PRICING GUIDE
ESSENTIAL FAMILY SESSION
Session Details:
- 1.5 hour session.
- Style Guide to help you prepare outfits.
- Outdoor location or your home.
- Includes 40 image credits of your choice, with the option to purchase extra images or the whole gallery upon delivery.
- Photos delivered in private online gallery for viewing and selecting.
- Download your images or order prints from my professional print shop.
- Print release included.
A family session for capturing your family right now – your little one’s sweet dimples when they smile, the knowing smile between you and your partner, and the sweetest laughs that only happen when you’re together.
I capture the coveted over-the-fireplace family portraits and then we have some fun. Because that’s when a photograph shows more than just your faces – I’m looking to capture your family’s personalities and dynamics with one-another.
$450
THROUGH THE SEASONS FAMILY PACKAGE
Session Details:
- 2 total hours of shooting time, spread over 4 sessions (30 minutes each).
- Style Guide to help you prepare outfits.
- Outdoor location or your home.
- 40 image credits total, spread over 4 sessions (10 images per session)
- Photos delivered in private online gallery for viewing and downloading.
- Additional downloads may be purchased more info here.
- Print release is included.
- Access to my print shop is included.
This is such a unique and fun package! Instead of meeting for one family session, we meet once each season (winter, spring, summer, and fall) for a 30 minute session each time.
We’re lucky enough to live in an area that experiences beautiful seasonal changes – add to that the mind-blowing amount of growth that our kiddos go through in a single year and this package results in the most memorable gallery walls and photo albums.
$500
EXTENDED FAMILY SESSION
Session Details:
- 2 hours of shooting time.
- Style Guide to help you prepare outfits.
- Outdoor location or your home.
- Includes 50 image credits of your choice, with the option to purchase extra images or the whole gallery upon delivery.
- Photos delivered in private online gallery for viewing and selecting.
- Download your images or order prints from my professional print shop.
- Print release included.
This is the session for documenting sweet moments and laughs among extended family – your little one’s sweet dimples when they smile at their grandpa, grandma’s heart-warming laugh, the way your dad still hugs you even though you’re all grown up and a mom now, and the way you and your fellow adult siblings can still get on each other’s nerves just as much as you make each other laugh.
$700
DAY IN THE LIFE DOCUMENTED FAMILY SESSION
This package includes:
- 4 hours of shooting time.
- Style Guide with documentary-specific session day tips.
- Includes 100 image credits of your choice, with the option to purchase extra images or the whole gallery upon delivery.
- Photos delivered in private online gallery for viewing and selecting.
- Download your images or order prints from my professional print shop.
- Print release included.
It’s the small details that make up our days, the details that usually go unnoticed. The way your little one shows a toothless smile as they proudly help mix the pancake batter, or the way your kids walk down the hall with their arms around each other’s backs. With a documentary session, I’ll spend four hours with your family to capture some of these precious everyday memories.
$1200
Travel Policy
YES, I travel! Places play an important role in our memories, so go where your heart pulls you. I’m here to document and preserve your memories in your favorite settings whether that’s in your family’s back yard, in the mountains, or a small fishing town on the coast.
If you’re planning a session outside of the Iowa City, IA area, let me know and I’ll send you an estimate. I have my travel pricing posted here in case you want to see how it’s calculated.
Staying in Eastern Iowa? If you’re staying within 35 miles of Iowa City, IA then I do not charge a travel fee! This is of course not a comprehensive list but these are some of the cities included in that range:
Amana • Cedar Rapids • Coralville • ELY • HILLS • Iowa City • Kalona • Marion • Mount Vernon • North Liberty • Oxford • Riverside • SOLON • SUTLIFF • Swisher • Tiffin • UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS • West Branch • WEST LIBERTY
The Client Closet
I keep a curated collection of clothing for women and children as well as props (picnic, wine tasting, or tea party setting anyone?) that are free for my clients to use during their sessions. This is an optional service I offer my clients to take guesswork out of your photography session and create a high-end luxury photography session experience. The Client Closet is totally optional so if you have a special outfit you want to use or if you love pulling together your family’s wardrobe then go for it!
COMING SOON: online album for you to view what’s in The Client Closet! (Maternity closet is live here)
Family Session FAQ:
Q: When is the best time to schedule my family session?
A: I recommend reaching out to book your family session at least one or two months before the date when you’d like your session to happen. Generally speaking, up to six months ahead of time is ideal so you can ensure your preferred date is reserved and so you have plenty of time to think about and coordinate wardrobes.
Q: What happens if the weather ends up not cooperating on my session date?
A: Depending on the type of weather, we may need to reschedule your session. If this happens, I’ll send you a link to my calendar so you can look at the time slots available and pick what works best for you. Weather we usually reschedule to avoid: rain/snow storms, heavy rain, wind (15-20 mph winds and up are where it starts to be too much for a nice session).
Something to keep in mind: some weather that might not seem ideal at first glance can actually result in the BEST photos! For example, a light drizzle, foggy morning, or a snowfall can be SO fun and magical if we’re lucky enough to be able to do it safely! Some snowfalls are beautiful for photography sessions while others can look too chaotic such as when the snow is coming down sideways (ha!). If it’s the right kind of snow for a photography session to still take place, I will also take into consideration the safety of driving in such conditions and ultimately both parties (both you the client and I the photographer) will need to agree/be comfortable with traveling to meet for the session.