Photography Pricing is often a heated debate among photographers, as well as people searching for a photographer. So, I decided to throw my two cents into the world. I am sure it won’t please all, but it might explain me a little more, and why I charge what I charge.

More so I hope I become more than a photographer to you. Because my clients are so much more than clients to me.

I often get emails asking why my session fee is so high, when others in the area charge so much (almost $200) less than me.

Well, one is I don’t do “in-person sales” after your shoot. That means, after we have our photo session, I edit your photos then deliver them to you. Watermark free. High resolution. Ready for you to print, download, post and share! It is sometimes called a “shoot and burn” or “shoot and share”. Some photographers love it. Some hate it. I happen to love it! A second, major factor is I am a rule follower. More on that a little later!

The other large factor in my pricing is time. For the hour or so we are together I generally spend two or more after editing your images and creating your gallery! Something I genuinely love to do!

I see our time together, and my time with your images after as a time of collaboration and creating.

I don’t see photography as a simple snap and grab. I see it as an opportunity to capture memories and create art with each one of my clients!

I’m a super boring rule follower!

More that goes into my pricing, I am a super boring rule follower! I have business insurance; liability insurance and I make sure I have shoot permits for any location you want to go to!

What is a shoot permit? Well, in California, Nevada, Washington and Oregon certain parks and other public locations require me, as a commercial photographer to get a permit to shoot photos. I do the research and get the permits. I do not wing it or go with the “it’s easier to ask for forgiveness” theory when taking clients out on location. Some permits are 5 bucks some are $100. Either way I absorb these costs and make sure everything is taken care of before your shoot.

Other things that apply to all my clients:

Once you pick me as your photographer, I am here for you. I correspond with all of my clients via text/call/messenger/zoom and coffee dates. I answer questions, help with outfits, we collaborate on location ideas or theme. I am here for you to help you create images you will love forever! I encourage you to bring your ideas, your creativity, your spirit to every conversation we have.

I give you my full self at your session! You will be more than just a client to me, you are my partner in creative crime! And I hope this partnership lasts a lifetime.