pricing

My sessions are meant to be fun, easy and encourage your unique family connection. I always aim to capture real, genuine moments.

For family and maternity sessions, choose an outdoor location or opt for a beautiful naturally lit studio in downtown Toronto (https://www.mintroom.ca OR http://www.lovtstudio.com - extra fee for studio session will apply). Or choose the comfort and authenticity of your own home.

For newborn sessions we meet in the comfort of your home.

STEP ONE: SCHEDULING YOUR SESSSION

In order to reserve a date, you will sign some paperwork and pay a session fee of $200 + HST. Session fee is for my time and talent and does not include any digital images, prints or products. *Due at time of booking to secure your session date. 

The easiest way to compare calendars is for you to email or call me with a few dates that work for your family - I always try to be as flexible as possible. As you pull out your calendar, here are a few things to consider:

• Weekend dates are limited and popular. Many clients who work regular business hours find that by scheduling early in the morning or late in the afternoon, they're able to work a session in with almost no time lost at the office.

• Given the beautiful colors and temperate weather, spring and fall are the busiest times of year for outdoor family photos in Ontario. If you'd like a session during one of those times (ESPECIALLY if you want a weekend spot), please get in touch as soon as possible!

• If you have a particular date or holiday by which you need prints or gifts (Mother's Day, Father's Day, Hanukkah, Christmas, etc.), be sure to book a date at least 4 weeks in advance of that date to ensure sufficient processing and printing time.

• Babies and young children are almost universally at their very best first thing in the morning, which just happens to also be a great time of day for beautiful light. If you have children under five years old, I encourage you to consider an outdoor session at or as close to sunrise as you can reasonably be ready. If you choose your session indoors a mid morning session works well as to insure sufficient natural light in your home.

• If you have older children or have one of those rare babies that doesn't do mornings, the other time of day that gives us great light is late afternoon/early evening... usually around 1.5 hours before sunset.

• Beautiful photographs can be made in any kind of weather, but I understand that there are some downsides to being photographed in the pouring rain or the freezing cold. I can and do reschedule sessions for inclement weather, but am also happy to use your home or studio locations if sticking to the schedule is a priority.

STEP TWO: THE SESSION ITSELF

Once we've decided on a time and date and officially put your session on the books, I'll send you a getting ready guide that will walk you through everything from choosing outfits to strategies for getting kids to cooperate. That guide has been created and refined over years of experience, so it typically answers 90% of the questions that come up, but I'm always happy to set up a time to chat if you want additional help.

A few days before our session is scheduled, I'll reach out to confirm our time and location... at that point, if the forecast is questionable or someone seems to be coming down with the flu, we can talk about our rescheduling options. Otherwise, that's the perfect time to ask any last-minute questions or let me know if you've come up with a fun idea we haven't discussed.

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The day of the session, please block off 2 hours (3 hours for a newborn). Typically we're done within 60-90 minutes or so, but I don't charge by the hour, so if there's some kind of wardrobe malfunction or child meltdown, I like to stay flexible. If a parent has to leave for an important business meeting but the rest of the family is still available, that's fine... just let me know ahead of time so I can focus on getting that parent in the frame more while they're still available.

Finally, take a breath and relax... I promise to give the grown-ups (and kids) breaks throughout the session as needed, and to make it as painless as possible for everyone involved.

STEP THREE: THE FUN PART!

Within just a couple of weeks of your session, you'll receive an email from me letting you know that your photos are ready. Once you've had a chance to see them and marvel for a bit, you'll let me know which collection you want to purchase.

COLLECTIONS

Digital Download Collection | $500 + HST

• Entire set of High Resolution Files

Print Your Photos Collection | $800 + HST

• Entire set of High Resolution Files

• $250 credit good toward your choice of anything in the gallery store: prints, frames, albums, digital files, etc.

• What you're going to do with your images is perhaps the most important aspect to consider when you're planning for a photo session, but it's all too often the aspect that's overlooked... all that time and money invested deserve a better return than photos gathering dust on a hard drive somewhere. You'll never get the same feeling looking at your photos on a screen as you will seeing them on your wall or flipping through the pages of an album. Below is a sample of some of the items you can choose among:

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Digital Downloads

• One High Resolution File - $75.00