You will usually find photographers charge much more than a retail store for prints. The print rates include a
* Partial fee for the session which helps keep the session rate low in hopes of you purchasing prints.
* Sorting, editing, and adjusting images
* Equipment use, wear, and tear
Of course it also includes the standard printing things like order time, print size, coating, shipping, and so forth.
Please note 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 texturescan NOT be mixed within an order. Other sizes are avaliable upon request
Please note. Rates do change from time to time.
** Order 6 or more of the same print of the same size and receive it at a discount!**
An engagement session usually lasts around an hour. It might be more or less and really depends on the conditions such as are we waiting for people to move or cars to get out of the way, etc. So it varies, but typically it lasts about an hour.
First things first. Decide if you want to keep it casual or more formal portrait
For formal style: Stay with dark solid colors. Feel free to bring multiple outfits. Try to avoid large areas of light pastels, bold stripes, strong patterns, or anything too distracting. Also try to avoid short sleeves as the upper arms tend to photograph wider than they are in real life. Remember that darker colors have a slimmer effect.
Hands are quite important especially if your doing an engagement session because often times the ring will be photographed. The hands bring out the femininity and elegance so having your nails done to some degree is always a good idea.
Some makeup should be brought for touchup such as lipstick and power. Remember - you usually will be kissing at some point of the shoot so make sure to have something you can easily apply or wont smear.
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.
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. This type of attire helps your pictures from being too distracting. If possible, try to avoid shot sleeves. Upper arms sometimes tend to photograph wider than they are in real life. (Kind of like the mirror thing). Don't stress much about shoes. 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. Of course don't over due it.
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.
