What is the investment? We offer four distinct kinds of portrait experiences, each come with different options based on your needs. Some people spend $500 some spend $5000. It depends on your needs, but we only want you to buy what you love! See full descriptions HERE.

 

We offer the Signature Headshot experience for professionals and actors for $595, which includes two digital-only images of your choice. Additional images are available for purchase. Professional retouching services are included. We offer the option of professional makeup and light hairstyling on site for $200.

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We offer a specially priced Headshot Refresh four times a year at a discount. These fill up fast so book early! Click HERE for more information.

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The Signature Personal Branding experience goes beyond the traditional headshot to create a library of authentic, professional images that showcase your personality, expertise, and the heart of your business. Th exerience includes 5 digital images or your choice for $995, with more avilable for purchase if you choose.ness.

Signature Portrait sessions are $495.  These are special sessions meant to rediscover yourself and celebrate and record legacy. Images are not included n the session fee. Print collections in handmade Italian folio boxes and other products for your protraits are available starting at $995. You only buy what you love. We offer the option of professional makeup and light hairstyling on site for $200 add-on.

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

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How long is the photo session? In-studio sessions typically run 2 hours. Add 1.5 hours for makeup application.

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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.

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What will I wear? We'll offer a design consultation before your session so I can learn 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.

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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.

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When do I see my photographs? We will meet for a Reveal and Ordering Session a few days after the shoot. We will view your images and you'll have the opportunity to choose the images that are incuded in your experience or purchase a variety of beautiful handmade products from Italy, such as matted prints, folio boxes, wall art, and albums.

 

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. If you would prefer to keep your images private, that's okay too!

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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.

Receive a discount if you pay ash, Venmo or Zelle.

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We offer in-house interest free payment plans for Print Collections.

 

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 14 days prior to your session date in order to not be charged a rescheduling fee.

See our full policies below.

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Rescheduling, Cancellation  & Studio Policies:

1. 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.

 

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

 

3. If you need to reschedule your session, we are happy to offer a one-time rescheduling of your shoot, to take place within the calendar year. Please let us know at least 14 days before your session if you need to reschedule, in order to not be charged a rescheduling fee.

4. If the minimum 14-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.

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.)