Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I download the paperwork or contracts?

Please see the documentation page here.

Do you have any discounts or specials?

Yes! They change from time to time. So check out the specials and discount page.

How much are your print rates?

We print on LUSTRE paper through a direct printing partnership, which most retail stores do not offer. We can print also on metallic paper, or add textures such as linen, pebble, or embassy

Rates: (Lustre or Glossy paper)
4x6: $2.00
5x7: $3.50
8x10: $7.50
8x12: $9.00
16x20: $60.00

Metallic rates add 20%, Textures add: 15%
Papers or textures can NOT be mixed within an order. Other sizes are avaliable upon request

What should I wear to my Family Portrait photo session?

It varies from session to session. I never force anyone to wear anything they don't want to wear. It is after all your photo session. Some guidelines though are as follows:

Clothing, colors, and shoes: Dress everyone in a similar color or close colors. Try to avoid light pastels, bold stripes, bold patterns, or anything that is too distracting to the eye or different from everyone else. Small and subtle patterns are okay. Keep the jewelry simple and conservative.

Lay the clothes out the night before. It usually helps the little ones and lets you see if they all match.

Bring some makeup such as lipstick and powder for touch ups as well as a brush or comb.

Other tips: remember to get a good nights sleep. Also people with contact lenses tend to blink more so it might be a good idea to wear glasses and just take them off before the photo shoot.

If you are doing a beach session...khaki and a white shirt is traditional. To get more pop then wear blue jeans. To standout the most wear a black shirt with jeans.

Whats the deal with the DVD's, CD's, and Royalty Rights?

If a photographer gives you a disc this is like handing out profit. About 50% of photographers include it even with smaller packages, some include it only with large packages (such as over $800). If they dont, they will post pictures online and require you to order prints. Or you can buy the CD/DVD seperately for around $500 to $1,000 bucks.

If you have a disc you can make your own prints. I always include the DVD with ALL packages.

What is print credit?

Print credit is like monopoly money given to you. You can use your money after the session to buy prints or products from the online gallery.

Do you charge tax?

If the wedding is in the same state the photographer resides, the photographer has to pay tax. Some photographers give you a package and then ADD tax to that. ($1,000 + 7% - photographer makes $1000) Others will take a $1,000 package and make a total value of it $935 + 7% tax. (You pay $1,000 still - photographer makes only $935). We charge tax on packages over $1,000 USD.

How do photographers determine print prices?

You will usually find photographers charge much more than a retail store for prints because the print rates include a

Partial fee for the session which helps keep the session rate low
Sorting, editing, and adjusting images
Equipment use, wear, and tear
Shipping