Portrait Pricing
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PORTRAIT - SINGLE & GROUP PRICING

Portraits can be done in studio or at an external location (inside or outside).

In studio pricing (see below packages)

If only a headshot is requested, please refer to headshot pricing and packages.

If more details are required on the differences between headshot and portrait photography, please refer to portrait and headshot photography pages.

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After school program class/student photography  (see below packages)

LIGHTING STYLES

Depending on the required use of the photo, there are two main lighting styles with multiple variations on them. The "general lit" and the more "dynamic" high contrast. Below is an example of the two contrasting lighting styles as used in the below "couples" photography example. If you have a preference, or wish a combination of the two, please specify prior to the photo shoot. In group photography, the more general lit approach is typically used.

GENERAL LIGHTING
Portrait style illustrating general lighting
DYNAMIC LIGHTING
Portrait Image, illustrating more dynamic lighting

BACKGROUND CHOICES

There are numerous portrait background choices. Solid and modeled textured backgrounds are available.

Portrait Image, black background
  • Black
  • Brown
  • Grey
  • Navy Blue
  • Orange
  • White
  • Yellow
  • Burgundy floral
  • Material Black
  • Material Blue
  • Modeled blue/grey
  • Modeled brown/grey
  • Streaky
  • Material Teal

BACKGROUND COLOUR SWATCHES

black background swatch
brown background swatch
greybackground swatch
blue background swatch
orange background swatch
white background swatch
yellow background swatch
burgandy-floral background swatch
material black background swatch
material-blue background swatch
modeled blue-gray background swatch
modeled brown-gray background swatch
pattern background swatch
teal background swatch

terms

deposit is required at time of session booking. Payment can be made by e-transfer, cash or cheque. Deposits very depending on package selection. Appointments cancelled with 24 hours notice can be rescheduled at no additional charge or penalty. Cancellation with less than 24 hours notice will result in loss of deposit.
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IN STUDIO PACKAGES

By the Hour

  • 1 hour time slot
  • $60.00 studio fee deposit at time of appointment booking. This deposit will cover the first hour of studio time.
  • Additional studio time is billed at $35.00 per 30 minutes.
  • First 3 high resolution full frame digital format images (jpg), $25.00 each. Additional images, after first 3 are $15.00 each. Printed images are also available. Prices depend on print size and what they are printed on.
  • If a headshot is also required, It can be done during the session. Please advise in advance to allot appropriate time.
  • No charge for additional backgrounds or clothing change, however time required to change the backgrounds and your attire will be included as part of the hourly charge. Please come prepared to avoid additional cost.
  • Balance of payment due in full upon completion of photo shoot. Photos will be delivered by ftp.

Individual/Couple's Package $225.00

  • 2 hour time slot + 15 minute break allowance for clothing change/make up refresh
  • Ideal for glamour shots, performers and couples.
  • Photos can focus on entire body and incorporate movement; example dancer and/or head & shoulders.
  • 2 backdrops
  • Package includes 6 high resolution digital jpg images.
  • Additional digital images $13.00 ea
  • Prints extra. Prices vary depending on size and printable material requested.
  • $60.00 deposit required to book time slot.
  • Balance of payment due in full upon completion of photo shoot. Photos will be delivered by ftp.
  • Additional time/running overtime $35.00 per 1/2 hour.

Family/Group Package $600.00

  • 3 hour time slot + 15 minute break allowance for clothing change/make up refresh and background swap.
  • Maximum 10 people
  • Package also ideal for infants & small children where more time is planned for "fussing".
  • Photos focus on individuals as well as group shots. Time per person varies depending on size of group and ages (infant/toddler/children/adult).
  • 2 backdrops included.
  • Package includes 23 high resolution digital jpg images.
  • Additional images $10.00 ea.
  • Prints extra. Prices vary depending on size and printable material requested.
  • $100.00 deposit required to book time slot.
  • Balance of payment due in full upon completion of photo shoot. Photos will be delivered by ftp or thumb drive.
  • Additional time/running overtime $35.00 per 1/2 hour.

Professional Package $850.00

  • 4 hour time slot + two 10 minute breaks to allow for clothing change/make up refresh and background swap.
  • Maximum 15 people
  • Photos focus on individuals as well as group shots. Time per person varies depending on size of group.
  • 3 backdrops included.
  • All "eyes open" images included.
  • Includes minor photo retouching of 10 images (if required).
  • Prints extra. Prices vary depending on size and printable material requested.
  • $150.00 deposit required to book time slot.
  • Balance of payment due in full upon completion of photo shoot. Photos will be delivered by ftp or thumb drive.
  • Additional time/running overtime $35.00 per 1/2 hour.

"AT YOUR LOCATION" PORTRAIT PACKAGES

Ideal for small companies where promotional photos are required of employees and/ or workplace environment is required in photos. As well as large family gatherings

On Location Package $1000.00

  • 4 hour time slot
  • Includes 1 pre-determined backdrop and lights.
  • Surcharge applicable for extra backdrops and assistant (if required).
  • Package includes all digital "eyes open" jpg images taken during session.
  • Photo retouching extra.
  • Client is responsible for any required permits.
  • Client is responsible for hotel costs if overnight stay is required.
  • Pricing includes travel where travel is deemed a reasonable distance from studio location otherwise a travel surcharge will be added based on time/distance from studio location.
  • Prints extra. Prices vary depending on size and printable material requested.
  • $200.00 deposit required to book photo session.
  • Balance of payment due in full upon completion of photo shoot. Photos will be delivered by ftp or thumb drive.
  • Additional time, $55.00 per 1/2 hour.

ON-LOCATION DANCE/CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY

Available for class photos where images are sold to parents on an "as required" basis or for dance studio promotional material.

Photos can be taken during class as "candid" or "posed" or in the case of "class memories" photos are taken using a backdrop and studio lights. For large group photos, we use an extra large 20' wide backdrop.

Please email or call for more details as pricing structure is different for after school programs.

backdrop example setup