PHOTOGRAPHY Sessions
Choose one of the standard photo sessions or contact me to customize a session for you.
Limited number of sesssions available each month, book early to avoid disappointment.
Gift Vouchers available.
3 Carat Session:
Session Fee R2 475
up to 90 minute session
personalized location and date
choice of prints or canvas, plus webres digital images
1 Carat Session:
Session Fee R995
30 minute session
predetermined location and date
choice of prints or canvas, plus webres digital images
Half Carat Session
(periodically available):
R295 (percentage to rescue)
10 minute session
predetermined location and date
1 image (Jumbo print-res digital).
Additional images may be available for purchase
Reminders
Travel fee outside of 60km radius from my home base may apply. Digital files/prints/canvas/albums are all available for purchase - either individually, or as part of/ additional to, a package. Packages start at R995, the average spend is R2500 which will include one or more printed images as well as digital images.
First Step
Book and pay retainer/session fee. Pre-session consult to understand your needs
Second Step
Have fun at a relaxed session. Wait +- 10 days
Third Step
Sit together and choose photos and products to suit your needs
Enjoy!
+-2 weeks later: Your treasures delivered to you, to sparkle in your home
Photo session faq
But my dogs are very boisterous ...
Whilst it will make things a lot more relaxed if they do have a few minutes concentration every so often, I will work together with you to make this fun for everyone. The best images are of relaxed subjects - both you and them. Meeting with you prior to the session will help put everyone at ease.
Will I be in the image with my pet ...
It is entirely up to you. My recommendation is that you definitely be in some of the images with your pet. The human/animal companionship bond is very individual and unique. These are the special memories which will carry you through tough times.
What should I wear??
High heels, very light colours or white, may not be the best idea for busy dogs, certain locations and black may not be best for cats or those which shed frequently. Cats and dogs on discreet lead/collars, harnasses will not be edited out. Horse halters will possibly not be edited out, so make it a special one. Further guidance will be given at the pre-session consult.
Where do we shoot?
Cats, small puppies, reptiles, senior pets can be done in your home environment which contributes to the most relaxed atmosphere. Other venues which you may have in mind (including public spaces) may require a fee and all bookings must be on paper. I have a portable studio and can bring it into certain environments where formal studio style images are required. Depending on the day's requirements this may elicit additional fee
Do you shoot other animals?
Skinny, scaly, feathered, furry and all others inbetween - all animals welcome. Even spiders and snakes! As long as you catch them if they decide to go walkies... small critters best be shot in your home or the studio. Logistics can be discussed during the pres-session meeting.
End of Life sessions
Unfortunately at times we find out unexpectedly that our companion animals will not live much longer - I have been through this myself. If you would like to have beautiful images taken before they pass, I recommend you contact me and I will squeeze your session in. This will be done where it is most comfortable for the animal.
Will you travel?
During the course of the year, I travel to various places around South Africa. Sessions are arranged in these locations - either several short sessions in one day, or some longer individual custom sessions, depending on your needs. In these cases there is no travel fee applicable. Email me with your location to stay updated of plans for your area.
How many pets per shoot?
Half Carat Packages - 1 subject per shoot. Standard shoots are best manageable with 1-3 subjects. These can be any combination of humans and animals. Any additional humans/animals elicit an extra R100 per subject. When there are a number of animals, please consider arranging for another set of familiar adult hands to help out - as familiar hands equate relaxed subjects.
I only want digitals.
You are most welcome to choose only digitals. However, bear in mind that when you choose any printed product, the web-res version of the image/s appearing in that product are supplied free. Thus you can share and enjoy them in many ways.
How does payment work?
Your session fee/package fee is payable upfront (EFT/bank deposit). For photo sessions: 50% upon booking a date, the remaining 50% at least 2 days before shooting. (Half Carat Sessions fully payable upon booking). .
paint my pet's photo
Choose one of the standard paint packages or contact me to customize a package for you. Composites of images can be done - this is usually more expensive and takes a bit longer.
Limited number of bookings available each month.
Gift vouchers available.
Half Carat, 1 Carat and 3 Carat Packages
Starting at R995
Pricing includes final product
delivered to your home.
Half Carat packages are special offers
and are only available periodically
Reminders
Quality of supplied photo influences final product size. Written permission must be gained from photographer/owner of photo when it is not your own. Your painting is a once-off item as with any organic painting.
First Step
Book and pay retainer/package fee. We discuss your photo and your needs
Second Step
Wait in anticipation for about 1-2 months whilst I paint away.
Third Step
I send it off to be printed and send you a digital websize copy.
Enjoy!
2-3 weeks later: Your treasures delivered to you, to sparkle in your home
TREASURES
Products available in packages, or a-la-carte.
Print quality is archival, and wall art is UV coated to preserve colours.
Wall Art:
Stretched Canvas
Framed Mounted Canvas
Archival Quality Prints:
Classic Matt, Metallic or Textured Paper
Framed or Unframed
Photo Albums and Books
Luxury lay-flat
Traditional coffee-table
Display Items:
Treasure Box
Acrylic Prints
Matted Prints
Display Items:
Personalised Calendars
Digital
Hi-Res Digitals
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