Pricing Guide no.2 – My WordPress Blog

THE COLLECTIONS

2023 PORTRAIT SESSION PRICING

WELCOME

GET TO KNOW THE PHOTOGRAPHERS

We so excited that you are interested in choosing us to document your family! We believe in real moments and chasing sunsets. In the kinds of images that remind you of the joy that can be found in the simplest of moments together. We believe in images that are itching to be printed, placed in beautiful frames and hung on walls for years to come.

We began capturing images on film at the age of 22 when we discovered our dad’s old Pentax in the attic. The limited amount of images on a roll of film forced us to put our camera phone down and really observe the beauty in the world, and the people around us. Whenever we pick up my camera, we strive to create beautiful and emotional images that tell a story and showcase the beauty of both the people in the images and the world around them.

WHAT TO EXPECT –

LET’S CONNECT

After photographing hundreds of portrait sessions over the past few years, we’ve found that we’re not the perfect fit for every family. That’s why this process begins with a conversation. We want to hear everything—how you met, funny first date stories, and how y’all got engaged.

We’ll get to know one another, talk about the details of your day, answer any questions you might have about working with us and figure out if we’re the best fit for each other.

LOCATION

Once your date is reserved, we’ll connect to start chatting about possible locations for your session. We generally recommend choosing one location and if it’s a place you haven’t been before, it might be helpful to visit during the time our session will take place.

That way you have an idea of the light, crowds, closing time, etc! If you’re not sure about where you would like to take your photos but you have a general idea of the look you would like, just let us know because we would be happy to recommend a few locations based on your aesthetic!

WARDROBE STYLING

If picking out outfits for photos takes you back to your high school days when you literally tried on everything in your closet and piled it on your bed but still felt like you had nothing to wear, you’re in luck.

We put together an extensive outfit suggestion guide with tips for every member of the family (even Fido!)

THE SESSION

On the day of your session, we’ll connect to make sure the weather still looks like it’s going to corporate. We’ll exchange numbers and finalize our meeting location. Please plan for your session to take about two hours from start to finish.

DELIVERY

All images from our sessions are typically delivered within about two weeks of the shoot date via an online gallery. This gallery will allow you to share your favorites with family, order prints and even download images to share on social media.

Your gallery will remain active for six weeks.

KEEPSAKES

We are proud to offer our clients a variety of ways to turn their images into keepsakes. Wall-mounted canvas prints to decorate your home, beautiful handmade albums and more.

And we offer a lifetime guarantee on all our products so you never have to worry about the quality of your investments fading over time! What a special way to remember this season you’re in!

SESSION FEES

Includes:
Pre-session style consultation by phone or skype, wardrobe styling + access to client wardrobe for Mama’s, session in the studio, Client’s home or outdoor location.

Digital files, prints, and products are purchased separately.

PORTRAIT (MATERNITY, MOTHERHOOD, FAMILY, MILESTONE)

$150

NEWBORN

$250

THE Digital
COLLECTION

$495

25+ Digitals

THE KEEPSAKE COLLECTION

$695

25+ Digitals

Keepsake linen box with all of the 4×6 images from session

THE Album
COLLECTION

$995

25+ Digitals

8×8 Linen Album  *upgrade to 10×10 for $150

THE Wallett
COLLECTION

$1150

25+ Digitals

Choose from 1 wall art collection

THE BELLY TO BABY MEMBERSHIP

MATERNITY NEWBORN 6 MONTH 1 YEAR

$525 session fee ( $175 savings)  + $495 due at each session

Includes:

presession style consultation by phone or skype  for each session

access to the Client Wardrobe (currently available  to Mama’s) and styling your little one

session in the studio, Client’s home or  outdoor location.

25 + digital images from each session

One 5×7 fine art print from each session

25 birth announcements with envelopes

Petit motherhood session in studio during first year

A LA CARTE

Fine Art Print $25

Deckled Fine Art Print $35

Birth Announcements $100

Keepsake Box $275

8×8 Album $625

10×10 Album $825

Wall Art Collection $625

location inspiration

THE ISLE OF PALMS

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location inspiration

CHARLESTON

location inspiration

FOLLY BEACH

WARDROBE STYLING

LOOK AND FEEL YOUR BEST

WHAT TO WEAR

When picking outfits we recommend keeping in mind the word “complement” rather than “match.” For example, if Dad is wearing a blue and pink pastel plaid shirt, Mom may want to choose a long, soft blue dress. It can also be a great idea to choose “color-families,” such as pastels or jewel tones.

FOR THE LITTLES

With the growth of online shops, shopping for your littles is more fun than ever! We recommend choosing color families (neutrals, blues, etc) over perfectly matching outfits. If you’re looking for some inspiration or some of our favorite shops for kids, check out the link to our Pinterest boards below!

FIND INSPIRATION

If you’re looking for a little more outfit inspiration, we recommend heading over to our Pinterest boards to browse outfit ideas for the entire family.

FAQ

How far in advance should we book?

The sooner the better! Our weekends tend to fill up pretty quickly – especially during the spring and fall, so the sooner you reach out to us, the more likely you are to get your desired date! To reserve your date, we’ll need a contract as well as a deposit. And if something comes up and you need to change your date, just let us know!

FAQ

WE’RE AWKWARD AND MY KIDS DON’T SIT STILL.

Unless you’ve modeled professionally, you’re probably going to feel awkward in front of the camera. Heck, we take photos for a living and we even feel like a deer in the headlights when we’re in front of the camera.

You’re going to feel awkward at first, but as the session goes on and we coach you through images, we think you’ll find that being photographed can actually be fun. And don’t worry about your kids. We’re well versed in capturing even the busiest of little ones.

FAQ

WHAT IF IT RAINS?

No one wants to look like a wet dog in their photos so if it looks like it’s going to rain, snow, hail or some other weather catastrophe, we’ll be in touch via email or phone to reschedule.

Often, when we’re scheduling our initial portrait session date, if it works for our calendars, we’ll actually set up both a main date and a rain date just to make sure we don’t have to postpone your session for very long if the weather is bad on the original date.

FAQ

How will we receive our photos?

Within a few weeks of your session, you’ll receive a link to a digital gallery that will allow you to download high resolution images.

The gallery is also set up to make ordering prints, canvases and other keepsakes as easy as turning on a Roomba to clean your floors. No worrying about tricky things like color correction, DPI and image format.

READY TO BEGIN?

We’re so honored that you’re considering working with us to capture your family. To officially reserve your date, please send an email to Krista (krista@daveyandkrista.com), with your names, number of family members, ideal date and anything else we should know. We can’t wait to work with you!