Question 1

What is the pricing for a portrait session?

Accepted Answer

We serve a range of clients with different needs and budgets. Some want a smaller experience with a curated selection of image files and prints, and some want to be pampered with a full-length photo shoot experience, hair, makeup, and wardrobe styling, and custom portrait design & install.

The following will serve as a general guideline of what people spend when they work with me, though some clients spend outside of these ranges:

Custom Newborn & Family Session spending range is typically $1500-5000+.

Little Session (baby, child, milestone, maternity, headshot) spending range is typically $375-2000.

Once we get to know your needs and expectations, we will design a custom shoot just for you! As long as you are comfortable with the price ranges listed above, we can come up with something that works for you.

Question 2

What can I expect to spend on my portrait session?

Accepted Answer

Portrait session spending varies widely, but you can see general information about spending ranges for different types of sessions here.

On average, most of our portrait clients spend between $1500-5000 on a custom photo session experience. This type of experience includes free hair & makeup, wall art install, and other luxury services at no additional charge.

We have a couple of smaller session options, including basic headshots (starting at $325) and baby milestones (starting at $800).

Question 3

Do I need to arrange for professional hair and makeup for my photography session?

Accepted Answer

We highly encourage you to have your hair & makeup done professionally for all session types. We can assist you in arranging these services when you book a custom session with us.

You will love your photos so much more if your hair and makeup look amazing! Please ask about our partnerships with local hair and makeup artists that will come directly to our studio and use the uniquely designed hair & makeup space for your session styling.

Shooting in your home? We can arrange for your styling team to come to you! If you have a relationship with a hair and makeup stylist and prefer to work with them, give them a call well in advance for tips and recommendations.

Please keep in mind that the best hair & makeup artist availability is on any day but Saturday--many of our stylists are working on weddings every Saturday. Consider booking your shoot for a weekday for best availability of professional hair & makeup artists.

Question 4

What does a custom session include?

Accepted Answer

You may expect the following from your custom session:

A photography appointment lasting from 45 minutes to two hours.
Sorting, retouching, and editing of photographic products at the photographer's discretion.
A portrait viewing and ordering appointment. You will view at least 30 images one-to three weeks following your session.
A custom session DOES NOT include digital images, prints or other products.
Your $400 deposit will be applied to your order.

Question 5

Where will we be shooting?

Accepted Answer

The location depends on the type of session, the ages of any children, and what vibe you would like to have in your portraits. For families, I like to shoot outside if possible! Your home is a great place for a lifestyle session and is my preference for newborn sessions. I have a list of favorite outdoor locations I like to shoot in all regions of Pittsburgh, so we will discuss and I will make recommendations before we pick a spot. If you have a location that is special to you, please share with me so I can research. I also have a beautiful, modern studio that is suitable for all types of sessions.

Question 6

How do I get my newborn ready for a photo shoot?

Accepted Answer

The primary goal during your newborn session is to help your baby feel calm & sleepy when we are ready for portraits. To facilitate this goal, please try to get in a nice full feeding about 20-30 minutes, give or take, before our scheduled shoot time. Baby will most likely be ready for pictures at our session time. If baby wakes up hungry during our session, we can always pause for a feeding!