Family/Child Portrait Pricing

Portrait Pricing – no upfront fee and you get printable images

To keeps things simple and stress free, I don’t charge an upfront session fee and I give you copies of files that you can save and print at any time.

That’s right there is no charge to schedule the session and take the photographs.

After the session and after I process the photos, we will meet again and I will show you the collection of 20-30 images.  If you want the collection, there is a $450 upload fee.  With that fee you receive digital copies of the images for storage and printing.  I give you the CD because I figure that is what people want.

You also get an online gallery for printing professional quality prints and large wall canvases and metal prints.

I believe this approach creates the best customer experience and the best results.  If you would like to schedule a session or if you have questions please contact me with the form on the side.

Product Pricing

Standard Prints

  • 4×6 / 5×7 – $18
  • 8×10 / 8 x 12  – $25
  • 11×14 / 12 x 18  – $60
  • 16 x 20 / 16 x 24  – $90

Canvas, Thin Wraps and Metal Prints
Pricing available upon request

Digital Copies

  • Web/72 DPI – free
  • Medium CD – Hi Res files for printing up to 8×10′s – $300 purchase
  • Medium 3 – any 3 Hi Res files for printing up to 8×10′s – $100 purchase
  • Medium Individual – $50  purchase
  • Full CD – Original Hi Res Files – $600 purchase
  • Full Individual – $100  purchase

Reservations, Payments and Refunds:

  • You have the right to reschedule as many times as you like but to keep people honest, there is a $100 reschedule fee if you reschedule twice.
  • I accept cash, check, paypal and credit card.
  • I will never nickle and dime you over refunds.  If you are unhappy with the results, I will either redo the shoot or refund your money.  But to offer this approach, I must hold onto the digital versions until you have confirmed you are satisfied with the results.  If you have any questions about this, please ask.

sales tax not included. prices subject to change without notice.

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PRICING FAQ’s
“I (meaning you the customer) am a nice person, I don’t want to have to be in the awkward position of seeing the photos and saying no.  I don’t want to make you or myself feel bad.  Do you know what I mean?” – Absolutely and I promise you that hearing a “no” won’t make me feel bad.  What would really make me feel bad is someone paying for my services but in the end thinking “that was OK, but not really worth the money.”  Having less then thrilled customers does me no good so if you aren’t excited about the work, I don’t want your money.  Simple as that.
* Can I do this for parties? No – there are too many variable for events.  Call me for a quote.
I’m not loving the collection but I would like to try again.  Can I? Yes but I do have the right to say no after the second time.  I figure if I can’t get something you like within two sessions, then we aren’t a good fit for each other.

* What if I just want digital files like for a head shot or an engagement announcement? You can use the print credit to purchase single image

How do I schedule this? – with the contact from on the website.

Can I reschedule? Yes – but since there is no initial charge, I will charge a $100 reschedule fee after the second reschedule.  Basically, something comes up once, no problem.  Something comes up twice, I’ll work with you but I need you to show you are really interested.  I’ll apply that $100 to your purchase.

Can I combine multiple sessions? You mean you like a few of the photos but not all of them and you want to do a second session to get more.  Sorry but no – that would leave me open to shooting any number of sessions for the price of one.  That would be be stressful for me and not qualify as stress free pricing.

When can I do this – I generally shoot Wednesday through Sunday.  With this approach, we could easily try a mid day session just to see what happens.  You wouldn’t want to take that risk when paying up front.

How will I see the photos? – I’ll meet you and show you them on my laptop.  Once you say yes, I’ll upload them to an private online gallery and send you the link.

Do I need to buy prints when you show me the photos? No- all you need to decide at  the initial showing is “yes-you want the collection and you’ll pay the upload fee” or “No – I don’t think the photos are worth that money”  You have as much time to order the prints as you like (but you do get a discount if you order them within a week).

What if I want to show my partner/husband/wife/etc first? Then have everyone at the showing.  But my thought is that one person can decide “yes, we will like to buy some prints” and then go home to further discuss exactly which prints to order.

What if I can’t decide? Then its a no – honestly if you aren’t “oh yeah – give me those photos now” then I don’t want them out in the world.

What happens to the photos if I say I don’t want them? I file them in the trash bin.

How long do you plan to take this approach? Until I can think of something better.

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