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Sarah McConnell mac4cy@live.com

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*New prices up for outdoor and on location pictures for 2012.  Prices vary from in studio sessions to allow for extra time for the photographer to travel to and from location and for travel fees to the location.

I am excited to take my business to a new level with you.  As I continue to grow in my photography I am continuing to change and look forward to all the new things that are happening here at Sarah McConnell Photography.

What is changing?  I am working at building up my stash of fun things.  New this year will be the addition of new backdrops, props, hats and so on.  I plan to really work at investing more into my business which means new and exciting looks for all of your pictures.

I want to be able to spend the time with each picture that the chain studios don’t offer.  Each one of your images is hand selected and edited by me personally.  I will take the extra time to make sure things are touched up so you and your family looks their absolute best.  A picture can last a lifetime so the extra time and touches are really important for making those milestones something to remember. There is a lot of behind the scenes work that goes on outside of your shoot where I spend time really working to make those memories look their finest.

Here are the new package prices for 2012.

**ALL CD packages are for printing only.  Photos may not be edited or altered other than by the photographer***

#1- All about me- Let your little one shine.  This packages is for ONE child (excludes seniors and newborns..see those packages below).  It allows for us to spend up to 1 hour capturing all those cute looks of your little star of the show.  Perfect to capture those milestones.  Included in your session is up to 3 outfit changes (as long as your child cooperates with it.  Start with your favorite and we will work on the other two as we go). Additional outfits can be done for an additional price. Please contact me for details. You will get a preview of your session online and then an online gallery with your edited pictures chosen by the photographer. Each online gallery will contain both b/w and color images.  You will also get a cd of full resolution images with the pictures that are in the gallery (excludes storyboards).  You may use your cd on websites or to print images if you would like to.  High quality and affordable professional prints may also be ordered online through your online gallery and ship directly to you from my personal professional lab.  Please remember that all labs are not created equal.  Sarah McConnell Photography is not responsible for any printing issues or coloring issues from outside labs besides my own.  I recommend using online labs vs Walmart or Walgreens for quality issues.   The session fee and your cd is together in this package and is $100 for in studio $115 outdoor/on location.

(All about me is also available without a cd. Prints must be ordered through me then.  Same package without a cd is $75)

#2- Sibling fun- This is the package to capture all of your little stars.  This fun shoot can include individuals of each child as well as your children together (excludes seniors). Each child is allowed 1-3 outfits in our session.  There is no additional costs for each sibling.  All children must be siblings for this shoot.  Does not apply to cousins, friends and extended family.  Please contact me for that pricing. Your session allows for 1-1.5 hours in order to capture all those sweet memories of your children. You will get a preview of your session online and then an online gallery with your edited pictures chosen by the photographer. Each online gallery will contain both b/w and color images.  You will also get a cd of full resolution images with the pictures that are in the gallery (excludes storyboards).  You may use your cd on websites or to print images if you would like to.  High quality and affordable professional prints may also be ordered online through your online gallery and ship directly to you from my personal professional lab.  Please remember that all labs are not created equal.  Sarah McConnell Photography is not responsible for any printing issues or coloring issues from outside labs besides my own.  I recommend using online labs vs Walmart or Walgreens for quality issues.   The session fee and your cd is together in this package and is $125 in studio or $140 outdoor/on location.

(Sibling fun can also be available without a cd. Prints must be ordered through me.  This package without a cd is $100)
#3- Family Times- This package is for the family and family memories (excludes seniors).  In this session we can do individuals of each child as well as siblings together, the whole family as well as mom and the kids and dad and the kids.  It is such a special time to document those milestones together and have mom and dad in the picture instead of always behind the camera at home.  This is for immediate family only. No extended relatives or grandparents in this shoot.  See those packages below. Up to 3 outfit changes are allowed for the children. Your session allows for 1-1.5 hours in order to capture all those sweet memories of your children. You will get a preview of your session online and then an online gallery with your edited pictures chosen by the photographer. Each online gallery will contain both b/w and color images.  You will also get a cd of full resolution images with the pictures that are in the gallery (excludes storyboards).  You may use your cd on websites or to print images if you would like to.  High quality and affordable professional prints may also be ordered online through your online gallery and ship directly to you from my personal professional lab.  Please remember that all labs are not created equal.  Sarah McConnell Photography is not responsible for any printing issues or coloring issues from outside labs besides my own.  I recommend using online labs vs Walmart or Walgreens for quality issues.   The session fee and your cd is together in this package and is $135 in studio or $150 outdoor/on location.
(Family Times is also available without a cd. Prints must be ordered through me. This package without a cd is $110)

#4- Newborn- This package is for newborns only.  Newborn packages are different and one of my favorites.  Newborn sessions ideally are done within 1-2 weeks of delivery. Please contact me as your due date approaches if possible and as soon as you deliver.  Sessions tend to be longer to allow for feedings and diaper changes and time to get your new little one into a deep sleep to get those once in a lifetime curled up poses that are so adorable.  Typical sessions range around 1-2.5 hours depending on the newborn.  This includes the newborn alone or mom and dad can be in a few as well.  I have lots of cute props, hats and headbands for your little one to use and you are welcome to bring some as well.  Sibling individual pictures are NOT included in this package.  You will get a preview of your session online and then an online gallery with your edited pictures chosen by the photographer. Each online gallery will contain both b/w and color images.  You will also get a cd of full resolution images with the pictures that are in the gallery (excludes storyboards).  You may use your cd on websites or to print images if you would like to.  High quality and affordable professional prints may also be ordered online through your online gallery and ship directly to you from my personal professional lab.  Please remember that all labs are not created equal.  Sarah McConnell Photography is not responsible for any printing issues or coloring issues from outside labs besides my own.  I recommend using online labs vs Walmart or Walgreens for quality issues.   The session fee and your cd is together in this package and is $135.
(The newborn package is available without a cd. Prints must then be ordered through me. This package without a cd is $110)
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#5- The extended family package.  This is for my larger groups.  For these I do sessions on locations only since groups larger than 5 are not done in my studio for space reasons.  Usually I like to do larger groups outdoors but do have options available for indoor spaces.  Please contact me for those details.  This package can include grandma and grandpa as well as siblings, aunts, uncles and cousins.  You will be able to do group pictures as well as pictures of each individual family and other shots like the grandparents with the children.   Please contact me for more information as far as your group size, location and what kind of groupings you are interested in.  You will get a preview of your session online and then an online gallery with your edited pictures chosen by the photographer. Each online gallery will contain both b/w and color images.  You will also get a cd of full resolution images with the pictures that are in the gallery (excludes storyboards).  You may use your cd on websites or to print images if you would like to.  High quality and affordable professional prints may also be ordered online through your online gallery and ship directly to you from my personal professional lab.  Please remember that all labs are not created equal.  Sarah McConnell Photography is not responsible for any printing issues or coloring issues from outside labs besides my own.  I recommend using online labs vs Walmart or Walgreens for quality issues.   The session fee and your cd is together in this package and is $200.
(The family package is available without a cd. Prints must then be ordered through me. This package without a cd is $170)
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#6 The Senior- Capture you senior in a fun and unique way.  Today’s senior pictures are fun and vibrant with some indoor shots and a lot of outdoor on location shots too.  What a perfect time to capture your senior’s personality and have some fun doing it.  Senior shoots are for 2-3.5 hours.  You will get in studio portion and then and outdoor portion where we will go up to 3 outdoor locations.  You may 2-4 outdoor outfits and 2 indoor outfits included in this package.  You will get a preview of your session online and then an online gallery with your edited pictures chosen by the photographer. Each online gallery will contain both b/w and color images.  You will also get a cd of full resolution images with the pictures that are in the gallery (excludes storyboards).  You may use your cd on websites or to print images if you would like to.  High quality and affordable professional prints may also be ordered online through your online gallery and ship directly to you from my personal professional lab.  Please remember that all labs are not created equal.  Sarah McConnell Photography is not responsible for any printing issues or coloring issues from outside labs besides my own.  I recommend using online labs vs Walmart or Walgreens for quality issues.   The session fee and your cd is together in this package and is $300.

(Senior sessions are available without a cd. Prints must them be ordered though me. This package without a cd is $250.)

All online galleries will contain the images chosen by the photographer.  Image galleries generally contained between 40-60 total images (will include the b/w and color).  Senior galleries will contain between 80-100 images total.

Any additional editing or changes need to be arranged with the photographer and may be charged a few of $5 per picture.

All cd’s are to be picked up here at the studio.  Cd’s will be mailed to people who live outside of the DSM area or more than 35 min away at an additional fee of $5.  Arrangements need to be made at the time of the shoot with the photographer.

Any on location shoots outside of Des Moines may have an additional charge.  Please contact me prior for information.

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*Any extensive reediting after final edits appear online will be done at a fee of $5 per photo.

*Sorry but unedited images will not be put on the cd.  No exceptions.   Only images that appear online (minus the storyboards) will be on the cd if you purchase that option.  The cd images are copyrighted to the photographer and are not to be reedited or changed without permission.

*Not responsible for printing from outside labs that are not through me.  Every lab has different quality and calibration of their printers.  I choose to offer a printing lab that I feel has good quality for a reason and if you decide to print somewhere else off your cd the photographer is not responsible for the job they do.

What custom photography ultimately is all about is choice and experience. Custom photography is about finding someone who will photograph your family, give you devoted 1:1 attention without worry of who is next ‘in line’ or the feeling of a crowded portrait studio.

  • A custom photographer will typically show you a fairly extensive gallery culled to only show the good images that meet the photographers’ creative sensibilities.
  • Often the images are fully edited images-color corrected with blemishes and undereye circles removed.
  • Custom photographers are also known as boutique studios, offering a range of products and unparalleled service. Think Lexus vs. Hyundai, think Nordstrom vs. WalMart.