Portrait Session guide
What to expect, along with pricing and process details.
Let's Tell Your Story.
I became a photographer because I want to remember everything, and I want to help you do the same. We all have important milestones that deserve to be remembered - whether you're a graduating senior, or needing headshots for your dream job. I want to help you not only remember where you are now and how far you've come, but also help you get to where you want to go, and look good doing it.
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I would love to tell your story.
"She is by far the best photographer I have ever used!! She is absolutely amazing and very talented. You will not be disappointed!! You will love your pics!!!" - Stephanie M.
My style
Fun. Stress-Free. Natural. Emotional. I am here to document this time in your life and help reveal who you are and what you love to do. I will, of course, help guide you in natural, beautiful poses, but I am also there to help you have fun doing it. You will be more comfortable in front of my lens, and your images will have the natural, more authentic feel of the real you.
FYI I am a natural light photographer, not a studio photographer, so I do shoot on location, usually in a place that means something to you, or somewhere I suggest based on the vibe you are looking for.
My experience
With over 10 years of experience, I am familiar with many different types of situations and I am happy to send you full galleries of past sessions so you can see a full spectrum of my work.
I always aim to be both kind and professional when addressing any of my Client's needs, and I’m committed to providing timely responses to any of your questions before and after our session. I want your experience working with me to be as fulfilling as my experience working with you!
"I had the pleasure of working with Jessi to fulfill some of the head shots I needed for some modeling castings. I met her through the recommendation of a friend, and I could not have been more impressed by her professionalism and level of talent during this shoot and throughout the editing process.
Jessi did not simply meet the minimum requirements I was hoping for, but took the time to be patient throughout the shoot in order to shape a creative space on our set that was both comfortable but editorial. I felt relaxed and was given constructive guidance throughout the shoot that helped create such an exquisite final product that I was so proud of sharing." - Abraham H.
Your Investment
I am an all-inclusive photographer, which means that my pricing includes not only my time, experience, and artistry, but also all edited images from your session, delivered in a downloadable digital gallery. I'll also provide a flash drive of the images with a print release. You can expect 30+ images per session.
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Portrait Collections
Designed to show off the real you, in a really fun way.
Portrait Milestone Session
Are you graduating? Getting a new job? Turning 40? This session is for you. Custom tailored for this time in your life, these sessions include up to an hour of session time on location. We can choose a location that means something to you, or I can offer suggestions based on the vibe you're looking for.
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Includes: ​
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Up to an hour of session time on location*
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All edited images (you can expect 30+)
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Online gallery hosting for one year
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High resolution image download
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A flash drive of your edited images
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Print release
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$395
($195 retainer at booking, $200 by session date)
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*Locations more than 25 miles from Silverhill, AL may incur a travel fee.
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Returning Clients will enjoy 10% off their session fee as a thank you for their continued support.
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Portrait Adventure Session
Let's go on an adventure! With these sessions I allocate more time (up to 3 hours) to spend with you doing something you love. This can be split over multiple locations (i.e. the beach, the ball field, your favorite coffee shop, etc.) so that we can truly capture you at your best, having your best time.
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Includes:
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1-3 hours of session time on location*
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60+ professionally edited images
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Online gallery hosting for one year
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High resolution image download
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A flash drive of your edited images
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Print release
$595
($195 retainer at booking, $400 by session date)
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*Locations more than 25 miles from Silverhill, AL may incur a travel fee.
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Returning clients also enjoy 10% off their session fee as a thank you for their continued support.
Portrait Milestone
Keepsake Collection
You know the saying "Picture or it didn't happen"? Well this collection will help tell your story for years to come. It includes everything in the Milestone Session, plus a beautiful keepsake Session Album
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Includes: ​
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Up to an hour of session time on location*
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30+ professionally edited images
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Online gallery hosting for one year
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High resolution image download
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A flash drive of your edited images
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Print release
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Session Coffee Table Book - a custom designed 10" x 10" leather-bound hardcover book with your favorite images. Starts with 24 thick, archival, lay-flat pages.
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$695
($195 retainer at booking, $500 by session date)
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*Locations more than 25 miles from Silverhill, AL may incur a travel fee.
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Returning clients also enjoy 10% off their session fee as a thank you for their continued support.
Portrait Keepsake Collection II
Your adventures deserve to be remembered. Hang on to those memories with everything in the Portrait Adventure Session, plus your choice of a Session Coffee Table Book or $350 print credit.
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Includes: ​
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1-3 hours of session time on location*
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60+ professionally edited images
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Online gallery hosting for one year
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High resolution image download
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A flash drive of your edited images
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Print release
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Session Coffee Table Book - a custom designed 10" x 10" leather-bound hardcover book with your favorite images. Starts with 30 thick, archival, lay-flat pages.
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$895
($195 retainer at booking, $700 by session date)
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*Locations more than 25 miles from Silverhill, AL may incur a travel fee.
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Returning clients also enjoy 10% off their session fee as a thank you for their continued support.
company branding
Company-Wide Headshots + Marketing Photos
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Does your company need new headshots for the whole team? Or maybe some new branding and marketing material for your website and social media?
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Check out this all-inclusive Company Branding Collection to help get your company where you want to be.
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Includes:​
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Staff Headshots (one person included in base price) on location*
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Location photos
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Detail photos
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Group Photos
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Candid/Lifestyle photos
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As with all of my sessions, you will receive a link to an online gallery with your edited images, along with a flash drive and sharing release**.
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$495 base price + $75 / person
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*Locations more than 25 miles from Silverhill, AL may incur a travel fee.
**Sharing release is for web and social media use only. Custom quotes available for commercial print release (i.e. for billboards, magazines, TV spots, etc.)
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"Jessi makes you feel so comfortable and relaxed and is such a joy to have around! She makes the experience so much fun and produces the most stunning photos!" - Allison W.
the process
How to book and what comes next.
01: Contact
Click here to contact me so we can go over the details of your session and pick a date and time. I will also help offer suggestions on location based on what you're looking for.
02: Book
Once we have a date and location, I'll email you a photo agreement to e-sign and a link to pay your retainer. Then you get to look forward to the big day, while I make sure my equipment is all clean and lookin sweet for your precious faces.
03: Session
The big day arrives and we meet at the decided upon location, probably right before sunset cause that's my favorite time to shoot, and we laugh and have a great time and you'll be all like "Omgosh I'm so glad we hired her, what a great time this has been."
04: Delivery
I'll upload a sneak peek within a couple of days, then it'll take 2-3 weeks to edit all of your glorious images. I will probably cry at how cute you are. Then I email you a link to your gorgeous online gallery where you can view, share, order prints, and download the high res files.
faq
Why should we hire you?
I take care of all of my clients like they are family. I have over 10 years of experience and absolutely love what I do. I have been told that I bring a sense of joy and comfort to my sessions, which helps me photograph and reveal the "true spirit" of the people and relationships I photograph.
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What types of portrait sessions have you done?
So. Many. Things. I've of course photographed graduating seniors, and birthday milestones (i.e. Thirty, Flirty, and Thriving), and I've also had the honor of photographing upcoming models, fashion bloggers, musicians, and even one of the actresses from Stranger Things.
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Can I bring a dog or pet to our session?
Yes. Absolutely. One thousand times yes.
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Do you edit all our photos?
Every image that you receive has been individually edited by me. I never send my images off to be bulk edited by some other company. I want to make sure every shot is consistent with the quality of work I expect from myself.
Where do you live & how far will you travel?
I live on the Gulf Coast in Southern Alabama but also offer services in the Chattanooga area (moving there soon!) I’m always up for a new adventure so if you have a destination in mind just let me know and we’ll see what we can do!
"Jessi is the best!!! I can’t recommend her enough!"
- Katie W.
