CHASING MOMENTS PHOTOGRAPHY - YOUR INVESTMENT
All packages include: (1) consultation over the phone or via email about what to expect and dos and don'ts of what to wear, (2) password-protected gallery of all files from the photo shoot available online for two weeks, (3) professional photoshop retouching of each image of your choice individually. Photoshop retouching includes basic correction (color, brightness, contrast, sharpness, composition) and advanced correction (skin retouching, stray hairs, fine lines, anything else requested by the customer). Your investment also covers the photographer's time,expertise, equipment and time spent on consultations, communication and gallery setup.
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On location package ($190): on-location photo session focusing on portraiture in a casual outdoor setting, combination of posed and photojournalistic images. Includes up to 60 minutes of on-location shooting and 5 high resolution images of your choice mailed to you on a CD. Additional images are available for a flat fee of $14 per file, each additional 30 minutes of shooting is $25. This package is suitable for families, mommy-and-me, couples, kids and models/professional looking for headshots or lifestyle images.
Extended on-location package ($310): on-location photo session focusing on portraiture in a casual outdoor setting, combination of posed and photojournalistic images. Includes up to 2 hours of on-location shooting and 20 high-resolution images of your choice mailed to you on a CD. Additional images are available for a flat fee of $14 per file, each additional 30 minutes of shooting is $25. This package is suitable for large families with more than 3 kids, playdates and events, engagement/couples shoots with a storytelling component.
Kids studio package/mommy-and-me studio package ($130): session at photographer's home studio focusing on high-key (on pure white background) portraiture of your kids (must be at least 4 months old) and/or mommy-and-me portraits. Includes up to 60 minutes of studio time and 5 high resolution images of your choice mailed ot you on a CD. Additional images are available for a flat fee of $14 per file. Special backgrounds/props available.
Newborn studio package ($250): session at photographer's home studio focusing on Baby and portraits of parents with Baby. Includes up to 2.5 hours of studio time (plenty of time for feedings, diaper changes and caring for Baby), high-key (on pure white background) and low-key (on black background) portraits, portraiture of your Baby with/without props and 10 high resolution images of your choice. Additional images are available for a flat fee of $14 per file.
At home newborn package ($450): photographer comes to your home and spends a weekend morning (usually, about 3-4 hours) with your family taking candid and/or posed images (photographer will bring props and stands/backdrops for that). This package is most suitable for for infants/newborn as it allows parents to care for their baby in a comfortable, relaxing, home environment and gives the photographer plenty of opportunity to capture a variety of baby’s expressions and daily family activities. There are no extra traveling fees for sessions within 25 miles of the photographer’s home. Includes: (a) consultation about what to expect, dos and don’t’s of what to wear, discussion of how to prepare your home for a photo session, discussion of activities and types of shots the client is looking for, (b) 2-3 hours of shooting, (c) 25 high resolution images of your choice mailed to you on a CD. Additional images are available for a flat fee of $14 per file, each additional 30 minutes of shooting is $25.
Headshot package: headshot packages start at $50 and up, depending on your needs. A basic headshot shoot in the studio or on location with one outfit + one lighting setup + up to 30 minutes of shooting + 2 retouched images of your choice is $50. Inquire for pricing for additional lighting setups/outfits/time.
DISCOUNTS
15% referral discount: any current customer gets 15% off the next order with a valid referral.
15% discount: for orders of 2 packages or more. 25% downpayment for both packages required at the time of booking.
20% discount: for orders of 3 packages or more. 25% downpayment for all the packages required at the time of booking.
30% discount: for active members of "Moms of Fairfax County", "Fairlington Moms".
Gift certificates available. Discounts cannot be combined.
FAQS
I am interested in a photo session but I am not sure about whether I'll be good at posing. What is your take on this? I will help you with poses as much or as little as you would like me to. I can provide very detailed posing instruction, setting up every detail of every shot or I can shoot in a photo journalistic style. In many cases, I end up using general suggestions that help improve overall look of final images without "micromanaging" every single shot.
I am interested in your photo session, I am not sure about the retouching needs. Would I need to tell you what type of retouching I want? You do not need to know anything about retouching or photoshop. Retouching decisions are made by the photographer based on her expertise. Please inform the photographer of any special retouching requests.
How long will it take before I see the previews from the shoot online? Usually, online previews are available within 2 business days. On rare occasions it may take up to 3-4 business days.
How long will it take before I get the CD with retouched images?All CDs with retouched images are mailed to clients within 10-14 business days after the clients finalize their image selection. Often, CDs may be mailed sooner, within 3-5 business days.
Do you shoot commercial/stock projects? I do. I submit to multiple stock sites and am available for commercial projects.
What kind of model release would I be required to sign for the shoot? All private, paid clients booking an on-location or a studio session are required to sign a release allowing the photographer to photograph them and to use images for personal portfolio promotion (e.g., on website to showcase her work). This release is standard in the industry. This release does not allow the photographer to use images for any commercial purposes (resale, stock, etc). All models shooting TFCD are required to sign a commercial/stock model release.
Do you work TFCD/P? Yes, I do. My time is very limited, however. I shoot TFCD selectively with experienced/exceptional models with interesting/unique ideas and kids/children/young families and couples with commercial looks. Send me an email if interested. Make sure to check out my "for models" section first.
What is your photography style? I specialize in candid, lifestyle portraiture. I also work with clients to make sure that their preferred poses and compositions are covered during the photo session?
Do you shoot sports? I do.I specialize in shooting pro tennis events. I am also available to shoot kids leagues (soccer, baseball, tennis, etc). A flat "on location" fee applies to shooting sports assignments. Digital files of the event can be viewed and purchased online after the event.
Do you shoot film or digital? I shoot digital only.