Making the Moment Photography

As a photographer, I think senior portraits area a lot of fun, and I really enjoy getting the opportunity to do them. As you’ll see across this site, my approach to photography is a custom approach, more non-traditional in nature. I’m not the type of photographer who simply sits people in front of backdrops in my studio, instead I prefer working from scratch – being more creative.

Different From your Friend’s Portraits

Because I believe in making a photo session fun (not stiff and awkward!) I like to make sure the location we choose is fun, full of potential, and fitting to the personality of the senior I’m working with. Usually I recommend a favorite park or location – someplace fun and more “you”. I can certainly make quite a few recommendations for fun spots – whether you’d like more of an urban setting, or enjoy nature – there are so many great locations I can recommend!

When working with seniors for their senior portraiture, I really embrace the concept of throwing out the “traditional” approach, and try to make every session an individual art session. I truly mean this – I deeply desire to work with young men and women who want to approach our time as a unique, uncanned, creative session.

Artistic Retouching Included

Here’s the nice thing about what I do – I’m more of an artist with how I work, so any images that I make available for order have been artistically retouched (versus just providing “off-the-camera” images). You’ll get a nice mix of images, from full color to black and white, to other fun artistic renderings. I do provide general/minor blemish retouching with my package, but if something more is needed, I do have an add-on available as well.

Session Pricing

As for fees, here is how I work. My Senior Portrait Package is pretty simple, but a bit better than what “traditional” studios offer. I include a 60 minute session, short-range travel, and a custom proof-site from where you can make individual or group print orders from my high-quality lab. And better than anything – if you and I become facebook friends – I’ll post the images for you to tag up and use to your hearts desire.

To cover the above package – I only charge a one time fee of $199. My fees are pretty competitive, but I always like to remind people of the custom end of what I do, and the unique shots that I provide my clients. The big thing you’re paying for with me? To get those shots that no one else has – I like to be as unique as I can with any given shoot. Not to sell myself too much, but I’m also a lot of fun to work with.

Want an idea of what a session with me can produce?  Check out Cara, a North Ridgeville senior who graduated this past year. Cara was really worried about being in front of the camera, but by the end of our time together, we had a blast together, and made some nice imagery. If you haven’t yet seen it – here is a link;

http://www.makingthemoment.com/blog/2009/caras-senior-portraits

Additional Printing Options

Beyond the assortment of wallet size prints and other standard prints I offer, I also have some nice hard-back books, graduation announcement cards, and other fun items available for order separately if you’d like.

If you’re interested – lets talk soon! Feel free to head over to my contact page, or facebook me if you’d like.  My schedule and booking availability generally fills up pretty fast, so I’d love to pencil in a date and location. Parents – please know I’d love to chat with you about any other questions you might have!