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Flower Arrangement

Welcome!

Discover a Quality over Quantity formula that will guarantee you value 

without the uncertainty of outcome, without having to go through no-that-good shots, 

without the stress of having to re-book with another photographer to obtain the result you expected.

The laughing and having fun will be captured and given back to you

in a gallery that portrays those moments without awkward poses here and there.

See yourself at your best, be confident, be happy.

Before being a photographer, I was on the other side of the camera as a model, 

so I know the feeling when you think you just had shot the pictures of your life and then...

well even models can look not at their best in some light or angle.

You do not want to see that: you want to love what you see.

So, I combine attentive candid shots with artistically posed ones, 

sharing with your vision and mood board before the session, 

so we will both know what you would like and move forward to have it!

I understand that your time is important, and at the same time that not always 

things follow the dotted line, especially with groups, families, kids, pets,  

so I am flexible about the duration of the session.

Do you need more time? I'm with you, at no additional charge.

Do you need to condense the session is a shorter time?

Gotcha, let's just get the good shots...planning and guidance will get you covered.

Looking forward to hearing about your desired session!

Thinking about Value, not only quantity

Why there is a range of number of photos included in each package instead of a fixed number:

I believe in a Quality over Quantity formula that guarantees you real results. 

I want to give you "all killers no fillers".  

 I'd like to give you a minimum of different pictures that you'll really love:

You can pick your favorite 5-15-40 Photos from an unedited preview gallery,

and I will take care of postprocessing each of those photos in great detail, 

sending them back to you edited with Pro editing included

which means applying tone, lights and color adjustments,

and also removing background distractions, applying skin retouching and lights enchantment.

 

​​I do not believe in advertising a fixed high number photos for any session, 

just applying standard presets to a gallery made of many pictures similar to each other.

I prefer to focus on the portrait you like most. 

At the same time, I don't want you to lose all the possible variations of expressions, glances,

and moments of fun and love that we created and captured. 

For this reason, along with those main 5/15/40 photos you selected,

I can send you also their variations, if you'd like!

Unless otherwise requested, these variations of a main photo come with basic editing, 

which includes applying tone, lights and colors adjustments only.

This allows me to send you more photos than the minimum indicated, without having to raise my rates, 

since an aspect to consider is the time that a photographer dedicates to reviewing and processing each picture

It would be hardly sustainable to give both maximum quality and maximum quantity

keeping affordable price ranges, and since I would not like to sacrifice quality over quantity,

I noticed that this is a good way to obtain a great balance.

 

The number of variations of a main selected photo can vary, for the simple fact that every session is different,

as every family, couple, or person is unique. 

​Some feel more comfortable moving, playing, cuddling, dancing, and posing.

Others are more shy and reserved and/or need more time to get comfortable in front of the camera

(and that's okay, no worries!).  

Some feel like staying longer and getting more shots,

while others prefer to condense the session in a shorter time and get just the essential pics! 

 

All these aspects translate into different amounts of pictures available to be captured. 

In all scenarios, I'll strive to get more shots, more angles, and more details as possible. 

Moreover, I find very subjective defining what is indeed " a gallery of different pictures": 

The line between "different photos" and "variations of one photo" is so subjective

and depends on the nature of each session, that the final number can vary easily. 

I do not feel like overpromising, or setting expectations of an unrealistic amount of "actual different pictures". 

Many photographers consider "different pictures" even images very similar to each other,

with just slightly different poses and angles or cropping,

so a gallery can end up being made of pictures that you consider less in amount than expected.

 

My goal is that you will be satisfied with the photos and their value. Setting expectations is important to me.

So I let my clients pic their favorite photos, and from there I can see how many other pictures I can include within the chosen rate without sacrificing quality over quantity. 

The best way to go is to understand that, since each session is unique,

giving you a standard, fixed number of photos as an outcome would not give you any more value.

Rest assured that from my collections you will receive the best value achievable within each collection.

Example:

a Jade (Mini) session

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Examples:

Groups of variations (with basic editing)

of a main photo

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Example:

a Styled/ Themed

Jade (Mini) sessions

Example:

A group of variations (with basic editing)

of a main photo, from a Themed/Styled session

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Seasonal Styled/Themed Sessions: +100$

(sessions including special themed concepts,

with additional decors and props,

and outfits and gowns upon availability)

Elopements -Weddings

Tailored to this special event, with more coverage and photos included,

so you'll not miss any details.  

 

Collections and Rates

The following prices are before taxes.

Taxes to be collected: Sale Taxes (to add to the listed prices)

8,6% for sessions in AZ -   8,9% for sessions in NYC -  8,4% For sessions in Las Vegas


 

 

 

Platinum

It is your choice if you want:

-  unlimited photo
  (includes all the good photos,

   edited, in full HD)

- A flexible length session

 (up to 8 hours of coverage)

Gold

It is your choice if you want:

-  many selected photos, 
 
 (includes 50-400 photos,         
    edited, in full HD)


- A flexible length session
  (
up to 6 hours of  coverage)
 

It is your choice if you want:

-  a good amount of selected photos
  (includes 25-150 photos,
   edited, in full HD)


- A full length session 
  (up to 4 hour of coverage)

Jade

It is your choice if you need:

-
Essential selected photos
  (includes 5-20 
of the best
    photos, edited, in full HD)


- A Quick session 
  (up to 2 hour of coverage)

$2875

$1575

$775

$425

It is your special day, congratulation! You want to celebrate and cherish all the important moments of this day, and having a lifestyle photographer will assure you the sweetest pics without disruption, plus of course all the posed portraits you'd like!

I had myself an elopement in Las Vegas and it was so much fun...and NYC was also my dreamy destination so I am thrilled that I had the chance to witness and take the photos of elopements there, from Central Park to Brooklyn Bridge...It is all so exciting!

Wherever you dream of eloping, I wish you a sweet smile on your face looking back at your wedding photos. 

 

Special Events Sessions:

Proposals -Engagement - Party - Prom - Bday- Newborn sessions

Tailored to these special occasions, where timing and location can be an important factor,

So many reasons to celebrate! B-days, Anniversaries, your baby is arrived...You are going to propose...she said yes...Congrats!

In addition to all the posed/styled pics you want, Lifestyle / candid shots can be done without disrupting the event itself. Enjoy your time! 

If you don't need the coverage of the entire event but still want some professional photos taken before, after, or during the main moments,

I also offer the Mini session (Jade).  Additional pictures can always be added after have seen the preview, if you prefer!

For Newborn sessions, if along with the lifestyle pictures you want some specific posed ones, 

I suggest scheduling at least 1-2 hours to allow the baby to take his/her time to be comfortable.

Jade rates are still valid for it just, for my experience, if you are searching for a quick newborn session,

aim for lifestyle photos of your baby...and you with him, of course.  Feel free to text me for details!

Platinum

It is your choice if you want:

-  unlimited photo
  (includes all the good photos,
    edited, in Full HD)


- A flexible coverage

 (usually up to 4 hours)

Gold

It is your choice if you want:

-  many selected photos, 
 
 (includes 35-150 photos,
    edited, in full HD)


- A flexible length session
  (
usually up to 3 hours)
 

It is your choice if you want:

-  a good amount of selected photos
  (includes 15-50
photos,
   edited,  in full HD)


- A full length session 
  (usually up to 
2 hours)

Jade

It is your choice if you need:

-
Essential selected photos
  (includes 5-10 
of the best   
   photos, edited, in full HD
)

- A Quick, Mini session 
  (around 20-45 minutes)

$1775

$1075

$575

$350

Portraits Sessions:

Couples - Bridal  - Family sessions - Maternity

- Graduation - Pet Portraits - Models' Portfolio 

For all your milestone or just because you deserve some great portrait to celebrate yourself, 

your family, your love, your passions and dreams

No extra fees is we go overtime, the estimated time is mostly to give you great results taking less of your time as possible.

And additional pictures can always be added after have seen the preview, if you prefer!

Platinum

It is your choice if you want:

-  unlimited photo
 
 (includes all the good photos,       
edited, in Full HD)


- A flexible coverage

 (usually up to 3 hours)

Gold

It is your choice if you want:

-  many selected photos, 
   (includes 35-120 photos,    edited, in full HD)

- A flexible length session
  (
usually up to 2 hours)
 

It is your choice if you want:

-  a good amount of selected photos
  (includes 15-50 photos,   edited,  in full HD)

- A full length session 
  (
usually up to 90 minutes)

Jade

It is your choice if you need:

-
Essential selected photos  (includes 5-10 of the best      photos, edited, in full HD)

- A Quick, Mini session 
  (around 20-45 minutes)

$1575

$975

$475

$250

the best investment options for professional pictures of you, your business and your team.

No extra fees is we go overtime, the estimated time is mostly to give you great results taking less of your time as possible.

 Business Headshots

Platinum

It is your choice if you want:

-  unlimited photo
  (includes all the good photos,
    professionally edited)

- up to 20 people


- A long, flexible coverage

 (up to 3 hours)

Gold

It is your choice if you want:

-  many selected photos, 
 
 (includes 40 of the best photos,
    professionally edited)

- up to 10 people


- A flexible length session
  (up to 2 hour)

 

It is your choice if you want:

-  a good amount of selected photos
  (includes 16 of the best photos,
          professionally edited)

- up to 2 people


- A full length session 
  (up to 1 hour)

Jade

It is your choice if you need:

-
Essential selected photos
  (includes 5 
of the best photos,     
   professionally edited)


- 1 person

-A Quicker session 
  (around 20-30 minutes)

$1975

$1275

$575

$250

Tips for choosing which collection works best for you: 

 

The Jade Collection is the more convenient option for you if:

- You need essential pictures only (a Mini session)

    ....as a keepsake of a milestone

    ...or just to celebrate the love between you and your loved ones

    ...or maybe you need some photos for holiday cards

    ...or want some photos to frame and keep in your home,

    ...or to make a gift to grandparents or other relatives 

 

Just notice that this is meant to be a Mini session, so shorter than a full session,

so is less flexible/convenient if you think of upgrading later to more pictures.

You can select 5 main favorite photos from the gallery preview,

and I'll send you those, edited, along with other 5 variations of them.

You can still add more different pictures to this package with the à la carte rates as adds-on,

but The Silver Collection may be a better fit for you if...

The Silver Collection may be a better fit for you if:

- you are thinking of a classic photosession, that combines convenience and results in a flexible time

- you want to receive a good amount of photos 

- you want to take your time to get a variety of poses and candid shots

- maybe you want to try a couple of different looks/outfits

   or a change of background walking around the park/the city/the chosen location

- you need flexibility of timing (30 minutes at least is suggested to achieve good results,

  but I'll be more than happy to give you 1 hour or even more to get comfortable

  and have fun taking confidence in front of the camera as we move along!)

 

For Events and Newborn sessions, this is the collection I would suggest to start with.

The Jade Collection is available if you need the essentials only or if you are on a budget,

but in many scenarios, the Silver Collection will fulfill your expectations better!

 

The Gold Collection is the best option if:

- you want to receive many many photos!

- you want to take more time to get a wide variety of poses and candid shots

- maybe you want to try more different looks/outfits

  or a change of several background walking around the park/the city/the chosen location

- you are part of an extended family

  and you want to get within the same session all the possible combinations of family shots!

- you need flexibility of timing (1 hour at least is suggested to achieve good results, but I'll be more than happy to give you    90 minutes or even more to get comfortable and have fun taking confidence in front of the camera as we move along!)

 

Need something in the middle? More photos can be added to each package,

even after the session and after you'll see your gallery preview;

"à la carte" pricing:

$10/photo with basic editing for bundles of 20+ photos,

$15/photo with basic editing for bundles of 1-20 photos

  $20/photo with Pro editing for bundles of 20+ photos,

$25/photo with Pro editing for bundles of 1-20 photos

 $45/photo with Fine Art editing (Painterly and/or Fantasy artistic Portraits)

Basic editing includes standard lighting & colors adjustments;

Pro editing includes background adjustments, skin retouching, sunlight enchantments

and many other actions to elevate the picture's value and appearance.

Fine Art editing includes Digital Art postproduction to elevate a photo 

to a dreamy, fantastic world of fantasy and/or painterly-style portraits.

 

  packages include:

 

- Free consultation by phone, text, or email about the best solutions to meet your needs and expectations;
- Suggestions about the locations more suitable and iconic;
- Guidance for posing before and during the session, sharing inspirational pics and mood board;
- Flexibility of timing and duration of the session: each package has a range of time that will depend on your 

   preferences: if you prefer to concentrate the session in a shorter time, just let me know so we can be sure to have   

   all the shots done in that timeframe; moreover, it is not a problem for me to stay more than expected if needed,

   without any additional fee. 

- Unlimited change of outfits for session;

- Consultancy and scouting for outfits that will match your vision;

- Access to the Client's closet with clothing and accessories for most of the sessions;
- Sneak peeks of the photos during the session;
- Online gallery with a full preview within 48-72 hours from the photoshoot;
- Preview of editing style/editing options applied, to assure you that will match your taste;

- Pro Editing (colors+lighting adjustments, skin retouch, sunlight enchantment, removal of unwanted objects in the     background, and many other actions that elevate the photo's value and appearance)
- Free download in full HD files for printing + Jpgs files for sharing them easier with family&friends or on socials
- Print release for unlimited copies of each photo, so you can print them whenever you prefer and through any of
   your favorite website or location.

 

Taxes to be collected: Sale Taxes

8,6% for sessions in AZ    -    8,9% for sessions in NYC    -    8,4% For sessions in Las Vegas

to be added to the price of the package and a la carte additional photos

Investment Details & faq


- There is no additional travel fee for specific locations in Phoenix, and for areas in NY City during certain months during the year. For Las Vegas, the availability is upon checking the dates/ schedule and travel options.
- A deposit commensurate to the package and location selected is required. The remaining amount can be paid by Zelle,     Venmo, or
 Paypal within the day of the session; in some circumstances, cash is accepted too. 
- Refunds and reschedules are possible in specific circumstanc
es listed in the Agreement that will be sent to you upon         we'll discuss the dates and package you are interested in.  

 


Why is there a selected number of pictures? Can I just have the pictures taken during the session without the editing?                         

When you hire a professional, you want to be certain of a good outcome. With packages that include the selected shots, you can be more sure of the value and quality of the product you purchase. Selected photos mean that you will have the vantage of the Quality over Quantity formula. The photographer will have more time to work on every single picture, with all those little adjustments that transform a snapshot into photography. Editing is a fundamental part of the process, necessary to obtain the look that you see and search in professional photos. Every photographer has his/her own standards and I do value an accurate editing on each singular photo, so I do not just apply standard presets to the gallery. This care of details is translated in time of post-production, so your investment is proportioned not only to the time of the photosession, but also to the time necessary to deliver to you a final, professional product.   

 

 Nonetheless, if you like the pics in the preview as they are and/or you are on a budget, I am available to offer photos with basic adjustments only, at a lower price than the normal add-on ones, if the unedited photos match standards of quality already (example: good natural lighting, tidy background). My main goal is that you will be happy with the pictures received and their value.

Photographers usually do not release the raw (aka "Out of Camera") photos because they are, as the name says, "raws": nor do they shoot directly in JPG, because they want to have control over the file that years of practice and their expertise allow them to manage. To put this in a contest, an example is a common scenario: if you go to a nice restaurant, you want and expect the chef to prepare and cook the meal for you, you do not want grocery bags of raw food or a frozen meal on your plate. You want to treat yourself to the experience of a special, handmade dinner. So, be assured that by hiring a photographer who cares for the details, you are investing in a final artistic product and that you will receive photos elevated from the normal snapshot, with the value that professional and tailored editing adds to your photos.

Who selects the best photos? Can I pick my favorites to be edited within the investment of the package purchased?

Yes, if you purchased Silver or Gold options, you can pick your favorite photos of the session from the online gallery preview, and I will edit those you like most. (For the Platinum options all the good pics are already included).

For the Minis (Jade option) you will already see a preselection of the best shots in your online gallery as a preview.

The full gallery for Minis will be released if you decide to upgrade the package after having seen the preview.

If you prefer, I can always make a selection of the best one for you, and I will take care to provide you with a good variety of pictures according to the session - the best ones for each different setting.

Email: Sharleen_m@hotmail.it

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Availability in:
Phoenix, Las Vegas, New York
These are the destinations I travel to more often, and I can be available there even on relatively short notice

Bookings are open for
Elopements and Weddings 2024-2025!

Gallery/Portfolio available here.

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