of different storyboards and special photos with text also included. Price: $200 for up to 4 people. Any person added into the session is $10

Family Portrait Session - Half hour-Two hour session with unlimited outfit changes and an emailed zip and online gallery with 50 plus photos of all family members ran with my actions and textures. A variety of different storyboards and special photos also included. Price: $150 for a family of 3 or less - $180 for a family of 4 - $200 for a family or 5 or more

Modeling Session- Two-Three hour session with unlimited outfit changes and an emailed zip and online gallery with 20-40 head shots and poses created just for your portfolio ran with my actions and textures. Special photos with your name and information can also be included on your CD at no charge. Price: $100 price with an already made portfolio which includes 4x6 prints: $150

 

Step two- Pick your style:

I process my photos in many different ways. Below are the different choices of processing styles you can have for your session. Be sure to let me know when you contact me what type of session you want!

Modern Processing (the closest to traditional)

Urban Processing (sharper and more colorful)

Artistic Processing ( colorful, muted, and photos with added textures are all included with this process):

Please note that I process in COLOR ONLY, if you would like Black&Whites as well you must add that onto your package!*

 

Step three (Add onto your package)

Get the images in Black&White as well as color: $5

E-mailed web preview of session photos: $5

10 Colorful storyboards with your photos: $10

Get your images with no watermarks and print ready: $15

DVD with your images set to music: $35 each

Colorful brag book containing an assortment of 4x6 images from your session: $40

High Res CD with your images: $50 each


What you should know (please read!):

If you are looking for a studio photographer who takes "cheese" and "smile" photos you are looking at the wrong person! I try to never say those two words in any of my sessions. I am a natural light photographer but also a "natural" smile photographer too! Photo studios rush you through the photo process, where as I try to capture each moment as they come even if that takes an hour or two. I will get the smiles, the pouts, and all of the real expressions!

I am experienced in working with little ones and also am very good at communicating with older children as well! Do not be surprised if I take a little while to get down and play with your children during the session. My photo sessions should feel more like play dates to younger children, with surprises, and fun included in every session!

I have my own ideas but come with your own as well! Do not be afraid to let me know if there is a certain pose or look that you are wanting for your child's photos or for your family portrait. I am up to just about everything if you are. But that goes both ways! I might ask your kids to try out some crazy things (don't worry mom and dad, nothing too dangerous!)

I shoot in all color for a reason, I LOVE colors! I find that the more vibrant the models clothing, the sharper and more attractive the photos turn out. Some photographers tell you to shy  away from bright colors or crazy pattens, where for me i am telling you that if you want eye catching photos, wear eye catching colothing and bring layers! The only thing I would say to stay away from would be clothing with wording or logos. I am not here to advertise for anyone else but for my photography!

If you have little ones under the age of 6 be sure to bring snacks along and make sure your children are well feed before your session. I start my  sessions at 9am but if you have children younger then 6 I would wait until after the childs nap to get them up and out for photos. If you have a wee one younger then a year be sure to bring a change of clothes and extra diapers along. (no charge for outfit changes for clients under 2 years!)

You know your children best. If you know they will be "cheesey" around the camera if you are there, if you are comfortable, please walk away or even wait nearby. I find that shooting older kids over 6 is a lot easier if I can get to know them, chat, and also take photos. This is sometimes easier to do if mom or dad is not standing next to me starting them down or directing the session. It also makes it more fun for the child as a way to "surprise" you with the results!

I shoot in entirely natural light. Do not mistake this for "I only shoot outdoors". I perfer to shoot outdoors when the weather makes it possible, but I am able to shoot indoors as well but only in a well lit home. If you are wanting to do your session at your home you have to make sure that you have at least one room in your home that is very well lit with natural light from windows. I have to be able to move furniture and work with my camera and also fit the models in the well lit area as well. Be sure to let me know ahead of time if you are wanting an indoor/in home session and we will discuss further if your home is suitable for my shooting needs.

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