Pricing & Perspective

Can good enough be just right?

Professional photography gets expensive fast. When someone builds this business, the investment list adds up quickly.

  • Primary camera
  • Backup camera
  • Batteries
  • Battery chargers
  • Memory cards
  • Card reader
  • Lenses
  • Filters
  • Tripods
  • Monopods
  • Flashes
  • Light stands
  • Light modifiers
  • Reflectors
  • Triggers
  • Backdrops
  • Bags
  • Software
  • Digital storage
  • External hard drives
  • Cloud backup
  • Website
  • Insurance
  • Second photographer
  • Contracts
  • Transportation
  • Customer Relationship Mgmt
  • Licenses
  • Permits
  • :/ Sheesh
It's vast and expensive.
As is life.

I'm a part-time photographer.

Far from the most experienced in town. Costly as my equipment has been, I certainly don't own the most expensive gear. As a second job, I can't be photographing or editing at any time on any given day. And if you were to compare me side-by-side with other full-time professionals who have invested the ten thousand hours into their craft and the tens of thousands of dollars into their business — there will be real differences. I'll be honest with you about recognizing them.

And yet, I might be exactly the right photographer for you.

I'd bet that those pros are great. I imagine their prices reflect their artistry. Sadly, their worth was always out of reach for my family's comfort - and maybe you're feeling the same.

Photography can't be my full-time income, so I'm not trying to turn it into one. These choices mean, I'm not priced like a full-time photographer.
What
I
Offer
Is
Less and maybe
by just the right amount

Simple, Honest, Reasonable Pricing

Session Fee – $50

Generally, every session includes at least 60 minutes together. No rushing. No stopwatch energy. Just enough time to settle in, relax and capture something genuine.

  • Recommended minimum 60 minutes
  • Fully edited online gallery for you to decide on potential downloads or products1
  • No required minimum product purchase2
  • Buy only what you love

Product prices are subject to change, particularly around printing costs, which are beyond my control. The following download and product lists are posted here to give you a sense of what to expect — your gallery will show current pricing.

Digital Downloads

  • 1–5 images → $10 each
  • 6–19 images → $8 each
  • 20+ images → $5 each

The more you love, the more affordable they become. Most families choose 10–25 images.

Prints & Products

Professional-quality prints are available directly through your gallery. Here's a quick glance at some of the print products and sizes to help you plan:

Semi-Gloss Size Matte
$3 4x6 $3.50
$6 5x7 $7.50
$10 6x9 $12.50
$15 8x12 $17.50
$18 10x15 $25

Beyond these prints, there are many other options available, including:

  • Print Packs
  • Ornaments
  • Deckled Prints
  • Greeting Cards
  • Calendars
  • Canvas
  • Gallery Boards
  • Magazines
  • Hardcover Books
  • Matted Frames
  • Float Frames
  • Among Others

You're never obligated to purchase anything. The session is about capturing moments you care about. If the photos don't resonate there's no pressure.

Clarifications
1 No guaranteed image count, but rest assured there will be plenty of images taken. 2 There is no required minimum purchase beyond the session fee.