Upfront pricing. No tricks or hidden fees.
The pricing you see here is a base price for local clientele and family sessions are based on groups of 4. Each additional person is $25.00. If I am photographing a group of 23 people, you can expect to pay $1125 for the session if you choose the smallest package. If you are not local there will be an additional fee based on mileage. A local family of 7 would be $650.00 for the first four people and an additional $75.00 for the other 3. If you are located in Asheville, a family session will start @ $850.00 for up to 4 people.
I do! Do I need a passport? You better tell me soon because I'll need time to get one. ;-)
I do basic retouching. Even removing a blemish can be quite time-consuming when it has to be done repeatedly. Extensive editing will cost extra. Most people want acne and scars to be softened or removed and I do this as well as smooth out skin at no extra charge but I try to avoid over-correcting so that your photos don't look unnatural.
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Wear what makes you feel beautiful. If you are uncomfortable in your clothes, it will show in your photos. Choose clothes that you feel good in, even if that is just jeans and a t-shirt but be mindful as you choose colors. Pick colors that complement each other, rather than clash. Neutrals are always a great choice because you can combine light and dark. The whole group doesn't need to wear the same outfit or the same colors. Pinterest is a great place to search for color scheme inspiration and I am happy to help with planning.
You do not have to purchase any additional prints from me. Most of my collections include print products. This helps to ensure that you get quality prints and can see the difference between a professional print vs the prints you'll get from Walgreens. You are welcome to download your digitals and send them to the lab of your choice for additional prints.
If your package includes an album or products, it will be specified in your contract.
The gallery where you will receive your images offers you the ability to purchase wall art & prints directly from the site, but you do not have to purchase from there either. You are free to download and send to the lab of your choice.
Although I may have taken hundreds of photos, they aren't all going to be worthy of the time it takes to process them. I will choose the best for your gallery and once you choose the ones you want, I will complete the editing process.
I offer an initial package with a set number of photos. This allows you to book a reasonably priced session without having to commit to the larger price point. You'll receive a preview gallery and choose the contracted number of photos from the gallery. If you would like to purchase the entire gallery, a full gallery buy out is always an option. The cost of a full gallery depends on the number of photos in the gallery.
I am going to give you prompts so that you interact with each other and have a good time. We'll get great pictures this way. You'll have real smiles on your face & you'll leave with more than just pictures, you'll make memories, too! Don't worry. The pictures are going to be amazing!
My contract allows 6-8 weeks for weddings- but I have never taken that long to deliver a gallery. For individual sessions/couples/family/newborn/ you will have a link to your gallery within 2 weeks (usually much sooner than that). After you select your photos, I will finalize editing and deliver your gallery. 2-3 weeks is my average turn-around time during peak season.
My pricing is extremely competitive for the quality & service that I provide. If you are just looking for the lowest price, I am still going to come out on the lower end of the spectrum but if you are actually comparing quality and pricing, you'll quickly realize that you should be paying twice as much.
I prefer to keep my edits looking natural with true-to-life colors. I am not "bright and airy" nor am I "dark and moody." My style is classic and timeless so your photos will not look dated in the years ahead.
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