Delivery for images usually takes a couple days to a week at most, not weeks or months. In all my photography years, photos have always been delivered promptly as promised: both to customers and TFP / Trade for Print. For certain professional portraits same day transfer may be possible but most people schedule with time to spare.
BRIDE & GROOM WEDDINGS
Bride & groom ceremonies tend to fall between $600 to $2500. It depends on whether the wedding is local or if I need to travel with overnight lodging. And if photography is just 1 or 2 hours, or throughout most of the day. I don't offer "packages" because it seems right to give couples every good image. Whatever I shoot that's good, excellent or useable after editing is provided entirely. Keep in mind that one wedding takes the full DATE on the calendar whether it's 2 hours or 8 hours. And they both take prep time and possibly one or two days sorting and photo editing.
Call so we can arrange an amount of time & price that's a blessing rather than a debt.
HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PORTRAITS / SPORTS PORTRAITS / ATHLETE PORTRAITS
A 30 minute to 2 hour photo session is about $100 to $400 to cover time and editing afterward. Part depends on whether it's 5 minutes from my location or 15 to 30 minutes away. I have plenty of wireless lights for team photos or athletic portraits (soccer, football, baseball, etc.) I may request a parent or volunteer with you to steady a shield near lights and stands.
BUSINESS, CELEBRITY, ENTERTAINER HEADSHOTS / PORTRAITS
$300 and upward. This is uncommon outside places like L. A. but just in case there's a need, my cameras, lights and modifiers are very well suited for these kind of headshots and portraits.
REDWOOD & DESTINATION WEDDINGS
About $1200 (+) for time and expenses. Available near Brookings and Crescent City near Del Norte and Humboldt redwoods. This service will include travel and at least one night lodging and meals. I'm aware of photographers out of Brookings, Grants Pass and Eureka who photograph redwood weddings, but none seem as well prepared for lights and lenses, or have as much experience in redwood forests. Wish I could provide this for less but the distance and time is substantial.
It's not uncommon to photograph couples who arrive a day or two early at no extra charge. I met couples from Hawaii, Florida, Texas and other places, arranging a short meetup like the last couple hours of the day before their ceremony at the beach, harbor or entrance to the park for random portraits in their regular attire.
ENGAGEMENT AND FAMILY PORTRAIT PHOTOS
$200 and upward. Usually outdoors. I've covered family events before like a big 100th year birthday celebration. But couples and small families are more common. I don't package engagements with weddings where you pay for one and then obligated for the other. Also, the wedding is your really big event day. I recommend finding a friend with a decent camera or high-end cell phone camera to get a few engagement photos to help you save funds.
