My rates for wedding, event, commercial and editorial photography vary based on the size and scope of the job. Please give me a call or send an email and I would be happy to hear about your plans and discuss the possibilities.

If you are interested in headshots, comp cards or family photos, I've tried to provide as much detail as possible below. If you have any questions that aren't answered here, please don't hesitate to get in touch!

If you would like to meet in person before booking a session, just let me know. I am happy to show you my portfolio, hear about your likes and dislikes, and make sure we are a good match. Having a rapport with your photographer is important - comfort in front of the camera will show in your pictures!

Session $395 ($100 deposit required to book)

We'll spend 3-4 hours together and shoot an unlimited number of digital photos in that time. The number of wardrobe changes can be completely up to you, although I recommend two or three looks because each change takes time away from shooting. I shoot digitally, so the images can be used in color or black and white. You will get a CD with all of your images on it, which will be available for pick up or to be put in the mail within three business days after our session, and it is yours to keep so that you can review the photos, make selections and have them printed. The days of photographers keeping negatives and charging ridiculous prices for prints are over, and I am glad to see them go. When I give you the CD, I will also mark my favorites shots for you. If you need a full comp card with 5 different looks, I recommend booking two sessions. Payment can be made by cash or check, and I can give you a $25 discount if you pay with cash.

Kids

Kids need new headshots every six months, which can get costly for parents, especially if you have more than one child in the business. Because so many of my referrals come from young talent agents, I've developed a special package for kids. If you schedule two sessions within 9 months, the second session will be half price.

Retouching - $40/hour

We have a retouching expert in-house who does a fabulous job. He is thorough and never retouches unnecessarily (which is how you avoid fake-looking images that irk agents and casting directors because they don't really look like you). Basic retouching, which includes getting rid of blemishes, fly-away hairs and distracting background elements can most often be completed in just an hour for a single image. Please remember when viewing your images that every monitor has different color balance and contrast settings. It is important that your images be color balanced to look best as prints and not for viewing on any one monitor, so when selecting images consider your body language, expression and the composition of the photo - let the company that handles your reproductions take care of the color balance and contrast when printing. (If you need a recommendation for where to have your prints made, I'm happy to make some suggestions.)

Work Study

I offer a limited number of positions each year to actors in need of headshots but who find them cost prohibitive. Your session is offered in exchange for assisting me on photo shoots and with administrative work. If you are interested in one of these positions, please feel free to contact me to see if any are available.

Make-up

Adults should plan to have make-up for our session done by a professional make-up artist. I can recommend a make-up artist who will stay with us for the duration of the session to handle touch ups, or you can schedule an appointment to have your make-up done before coming to the session. If you opt not to have a make-up artist present for the whole session, please be sure to bring the lipstick and powder with you to do your own touch ups. Make sure to choose an artist with experience in subtle, natural light make-up for photo shoots.

Wardrobe

I recommend bringing 5-10 tops with you to the shoot so that we have clothing to choose from. It is a good idea for women to wear a camisole-style tank top so you can make fast changes over it while we are outside shooting, although there are plenty of opportunities to duck into a restroom if need be. Avoid baggy clothes, bright patterns, white, fluorescents, logos and writing. Blues, greens, browns and black tend to work well, as do deep colors like wine red and dusky colors like dusty rose. Think about colors that bring out your eyes and make sure the shirts are darker than your skin tone. Bring a variety of necklines and sleeve lengths. Women should tend toward open necklines. Men should think about layering, like wearing a button-down or blazer over a t-shirt. Make sure to wear comfortable pants and shoes because we will be walking around. If you are interested in putting together a comp card, let's talk beforehand about the necessary wardrobe for each of the looks you want. Don't bring clothes that make you uncomfortable! Bring clothes that make you feel attractive and are worry-free. If you would like to have a stylist present for your session (recommended for shooting comp cards) I am happy to make recommendations for stylists, too.

Locations

Most of my sessions take place in the streets of Chelsea, in the low-20s west of 7th Avenue, and in the park at Chelsea Piers. This allows for a variety of locations and backgrounds to give you a variety of images from which to choose. Natural lighting is beautiful and is the most flattering type of light when used properly. Most importantly, photos taken in natural light come out looking like you, and so natural lighting has become the most requested by agents, casting directors and clients. That said, if you feel very strongly that you want your photos taken indoors in a studio, that can be arranged for an additional fee. Additionally, if you have a specific location in mind where you want to shoot, that may be possible to arrange with some advance planning so that I can scout the location, and an additional fee to cover scouting and travel time. Please feel free to let me know if you have something you'd like to try.