In order to keep my photography business up and running and in order to make it more and more productive and creative, I will be raising my prices effective August 31st 2009. My prices are still very competitive given all that I offer with my photo packages. Most photographers charge a flat session fee and then add on all these additional fees that really start adding up in the end and you don’t realize it until you are stuck and you are forced to pay. My packages and approach are completely unique from other photographers. I offer the following with ALL of my packages (mini shoot not included):
- 2 to 3 consultations (via email, phone or in person) to prepare for your shoot
- Over 50 images (as well as black and white copies)
- Digital enhancement to each image
- 4×6 prints of EVERY image (including black and white copies)
- ALL of your photos on Hi-resolution Photo CD’s
- Copyright Release form so that you can print as many pictures as you want
- Printing Resources sheet (this will help you when you decide where to print your photos at any size)
I won’t charge you to get a release on all your images, I won’t charge you an additional fee if you have over 5 people in your shoot, I won’t charge you a reschedule fee, I won’t allow only 2 weeks of online viewing and storage, etc. A lot of photographers have a TON of fine print and that is what adds up in the end. I don’t want to do that to you and that’s why I give you a flat price up front. I’m also very flexible and I’m willing to work with you on special circumstances. With all that being said, here are my new photo packages.
Mini Shoot…..$60 If your are located anywhere other than St. Louis area and I will be traveling to your shoot, I will need to have at least 2 additional photo shoots scheduled in your area in order for the Mini Shoot to be applicable. It’s always a good idea to get a couple friends to book shoots with me and that way you can all three do Mini Shoots!
- 30 Mins. Of shoot time (does not include any outfit or location changes)
- 20-50 images (black and white copies are not offered with the Mini Shoot)
- Each image digitally enhanced by me
- All your hi-resolution images stored privately online for an unlimited amount of time
- Copyright Release
- Printing Resource information sheet
Just The Right Amount….$270
- 2 consultations
- 1-2 hours of shoot time
- 50-100 Images (as well as black & white copies of each image)
- Each image digitally enhanced by me
- 4×6 prints of ALL photos including black and white copies
- Hi-resolution photo CD’s with ALL of your images
- ALL your hi-res images stored privately online for an unlimited amount of time.
- Copyright Release
- Printing Resource information sheet
A Step Above The Rest…..$400
- 3 consultations
- 3-4 hours of shoot time
- 100-150 Images (as well as black & white copies of each image)
- Each image digitally enhanced by me
- 4×6 prints of ALL photos including black and white copies
- Hi-resolution photo CD’s with ALL of your images
- ALL your hi-res images stored privately online for an unlimited amount of time.
- Copyright Release
- Printing Resource information sheet
Baby Belly….$270
- 2 consultations
- 1-2 hours of shoot time
- 50-100 Images (as well as black & white copies of each image)
- Each image digitally enhanced by me
- 4×6 prints of ALL photos including black and white copies
- Hi-resolution photo CD’s with ALL of your images
- ALL your hi-res images stored privately online for an unlimited amount of time.
- Copyright Release
- Printing Resource information sheet
Brand New Baby….$400 (SHOOT MUST TAKE PLACE BEFORE BABY IS OVER TWO WEEKS OLD) It’s always a good idea to book your shoot before the birth of your baby. Obviously the shoot date is subject to change based on the baby’s arrival.
- 3 consultations
- Up to 4 hours of shoot time (babies take a while given the circumstances)
- 100-150 Images (as well as black & white copies of each image)
- Each image digitally enhanced by me
- 4×6 prints of ALL photos including black and white copies
- Hi-resolution photo CD’s with ALL of your images
- ALL your hi-res images stored privately online for an unlimited amount of time.
- 30 custom designed and printed Birth Annoucements with the option to purchase more.
- Copyright Release
- Printing Resource information sheet
Baby Belly & Brand New Baby….$600 (SHOOT MUST TAKE PLACE BEFORE BABY IS OVER TWO WEEKS OLD) It’s always a good idea to book your shoot before the birth of youR baby. Obviously the Newborn shoot date is subject to change based on the baby’s arrival.
- 5 consultations total
- Up to 4 hours of shoot time for the Brand New Baby Shoot
- 1-2 hours for the Belly Shoot
- 150-200 Images (as well as black & white copies of each image)
- Each image digitally enhanced by me
- 4×6 prints of ALL photos including black and white copies
- Hi-resolution photo CD’s with ALL of your images
- ALL your hi-res images stored privately online for an unlimited amount of time.
- 30 custom designed and printed Birth Annoucements with the option to purchase more.
- Copyright Release
- Printing Resource information sheet
Weddings… please contact me to discuss wedding photography. Prices start at $800.
Book your session before August 31st and you will receive my current pricing!
KIRKSVILLE SESSIONS:
As I mentioned in my post earlier today, I will be coming back to Kirksville for a week, once a month. Here are the dates I will be in Kirksville if you would like to book a shoot.
- September 15th- 20th (Saturday the 19th is NOT available because I will be participating in The Red Barn Festival
- October 13th-18th as well as October 29th-November 1st
- November 24th-29th (No sessions will be done on the 26th due to the Holiday)
I will be adding more dates to this as we move through the year and I will also make sure to post any dates for misc. trips to different areas.
Bernard Shay says
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