Photo Shoots
Garrett County Area
We schedule photo shoots in the Garrett County area from mid-December to early January and during the summer in June and July.
There are no slots available in Garrett County at this time. Check back in May to see available bookings!
Limelight Perks
On-location – Offers the added bonus of the location being part of the story of the photos. Some packages include two different locations. We select the locations that will best fit the shoot.
Outfit Changes – No more of those portrait packages where everyone can tell the photos were all taken at the same time. Outfit changes are not required, but we encourage them for some of the packages. It makes it look like you had multiple photo sessions, and you can capture different aspects of yourself to share with family and friends.
Tell Your Story – We want your photos to tell your story, not just be a simple posed shot. We consider what we do to be “artistic photography”. That means that the photograph is not just a simple posed shot. We want it to evoke feeling in the viewer. For that reason, we will interview you before the shoot to find out what story you want to tell with your photos.
Quality at Lower Pricing – We use high quality photo equipment and editing software to give you professional grade photos. But at the same time, we are offering you the kind of product you would get from a high-priced service at a lower price. Why? Because everyone should be able to capture those special moments in a professional grade way. It shouldn’t just be a service available to the wealthy.
Pricing
Pricing covers the cost of the photo shoot, professional digital editing, and one digital copy of each shot. We use high quality camera equipment, not a cell phone, and professional digital editing software.
Senior Portrait Package – 2 locations, outfit changes. 20 poses. Up to 4 hours. – $250.00
Family Portrait Package – Up to 2 locations if desired, 20 poses. Will be available up to 4 hours. This is an actual portrait session of posed shots. See below for event sessions. – $250.00
Engagement/Couples Photos – Up to 2 locations if desired. 20 poses. Will be available up to 4 hours. This would be a private posed session, not at an engagement party – $250.00
Yearly Student Photos – One price for all students in a family. Posed shots. One location. At least 6 poses per student. Up to 1 hour – $100.00
Modeling Shots – Would you like to have a series of modeling shots for a portfolio or just for fun? Up to 2 locations but multiple backdrops in each location. Up to 10 outfit changes. 20 final shots. Up to 6 hours. – $500.00. (Mini package 5 outfit changes, 10 final shots, up to 3 hours – $300.00). For this package, keep in mind that we can coach you on posing and use some enhancements, but the final product will be affected by the subject’s ability to model.)
Memory Photos – Any time you just want to capture a specific memory. Shots can be creative or traditional. One location, up to 2 and a half hours. 20 poses – $200.00
Unique/Funny Photo Sessions and Treasure Hunt – Looking for something fun to do? Why not have a funny photo session? Grab your best friend, significant other, or just come alone. We’ll set you up with up to 2 hours of funny and unique poses. You’ll need to be open to making funny faces and acting goofy. 1 location. 12 poses. 2 hours. – $125.00 photo shoot only, or $225.00 photo shoot combined with treasure hunt. Maximum 2 people, included in pricing. Individuals participating in the treasure hunt will win a few small prizes.
Event Photos – Event photos are done on a case-by-case basis. See pricing below.
- Weddings – We do budget wedding photography. That means you will get much higher quality than you would with an amateur taking the photos, but you won’t get all the bells and whistles you would get with one of those $4000 services. Only one shooter. No video. Will shoot up to 200 shots at event. Fine tune editing of 100 shots. You will get all usable digital images. Available 8 hrs – $600.00.
- (Keep in mind that we are giving you a deal. You would pay much more for this service from traditional wedding photographers. And with that said, we aren’t going to take the abuse that is often heaped on traditional wedding photographers. You will be asked to pay up front. Our policy is that if someone involved in the wedding party gets abusive, we leave and whatever shots have been taken is what you will get. No refunds. We reserve the right to record any incidents that may occur.)
Additional Information
- With the exception of Event Photos, I will select the location(s). You will need to have transportation to and from the location(s). I am sorry but we cannot honor location requests for security reasons.
- I will be bringing a team with me to the shoots. However, pricing is based on one shooter only.
- A non-refundable down payment of $50 is expected when you book the session. The rest is due the day of the shoot, prior to the shoot.
- Be aware that the pricing includes the time involved for the photography service, including taking photos and editing them. I does not include prints. We will give you a digital copy of each print and you will need to order the prints yourself from your favorite photo place. We recommend Walgreens if you are in Garrett County. They do a nice job at a reasonable price. We do it this way to allow you the freedom to choose whatever sizes you like at a more affordable price. (Think back to those Sears portrait studio days when you had to pay $20 per 8×10.) We do offer some gift items from your prints, however. Please see our Store for more information.
- I will plan out shots for you in advance based on an interview with you and a survey. This will allow us to make the best use of your time. Please let me know in the interview and survey if you are wanting anything special, such as a specific type of shot or feel to the photographs.
- The modeling shoot is a series of photographs in which you would portray different characters. (Think America’s Top Model). This one takes a good bit more advanced planning. You should determine what types of characters you want to play based on the costumes or clothing you can bring to the shoot. You will need to provide a list of those characters to me prior to the shoot so I can plan locations and backgrounds. Keep in mind that though I can coach you on poses and expressions, the quality of the photos is highly dependent on your skill to imitate characters. At least one head shot will be included in the package.
- We will digitally enhance the photos with professional software, but we aren’t miracle workers. We can’t make you look different than how you appear. Although things like that can be done, they are very time consuming, and that is not part of the package pricing.
- Abuse will not be tolerated. That includes both physical and verbal abuse. If the session becomes abusive, we will leave immediately, and you will receive only the shots taken prior to the abuse. You will not be refunded for any time or shots lost.
You can reach me at info@limelightphotography.vip