Having three children of my own, I know that they might need breaks, this is not a problem. Sessions are very flexible and there is never a rush, I take the time to make sure you have great portraits.  Never worry about making me wait until your little ones are comfortable. I provide a casual and relaxed atmosphere during your session.  Children are most adorable when they are allowed to be themselves.  Casual, candid, natural shots are my favorites… catching a natural smile or moment of repose lets everyone's true personality shine through. Coaching a smile will not capture natural joy.

      Most sessions are held in my home studio and usually last anywhere from one to two hours, but can last as long as you need. My goal is for you to be comfortable so that I can capture portraits of you being you...sometimes children and adults need time to relax.  The session will involve many digital shots which will be individually edited and enhanced with care and narrowed down to a final 20-40 images. 

      Within 2 weeks you will receive an email with a link to a gallery of proofs so you can pick your favorites, you will have one week to choose then the gallery will be taken down.  The gallery will be archived, and if you need it to be reloaded to the web there will be a $50 fee for 2 more weeks online.  Keep in mind that your monitor may not show the exact color of the images.  My monitor is calibrated to show the image exactly like the lab will print them.  Images will vary from CRT to LCD monitors also.

  The portraits that you chose will be processed by a professional print lab and these are developed just like film they will last for generations. When they are complete you can pick them up at the studio at your convenience, or I will deliver them to you. This process will take about 2 weeks, longer during any holiday.

Session fee for up to 4 people, $25 for each additional person.

In Studio $150*

On location $200*

On location studio set up $225 *

Digital Session – All proofs on DVD with print release $1500

* each Session includes a $100 print credit which can be applied to the cost of a collection below

Ala carte pricing

20x24 fine art canvas - $300

20x24, 20x20 - $200                         

16x20 fine art canvas - $200                              

16x20, 16x24 - $100

11x14, 11x16 - $60   

10x15 - $60

10x20 - $60 story board $100

8x10 - $30

8x10 and larger are mounted on Mat board or Styrene

5x7 and smaller (5x5, 4x6, set of 8 wallets) - $20 

Spiral Bound Brag books with 18 images from the session and Custom Cover

4x6 - $150, additional images $10 each

5x7 - $200, additional images $10 each   

A session album is available after a $300 order - the cost of the album is $300.  The session album will consist of one 5x7 print of 30 or 40 poses mounted in a handsome leather bound book.

Collections

Galactic Collection $250
$300 print credit
 and a set of 8 wallet prints    

Universal Collection $500
$600 print credit
Session album available for $200               
and set of 8 wallet prints

Stellar Collection $700
$900 print credit
Session album available for $200
and an additional 8x10 print

Custom DVD Slideshow that plays on your Television DVD player set to music with each image from your session $100 with collection purchase.

In addition to the above collections, any order of more than $1000 is eligible for a flat 15% discount on all prints, a bonus free DVD slideshow of all the proofs set to music with a complimentary session album.

Each order will come with a complimentary set of 8 wallets with my studio name on the front.

A $50 non-refundable deposit is required within 7 days to hold the date, the remainder of the Session fee is to be paid at the appointment, and the total for Portraits is to be paid when ordering.

I accept: Cash, Personal Checks, Money Orders, and Pay Pal.

For enhancement beyond basic Photoshop there will be an added fee of $10 per image.

Other sizes available on request.

     *Shimmer's Photography reserves the right to use negatives and/or reproductions for display, publications, or other purposes. All negatives and proofs remain the property of Shimmer's Photography. All images are protected by US copyright laws. Reproductions of any kind are strictly prohibited.