Why we do it • How it works • What to expect
Not all photographers do Ordering Appointments with their clients, but there are a few reasons that we do. Ultimately, the goal is 1) to make sure you walk away with photos that you LOVE, and 2) to help you order gorgeous prints/albums to display the memories that we’re capturing.
Many portrait photographers take ~100 photos during a session, cull through them, and send a couple dozen of their favorites to their clients. One reason we DON’T take that approach is because everyone has certain things that they like or don’t like about themselves.
It happens ALL the time where we think a photo is the most stunning image ever taken, but our client says “eh, not a fan of my smile in that one.”
So instead, our goal is to take a ~200 photos, narrow the gallery down to about 100, and then let YOU decide which ones you love. Not only that, but the ordering appointment gives us the opportunity to hear your feedback and fix anything that you don’t like about an image.
For example, an image is one of your absolute favorites, but you don’t like how your leg was positioned… You can let us know, and we’ll let you know if we can edit it!
Example: in this picture, the mom didn't like her legs showing
Ordering albums & prints on your own can be overwhelming. We hear people all the time saying things like, “I STILL haven’t printed any of my baby’s pictures, and he’s almost 2 years old 😭.“
Our sessions are designed to help you get stunning photos AND put them on display. From choosing prints that look good together, to designing an album layout, to determining what size prints you need for your space – our goal is to help make it stress-free!
The ordering appointment is a fairly straightforward 3-step process:
Step 1 – Choose all of your favorite pictures. We’ll go through them all together, and you can say “yes” or “no” to each one. If you need help deciding, we can go through them multiple times & even do side-by-side comparisons to help narrow them down.
Step 2 – Decide on a collection (here is a link to our Investment Menu), and then select the details to match your aesthetic & needs. For example, if your collection includes an album, you can choose the cover type and custom embossing. If your collection includes framed prints, you can choose the frame styles. We’ll help guide you through the process!
Step 3 – Make any editing requests for images included in your collection. We’ll go through them again one-by-one, so you have the opportunity to ask for changes to the images you’re purchasing.
Ordering Appointments are super laid back! We set up a monitor in the “lobby” of our studio, so you can sit out the couch and look through all of the pictures. We usually have some snacks, coffee, etc. that you’re welcome to as well!
It is not a “sales” meeting, so don’t worry – we will never pressure you into anything. Our goal for the ordering appointment is to help you choose whatever is best for you. If that means narrowing down the gallery to 10 images, no problem! Whether you choose a collection with 100 images or 10 images, we want the experience to be fun and stress-free.
If you’re anything like us, you care more about documenting these precious memories than spending thousands on a designer purse.
Most of our clients invest at least $1,000 at their ordering appointment, and many invest between $3,000 – 5,000. The main factor is how many images you choose.
If you need a payment plan, let us know! We do offer in-house payment plans, as well as AfterPay. Some clients also choose to open a zero-interest credit card to pay for their collection.
All of our albums + prints are ordered from high-end labs that are known for producing print products that will last for decades – from the bindings of the albums to the accuracy and vibrancy of the printed colors. These are heirlooms that can be passed down for generations.
Average Investment: $1,800 – 3,500
60 Images
Your choice of luxury linen album with keepsake album box- 12×12 or 8×8
Album upgrades to Leather/Wrapped included
All images included as digitals, including B/W conversions
$2000 print credit
Duo Folio, Wooden Box with 10 Prints, Smart Phone App, Every Day Album
Complimentary Retainer fee ($175 value) for next session to be used within 18 months of ordering appointment
Add additional images to your album for $50/image
50% off any additional purchases after $2000 print credit
45 images
Your choice of luxury linen album with keepsake album box- 12×12 or 8×8
Choice of Duo Folio, Wooden Box with 10 prints, or Every Day Album
All images in album included as digitals, B&W conversions $10/image
$1500 print credit
Add additional images to your album for $100/image
Album upgrade to Leather/Wrapped $99
30% off any additional purchases after $1500 print credit
30 images
Luxury linen album with keepsake album box- 8×8
Choice of Duo Follo or Wooden Box with 10 prints
All images in album included as digitals, B&W conversions $15/image
$1000 print credit
Add additional images to your album for $125/image
Album upgrade to Leather/Wrapped $149
20% off any additional purchases after $1000 print credit
20 images
Hardcover linen photobook – 8×8
Duo Folio with two sealed prints
All images in album included as digitals, B&W conversions $15/image
$500 print credit
Add additional images to your photo book for $150/image
10% off any additional purchases after $500 print credit
3 Large Wrapped Canvases (up to 24×30″) or equivalent
Collage Wall (up to 5×3′) or equivalent
ALL digital images including B/W conversions
Duo Folio Image Display
Wooden Box with 20 Prints
5×5″ Every Day Album – 20 images
Complimentary Retainer fee ($175 value) for next session to be used within 18 months of ordering appointment
40% off any additional purchases
5×5″ Every Day Album – 10 images
Wooden Box with 10 Prints
Three 11×14″ Fine Art Prints
Your Choice Of Frames
10 Digital Images, Including B&W Conversions
Wooden Box with 10 Prints
All digital images $3395
40 digital images $2695 (additional images $75 per image)
30 digital images $1995 (additional images $85 per image)
20 digital images $1399 (additional images $95 per image)
10 digital images $695 (additional images $105 per image)
5×5 ($299) | 6×6 ($399) | 8×8 ($499) |
8×10 ($549) | 10×10 ($599) | 11×14 ($699) |
12×12 ($799) | 16×16 ($899) | 12×18 ($999) |
16×20 ($1299) | 16×24 ($1399) | 20×20 ($1549) |
24×24 ($1699) | 20×30 ($1799) | 24×30 ($2199) |
30×30 ($2599) | 30×40 ($2999) | 24×48 ($3399) |
34×54 ($3699)
12×12 ($999) | 16×16 ($1199) | 16×20 ($1549) |
16×24 ($1699) | 20×20 ($1849) | 20×24 ($1999) |
24×24 ($2099) | 20×30 ($2199) | 20×40 ($2499) |
24×30 ($2649) | 24×36 ($2899) | 30×30 ($3149) |
30×40 ($3599)
4×6 ($49) | 5×7 ($99) | 8×10 ($149) |
11×14 ($499) | 12×18 ($649) | 16×20 ($799) |
20×30 ($1199) | 24×36 ($1699) | 30×40 ($1999)
*Your choice of Fine Art or Semi-Gloss
Custom Slideshow: $350
Duo Folio $350
Wooden Box with 10 Prints $350, 20 Prints $575
20 Image 8×8 Every Day Album $1399
You will make your purchasing decisions the day of your ordering appointment. We accept credit cards, do a 5% discount if you pay in cash the day of your ordering appointment, and also offer in-house payment plans.
Terms of no interest Payment plans
Downpayment: 1/2 is due if purchase is under $1000, 1/3 is due if purchase is over $1000
Longest term of payment plan is 6 months
Minimum monthly payment is $250
Products and Images are delivered after payment plan is paid in full
Due to the digital and custom nature of our work, all sales are final.
Fine art albums and wall art take 8-12 weeks to produce.
Pricing subject to change without notice.