I understand that finding the right photographer is not easy.  Before you simply hire someone from an online wedding company that works with multiple photographers and offers what appear to be very low rates, keep in mind that you typically do not get the same experience that you would when hiring a photographer such as myself directly.

If you engage me to capture that special day, your precious child and family,  you can be confident that I will take the time to get to know you beforehand and find out your specific needs.  The day of the photo shoot will not be the first time we speak!  You will also receive carefully selected and edited photos in the style depicted on my website out of the hundreds of photographs that I will take during your event or photo session.

Not every photographer has the same style.  The key advantage of choosing a particular photographer in advance and by reviewing his or her portfolio is that you can be reasonably assured that you will receive quality photos in the style that you have seen in advance and that agrees with your tastes and preferences.

Please remember that the photographs you get stay forever and you cannot “redo” your special day or go back to special moment of your life!

Here are my standard pricing packages. For a full price list and to discuss anything not included below, please contact me. I’d be happy to customize the perfect shoot just for you!

Wedding Photography :

Basic | $1,600 

• Up to 8 hours of continuous coverage. (additional time negotiable for extra fee)
• Includes all images (excluding unsuitable images at photographer’s discretion) with beautiful retouching on a USB flash drive.  Both high resolution (no watermark) for prints & low resolution (small watermark) for web use is provided.
• Includes online gallery access for 1 month for sharing with family and friends and the ability to order professional quality prints. All images edited.
• 10 prints  (8×10 or smaller; lab quality prints)

Standard  |  $3,700

• All day wedding coverage to tell your wedding story.
• Engagement photo session.
• Includes all images (excluding unsuitable images at photographer’s discretion) with beautiful retouching on a USB flash drive.  Both high resolution (no watermark) for prints & low resolution (small watermark) for web use is provided. All images edited.
• Includes online gallery access for 1 month for sharing with family and friends and the ability to order professional quality prints.
• 25 prints  (8×10 or smaller; lab quality prints), large gallery wrap canvas print, and slideshow with music.

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Portrait Photography:

Engagement Session | $350

• 1.5 hour photography session on location (in the park, around the city, etc.).
• Online photo gallery access for 1 month for sharing with family and friends and the ability to order professional quality prints; all images edited.
• 5 high resolution digital images of your choice; downloadable from the online photo gallery (for additional digital images, please see add-ons below).
• 1 lab quality print (8×10 or smaller).

Multi-location Engagement Package | $600

• Photo sessions in Central Park, Times Square, and Grand Central Terminal including transportation between locations by taxi.
• No time limit  (Estimated session length is 3 to 4 hours including travel time).
• Online photo gallery access for 1 month for sharing with family and friends and the ability to order professional quality prints. All images edited.
• 10 high resolution digital images of your choice; downloadable from the online photo gallery (for additional digital images, please see add-ons below).
• 3 lab quality prints (8×10 or smaller).

Family, Child, Maternity, Individual, or Head-Shot Photo Session | $350

• All portrait sessions take place on location at your home, in a park, or at your favorite spot.
• Mobile studio service at your home that includes studio lighting and background is available for an additional $50 fee.  This is required for newborn sessions.
• Up to 1.5 hours of shooting time (additional time negotiable for extra fee).
• Online photo gallery access for 1 month for sharing with family and friends and the ability to order professional quality prints. All images edited.
• 5 high resolution digital images of your choice; downloadable from the online photo gallery (for additional digital images, please see add-ons below).
• 1 lab quality print (8×10 or smaller).

Newborn Photography (less than 2 weeks old) | $600

• All portrait sessions take place on location at your home.
• Mobile studio service at your home that includes studio lighting, background, and variety of photo prop.  (ask for details)
• 3~4 hours of shooting time (including nursing time to make a baby comfortable and sleepy)
• Family can participate in photoshoot
• Online photo gallery access for 1 month for sharing with family and friends and the ability to order professional quality prints. All images edited.
• 20 high resolution digital images of your choice; downloadable from the online photo gallery (for additional digital images, please see add-ons below).
• 1 lab quality print (8×10 or smaller).

Baby’s First Year Package (3 sessions total) | $950

Please choose 3 sessions from following sessions.

Maternity
Newborn
1 month old
3 month old
6 month old
9 month old
First birthday

Includes online gallery with shopping cart (all images edited), 5 high resolution digital images from each session (15 total), 1 canvas wrap (11×14 or smaller), $100 print credit.  Photo props & studio equipment are also included.

 

Add-Ons :

$20 for each additional digital image; I edit all images and you get to choose exactly the ones you want

$100 for additional 10 images (no print credit)

$150 for additional 20 images (including print credit of $25)

$200 for all digital images (including print credit of $50); there are approximately 100~200 images per session.

$10 for images saved on a USB Flash Drive for safekeeping

$200 for each additional hour of shooting beyond the time indicated above

Please ask me about print pricing.

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Event Photography:

Please contact me for pricing and details

• Includes all images (excluding unsuitable images at photographer’s discretion) with minor editing and retouching.  (High resolution images)
• Includes online gallery access for 1 month for sharing with family and friends and the ability to order professional quality prints.
• All images are fully edited to truly showcase your special event.
• Does not include any print.

 

Pricing is effective as of June 1, 2014.

FAQ

Q.  I prefer sessions on weekend.  Are you available?

Yes.  Most of the sessions happen on weekends; as such, please book as early as possible.  I am also available during the work week.

Q. When is the best time to book newborn photo session?

Newborn babies are best photographed between 7-10 days of birth, because it is easier to pose them.  Please book in advance if you are expecting a baby to guarantee availability.

Q.  When is the best time to book a maternity photo session?

Ideally in the 7th or 8th month.  Please don’t wait until the last minute!  I had customers who waited until the week before they were due and ended up not having their photos taken because they went into labor a little early.

Q.  What’s your style?

I like to do both lifestyle and posed although I will be flexible to accommodate client needs.  My editing style generally yields clean but warm images with a hint of vintage.

Q.  How many digital images can I view?

The number of images you can get depends on sessions.  However, I can typically show you around 50~150 edited digital images.

Q.  Do you have a studio? 

Yes, I have a studio in Freehold in Monmouth County, New Jersey.  I am also an on-location photographer; in addition, mobile (in-home) studio services are available for an additional fee (see above for pricing).  I can bring a lighting setup and backgrounds to your location.

Q. Do you offer discounts?

Yes I do offer discounts for repeat customers and referrals.  Please ask.

Q. Do your packages include a print release?

Yes, all of my packages include print releases and you can print photos on your own.  I encourage you to ask about professional printing options.  The quality of professionally printed images is significantly better than what most people can do on their own.

Q.  When are photos available for viewing?

An online photo gallery will be ready in 10 days to 2 weeks after your session due to the editing time required unless special arrangements were made when booking your session.  A USB drive with digital images will be mailed within 3 weeks after the session.

Q.  Do you charge travel fees?

Travel fees to cover tolls and gas may apply outside of Manhattan and New Jersey.  I do not generally charge for travel time.  Please ask for details.

Please note that client is responsible for transportation cost (such as taxi cost) between locations during session.

Q.  Can the session be rescheduled if the weather is bad, etc.?

Sessions can be rescheduled in case of bad weather, illness, etc.

Q. When is payment due?  What forms of payment do you accept?

Portrait session fees are due on the day of the session.  I accept cash, check, credit cards, and PayPal.

Q.  What should I wear for my photography session?

Please find a style that shows your personality and coordinate colors among family members.   Typically, avoid matching colors for best results.

For newborns, I have cute props such as hats, pants, tutus, diaper covers, etc. so you do not need to purchase anything.  If you have time to shop, etsy.com has many great accessories at reasonable prices.

For toddlers and children, it’s always nice to have some accessories such as hats, headbands, bow ties, etc.   Try to avoid overly busy patterns.   Favorite toys and stuffed animals can also be used as props.

Q. Can I change outfits during the session?

Yes. However, I recommend a maximum of 3 different outfits per 1.5 hours of shooting time because of the time it takes to get a sufficient number of images.  Photo shoots can be extended beyond 1.5 hours if you would like for an extra fee.

Q. Can I change locations during the session?

Yes as long as it is within a reasonable distance and we can cover all the locations in the time allotted for the session, which is typically 1.5 hours.  Photo shoots can be extended beyond 1.5 hours if you would like for an extra fee.

Please note that client is responsible for transportation cost (such as taxi cost) between locations during session.

Q. Why should I buy prints from the photographer at a premium price? I just want digital images and have no need for printing.  Why do you always recommend prints of my images?

As we all know, you can print at home or at a drug store and often for a less than a dollar or two per image.  However, home printing and drug store photo labs offer nowhere near the quality of professional photo labs and your prints may quickly fade over time.  Ask me for a side-by-side comparison of print quality from a drug store lab and my professional lab—you will be amazed at the difference.  In addition, professional prints ordered through the photographer assure accurate color calibration resulting in great looking photos.

In addition, in my experience, prints and albums outlast digital images stored on a hard drive or USB stick.  There is no guarantee that these will work in 10 years (floppy disks have almost completely disappeared and CD-ROMs are on their way out), which means that digital images require maintenance over time to make sure they remain accessible.   On the other hand, many people still have family photos from years prior.  I even have photos from my great grandparents’ youth!

***Pricing is representative and for typical packages and therefore subject to change.  All services provided by Ayami Photo Arts LLC.