Investment

I don't like menus without prices, I am very transparent with my pricing. I want you to know exactly what you will receive from our session together. 

Family sessions:  $350/hour, 50 edited digital images, location of choice, 1 hour shoot, shared copyright privilege.

A family session is designed to allow you to get the images you desire without feeling the stress of a time crunch. These longer sessions allow for built-in breaks to keep your little ones smiling. Your choice in location, I will come to you. You receive: 50 polished digital images, shared copyright privilege to print as you please, a personal image gallery allowing you invite others to view your shoot. I am happy to give suggestions for locations, or to help with wardrobe see FAQ section to get your prepared for your shoot.

Mini sessions: $175/30 min, 25 edited digital images, assigned location, shared copyright privilege.

I offer mini-sessions throughout the year.  Some mini session are themed shoots for fun or to celebrate changing seasons (see "back-to-school" or "love you to the moon and back" galleries for examples). Other sessions are theme-free in the beauty of nature.  Mini sessions allow families to splint the cost of a traditional family session between clients. These sessions are 30 minutes long and offered back-to-back at a single location. You receive: 25 polished digital images, shared copyright privilege to print as you please, a personal image gallery allowing you to invite others to view your shoot. NOTE: You are welcome to organize your own mini session with multiple friends or families from play groups etc. (in a location of your choice). If you can gather 6 families to participate, your shoot is complementary. 

Newborn: $400/90 min, 25 edited digital images, location of choice, shared copyright privilege.

New born sessions take longer then a typical shoot with more delicate transitions between images, built-in breaks for nursing, or to comfort your new little throughout the process. The earlier the better for these sessions. I can come to you. It's okay if your place is a mess, that makes you just like everyone else.  I can capture anything you like, a first pair of shoes, the babies room, or anything else you like. I can bring props and everything needed to set up a studio in your home. These sessions need to take place during the day as natural daylight is required. A professional flash can harm a newborns developing eyes and will not be used. As newborns cannot control their movements or gaze, the best images are of a sleeping baby that can be easily molded into a cute bundle or held sweetly by parents. These session are 90 minutes long and include 25 polished digital images, shared copyright privilege to print as you please, a personal image gallery allowing invite others to view your shoot. Please see FAQ for information to help you prepare for your shoot. 

First year or "cake smash:" $250/30 minutes, 25 images, location of your choice, shared copyright privilege.

Clients use these images as framed decorations during their child's first birthday party, to create custom invitations, or to mark the "one year" milestone in their child's photo album. This session can be done with or without a cake. In a typical session, I get a images of your little one before we bring out their first cake to capture their experience as they try it. Some parents prefer to capture their little in nature in a vintage wood highchair (I provide) and a simple cupcake, other parents bring banners, larger cakes, themed props to add flare to the shoot. It's your shoot so you can let me know what is most meaningful to you. This session is 30 minutes long and include 25 polished digital images, shared copyright privilege to print as you please, a personal image gallery allowing you to invite others to view your shoot. 

Maternity: $250/30 minutes, 25 images, location of your choice, shared copyright privilege.

Maternity sessions are offered in nature or the intimacy of your home. I strive to capture the unique love connection between the couple (i.e,"the artists") who are co-creating this new life and recreating their lives to welcome this little love into the world.  I also like to capture the beauty of the "bump" a powerful symbol of femininity, creation, and love. A maternity session is 30 minutes and you receive 25 polished digital images with shared print/post rights. I can assist in the selection of location and clothing as needed.

Engagement:  {50% off all engagements for those with wedding packages} Sessions are $300 for 50 digital images, shared copyright privilege, pre-shoot consultation.

Some couples want to do a multiple location shoot these are $500/2 hours, 75-100 images and 2 locations. Images for these sessions are often used to create a sign-in book for the wedding day. Couples have also used these images for wine bottle labels and other creative wedding decorations.

Wedding: Weddings start at $2,400 {6 hour minimum) shared copyright privilege, 200+ edited digital images. 

All weddings include pre-shoot consultation, a DVD or USB of 200+ edited digital images (they are yours, you already paid for them and can print, post, and upload as you please!). You will also be given a link to a private gallery (you are welcome to post the link on your wedding website, or Facebook page) to allow friends and family to upload images from your day (and save you from the headache of trying to get images to everyone requesting). You will receive 5 teaser images the-day-after your wedding to upload to social media and allow those who couldn't attend to celebrate with you (sooner then later). I am happy to answer even the simplest questions or meet and chat over coffee. I know it's a big investment and I want you to feel completely comfortable with your decision. I am also happy to travel to capture your wedding, please consult with me directly for prices for destination weddings or those outside of the San Diego area. 

Events/lifestyle: $200/hour, CD of edited digital images covering event, shared copyright privilege, pre-shoot-consultation.

I have photographed events for many large companies including: Google, Hewlett-Parkard, Exxon, and Anheuser-Bush. I have been the primary photographer to cover an event where the entire Gas Lamp District of San Diego was closed off for a exclusive party.  When hired to cover large-scale or intimate events, I capture the full "story" down to the smallest details. I have traveled to Los Angeles, Arizona, and Colorado to cover exclusive parties and events.  I am willing to travel to cover you event. Please contact me directly for travel rates and questions.

Food/venue/marketing: $250/hour and 50 edited images with shared copy and post right privileges. 

I have been asked to do marketing photography for the rotating home in Mt. Helix, specialty boutiques in Seattle, San Diego local restaurants, yoga studio's and other businesses, an interior designer in Malibu, a fashion designer/blogger in Hawaii, Cover shoot for Who's Jack a London Magazine. I love this work! It's amazing to help support others in getting their passions out into the world.