Sessions & The Creative Process

Sessions

Specialty

We specialize in creating compelling Customized Fine Art Portrait & Lifestyle Photography (in studio or on location). And what does that mean? Through a complex & multilayer process, some of which include, a personalized preplanned Session, a relaxed Client friendly atmosphere, carefully controlled (studio) or considered (natural) lighting, easy guidance into natural or dramatic poses & through a complex series of tailored editing & retouching, we produce a cohesive set of visually exceptional images for Clients that evoke excitement & emotion, provoke thought and reveal a story. Every image presented is handcrafted to not only please & thrill our Clients but also to satisfy our own artistic appetite.

Editing & retouching play an important role in creating our unique stylized "look". The level of editing & retouching is gauged by what we feel our Clients wish for or are comfortable with, without looking unnatural or unrealistic. Client's absolutely love it.

We offer a modern style of Portrait & Wedding Photography which mixes our take on Traditional Portraiture & Editorial Photography with the intimate & natural feel of Lifestyle Photography (which aims to portray real-life situations in a controlled setting). From Expecting Parents, to Newborns & Babies. Children & Adults of all ages & their Families (even the furry ones). Couples that have fallen in love or tying the knot. And more editorially weighted sessions for our more vibrant Clients such as High School Seniors, Creative Professionals & Boudoir.

Signature Sessions

$150 Session & Creative Fee + $245 Order Deposit booked Monday - Thursday
$200 Session & Creative Fee + $245 Order Deposit booked Friday - Sunday
(both due at time of booking)

Grace will design & create a customized studio or on location session that is tailored specifically to you based off of your Session Consultation. Most Sessions average 2 hours in length, with less time for younger children and more time for Newborns (3-4). You can expect approximately 35 unique finished proofs to result from each session. In addition normally include B&W, Sepia toned & other creatively interpreted versions at our discretion. Includes up to 4 individuals. Please add $50 for each additional individual.

Order Deposits

The Session & Creative Fee cover Grace's time & talent only. Prints & products are purchased separately. Due to the amount of time and work that we invest into creating a personalized Session as well as the customized editing & retouching applied to the final set of proofs, we do ask that our Clients be prepared to invest a minimum of $245 towards product from each session. This amount is collected along with the Session & Creative Fee and is applied towards the balance of your final order.

Rest assured, there is absolutely no risk attached to Order Deposits. Clients are never expected to purchase anything they do not absolutely love. In the rare case that a Client finds they are not smitten enough to place an order meeting the Deposit amount, we will gladly work with them to create a more lovable set or refund whatever balance remains.

Session Add Ons

$50 - per extra subject (5 or more), includes extra time and images

$2/mile - to travel to locations over 25 miles from our studio

Professional Camera Ready Hair & Make Up
(normal in-studio rates, however some complex styles and traveling to location may cost extra)

$60 - shorter than chin length hair & make up

$100 - chin length or longer hair & make up

$25 - false eye lashes

When to Schedule your Session

For Gifts - You will want to schedule the session 1.5 months prior to the date you need your prints in hand to be safe. (For non prints please check with us first.)

Newborn - Please call at LEAST 2 months ahead to book. Sessions should take place within Baby's 1st 2 weeks of life. We will make room in our schedule during the weeks around your due date.

Expectation - Ideally scheduled around 8-10 weeks before your due date. However we have shot one within 24 hours of delivery with amazing results!

Turn around times - It normally takes 3-4 weeks before final proofs are ready to preview & order from and approx 2 weeks to process & ship orders that contain prints only. This is just an estimate, additional time may be required depending on our current workload, personal & travel schedule. Our busiest season occurs from October - December. Please expect delays during this time. If you need previews or final products ready by a specific date, please check with us.