✨ Let’s speak openly and from the heart.
Everywhere I look lately, I see photographers offering $25 sessions. And while everyone has the right to set their prices and build their business in their own way, I need to be honest: No, I will not be lowering my pricing to compete with that.
This isn’t about arrogance. It’s about respect — for the craft, for my clients, and for the value of what I do.
Photography Is Not Just “Taking Pictures”
On the surface, photography looks simple: pick up a camera, press a button, hand over the files. But professional photography is infinitely more than that.
It is:
- Artistry: The ability to see light, emotion, and composition in ways others can’t.
- Storytelling: Capturing not just what people look like, but who they are.
- Legacy: Creating work that becomes part of your family history — heirlooms that last longer than we do.
Behind every single image I deliver are years of dedication and unseen effort:
- Countless late nights spent editing until the story feels complete.
- Thousands of dollars invested in education, equipment, and continued growth.
- Training in posing, lighting, color, and connection — so you feel at ease and look your best.
- The emotional energy it takes to guide nervous couples, reassure parents, and turn chaos into beauty.
What you see as a finished photo is only the surface of what it took to create it.
The True Cost of $25 Sessions
Yes, you could book a $25 session. But here’s what that really means:
- Sessions are rushed, with little time for connection or authenticity.
- Editing is minimal, often inconsistent, and rarely at professional standards.
- Equipment is often entry-level, limiting image quality.
- The experience is transactional, not transformative.
And while there’s nothing wrong with starting small, here’s the truth: you get what you pay for.
When you hire a professional, you’re not just paying for time spent on your session. You’re paying for expertise, preparation, artistry, and peace of mind.
Why My Prices Reflect My Value
I don’t charge for “pictures.” I charge for an experience:
✨ An experience where you feel comfortable, seen, and cared for.
✨ An experience where nervous laughter becomes genuine joy.
✨ An experience that gives you more than photos — it gives you memories preserved with heart.
My pricing reflects:
- Consistency: The guarantee that your images will be beautiful every single time, not a gamble.
- Professionalism: From contracts and scheduling to client communication and delivery.
- Longevity: Images created with archival quality that you’ll proudly share for decades.
- Care: The emotional investment I make in every client who steps in front of my camera.
This is not just a “job” for me. This is legacy work.
To New Photographers
If you’re just beginning your journey, hear me clearly: this is not to discourage you. We all start somewhere, and beginnings are beautiful. But professionalism is not about owning a camera or opening a Facebook page.
Professionalism is about:
- Mastering your craft before charging others.
- Understanding how to serve clients with respect, consistency, and care.
- Knowing the weight of being entrusted with someone’s irreplaceable memories.
This is a sacred responsibility. Honor it. Grow into it. Take the time to learn the business as well as the art. And know that there’s space for you — but please treat this industry and these clients with the respect they deserve.
To My Clients
To the families, couples, and individuals who continue to choose me: thank you.
Thank you for valuing the difference. Thank you for trusting me not only with your milestones, but with the quiet, in-between moments that make life so rich. Thank you for believing in the worth of art, legacy, and storytelling.
When you book me, you’re not just booking a photoshoot. You are:
💛 Investing in heirlooms your children and grandchildren will hold one day.
💛 Gifting yourself an experience that feels effortless, joyful, and real.
💛 Choosing someone who will treat your memories as if they were her own.
This is not about competing with $25 sessions. This is about honoring your story with the care it deserves.
In Closing
I will never apologize for charging what my work is worth — because your memories deserve nothing less.
So no, my prices will not go down. Because this isn’t about keeping up with trends or undercutting the market. This is about love. Legacy. Art. And that will always be worth investing in.
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