Photography Rates and Services

WHAT IS YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY STYLE?

My photography covers a wide range of styles and genres, but is all tied together with a photojournalist’s eye and ethics. You’re hiring a photographer and photojournalist, not a Photoshop artist; therefore, I will never try to hide you behind unrealistic digital manipulation.

Even if it involves bending time and space, it will be done in-camera and always with the intent of depicting The Truth™.

WHAT ARE YOUR RATES and SERVICES?

Portrait Photography Rates for Individuals

Prices start at:

• Headshots – $300
• Portraits and Boudoir – $600

(Prices include up to 100 miles of travel time and your two favorite images for free)

I work on-location, which means I come to you, wherever we agree. This helps to keep my rates lower since I do not have the overhead of a studio and allows us to pick suitable locations that are comfortable, familiar, or better tied to your brand. It’s strongly recommended that you are ready to go for your session with your hair and makeup done and be prepared with a couple of wardrobe changes for different looks. Better to be over-prepared than under-prepared. Sessions last as long as they need to, but you can expect an average of about 2-3 hours.

During and after the shoot, we’ll review images together, in order to narrow them down to only your favorites. The ones that you don’t like will be deleted on the spot. At the end of the shoot, we’ll have a final review and you may select two images, for free, at that time. You may also purchase additional images at $75 each.

All images you select will include light retouching on top of normal contrast and color corrections, and generous licensing for personal use to print images at your own lab of choice or post them on your social media.

I highly recommend getting prints done at your favorite lab, but if you prefer to purchase prints from me (and many thanks if you do!) my pricing ranges from about $800 for a 30×40 metal print with a white base and float mount to about $5.00 for 4 wallet sized prints and they are ordered online.

Some Things To Keep In Mind

For headshots:

I will be photographing above-the-chest and, unless otherwise requested, will use a simple white or black background with neutral lighting — perfect for social media, personal branding, or your business website!

For portraits:

We can get as creative with lighting, wardrobe, and location as you like and outdoor street portrait sessions are always a fun option. This is where hard-light, strong shadows, and bold color can really drive visual impact.

Boudoir photography:

This session is all about you and your comfort. It is not a nude photography session, unless you wish it to be, nor is it a sexually explicit portrait session. It is, instead, a sensual portrait photography session where we explore and tease via shape, posing, light, shadow, color, texture, and expression. You revel in what you reveal, and in that process you find your power!

Fire Performer and Flow Artist Photography:

Photographing flow artists and fire performers is my specialty. Use of fire adds a minimum of $100 due to the increased risk, danger, and additional resources needed. It’s best to please reach out, in order to discuss specifics about the shoot.

WHAT ARE YOUR OTHER RATES and SERVICES?

Nightlife/Party Photography Rates

Prices start at:

• Up to 3 hours – $150
• Up to 6 hours – $300

(Prices include up to 100 miles of travel time)

Festivals and Corporate Event Rates

Prices start at:

• One Day – $1,200 (up to 8 hours)
• Fri-Sat – $2,400 (up to 8 hours each day)
• Longer – $We $Need $To $Talk

(Prices include up to 100 miles of travel time)

The best photos are selected by me to tell the story of your event and are posted on social media within 24-48 hours after the event ends. Each image is posted with captions and tags that help generate excitement and encourage sharing among attendees, and help keep your name circulating online to promote future events.

High resolution images are available to be licensed for promotional use. Please contact me directly to discuss details.

DO YOU CHARGE FOR TRAVEL?

Yes. I am based around Boston, Massachusetts.

• Less than 100 miles of travel – Travel time is already included
• More than 100 miles of travel – $100 per hour of travel

I have partnered with photography clients in CT, ME, NH, NJ, NY, OH, and RI. For the right projects, I can travel farther if needed.

Although I am located in the city of Boston, I do travel. A lot. Sometimes for fun. Travel fees are, therefore, always based on my point of origin. I may happen to be closer to you than Boston, on the day of photography, and it’s best to send me a message with your location and requested date and time so I can coordinate my travels, as necessary, to save you some money.

HOW DO I BOOK YOU?

I’m here to help you feel comfortable and excited about our shoot. Please reach out to me with any ideas you may already have in mind. Putting together a Pinterest pin-board is a wonderful way to brainstorm ideas! If you don’t have anything concrete in mind, that is okay, too.

• We will brainstorm ideas together.
• After going over details of your shoot, and only if we both feel comfortable moving forward, I will send you a contract outlining what we discussed.
• To schedule and confirm the time and date(s) for your shoot, and to legally bind the contract, a non-refundable initial payment is required.
• The initial payment is equal to approximately 50% of the estimated budget and it will be applied to your final invoice.

The time it takes to work out an understanding of what is expected from both sides, the scope of your project, and to give a reasonably accurate estimate of rates, travel, and any other potential costs prior to any formal agreement by contract may seem daunting, but it’s always worth the effort. Fully informed consent and setting expectations matters greatly!

WHAT ARE SOME OTHER COSTS I SHOULD CONSIDER?

Every photography project has different needs.

Depending on the complexity of your photo shoot, any of the following may apply (which will be discussed ahead of time and agreed to in the contract):

• Licensing and Usage (Including full rights buy-out)
• Location / Permit / Legal / Insurance Fees
• Flight / Train / Bus tickets
• Photographic Prints
• Equipment Rentals
• Commercial Use
• Post Production
• Media Delivery
• Administrative
• Creative Fees
• Assistant(s)
• Wardrobe
• Make up
• Hair

Etc, etc, etc…

WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT DO YOU ACCEPT?

Currently, I accept the following forms of payment:

• Cash
• Debit Card
• Credit Card

An installment plan could be arranged on a case by case basis.