**New Pricing Effective for sessions booked after January 17th 2012** Currently, Rachel Garay Photography offers a simple FLAT RATE pricing structure for photography sessions, with no extra prints or packages to buy! Pricing is as follows:
Session fee for Newborns – $225.00
This fee includes
- A studio photography session lasting roughly 3-4 hours
- All headbands, hats, blankets, and props will be provided by Rachel Garay Photography
- The client will receive 20-30 processed and digitally edited and enhanced full resolution image files on a CD – suitable for printing – no extra prints or packages to buy. Repeat: client pays the flat rate, receives digital photos without needing to pay for anything else!
- Digital editing refers to all post processing work done by Rachel Garay Photography, which includes adjusting levels, retouching, sharpness, contrast, color saturation, conversion to B&W, etc
- Reproduction Rights are assigned to the client allowing prints to be made at client’s convenience
Session fee for all other non-Newborn photography – $150.00
This fee includes includes
- 1-2 hours of set up and photography
- Full location lighting and setup in-studio OR your location, with props and backgrounds as suitable for the particular session as determined by Rachel Garay Photography
- The client will receive 20-30 processed and digitally edited and enhanced full resolution image files on a CD – suitable for printing – no extra prints or packages to buy. Repeat: client pays the flat rate, receives digital photos without needing to pay for anything else!
- Digital editing refers to all post processing work done by Rachel Garay Photography, which includes adjusting levels, retouching, sharpness, contrast, color saturation, conversion to B&W, etc
- Reproduction Rights are assigned to the client allowing prints to be made at client’s convenience
GREEN option – SAVE $10!
- Opt to download your images electronically and receive a $10 discount on the session fee, making the newborn session $215.00 and non-newborn session $140.00!
- Client will be directed to an area on the Rachel Garay Photography website where a password protected archive (ZIP) file may be downloaded which contains all of the client’s images , instead of receiving a CD
GIFT CERTIFICATES are available!
- Certificates can now be purchased for photography sessions. Rachel Garay Photography will provide or mail a gift certificate card as requested by the buyer.
Note Regarding Deposits
All photography sessions require a non-refundable deposit of $25 to secure the session. Sessions can not be confirmed without deposits. Deposits can be paid by credit card via PayPal, or by check.
FAQ’s and tips for your session:
I tend to book my sessions a month or so in advance (especially in Spring and Summer) so as soon as you are interested in booking please contact me so that we can set up a date. I only do a certain amount of sessions per month so that I can devote the right amount of time and energy to each session process. I can’t wait to work with you and your family!
Newborn session FAQ/tips:
When should we book our session?
- Try to book your session as early as possible, up to 10 days is best for newborns but the earlier the better if we want a sleepy baby
Will you come to my house?
- I can come to your house or you can come to my studio, completely up to you.
Can we include some family photos?
- Of course! I love to get some of mommy, daddy, and sometimes big brother or sister too!
A couple of things to remember:
- Baby will need to be sleeping for most of the photos so we need a full tummy! we will have stop a few (or more) times for feedings (expect to feed the baby alot)- Whatever helps the baby to sleep is what we need to do
- The house or room we are in needs to be warm so crank up the heat for the session ( I will bring a space heater too)
- Don’t worry if your baby pees/poops on my stuff, that’s why we have washing machines
- I will bring props
- Relax and have fun!
Child/Family sessions FAQ/tips:
- Make sure everyone is well rested and not hungry, bring snacks and a drink and take naps into consideration when scheduling
- Dress your child in an outfit you know they will be comfortable in, bright colours are always cute!
- I am always open to finding new and fun locations so if you have somewhere in mind please let me know!
- Bring a “special treat” for kids to have after the session (especially good for preschoolers I have learned with my own)
- Don’t try to all dress in the same colour for family sessions, wearing colours that compliment each other is enough, try to avoid white. Earth tones and jewel tones are always flattering
- Relax and have a great time! That’s the best way to get great photos!
