FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Why do I call it an "investment" and not just "prices"? Because capturing photos of you and your loved ones is truly an investment in preserving these moments in time. Here's what your investment in Life on Purpose Photography looks like: its the time I will take to prepare for your shoot, answer questions, and get to know you and your style on a personal level...it's my full attention during the shoot and taking the time to make sure you are posed in the most flattering way...and it's the hours of editing that takes place afterward so that each and every photo is ready for printing or sharing online. If you don't see a package below that fits your needs, please feel free to contact me and we can tailor a session that is best for you! **A $50 retainer is required to reserve your session date. Balance must be paid on or before date of session.** The Traditional Portrait Session ~ $200 ~ up to 45 minutes of shooting time ~ 1 location ~ 15+ professionally edited photos with full print release ~ Online viewing gallery and Facebook sneak preview The Enhanced Portrait Session ~ $300 (best session for families) ~ up to 1.5 hours of shooting time ~ 30+ professionally edited photos with full print release ~ Online viewing gallery and Facebook sneak preview Senior Session ~ $250 ~ 2 hours of shooting time ~ 2 locations (within 10 miles of each other) ~ Unlimited outfit changes ~ Online viewing gallery ~ Choice of 25+ photos to be professionally edited ~ 32 wallet-sized prints with foil stamp of name and graduation year Maternity to 1 year Package ~ $1000 ~ Includes maternity, newborn or "fresh 24" session, 3 month, 6 month, 9 month, and 1 year old smash-cake session (savings of $200) ~ 45 minutes for each session ~ Sessions can be in-home, in-studio, or outdoors depending on weather and preference ~ Digital download and full print release of all professionally edited images for each session ~ Available without maternity session for $900 ~ Full payment required at beginning of series Weddings ~ $200/hr ~ Full coverage with the flexibility of the hours you need captured ~ Professional editing of photos including color and lighting correction ~ Digital download of full-resolution images with full print release ~ Rate is for locations within 30 miles of Holly, MI. A $15 charge will be applied for each additional 10 miles. If location is more than 3 hours from Holly, client agrees to pay hotel fee for photographer. ~ Payment must be made in full 2 weeks before wedding date ~ 50% discount on engagement session Payment may be made by cash or check.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am connected with several other photographers and attend their online workshops. I am also part of a Metro Detroit Wedding Professionals group to bounce ideas off of and gain advice. I spent 6 months as an assistant and second shooter for a local wedding photographer as well.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I spent 2 years teaching English in Vietnam, during which I of course took photos so I could remember my travels. I fell in love with capturing individual moments and people and scenery.