Services & Rates
Why should you choose me?
You might ask yourself why you
should choose me, instead of getting your portraits taken at a mall, or big box store. Let me tell you a few
things about myself, and how I work, that might help you with that important decision.
Experience and Personal Service!
I have been a photographer for 35
years and have a deep passion for it. I also have a real understanding of both the art and the science
involved. There is more to you than what shows on your face. I feel
it's important to take a little time to become familiar with you and
your family, so that I can capture the essence of who you are, and not
simply snap a picture of you. I can even provide consultation, regarding how
to make sure your framed family portrait will blend beautifully into
you home's decor. I also have a lot of experience with the modeling
industry, and can provide valuable advice on how to shape your modeling
career. Not many photographers have the knowledge, or will take the
time, to do these things.
Comfortable environment and professional, sensitive treatment!
From our first phone conversation, to the minute you leave my studio, you will receive nothing but the most professional, yet friendly, photographic experience.
Quality Results!
Of course I have great equipment, but that's only a small part of the
formula. Because of my level of knowledge of the subtleties of this craft, as
well as my large conveniently located studio facilities, I can use special lighting configurations to capture more about you than would be seen by many other photographers, and certainly would be totally lost on the person at a big box store, who simply clicks the button on a standard setup that was put together by someone else.
I hope you'll see the value in these
things, and give me a chance to show you the difference in your resulting images, that will capture you
and your family at their best. It's not just a slogan, I really do
"Create Art in Your Image"!
Expert Retouching! I am very
experienced with a variety of digital enhancement tools, so I can make
sure you'll look your best, even if you were having an off day during
our shoot. If you're looking for a really exotic look, I can also add
special elements, or backgrounds to your images.
All the services you need, at a price
you can afford!
Following, are some of the various
services that I can perform for you.
I try to keep the cost of each in line with my competition, but try to
keep in mind that there is more to a photography session than just the
cost. You are presumably considering my services because you want to
capture yourself or your family, or employees, in such a way that you
look your very best, and create images that stand out from others you've seen. Years
from now, when you look at the images we create today,
you'll fondly remember these moments, and how great you looked, but I
doubt you'll remember what the cost was.
By The Way: I offer Flexible payment
terms: I accept cash,
checks, and
Visa/MasterCard/Discover/AmericanExpress credit or debit cards.
My Services: (Weddings are not something I do. But other than that, if there's a service you're looking for, but you don't see listed below, please contact me. I'm sure I can fulfill your needs)
- Portrait Session - Either in my
studio, or your home or location (Senior portraits, Family portraits, Corporate portraits
etc)
- However many outfit changes the time allows (usually 2 per hour).
- You will receive a proof CD of selected and optimized shots from which you can
choose prints and digital
images in various sizes (See
price
list below). The proofs
on
the CD
are web sized, watermarked digital images
that can
also be posted on web sites etc.
- Basic
retouching of 3 images per
hour of shooting is included.
- For High School Senior Portraits, I will also provide a 150dpi unwatermarked image to the yearbook editor.
- Cost:
- Studio:
$100 for 1 hour, $150
for 2 hours, $50 per additional hour
- Your
home or location: Studio cost plus $50
set up, Travel time may also
apply.
- Glamour/Fashion photo sessions,
model/actress/actor portfolios
- Complimentary consultation
on your portfolio development needs.
- However many outfit changes
the time allows (usually 2 per hour).
- You will receive a proof CD of selected and optimized shots from which you can
choose prints and
digital images in various sizes (See price list
below). The proofs on the CD are web sized(72dpi), watermarked digital
images that can also be posted on web sites etc.
- Basic
retouching of 3 images per hour of shooting is included.
- Cost:
Studio or location: $150 for 2 hour
session ($50 of it in advance to book the shoot), $50/hour for
additional hours. Hair styling
and makeup available at $100 additional. For location shoots, travel time
may also apply.
- Comp card (Zed Card) Design
for models. Example cards: Vertical: front, back; Horizontal: front, back; 4 sided folded:side1, side 2, side 3, side 4.
- Basically, a one hour
fashion/glamour session with 3 quick outfit changes.
- You will receive a proof CD of
selected and optimized shots from which you can choose the 4 shots to
put on your Comp Card. The proofs on the CD are web sized(72dpi), watermarked digital images that can also be
posted on web sites etc.
- Basic
retouching of the 4 chosen images is included.
- Custom design and layout of
Comp Card with your images, contact info, and statistics. Put just exactly the information you want, and get your best looks out there for prospective clients to see.
- Printing of 100 5.25" x 8"
double sided "flip cards" is included (Folded 4 side style available at
extra cost)
- Cost:
Studio or location: $250 for 1 hour
session ($50 of it in advance to book the shoot). Hair styling and
makeup available at $100 additional. For location shoots, travel time
may also apply.
- Passport Photos (US or Canadian)
- 2" x 2" US size or 2" x 2 3/4" Canadian size.
- I guarantee that the photos I provide will meet the governmet requirements or I will re-do them at no charge.
- Cost:
$50 for two prints done to the proper government specifications and emailed digital image.
- Maternity Photography in either
the home or
studio environment
- You will receive a proof CD of
selected
and optimized shots from which you can choose prints and
digital images in various sizes (See price list
below). The proofs on the CD are web sized(72dpi), watermarked digital
images.
- The father of the baby is
welcome, and encouraged to
participate.
- Basic
retouching of 3 images per hour of shooting is included.
- Cost:
- Studio: $100 for 1 hour, $150
for 2 hours
- Your
home or location: Studio cost plus $50
set up, Travel time may also
apply.
- Optional hair styling and makeup adds $100.
- Corporate Event or Function at your
location (examples would be an offsite meeting or Holiday Party)
- I will come to your location
and capture the highlights of your event.
- You will receive a proof CD of
selected and optimized shots from which you can choose prints and
digital images in various sizes(See price list
below). The proofs on the CD are web sized(72dpi), watermarked digital
images. If you wish to use the proof images on your company web site, a
license to use the proof images, is $50 (The proofs are not to be used
to make prints).
- No retouching of the images
is included, but is of course available at the rates shown below.
- Cost: $50 set up, plus
$75/hour for the first two hours and $50/hour after that. Travel time may also apply.
- Youth Activity Group portraits and
action shots (Scouting, Dance, Martial arts etc)
- Each person receives one
8"x10" print, and a proof CD with web
sized (72dpi) watermarked digital
images.
More prints and digital images in various sizes are also available (See
price list below)
- No retouching is included in
this package.
- Cost: $50 setup, plus $25
per person (minimum of 8 persons) (All prepaid)
- Teenage FunShootz parties, offering a
professional fashion/glamour photoshoot as a theme for a party.
- A real professional
photoshoot aimed at teenagers and held at
your home, or location of your choice. All poses and outfits will be
age appropriate, and, for those under 18 years old, will be approved in
advance by
the parents or guardians.
- Works best with 5 to 8
persons
- Each person receives a proof
CD of selected and optimized shots, from which they can choose prints
or digital images (See price list
below). The proofs on the CD are web sized(72dpi) watermarked digital images
that can also be posted to facebook/myspace pages etc.
- Basic
retouching of images that are chosen for purchasing prints or
digital images is included.
- Cost: $50 per person
- Options:
- Professional makeup
artist(s) (Adds $20 per guest)
- Professional hair
stylist(s) (Adds $50 per guest)
- Additional prints
and images (See price list below)
$
A suggestion that can reduce the
cost
of these parties is to have the
guests do each other's hair and makeup beforehand. While the result may
not be
professional looking, they'll have a lot of fun doing it, which is
really the point after all. :-)
$
Another possibility is to have
each guest get their own hair
and
makeup done before the party, or to do it themselves.
- Classic car, motorcycle, or scale model (airplanes,
helicopters, boats etc) photography (Studio or location, with male or
female models if desired)
- You put a lot of work into it! Show off your favorite vehicle with professionally composed images! There's no better accessory to make your shots stand out, than a sexy model seated in, or draped over it!
- You will receive a proof CD of
selected and optimized shots from which you can choose prints or
digital images in various sizes (See price list
below). The proofs on the CD are web sized(72dpi) watermarked digital
images that can also be posted to facebook/myspace pages etc.
- Cost:
$150 for 2 hour session. In studio fee adds $100. Including a male or
female model adds $100.
- Photo Retouching and Restoring Services
- Basic:
( Blemish removal, airbrushing
skin, shadow blending etc):$10 per image
- Complex:
(Background replacement(where
possible), face or body reshaping, Special Effects, Antique or damaged
image restoration):
$40 per hour in 15 minute increments.
- DVD Slideshow Creation (including
stills, video, music)
- $40
per hour (development time, not run time)
- Stock Photographs: (to see my standard in-stock images, click the Products link on the main page). Additionally, many of
the pictures in my portfolio can be purchased even if not in my
"products" section, priced as follows:
- 5"x7" digital print matted
for an 8"x10" frame: $19, in black frame: $29
- 8"x12" digital print matted
for an 11"x14" frame: $29, in black frame: $39
- 10"x15" digital print matted
for 16"x20" frame: $39, in black frame: $59
- 24"x36" mounted on 1/4" foam
board $150
- Panoramas are only available
in the 8"x24" size, framed: $59
- Big Project? You can also hire me by the day or half day!
- Cost: Full day(8 hours)=$500, half day(4 hours)=$300. Travel time may also apply depending upon location.
Travel
time beyond 30 minutes from Lowell, MA is $30 per hour of drive time in
15 min. increments.
Scheduling:
My studio in Lawrence, MA: Studio shoots can be booked here Tuesday
through Friday, 9AM to 5PM, by appointment only.
My
studio on Washington St in Boston's South End (near Boston Medical Center):
Studio shoots can be booked here Monday
through Friday, 9AM to 5PM, by appointment only.
No "Walk-In" services are available at either location.
Evening shoots (At Sunset for example) can be arranged on a limited
case by case basis.
Location
Shoots: Location shoots can be done Monday through Friday 8AM to 5PM. If you want me to shoot your location
session at sunrise, add a $25 "early hours fee". A booking deposit of
$50 will also be required for early hours shoots.
I have a number of beautiful locations at which we can shoot your
session. These include, but are not limited to:
- Beaches
- Waterfalls (you won't find many photographers who have natural
waterfall locations like these!)
- Lake (at my place in Maine)
- Urban scenes (including trolley cars and other urban themes)
- Parks
- Forest scenes
- Hotel Room (Client is responsible for booking a hotel room)
You can see shots taken at some of these
locations in my portfolio in the LOCATIONS" folder.
Obviously, location shoots are highly weather dependent and therefore
subject to last minute cancellations, and may incure travel expenses as well.
Preparing for your Shoot:
Here
are some tips that will help you look your best, and get the most
out of your shoot.
Image Ownership and licensing:
When you hire me, you are paying me for the time I spend
shooting your pictures. There is often confusion among clients
regarding who owns the images I take for them. Not only in my case, but
with any photographer, the photographer always is the sole Copyright
owner of all the images he takes, regardless of who paid for the
session they were taken in. As the client you need a license from the
photographer to use those images. The proof images on a CD are
primarily provided to help the client select prints, or digital files
to be purchased from the photographer. The resolution of the proof
images is 72 dpi, which is fully adequate for viewing them on a
computer screen but not for printing. With the popularity of online
networking sites such as ModelMayhem, Facebook, Myspace, LinkedIn etc,
I also include a license which allows use of the proof images for that
purpose. The proof images are NEVER TO BE PRINTED or modified in any
way. Purchased prints do not have a watermark, instead they have a
label on the back which gives my contact info for future reference.
If you have a project for which you will need ownership of the
Copyright for the images, that can be negotiated prior to the shoot.
But the cost for this will be significantly higher than a normal shoot.
About
Watermarks
I watermark my proof images to protect them from being used improperly.
It is there to remind the viewer that the image belongs to the
photographer. It is a federal crime to remove the Copyright watermark
from an image. The watermark itself is simple text "© 2010
MVImaging.biz" placed in a corner of the picture.
What my watermark looks like:
Custom
Print Pricing:
Prints are not watermarked but have a label on the back with my
contact information.
- 2.5"x3.5" wallet size prints(4 per sheet): $10
- 4" x 6": $8
- 5" x 7": $10
- 8" x 10": $25
- 8" x 12": $25
- 10" x 15": $45
- 11" x 14": $45
- 16" x 20": $75
- 18" x 24": $100
- 24" x 36": $180
Other sizes and finishes also available. Ask for pricing.
Mats available at $20 additional
Gallery wrapped, ready-to-hang, canvas prints:
- 8" x 10": $60
- 11" x 14": $70
- 14" x 14": $80
- 16" x 20": $100
- 18" x 24": $110
- 24" x 32": $150
Digital
Image Pricing:
- Without watermark, but licensed
only for personal Internet use (printing is NOT allowed):
8"x12"x150dpi .JPG: $15
- Without watermark, but licensed
for commercial Internet use (printing is NOT allowed):
8"x12"x150dpi .JPG: $20
- Without watermark, with license
for unlimited non-commercial use (model portfolio use is allowed)
including printing up to 3 copies:
8"x12"x150dpi .JPG: $75
8"x12"x300dpi .JPG:
$125
- Higher resolution images and licensing for commercial purposes
are negotiated on a case by case basis.
Other merchandise, customized with your
photos, is also available. This includes items such as coffee mugs,
calendars, posters, woven tapestries, and many other items. Ask for details!
Updated: June 16, 2010