Working Together
All Sessions Include
Personalized creative process
Personalized guidance on styling, props & more
Ability to view images on-site, in real time
Web gallery of edited photos
Unlimited downloads of web resolution images with watermark
Optional image review consultation
Pricing Options Below
Conceptual & Creative Sessions
These are fully staged photo sessions that incorporate a unique creative planning process. If you need creative food photography with unique images per product, dish or concept, this is for you. These all-inclusive packages provide a full experience from start to finish, making sure you get the specific images you need – whether for your website, social media, advertising campaign or promotional needs. These are great especially when you don’t know where to begin with your images, because I’ll be your creative director, translating your brand into standout visuals.
What's Included
Branding Questionnaire to define strategy
Pre-session consulting on brand, style & direction
Personalized mood board, shot list and/or creative brief
Custom lighting to match or define your visual style
Unlimited Outfits/Looks (*as time allows)
Retouched photos & additional high res downloads
Options
Custom Creative Strategy & Planning
Photo Session
# of Locations
Mobile Studio
Studio Location
Retouching
Additional Selections
Usage Options
Ultimate
up to 8 hour session
3 locations
add $750
20 photos
unlimited
promotional usage
$2,575
($5,000+ value)
Pro
up to 4 hour session
2 locations
add $500
10 photos
16 as-is photos
promotional usage
$1,650
($2,350+ value)
Essentials
up to 2 hour session
1 location
add $250
5 photos
8 as-is photos
promotional usage
$995
($1,300+ value)
Food Lifestyle Sessions
Lifestyle sessions are on-location photo sessions that capture your business in a more ‘off-the-cuff’ approach, with magazine/editorial style photos for online profiles, public relations, casting, promotions or just for fun! Food images are not highly styled or planned, more captured as presented by the chef. These sessions are meant to produce images with a natural look, where the environment is a key element. While these sessions do not include pre-session consulting, they are more open-ended and flexible, and can be more “documentary” in nature. We’ll capture as many dishes with a natural look as will fit in the allotted time. A great option if you just want a high quality, clean images, and don’t necessarily need anything too precise.
What's Included
Natural/available lighting, including up to 1 additional light source
Some posing/staged images with light styling and some “action”or documentary shots
Download Credits for web resolution photos (without watermark)
Optional Upgrades for retouching & full resolution downloads
Options
Pre-Session Consulting
Photo Session
Mobile Studio
Studio Location
Beauty Retouching
Download Credits
Usage Options
Studio Product Sessions
When you need images of your products on seamless, whether for e-commerce, brochures or other promotional needs. We’ll shoot your products on white, black, grey, or with a custom background color. A session will include various angles, singular product shots, groupings, and props that you provide.
What's Included
Studio lighting
Seamless studio background
Unlimited set ups (*as time allows)
Retouched photos & product image cutouts
Options
Custom Creative Strategy & Planning
Photo Session
Studio Location
Retouching
Additional Selections
Usage Options
Digital Collections
Digital Photo Collections provide access to your photos in web resolution and high resolution (for printing), retouching and usage rights for additional photos. These collections are only available upon booking, with A La Carte and other grouping options available later. If your session does not include retouching and you believe you’ll want it, purchase a collection now to avoid spending more later with a la carte prices.
Additional Options
Digital Photo Collections provide access to your photos in web resolution and high resolution (for printing), retouching and usage rights for additional photos. These collections are only available upon booking, with A La Carte and other grouping options available later. If your session does not include retouching and you believe you’ll want it, purchase a collection now to avoid spending more later with a la carte prices.
Consultations & More
Brand Strategy (2-3 hours) | $300
Planning Session (90 mins) | $175
Image Review Report | $175
Content Strategy | Custom Pricing
Photo/Content Memberships and Custom Retainer Pricing Available
Session Options
Custom Session Hours: $350 first hour, $200/hr after
Studio Location: $75/hr plus $150 for set up/break down
Food or Prop Stylist | Prices vary.
Overtime | $350/hr
Retouching & More
Basic Product Cutout | $35/photo
Complete Food Retouch | $75/photo
Graphic Design | $75/hour
Custom Pricing
If none of these options work for you, a custom quote can be created for you.
Custom quotes are based on a number of factors, including nature and length of session, location, deliverables, production requirements, licensing and miscellaneous expenses.
Book a call to discuss your needs.
Booking Info
BOOKING
Signature of a Booking Agreement and receipt of a non-refundable retainer of 35% of session fee is required upon booking to confirm your intent and reserve your session date.
PAYMENT PLANS
100%: on booking;
35% / 65%: on booking & on session date;
35% / 35% / 30%: on booking, on session date & on proof delivery.
35% of total session fee, paid upfront is non-refundable.
LOCATIONS & TRAVEL
All Studio Packages are for sessions in Newburgh, NY. Studio rentals in other locations may require a custom quote. Travel fees may apply for sessions where excessive travel or lodging is required, including sessions outside of a 40 mi radius from Newburgh, NY.
PROOF GALLERIES
Web galleries include photos that have been “digitally processed” (edited) for color, exposure, contrast, clarity and cropping, to create a consistent look and feel. Non-viable images will be deleted.
BEAUTY RETOUCHING
Retouching indicates changes to skin/complexion, removing blemishes, reducing signs of aging, fixing flyaways, simple background cleanup, etc. No changes will be made to body shape. Signs of aging are lightened, but not completely removed.
FAQ
WHEN WILL I GET MY PHOTOS?
Delivery of images varies based on overall workload at the time of your session, in addition to the scope of your project. Proofs are generally provided within 7-15 business days from the date of the session. If no retouching is required, images can be downloaded directly from the gallery. If retouching is included, allow 3-4 weeks from time of image selection for final images. Final images are typically delivered all together, rather than one by one.
WHAT IF I NEED MY IMAGES FASTER?
If you have a specific deadline, first ask if we can accommodate the deadline. A rush fee may be assessed in the event that deliverables are needed faster than the standard time.
WHAT IS A MOOD BOARD & IS IT NECESSARY?
A mood board is a collection of images that inspire the session. This could be for things like subject matter, posing, composition, lighting style / mood, or otherwise. Going through this stage is helpful because then I am sure to make images that meet your needs and desires. In the branding sessions, we can do this process together – and a bit of it is included in the branding questionnaire. In lifestyle sessions and studio sessions, the “look” is more left up to my artistic sensibilities, unless you provide a collection for me as a guide.
ONLY BRANDING SESSIONS INCLUDE PRE-SESSION PLANNING AND A DEDICATED SHOT LIST. HOW DO I KNOW I’LL GET WHAT I NEED FROM A LIFESTYLE OR STUDIO SESSION?
That is true. I always aim to understand and fulfill my clients’ expectations. Because lifestyle and studio sessions are more focused on the session, rather than planning, you can feel free to provide a shot list and mood board for my review prior to the session, if you have specific needs. Otherwise, you can add on an a la carte planning consult so that I can work with you on that.
I HAVE SPECIFIC SHOTS I NEED, BUT DO NOT BELIEVE A BRANDING SESSION IS APPROPRIATE, CAN YOU GUARANTEE WHAT SHOTS YOU’LL TAKE?
I always aim to understand and fulfill my clients’ needs. That said, if you have specific images you require, as long as the requests are reasonable and fit within the scope of the session (i.e. can all be made within the time frame), I will prioritize the images on your shot list during the shoot, provided that you have given it to me in advance for review and we have agreed it is feasible.
WHAT IS A PROOF?
A proof is a photo that has been “digitally processed” (edited) for color, exposure, contrast, clarity and cropping, to create a consistent look and feel with the other images from the grouping. Non-viable images, such as those that are out of focus, the flash didn’t fire, you blinked, etc. are deleted, and are not accessible.
WHAT IS BEAUTY RETOUCHING
Retouching indicates changes to skin/complexion, removing blemishes, reducing signs of aging, fixing flyaways, simple background cleanup, etc. No changes will be made to body shape. Signs of aging are lightened, but not completely removed.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DIGITAL PROCESSING/EDITING AND RETOUCHING?
Digital processing/editing includes basic changes that could be made to an image, such as exposure, contrast, white balance, sharpness/clarity and cropping. Retouching is more complex editing that can change the contents of the image, such as smoothing skin, adding/removing elements, cleaning up dust, superimposing images, HDR compositing, general image cleanup, cutting items off a backdrop, etc.
I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS…
Ok, no problem! Let’s book a follow up call to go over your thoughts.
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THIS IS AWESOME! HOW CAN I BOOK YOU?
Great! I’m excited to work together. Let me know what session, collection and payment plan you’d like, and I’ll send you the agreement – and we’ll get the ball rolling. 🙂