investment

AKA: How much does this cost?

Investment

There are 2 different kind of senior photographers- shoot and burn (aka image on a CD/USB/Digital download) and full-service. To determine the kind that fits best for your needs and budget, take these things into consideration:

Limited options- locations are typically a choice of 2-3 options, often reused by photographer for every senior
No print products- images are delivered electronically
No frills or fanfare- it's pretty basic, one-size-fits-all approach
Photographer shoots hundreds of clients a year, friends will often have the same look and location to their senior photos like everyone else.
you don't spend a ton of time with your photographer- typically an hour or two at a session
You choose your images in an online gallery.

Every senior session is custom. There are no set locations and locations are typically unlimited within a certain time frame.
Pre-session consults, addressing fears and concerns, as well as ideas and inspiration, happen before you even meet. Pre-session planning and ways to best prepare for your session are discussed.
Photographer shoots a smaller, limited number of clients a year in order to create an amazing personal experience.
Photographer works with a team of professionals- whether they are makeup artists or retouching specialists.
You meet in person with your photographer after the session to help you select the most beautiful way to enjoy your images. You get to choose from a selection of heirloom quality print products, as well as high resolution digital images.

Digital Delivery Photographer

Full Service Photographer

Price range is typically $500-$700

Price Range is typically $750-$4000

L.A Seniors is a full-service photographer.
Clients that book with us spend between $750-$5000, depending on the senior session and package they purchase.
Package options start at $995.

I take all kinds! Cash, Credit, and Check. I only use secure payment processing systems.

Question 5: What kinds of payment do you take?

You are able use your digital image files to make your own prints- such as grad cards, etc. You will get the same size files that I use for printing- I don't restrict you to a certain size print. However, I cannot guarantee quality and longevity of product or color on prints you purchase at your own lab.

Question 4: What if I want to print my own pictures?

Absolutely! I only offer prints, canvases, framed art, and albums from a professional lab. I make sure they are perfect- from accurate color to overall construction. My albums and frames are actually hand made in the USA. I choose use a different lab for each of my products- prints, canvas, frames, albums and magazines- because I only want the best for my clients. I have tested out many labs and determined that I like albums best at one lab, and canvas at another. I take all the steps necessary for you to ensure you get the most phenomenal print possible.

Question 3: Do you guarantee your products?

We can do that! I offer individual or sets of digital images on the a la carte menu.

Question 2: What if I only want digital images?

The minimum investment means you need to purchase a certain amount, depending on the session that you choose, in addition to the session fee. For example, the Experience Session has a $450 session fee and a $750 minimum order requirement. The session fee includes my time and talent and the cost of the makeup artist. The session fee does not include any images- print or digital. The minimum order requirement is a product deposit- which is 100% applied to your final portrait order. So the $750 minimum would be a $750 deposit (or credit) towards your order, and can be spent in any way you wish- whether it is digital or print. Session fees are not included in the minimum investment. Sales tax will be in addition to any minimums or session fees.

Question 1: What is a minimum investment?

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Question 5: Do you charge sales tax?

Yes, all sessions, printed products and digital images are subject to sales tax where applicable.

I want to work with someone that has extensive knowledge of the best photo products on the market, that are only available to professionals. I would love to have them hand me a finished, heirloom quality album/canvas/print at the end of my senior session. I want them to take care of me, start to finish.

I want to go to a senior photographer who custom tailors locations to match my mood and outfits. Not the same 3 locations they use for every session.

I want someone who makes me feel confident and beautiful, and with a ton of experience posing and lighting to make me look amazing.

I want a custom experience. One where my photographer takes time to get to know me and what I am excited about when it comes to senior pictures.