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The following fees are for the photographer’s time and talent only. Proof images will be provided either on a DVD or online at lightis.smugmug.com for viewing in a private, password protected gallery. Posting date and length of availability for the online proofs is determined by the type and size of the photo session or event. All prints and digital images, unless noted elsewhere, are provided on an a la carte basis.

Wedding Photography

  • Half Day Wedding (up to 5 hours) - Starting at $1,250.00
  • Full Day Wedding (up to 10 hours) - Starting at $2,000.00
  • Digital images provided on DVD 12 months after the wedding.
  • Custom rate available based on time and purchased products.


  • Add $50.00 per hour if an additional photographer or an assistant is required.
  • Additional time (if any) is billed at $100.00 per hour.

Engagement Session

  • Session with Wedding Package (up to 2 hours) - $300.00
  • Session without Wedding Package (up to 2 hours) - $450.00
  • Digital images provided on DVD 6 months after the session.
  • Custom rate available based on time and purchased products.


  • Add $50.00 per hour if an additional photographer or an assistant is required.
  • Additional time (if any) is billed at $100.00 per hour.

Event Photography

  • Hourly Rate - $200.00 per hour
  • Half Day (up to 5 hours) - $1,000.00
  • Full Day (up to 10 hours) - $1,800.00
  • Digital images on DVD - Available
  • Custom rate available based on time and purchased products.


  • Add $50.00 per hour if an additional photographer or an assistant is required.
  • Additional time (if any) is billed at $100.00 per hour.

Portrait Session

  • One to five people (up to 2 hours) - $150.00 sitting fee
  • Six or more people (up to 2 hours) - $250.00 sitting fee
  • Digital images on DVD - Available
  • Custom rate available based on time and purchased products.


  • Add $50.00 per sitting fee if an additional photographer or an assistant is required.
  • Additional time (if any) is billed at $100.00 per hour.

Baby's First Year

  • Four photo sessions (up to 2 hours each) - $650.00
  • One 8x10, two 5x7, and one sheet of wallets from each photo session: A $160.00 value
  • Digital images on DVD - Available
  • Custom rate available based on time and purchased products.


  • Add $50.00 per sitting fee if an additional photographer or an assistant is required.
  • Additional time (if any) is billed at $100.00 per hour.

Model Session

  • Photo session (up to 3 hours) - $650.00
  • Digital images provided on DVD.
  • Custom rate available based on time and purchased products.


  • Add $50.00 per sitting fee if an additional photographer or an assistant is required.
  • Additional time (if any) is billed at $100.00 per hour.

Commercial/Product Photography

  • Hourly Rate - $150.00 per hour
  • Half Day (up to 5 hours) - $750.00
  • Full Day (up to 10 hours) - $1,200.00
  • Product Rate - $35.00 per product setup/shot


  • Add $50.00 per hour if an additional photographer or an assistant is required.
  • Additional time (if any) is billed at $100.00 per hour.
  • The “Product Rate” pricing is provided at the discretion of the photographer, based on the size and number of products or items. This rate is offered when it is cost effective to client.
  • All finalized digital images are presented to the client on DVD.