The first question everyone asks is "How much do you charge?" The simple answer is that "it depends." (Haha)
Basically, I break it down to two parts. First, the actual shoot which includes my time, wear and tear on all my expensive equipment, and studio rental or any other such up front costs. And second, what you actually receive: prints, CD's, photo editing, etc.
I am also willing to put together package deals. I'm presenting one example, just so you can get an idea of things. We can, of course, put together others.
Perfect for updating a modeling portfolio or for giving a gift to a special someone.
Two hour session, on location or in studio. (Usually enough time for 2 or 3 outfits.)
20 (small) images available online for download and on CD (not suitable for printing)
20 4x6 prints
2 8x10's (touched up)
One hour - $75 (bring a friend for an additional $25)
Two hours - $150 (bring a friend for an additional $50)
Four hours (half day) - $250 (bring a friend for an additional $50)
Eight hours (full day) - $400 (bring one or two friends for an additional $50 each)
Explanation of "Bring A Friend": If you have a friend who would also like to get some pictures made, bring them along to share your time for a small additional fee. You can do your pictures together, separate, or a little of both. But keep in mind, if it's a one hour shoot, then that only leaves 30 minutes for each of you!.
But if you do it right, it's also a way to get more time for your money. For example, you will actually get more camera time sharing a 4 hour shoot than you would during your own 2 hour shoot, because one person can be changing clothes while the other shoots. If you're shooting by yourself, time spend changing or fixing your makeup is just lost.
Commercial rates: Half day - $300, Full day - $500
Wallets: One sheet of 4 large wallets - $6; two sheets (8 wallets) - $10
4x6's - One for $5, Twenty for $40, Fifty for $75, One hundred for $100
For other print sizes, buy two for a 20% discount, three for 30% discount, four for 40% discount. (And yes, they can be different shots, not just repeats of the same pose.)
5x7's - $10, 2 for $16, 3 for $21, 4 for $24
8x10's - $20, 2 for $32, 3 for $42, 4 for $48
8x12's - $20, 2 for $32, 3 for $42, 4 for $48
11x14's - $30, 2 for $48, 3 for $63, 4 for $72
16x20's - $50, 2 for $80, 3 for $105, 4 for $120
16x24's - $50, 2 for $80, 3 for $105, 4 for $120
CD will include a release for printing photos for personal use only. Commercial use or resale is prohibited without additional agreement.
CD of 25 images (web size) - $20
CD of all proof images (web size) - $50
CD of 25 full size images (printable) - $100
CD of 50 full size images (printable) - $150
Photo retouch and basic editing services are provided at $20 per photo or $35 per hour.
Fees must be paid in full before the shoot.
Under 18 must have parents permission.
You are more than welcome to bring someone if it makes you feel safer. (Preferably someone who will make you feel pretty, not embarrassed.)
Proofs posted online within 2 days. (You will be given a password.)
Hair, make-up, wardrobe are your responsibility unless specifically discussed. Yes, I can find you someone, if you give me enough advance warning..... but they will charge you somewhere between $50-$100 (or more) each......
All photographs copyrighted by Donovan Johnson. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.