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YOUR PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE


Four Distinct Portrait Experiences
to fit your needs and imagination

FULL DETAILS BELOW
 

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Luxury Portraits

for individuals, couples & families

The fashion-inspired luxury portrait experience offers the everyday person a magazine-style portrait session that makes YOU a celebrity for the day! Session Fee of $2600 Includes:

  • Pre-shoot design consultation

  • Professional hair & makeup

($250 add-on per addt'l person)

  • Up to 4 outfit changes

  • Fully guided photo session

  • Reveal & ordering session

  • 6 matted images (& matching digitals) of your choice in an Italian hand-made folio box.

  • Retouching services

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Headshots & Personal
Branding

Winning headshots for professionals & actors.

Your time is valuable so we offer a 2-hour session.

Session Fee of $1500

Includes:

  • Pre-shoot design consultation

  • Pro Makeup Application

  • 3 outfit changes

  • Fully guided photo session

  • 5 digital-only images of your choice ($1250 value)

  • Reveal & ordering session

  • Retouching services

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Fine Art Portraits

Creative Art Portraits have become one the most requested sessions at the studio in the last year. How would you love to see yourself? ~ Warrior, Angel, Goddess, Masterpiece Painting?

These sessions are special – together we will design your shoot, find wardrobe, and  digitally construct your fantasy image.

Session Fee of $2500 Includes:

  • Pre-shoot design consultation

  • Professional hair & makeup

  • Wardrobe/Costume build

  • Fully guided photo session

  • Reveal & ordering session

  • Italian fine art wall print up to 20x24 size.

  • Corresponding digital image.

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40
Over 40

The empowering portrait experience for women age 40 and up.

Session Fee of $600 Includes:

  • Pre-shoot design consultation

  • Professional hair & makeup

  • Up to 3 outfit changes

  • Fully guided photo session

  • Reveal & ordering session

  • Image credit included when purchasing a portrait collection ($500 value)

  • Retouching services 

  • Inclusion in the 40 Over 40 annual gallery-style exhibit & annual magazine.

  • More details HERE

HOW IT WORKS IN FOUR EASY STEPS:

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PLANNING & DESIGNING YOUR SESSION

The first step in planning your portrait session is a design consultation to discuss how you want to be photographed. Together we will plan your photo shoot from wardrobe to location, and everything you need to prepare for your exciting day.

 

This is a time for me to learn more about you and your imagery goals, so I capture exactly what you are looking for – and for you to ask questions. We will also review the pricing and product menu. When you schedule your photo shoot day, the session fee will be billed as a non-refundable deposit.  

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THE PHOTO SESSION

Once styling is complete you will be ready to rock your photo shoot! During the session you will be coached and guided through posing.

 

No need to worry about how you look! I will make sure your photos are beautifully taken and will pose you down to the last finger. All you need to do is enjoy your day and feel beautiful. Plan for a 4 hour day, which includes 1.5 hours for makeup.

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HAIR & MAKEUP

On the day of your photo shoot, you have the option to be pampered with professional camera-ready makeup an hairstyling services.

 

We will also guide you in styling the clothes and jewelry you bring, or we can help you in advance of the shoot with finding an outfit. You may want to plan a night out after your session, because you're going to look gorgeous!

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REVEAL OF YOUR FINISHED IMAGES

You only buy what you love!

About a week after the photo shoot you will be invited back to the studio, or via vio call, for your reveal appointment. You will view the best images from our session, an example of retouching, and have an opportunity to order from a variety of print packages, wall art, and handmade folio boxes from Italy.

WELCOME GUIDE

Download our complimentary Welcome Guide.

 

It shows what your day at the studio will be like, the different sessions we offer, our pricing menu and more!

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the investment? We offer four distinct kinds of portrait experiences, each come with different options based on your needs. See feel description HERE.

 

We offer Headshot Package sessions for both actors and professionals for $1500, which includes professional makeup application and 5 digital-only images of your choice. Additional images are available for purchase. Professional retouching services are included.

 

Luxury Portrait session are $2600 which includes pre-shoot design and wardrobe consultation, camera-ready makeup & hairstyling by our professional makeup artist, a fully guided photo session, up to 4 outfit changes, a reveal and ordering appointment of your final images, and 6 matted prints (and the corresponding digitals) in an italian handmade folio box. Professional retouching services are included. Additional images and collection options are available for purchase. You only buy what you love – but the more you purchase, the price goes down.

What days do you photograph? Photo shoots are scheduled on various days throughout the week. Sunday shots are an additional $100. Please ask if you need a special day of the week.

How long is the photo session? Studio sessions are typically 2 - 4 hours, which includes 1.5 hours for makeup and hairstyling.

Do you offer location shoots? I offer both studio and location sessions. There is a $100 fee for location shoots within a 20-mile radius of the Watsonville studio.  Please contact us directly for quotes on shoots further away or out of California. We do not shoot weddings, but will be happy to refer another photographer for your wedding needs.

What will I wear? We'll have a consultation before the shoot so I will know how you would love to be photographed and what styles resonate with you. I encourage you to bring any clothing or jewelry items that are sentimental to the session and I will help you style them. We also have wardrobe and costume options at the studio which you are welcome to wear.

Do you professionally retouch my photos? Yes, I do, but the goal is to make sure you look and feel like "you." We will discuss the level of retouching you would prefer and I will show you examples.

When do I see my photographs? We will meet for a Reveal and Ordering Session about a week after the shoot where you will view your images and have the opportunity to purchase a variety of beautiful handmade products from Italy, such as matted prints, folio boxes, wall art, and albums. 

Headshot sessions often have same-day reveals following your shoot.

Do you offer digital images? Every image you purchase comes in both print and digital form. If you prefer only digital images, the price is the same.

 

Will I have to sign a model release? I ask all my clients to sign a model release so that their images can be used for promotional purposes of the studio and/or the 40 over 40 Portrait Experience. If you would prefer to keep your images private, that's okay too!

How do I pay for my session? The session fee is required at the time of booking and is non-refundable. You can pay securely through our Stripe portal with any major credit card.

 

What if I need to change my session date? We are happy to change your session date one time within the calendar year.  Please let us know at least 30 days prior to your session date. If your session date is changed for a second time a new deposit will be required.  If you do not cancel your session 30 days prior to the scheduled date, your deposit will be forfeited, as makeup artists still need to be paid for their scheduled time. A new deposit will be required to rebook.  See our full policies below.

What is the 40 Over 40 Portrait Experience? This special experience celebrates the strength, wisdom, and beauty of women 40+. My desire has been to start a conversation about the beauty of aging, shift societal norms, and help women celebrate and fall in love with themselves. If you would like to participate please click HERE for more information.

Rescheduling & Cancellation Policies:

1. Your session fee in non-refundable in the event that you must cancel your portrait session.

 

2. If you need to reschedule your session we do allow a one time rescheduling of your shoot, to take place within the calendar year. Please let us know at least 30 days before your session if you need to reschedule.


3. If the minimum 30-day advance notice to reschedule your session has not been provided, a portion of your session fee will be forfeited, and an additional retainer payment of $300 will be required to reschedule your shoot. This is because the makeup artists and I have carved out the date of your session on our calendars and turned down other work, in order to make your day super special - and we are excited to have you here.


4. It is mandatory to have a design consultation via video call at least 2 weeks before your scheduled session. This is our time to design and plan your shoot, what you'll wear, etc.  If we don't have a consultation we don't have a shoot.


5. If you are running late the day of your session, please call or text. Keep in mind that your shoot time will be reduced if you arrive late, and, depending on the makeup artist’s availability, we may need to reschedule your photo shoot if you are more than 30 minutes late. (Note that our rescheduling policy will still be in effect, and an additional retainer payment of $300 may be required to reschedule.)

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