Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Baby and Children's Play Sessions
General Pricing Policy: All list prices for sessions are the base price for the photographer's time, materials and travel in the DFW Area. The price includes tax. Prints, products, and packages are available for additional charges. Some sessions require a minimum product purchase.
Baby and Children's Play Sessions 
Booking Fee: $125
$125 Minimum product purchase per child
Description: I have two kids myself (and one on the way!). I wish I had a photo of them for everyday of their life. For my 2 year old son, I probably do! I think you'll see that I take the same pride in photographing your child, as I do when i photograph my own.
For kids that are walking age and up, I treat the session the same way I do a Family Session. Whether you have one, two, or more, we'll meet at a fun location and I'll photograph them while they do what they do . . PLAY! The idea is to capture them in a natural expression, having fun, laughing, being themselves. I like to catch a lot of action, a lot of interaction, and a lot of expression.
For newborns and infants, I like to shoot in a crib, nursery, or other home environment you are used to and comfortable in. If its nice weather and you want to get outside with them, then by all means we'll do that, too. You'll see that my infant work is a lot of closeups, a lot of hands, feet, and eyes. All the parts that mommies love, and daddies too, but I have a harder time getting them to admit it :-).
Children's sessions are one hour sessions. Each sitting includes a custom web site for your private viewing. You can expect 50-75 processed images to choose from, although many of my client galleries are well over 100 images. Prints and package orders must be completed within 45 days from the day of the shoot.
High School Senior Location Sessions
General Pricing Policy: All list prices for sessions are the base price for the photographer's time, materials and travel in the DFW Area. The price includes tax. Prints, products, and packages are available for additional charges. Some sessions require a minimum product purchase.
High School Senior Location Sessions
Booking Fee: $100 first location, plus $75 for additional locations
$250 Minimum product deposit required.
This is one of my favorite types of shoots. I can actually apply some good photography technique, take my time, 
and generate some really first class images. With kids, its more "shoot what they do", and "don't miss anything". With Seniors, its generally more controlled, more planned and really, really fun for me. The possibilities are endless with this type of session. I still like to stick to my roots and my philosophy of a "lifestyle" shoot. Whether that means part of your session involves catching your Senior in a sporting event or play, or just incorporating the things they like to do into the photo. Some girls want to look like rock stars, whereas some guys want to look like they aren't interested. Either way, I make them look their best.
The fee is based on a per location schedule. We can shoot as many places, events, or times you like. A location could be a soccer game, or a setup in Downtown Dallas. I generally recommend 2 locations to add some variety, but there are plenty of good locations around Dallas, Ft Worth, and Ellis County to get some quality work done from one location.
Each location is not subject to a time limit. Often part of the time is spent setting up lighting, and getting the shot right, and I don't ask for you to pay for my time to setup. We'll shoot at the location until we are both happy with the results. Each combined sitting includes a custom web site for your private viewing. You can expect 50-75 processed images to choose from, although many of my client galleries are well over 100 images. Prints and package orders must be completed within 45 days from the day of the shoot.
Family Lifestyle Sessions
General Pricing Policy: All list prices for sessions are the base price for the photographer's time, materials and travel in the DFW Area. The price includes tax. Prints, products, and packages are available for additional charges. Some sessions require a minimum product purchase.
Family Lifestyle Sessions
Booking Fee Price: $125
$250 Minimum product purchase, call or email for print and product pricing.
Description: You can have your "Family Portrait" made just about anywhere by anyone. Most of you probably already have a digital camera and could have your neighbor take a photo. You can even have it done while you are grocery shopping at Wal-Mart. But why bother with your neighbor or the local studio when we can do it my way.
I shoot family sessions on location, whether your choice or mine. I do very little "posed" shots, at least in the traditional sense. I won't ever pack and stack you in a pyramid, although I may ask you to get closer and act like you love each other ! :-). The locations we shoot at are up to you. I'll come to your home, we'll meet at a park, go to the zoo, or anywhere else you enjoy that might give me a chance to photograph you and your family enjoying time together. I want the photos to represent your lifestyle and match your family's personality. We'll work together to accomplish that goal.
Family sessions are one hour sessions. Each sitting includes a custom web site for your private viewing. You can expect 35-50 processed images to choose from, although many of my client galleries are well over 100 images. I will try to limit the choices to only the BEST of your images to help you in making your choices. Prints and package orders must be completed within 45 days from the day of the shoot. Family sessions are intended for immediate family, but I can generally accommodate parties of 6 or more fairly easily. Ask me about shooting family sessions with more that 6 when you book. Once I have your session paired down to the best shots, I'll ask that you schedule an ordering session so that we can create an order that helps you purchase the best photographs. The ordering session will generally occur one to two weeks following your shoot.
Sunday, February 03, 2008
High School Hockey: Mansfield vs Midlothian
Thanks to Jim & Janet Case for inviting me to their hockey game tonight. Sure, I missed the first half of the Super Bowl, but I got some great shots while my TiVo ran. You can see the entire gallery and buy shots here. If you saw the 50x60" Fleece Blanket, you can order one by emailing me the 4-5 shots you like best. I'll put together a custom, one-of-a-kind design for you, and your blanket will come in 2-3 weeks. They are $75 for the Polar Fleece, and $85 for the Sweatshirt Fleece. The Sweatshirt version is a little thicker, but not as "cuddly" as the Polar Fleece version. Here are a couple of my favorite shots from tonight's game. By the way, Midlothian won 8-4.
