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My Rates for Photography

If you'd like to hire me for your photography needs, don't hesitate to contact me to discuss a photography session. I work with my clients to give them the images they envision and I have the flexibility to adjust to each individual's needs. All photography sessions are different, and everyone expects something personal and unique. I strive to achieve this in my work, whether in the studio or out on location. Some of the photographic sessions available are:

* General Portraiture
* On-Location Portraits
* Boudoir Portraits - Supervised
* Wedding Photography
* Corporate Portraits - On Location
* Event Photography (General / School / Sports / Prom / Corporate)
* Adult's Party (Birthday / Anniversary / Reunion)
* Children's Party
* Religious Events (Bar / Bat Mitzvah, Baptism, etc)
* Family / Maternity / Children Portraits - On Location
* Engagement Portraits
* Senior Portraits
* Headshots / Modeling Shots - On Location



On Location Portrait Packages -
Studio portrait sessions are available as well with additional cost
All portrait packages and "ale carte" pricing includes a 1/2 hour free consultation

A deposit of 50% is required at the time of booking a photo session. Cancellations up until 48 hours prior to the scheduled photo session will be refunded minus a $25.00 handling fee. Cancellations within 48 hours of the photo session are non-refundable.

Digital Portrait Package #1; $275.00
* 2 hour photo session
* 1 CD of low resolution proof images
* 3 8x10 print
* 5 5x7 prints

Digital Portrait Package #2; $475.00
* 4 hour photo session time
* 1 CD of High resolution proof images
* 3 8x10 prints
* 5 5x7 prints
* 40 4x6 prints

Digital Portrait Package #3; $895.00
* 6 hours photo session time
* 1 CD of High resolution proof images
* 5 8x10 prints
* 5 5x7 prints
* 50 4x6 prints

*More portrait package options will be added soon

Wedding Packages

Package 1 $800.00
• 6 Hours shoot time
• CD of all images with copyright release

Package 2 $1300.00
• Up to 6 hours shoot time
• Proofs online
• 200 4x6 prints
• 5 5x7 prints
• 3 8x10 prints
• CD of high resolution photos

Package 3 $1800.00
• Up to 2 hours shoot time bridal session
• Up to 6 hours shoot time wedding day
• Proofs online
• 300 4x6 prints
• 5 5x7 prints
• 3 8x10 prints
• 1 16x20 print
• CD of high resolution photos

Package 4 $2500.00
• Up to 2 hours shoot time bridal session
• Up to 6 hours shoot time wedding day
• 2nd Photographer for ceremony and reception
• Proofs online
• 300 4x6 prints
• 5 5x7 prints
• 3 8x10 prints
• 1 16x20 print
• Wedding album
• CD of high resolution photos

Ala Carte Prices -

Creativity Fee
$50.00 per hour

The creativity fee is the basic cost of hiring me as a photographer. All other costs are in addition to this base rate and would be negotiated with the client. Some examples of additional costs would be: Hiring a hair/makeup stylist, film costs, use of a fog machine, additional production expenses, and of course sales tax.

The times quoted include time for changing outfits, applying makeup, and any other client specific needs. Also included in this time would be set changes, changing the lighting, and other time required for the completion of the photo session. You'll want to keep this in mind when deciding how much time you'll need for your portrait session.

Film Photography
The cost per roll of thirty-six exposure film is an additional $40.00, which includes 4x6" proof prints or contact sheets. This rate also applies to medium format film (6x7 format, 9 or 18 exposures). A digital CD of the photographs would be an additional cost of $20.00 per CD.

Digital Photography
An economical alternative to film is the digital camera. I use a professional quality digital camera; which is a Canon 1000D 10.1 megapixel DSLR. It is even capable of producing professional quality enlargements larger than 11x14".

Each digital session includes a low-resolution proof CD of all images taken. Additional or replacement CDs are $20.00 each.

Digital Retouching
Photographs taken at a digital photo session can be retouched for $50.00 per hour, which is typically two photographs. This number can vary depending on how much retouching needs to be done per photograph. There is a one hour minimum charge for this service.

Travel Expenses
Traveling is no problem for me, but I do charge $.55 per mile from Garland, Texas. This charge applies to traveling to the location and back again to the studio. For example, if the location is 20 miles from Garland, Texas there will be a travel expense of $22.00 added to the bill. This is the mileage rate set by the IRS for 2009.
For each hour of travel required there is an additional charge of $25.00.

Copyright
I should point out that according to U.S. copyright law, I do hold and reserve all rights pertaining to copyright as the photographer. This means that any photographs taken may be used for personal or self-promotional use, but they cannot be reproduced or sold for a profit. Furthermore, the images cannot be used for any commercial purpose without my expressed written consent. Any desired commercial use can be negotiated to reflect a fair market value for the use of my work. I sincerely appreciate your understanding in this.

VIDEOGRAPHY

For many couples, videos provide the best way to capture and relive wedding memories. We offer packages, and some ala carte services. Costs will vary based on length of coverage, number of cameras, and style of the edited video or DVD. We will need to sit down and discuss what exactly will be done on your project.

These are our typical rates:

• A basic package, which is best for couples that just want to be able to watch the wedding ceremony in the future, costs between $400 -$900.

• An enhanced package will run from $900 -$1,200 for coverage of the ceremony and reception.

• Deluxe packages, for couples that want different angles of their ceremony and reception with some on-screen titles and music, cost between $1,200 -$1,900.

• Couples who want their wedding video to be viewed like a professional movie or documentary on DVD, with interviews and special effects will likely opt for a premium package, generally run $2,200 -$3,200.

• Luxury packages run from $3,500 -$6,000 and higher, and are best for couples that want every part of their wedding captured, from the rehearsal through the final song at the reception, edited like a documentary or movie.

What will be included:

• Basic packages will typically include single-camera coverage of the wedding ceremony only, roughly 60 to 90 minutes, with appropriate lighting, and a minimum of one edited video, with or without music.

• Enhanced package costs would also cover the reception, from one to three hours.

• Deluxe packages will include two cameras at the ceremony, one or two cameras at the reception, up to 5 hours of coverage, lighting, and at least three copies of the edited DVD with custom music, basic titles or on-screen menus.

• A premium package will include two cameras at both the ceremony and reception and up to 8 hours of coverage. Coverage may begin with preparation or decoration of the ceremony and reception locations and the bridal party getting dressed, ending after some coverage of the reception.
Premium packages will also include custom music, titles and on-screen menus; a photo montage (from a formal portrait sitting or personal photos of the couple); and interviews with the bride and groom (often referred to as a "vignettes" or "Love Story"). These packages often include planning sessions with the couple as well as with other vendors.

• Luxury packages will include everything in the premium package with unlimited time coverage. They will include additional interviews with parents, siblings, grandparents, and the wedding party, as well as the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner and possibly the post-wedding brunch.

Additional costs:

• We offer the option of an additional camera for the ceremony, usually in a locked-down location, at an average flat-rate cost of $100. It can be a cost-effective alternative to a second videographer. A second videographer costs between $75 and $125 per hour, and will require a minimum of 2 hours.

• Rush editing (from same-day to less than 5 weeks) typically cost between $50 and $195, although some packages will include short-turnaround time.

• Extra copies of DVDs are $45 each.

• Photo montages, which involve transferring pictures to video, will either be charged per picture (at an average of $2 - $3 each, depending on resolution) or at a flat rate ranging from $145 - $225.

• If not included in a package, interviews (with family, friends, etc.) will range from $100 - $500, depending on how many you request.


The rates quoted on this page are subject to change without notice.