What I Offer

Services
& Pricing

All prices are starting rates — custom quotes available for unique sessions. Every session includes professional editing and online gallery delivery.

Portraits
Individuals · Families · Seniors · Maternity
Mini Session
$175
30 minutes
  • 30-minute session
  • Online gallery with download rights
  • Location of your choice in KC metro
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Extended Session
$395
2 hours
  • 2-hour session
  • Online gallery with download rights
  • Location of your choice in KC metro
  • Multiple locations & outfits welcome
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Headshots
Individual · LinkedIn · Teams · Corporate
Individual
$150
per person
  • On-location or studio-style setup
  • 2–3 final edited images
  • 5–7 day turnaround
  • High-res & web-ready exports
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Commercial
Real Estate · Branding · Events · Product
Product & E-Commerce
$100
per hour
  • Clean product photography
  • E-commerce ready images
  • White background or styled setups
  • Commercial use license included
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Also Available
Real estate & Airbnb interiors Commercial image licensing Custom ongoing client packages
Events & Celebrations
Birthdays · Quinceañeras · Anniversaries · Graduations
2-Hour Coverage
$200–$275
2 hours
  • 2 hours of coverage
  • Online gallery with print release
  • Travel throughout KC metro
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Full-Day Coverage
$700–$900
8+ hours
  • 8+ hours of coverage
  • Online gallery with print release
  • Travel throughout KC metro
  • Full event from setup to send-off
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Add-Ons
Available with any session or package
Rush Delivery (24 hr) +$75
Print Credit from$50
Extra Edited Images $10/ image
Commercial Image License from$150/ image
Travel Outside KC Metro $0.70/ mi
Questions
Frequently Asked
How do I book a session?

Fill out the contact form with your session details — type, preferred date, group size, and vision — and I'll respond within 24 hours with a quote.

What types of sessions do you offer?

Portraits, headshots, commercial, and events. Each has its own pricing and inclusions — see the tabs above for details.

How much do sessions cost?

Portraits start at $175, headshots at $150, events at $200, and commercial at $100/hr. Add-ons like rush delivery, print products, and commercial licensing are available on top of any package.

How long until I receive my photos?

Most sessions have a 5–7 day turnaround. If you need them sooner, 24-hour rush delivery is available as an add-on.

Do you travel outside Kansas City?

Yes — I'm based in Kansas City and available throughout the metro and beyond. Travel outside the metro is billed at $0.70/mile.

Can I use my photos commercially?

Yes, a commercial usage license is available as an add-on (and included with Commercial sessions).

I don't have a location in mind — is that okay?

Totally fine. Sessions can be held at a park, your home, a studio, or a venue — just note your preference (or let me suggest one) on the contact form.

How do I pay?

Payment is accepted via Venmo, Zelle, or Check — whichever works best for you. The method depends on your balance:

Under $200 — Venmo or Zelle
$200–$499 — Zelle or Check
$500+ — Zelle, Check, or bank transfer

Payment details are included on your invoice.

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