My family sessions are nothing like what you get in a department store. My goal is to capture your family as you really are…on a good day of exploring and tickle fights. I like to try to help plan an outing that would be something fun your family might do together naturally. I have found this puts kids (and YOU) at ease to know they are there to have fun, not just to smile at a camera (of course I sneak those in there too, though, but don’t tell the kids that part, ha!) Even if you don’t have little kids, I still like to create an experience for you and your loved ones while still getting those classic portraits.
Family / Maternity / Newborn / Extended Family
Family Portraits: $650
* 1-ish hours on-location photography
* Instagram and/or private sneak peeks within 3 days
* All edited high-resolution JPEGs with print + usage release
* Private online gallery
Details
+ Location up to 1 hour from Westminster
Most families like to keep it local anyhow. Some includes areas are Denver, Boulder, Golden, Parker, Bailey, FoCo, Idaho Springs- you get it and you can map it or just ask me if you aren't sure where your location falls. Travel fees are listed below for locations further away.
+ 1ish hours of photography
We get everything we need for most families in one hour. But those of you with little ones know that it can be hard to plan break-downs and urgent snack times, so if we get an hour of great stuff and the kids (or dad) are over it after that - yay, that’s a success! But if it takes a little time to warm up or we are just getting magical moments I don't have a hard stop at one hour. I just want to make sure we create the best experience for you and the fam, so if everyone is happy and we get all the have-to pics right of the bat we can be done pretty quickly, but if I have to act like a weirdo to get that one kiddo to finally smile, I'm going to do whatever it takes to get the job done!
+ Includes all downloadable edited images in a private online gallery
Here is where the extra value really comes in: you get all of your pictures edited and ready to print/use with no restrictions. I am not here to up-sell prints or products, you can just take your photos and do as you wish with them. Your gallery is also set up for print orders if that is easier for you (or another family member to get prints delivered to their door), but it is completely all about what makes your life the easiest.
+ Up to 10 people
OK, so if you are super-parents and your immediate family is over 10, you still count for the original pricing! Otherwise, you can totally add the grandparents or whoever, up to 10 people total, for no additional fee.
+ Opt out of Social Media
You have the option to keep your family photos private. Nowadays I have more and more families who prefer to keep their children's faces off of social media and I completely support that - just let me know! I have that option for you to choose in your contract as well.
Add-Ons
Travel
+$250 additional fee per session for locations 1-3 hours away from Westminster. Think Breckenridge, Colorado Springs, Vail, Buena Vista...
+$500 additional fee per session for locations 3-5 hours away from Westminster. Think Sand Dunes, Maroon Belles, Crested Butte, or your family’s cabin way out there.
Add-ons:
Over 10 people: $250
Thinking of getting the whole extended crew together, there is just a little fee because it is a lot more work and a bit more time. We will get way more than just one big photo of the whole group together. I will get mini sessions of each individual family, all the kiddos with the grandparents, just the kids, just the siblings - etc. Endless combos and lots of fun...and at least double the amount of final delivered images.
2-hour Session Upgrade: $300
People usually add this when they want outfit changes, local location changes, have unique theme ideas, or have older children who are up for making the session more of an adventure.
Special Locations
I have most of the standard photography permits required to shoot in many open spaces, parks, and public urban settings (Boulder OSMP, Golden/Jeffco Open spaces, Most Summit County and Denver Parks, for example.) I even have a photo permit for The Denver Botanic and Chatfield Gardens! If you have a special location in mind that is not covered by my permits, you will be responsible for the permit fee. I am sure you had no idea “they” charge to take pictures in public locations, but they totally do. If you already have a location in mind, just ask me and we’ll sort it out.
A few examples of locations with additional permit fees are:
+ Butterfly Pavilion
+ Most wedding venues
+ Many Indoor Locations (like Wings Over the Rockies)
Family Portrait 3-Pack: $1,575 (Best Value!)
+ Includes everything in the above Family Portrait package times THREE! Booking a 3-pack is a great idea for new parents who want to do a Maternity, Newborn, and 6-month/year shoot, families who want yearly or 3, 6, 12-month photos, or anyone who just likes to save money ($375!!) and knows that they would eventually want 3 shoots.
+ Full amount due at first scheduled session
+ All 3 sessions must be scheduled within 3 years following the first session.
Mini Sessions: $350
A few times a year I offer mini-session days! They are at a set location of my choosing that fits the season or a specific vibe. They are 25-minute sessions which have proven to be the perfect amount of time for most of my families who are looking for those yearly updated portraits. You'll be surprised at how many great photos I can get in that short timeframe.
