It’s all in the eye. My eye. The difference between a good portrait and a great portrait is the photographer. The interaction between the subject and the camera is under the control of the photographer, and is the key element. I love this part of the job, give me thirty minutes of “loosening up” and I’ll capture you the way no one else can. No, I’m not going to tell you how I do it; you’ll have to see for yourself.
Group portraits are complicated but challenging. Let’s be honest, you can go to any large chain store and have your family portrait done, just in time for the next holiday. And to tell the truth, they do a pretty good job, and charge a fair price, if you don’t go crazy with 8 X 10’s for Aunt Edna. However, if you want a picture that captures not the faces, but the moods, the personalities if you will, then you need a different approach. That is what I do. And guess what, I don’t charge much more than they do, and you own the exposures.
I can shoot portraits in your home, our studio, or a location, such as the beech, boat, everglades, parks etc.
Remember, it’s not about where, it’s not about who or how many; it is about the eyes looking back at you from the page, about the smile, about the tilt of the head, and the message it conveys.
Portraits are priced based on the time needed to accomplish your project. In my studio, I charge $ 100.00 for the first hour, and $ 50.00 for each additional hour. The exposures are yours to do as you wish. We offer printing of every type, color, size, finish and texture, as well as photo enhancement and special effects. You are under no obligation to use our services.
On site portraits can be done for as little as $ 150.00. If you want us to bring our backdrops and/or multiple lighting sets the fee would be closer to $ 350.00. Of course we prefer to discuss your particular needs to quote a more accurate fee.
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