Studio Services
I have been asked if I offer “unlimited looks” with each photo session. The answer to this question is an Emphatic NO. Lets give this some thought for a moment. Can any client really expect that unlimited looks within a specific time frame is really possible and yet still want and expect the best images and quality.
Lighting changes, set changes, wardrobe changes, make up and hair style changes and last but not one ofthe least most important is getting comfortable with each new look and change. Once again we're back to the philosophy of shotgun quanity versus well aimed quality and meaningful content. If a client wants promises or ideas that I refuse to practice or advertise, then I am definitely not the photographer they are or should be looking for. Creating images for those that want something unique in an artistic manner is a business and chances are I will never become wealthydoing what I do .... BUT I enjoy what I do and I sleep good knowing that I get to do it again and think about tomorrows yesterday. So with that being said we’re almost there to my rates and studio services price list.
Portfolio Sessions
First of all lets be real honest here for just another moment. NO ONE should ever attempt to or expect to have a complete portfoilio shoot done in one day with the hopes of having solid images and a good portfolio. This is unrealistic thinking borne of desperation and for someone tojust take your money with a smile and a thank you.
A portfolio is something that thought and time should be given. Well thought out and planned with your specific look and goals. Moods and looks change from day to day. Take advantage of the moods and your changing looks. Do not hurry, be methodical. Be ready when you take that portfolio to an agency or display it online. Make an impression, not a depression. Choose your prints/images wisely.
Like all other sessions my rate is $125 per lopk with a two look minimum.
Location photography is an additional $100 depending on the distance of the location.
All images provided on CD or online download with 2 retouched included.
Additional retouched images are $25 each.
Photo Session Rates
$125 per look 2 look minimum
2 retouched images per look
Additional retouched images @ $25 per image
Allow at least 20 to 30 minutes per look. Make up or hair
are not included in time needed per look.
Deposit required to reserve session time and date.. no exceptions.
Cancellations less than 24 hrs forfeit deposit.
Q: Do I serve champagne during or before session?
A: No I do not.
Q: Why not?
A: Because the session produces it's own level of intoxication.
Studio services is a work in progress that is being refined.
Stay tuned for additional services, information and unique options.
Barbara, the studio make up stylists nasic rates are:
$80 for make up
$20 hair styling
$25 per hour if she attend photosession with multiple makeup changes
We've worked together for 20+ years, she knows what I like and expect.......
actually she reads my thoughts and we work extremely well together.
The exception to the 2 look minimum. 30 to 40 images with 2 retouched images ready for printing, brochure, online business or dating use. All Hi Res images on CD or availble for online downloading. For the actor, model, business person when they want to look their best and need it yesterday. No l do not have access to a time machine but I can get it done pretty darn fast.
Wardrobe is not the same for everyone so there are no cookie cutter suggestions. l discuss wardrobe on an individual basis. I want to know a little about the person hair color, eye color distinguishing features etc. Would you prefer B&W or color, because the lighting is not the same for both.
- 2 backgrounds and 2 top changes.
- Allow at least 30 minutes for the session
- My rate for headshots is $125.
How to Prepare for Your Session
Before the date of your photo session, we will have, no doubt, already discussed the goals and ideas for the images that we will create. You will already have made a deposit to secure your date and time for the session, and for the make up stylist, Barbara.
I will also have sent a photograph of you (when possible) to Barbara, so that she has an idea of the make up that I feel will best suit your facial structure and the direction I intend for the shoot. You and I will have discussed wardrobe and I will have given you my suggestions for colors that would be most complimentary to your hair, eyes, and skin tone.
Because every person is different, in a phone conversation prior to the shoot you will be given specific "do's and don'ts" that are extremely important to ensure that you will be well prepared for your day of creative capture.