Why select us as your photographer?
There are a lot of photographers in the market these days. Among them, there are large differences in skills, quality, prices, and business models. How do you pick the best for you? Here are some important facts which we want you to know about us so that you can make an informed decision.
Don learned the fundamentals of photography long ago and continues to study and learn the latest techniques and technologies. We fully embrace the digital medium, from the moment of capturing the image in camera to the rendering of the final output. Whether this output is a beautiful large canvas portrait, a contemporary custom designed album, or simply cool images to post on your blog or Facebook page, we will deliver the quality you expect. We understand the concept of value - getting high quality at a fair price. When you partner with us as your photographer, you can feel confident of the product and service you will receive and its excellent value.
This is our business model: We are home based with a dedicated office and studio shooting area. We are a licensed and insured business. We continue to work in our "other" jobs as well, so photography is not our sole source of income. Because our office and studio is attached to our home, our expenses are lower which allows us to offer better value. We love to travel for location sessions as well as photograph with the creative control offered by the studio. We limit our commitments to ensure that we deliver only the highest level of service to our clients. Because of this, we do not book as many sessions as others might. We tend to be a bit more selective, qualifying our clients based primarily on their expectations of us and their view of our work. We prefer to partner with clients who are excited about their images and are active participants in the process. We limit our bookings for major events (such as weddings and pageants) to two per month. By limiting our volume, we can maximize our quality and ensure the high level of service for which we are known.
We feel the more you know about us, the more certain you will feel you've made the right decision by selecting us. If you think we may be what you're looking for in a photographer, please contact us so that we can discuss your requirements further. If we are a good match for each other, we would love to reserve your date for you.
Don learned the fundamentals of photography long ago and continues to study and learn the latest techniques and technologies. We fully embrace the digital medium, from the moment of capturing the image in camera to the rendering of the final output. Whether this output is a beautiful large canvas portrait, a contemporary custom designed album, or simply cool images to post on your blog or Facebook page, we will deliver the quality you expect. We understand the concept of value - getting high quality at a fair price. When you partner with us as your photographer, you can feel confident of the product and service you will receive and its excellent value.
This is our business model: We are home based with a dedicated office and studio shooting area. We are a licensed and insured business. We continue to work in our "other" jobs as well, so photography is not our sole source of income. Because our office and studio is attached to our home, our expenses are lower which allows us to offer better value. We love to travel for location sessions as well as photograph with the creative control offered by the studio. We limit our commitments to ensure that we deliver only the highest level of service to our clients. Because of this, we do not book as many sessions as others might. We tend to be a bit more selective, qualifying our clients based primarily on their expectations of us and their view of our work. We prefer to partner with clients who are excited about their images and are active participants in the process. We limit our bookings for major events (such as weddings and pageants) to two per month. By limiting our volume, we can maximize our quality and ensure the high level of service for which we are known.
We feel the more you know about us, the more certain you will feel you've made the right decision by selecting us. If you think we may be what you're looking for in a photographer, please contact us so that we can discuss your requirements further. If we are a good match for each other, we would love to reserve your date for you.
Portrait Photography Services
Portrait sessions are scheduled by appointment. We can schedule sessions in the evenings and weekends for your convenience. Portrait sessions will be tailored to suit your style and requirements.
Our standard studio portrait session is offered with a creation fee of $79. This session usually lasts from 45 to 90 minutes.
Our location portrait session is offered with a creation fee of $115. Travel distance up to 20 miles is included. This session usually lasts one to two hours.
Our extended session is offered with a creation fee of $185. Travel distance up to 20 miles is included. Both location and studio sessions are included and usually lasts from 3 to 4 hours. Multiple outfit changes are encouraged. This session is perfect for a deluxe senior photo session or model portfolio. The location and studio segments may be scheduled on different days if desired.
Our creation fee includes our time photographing your session, the post-production of your images, an image review session where you review and select images, and a CD with your image proofs.
A complete range of print sizes and finishes are available. Custom designed photo books, deluxe albums, and photo montages are offered as well.
A special package is offered which is ideal for seniors, athletes, or bridal sessions. In it, we offer our extended portrait session, a custom designed press printed photo album of your session, two 5x7 prints, 16 wallets, and your image proofs on CD for only $425.
Your proof images provided on CD are resized copies of the originals with our watermark on the image. These images are intended to be viewed on your computer monitor and are not suitable for printing.
Our standard studio portrait session is offered with a creation fee of $79. This session usually lasts from 45 to 90 minutes.
Our location portrait session is offered with a creation fee of $115. Travel distance up to 20 miles is included. This session usually lasts one to two hours.
Our extended session is offered with a creation fee of $185. Travel distance up to 20 miles is included. Both location and studio sessions are included and usually lasts from 3 to 4 hours. Multiple outfit changes are encouraged. This session is perfect for a deluxe senior photo session or model portfolio. The location and studio segments may be scheduled on different days if desired.
Our creation fee includes our time photographing your session, the post-production of your images, an image review session where you review and select images, and a CD with your image proofs.
A complete range of print sizes and finishes are available. Custom designed photo books, deluxe albums, and photo montages are offered as well.
A special package is offered which is ideal for seniors, athletes, or bridal sessions. In it, we offer our extended portrait session, a custom designed press printed photo album of your session, two 5x7 prints, 16 wallets, and your image proofs on CD for only $425.
Your proof images provided on CD are resized copies of the originals with our watermark on the image. These images are intended to be viewed on your computer monitor and are not suitable for printing.
Wedding Photography Services
Our concept of the ideal wedding photo package is one that’s high in quality, of excellent value, and easy to understand. We offer three packages, each of which may be customized to your needs. Please note that regardless of your investment with us, you will receive our full attention and service on your wedding day. Prints and albums vary from one package to another, but we provide only "full service" for all weddings. Because of this philosophy, all our packages are "gems".
Our Emerald package is our most comprehensive:
◦ Wedding and Reception Coverage
◦ Extended Engagement or Bridal Photo Session with an 8 x 10 and 16 x 20 print from session
◦ Your proof images posted online for viewing and print ordering
◦ Deluxe leather flush mount custom designed wedding album (12 x 12 inches, 24 sides)
◦ Two lay-flat press printed duplicates of wedding album (10 x 10 inches) (great parents' albums)
◦ CD containing your proof images
◦ $1000 print credit which can be applied to print and album orders
◦ DVD containing complete collection of full resolution images
◦ "Party Shots" photo station service at reception *
Cost for services above: $3495.00
Our Ruby package:
◦ Wedding and Reception Coverage
◦ Extended Engagement or Bridal Photo Session with an 11 x 14 print from session
◦ Your proof images posted online for viewing and print ordering
◦ Deluxe leather flush mount custom designed wedding album (10 x 10 inches, 20 sides)
◦ Lay-flat press printed duplicate of wedding album (8 x 8 inches)
◦ CD containing your proof images
◦ $600 print credit which can be applied to print and album orders
Cost for services above: $2395.00
Our Sapphire package:
◦ Wedding and Reception Coverage
◦ Studio Engagement or Bridal Photo Session with an 8 x 10 print from session
◦ Your proof images posted online for viewing and print ordering
◦ Lay-flat press printed wedding album (10 x 10 inches, 20 sides)
◦ CD containing your proof images
◦ $300 print credit which can be applied to print and album orders
Cost for services above: $1695.00
“Party Shots” Photo Station Service: $250 *
Offered as an optional service for the Sapphire and Ruby packages is our “Party Shots” photo station. This is a fun yet practical enhancement perfect for a wedding reception. We set up a small portable studio, with backdrop, light, and camera with a remote shutter release. Wedding guests come and go as they please throughout the reception and take candid photographs of themselves having fun. This gives the bride and groom a special remembrance of those attending their wedding. We provide some fun props to make the images even more fun and unique. The unretouched images from the photo station are uploaded to our online gallery within 24 hours of the wedding so everyone can share in the fun. You also receive a CD with high resolution files of these images for your own use. This add-on is included in the Emerald package.
(* please note the photo station requires a suitable location and area for its setup. We also need access to the reception venue prior to the wedding ceremony to set up the station.)
We can provide additional services if you desire.
A custom designed leather, flush mount album is available starting at $595 for a 20 side 10 x 10 inch album. A press printed, lay-flat photo book is available starting at $295. We also offer traditional, canvas and gallery wrap canvas prints.
We understand that some may wish to have complete creative control over printing or album creation. For these we offer a DVD with the full resolution images of your wedding for $275.00.
Please contact us with any questions about our services.
Our Emerald package is our most comprehensive:
◦ Wedding and Reception Coverage
◦ Extended Engagement or Bridal Photo Session with an 8 x 10 and 16 x 20 print from session
◦ Your proof images posted online for viewing and print ordering
◦ Deluxe leather flush mount custom designed wedding album (12 x 12 inches, 24 sides)
◦ Two lay-flat press printed duplicates of wedding album (10 x 10 inches) (great parents' albums)
◦ CD containing your proof images
◦ $1000 print credit which can be applied to print and album orders
◦ DVD containing complete collection of full resolution images
◦ "Party Shots" photo station service at reception *
Cost for services above: $3495.00
Our Ruby package:
◦ Wedding and Reception Coverage
◦ Extended Engagement or Bridal Photo Session with an 11 x 14 print from session
◦ Your proof images posted online for viewing and print ordering
◦ Deluxe leather flush mount custom designed wedding album (10 x 10 inches, 20 sides)
◦ Lay-flat press printed duplicate of wedding album (8 x 8 inches)
◦ CD containing your proof images
◦ $600 print credit which can be applied to print and album orders
Cost for services above: $2395.00
Our Sapphire package:
◦ Wedding and Reception Coverage
◦ Studio Engagement or Bridal Photo Session with an 8 x 10 print from session
◦ Your proof images posted online for viewing and print ordering
◦ Lay-flat press printed wedding album (10 x 10 inches, 20 sides)
◦ CD containing your proof images
◦ $300 print credit which can be applied to print and album orders
Cost for services above: $1695.00
“Party Shots” Photo Station Service: $250 *
Offered as an optional service for the Sapphire and Ruby packages is our “Party Shots” photo station. This is a fun yet practical enhancement perfect for a wedding reception. We set up a small portable studio, with backdrop, light, and camera with a remote shutter release. Wedding guests come and go as they please throughout the reception and take candid photographs of themselves having fun. This gives the bride and groom a special remembrance of those attending their wedding. We provide some fun props to make the images even more fun and unique. The unretouched images from the photo station are uploaded to our online gallery within 24 hours of the wedding so everyone can share in the fun. You also receive a CD with high resolution files of these images for your own use. This add-on is included in the Emerald package.
(* please note the photo station requires a suitable location and area for its setup. We also need access to the reception venue prior to the wedding ceremony to set up the station.)
We can provide additional services if you desire.
A custom designed leather, flush mount album is available starting at $595 for a 20 side 10 x 10 inch album. A press printed, lay-flat photo book is available starting at $295. We also offer traditional, canvas and gallery wrap canvas prints.
We understand that some may wish to have complete creative control over printing or album creation. For these we offer a DVD with the full resolution images of your wedding for $275.00.
Please contact us with any questions about our services.
Event Photography Services
We can photograph your pageant, sporting event, reunion, party - most any event you would like to remember in pictures. We understand each event is unique with different time and location requirements. Please contact us to discuss details and costs for your event.
Commercial Photography
We can provide location photography for commercial accounts including executive portraits and product photography. We can also provide product photography in our studio. Please contact us for a quote based on your requirements.
Coverage Area and Travel
Even though Albany and all of southwest Georgia is our local area, we are available for services most anywhere! Please contact us to discuss travel to your wedding or event outside our local area.