Preparing for the Family Photo

When preparing for a family photo session its important to know what you would like your family portrait to look like. We encourage people to bring in samples of other photos that you like. You might want to search the internet or look in books and magazines to see what you prefer. We have a selection that you can browse through as well.

All photo sessions are booked for one hour; however, we only schedule one to two sessions per day so we have plenty of time to get the right look. We do not rush through our sessions…we take the time to get the photos you want.

Clothing is important in family photos. Most people photograph best in long sleeves and long pants or jeans. Solid colors generally photograph much better than patterns, stripes or plaids, and you’ll want to stick to one or two basic colors for a coordinated look. Each family member could wear blue jeans and tops in various shades of blue or khaki pants with white shirts. Both make a great classic casual look.

For something more formal, you could opt for a black dress or pantsuit for mom, a black jacket and slacks for dad and black pants and/or skirts for the kids, enhanced by more colorful tops. Shades of blue and complimentary greens and/or pinks or even red usually work well. Similarly, you could opt for a palette of rich warm colors, such as browns, golds and ivory in lieu of black.

Be sure everyone gets a good night’s sleep before the day of your photo session.

Bring a brush, comb, hairspray, mousse, make-up and/or other styling aids as needed so you can repair hairstyles and make-up once you all get indoors.

Stay calm and patient during your family photo session. If the adults stay calm, patient and posed properly, the photographer and/or his assistant are generally quite skilled at getting the kids to join in the fun. The result will be a family portrait you’ll happily hang in your home for years to come.

Family Portrait Pricing

$35 sitting fee – 1 to 1 ½ hours (we do not rush sessions)

DVD Slideshow - $100.00

Photos on CD (all photos are retouched)
10 photos - $50.00
15 photos - $75.00
20 photos - $100.00
25 photos - $125.00
Additional photos on CD - $10.00 per photo

Announcements
25 - $25.00
50 - $50.00
Prints
11 x 14 - $40.00
8 x 10 - $15.00
8 x 10 Collage (2-4 photos) - $20.00
5 x 7 - $10.00
4 x 6 - $5.00

Coffee Table Books
4 x 6 (20-40 pages) - $50.00
5 x 7 (20-40 pages) - $75.00
8 x 10 (20-40 pages) - $100.00
11 x 14 (20-40 pages) - $150.00

Flush Mount Albums
4 x 6 Album (20 images) - $60.00
5 x 7 Album (20 images) - $90.00
8 x 10 Album (20 images) - $150.00

Canvas Gallery Wrap
8 x 10 Wrap - $75.00
11 x 14 Wrap - $95.00
12 x 16 Wrap - $105.00
16 x 20 Wrap - $130.00