5: The Details
Dancing Heart Photography offers two options for booking a portrait session. Choose an a la carte session or one of our six value-priced session collections.
a la carte session | 195
This standard session fee includes a 1-2 hour on location shoot for up to 4 people, 30-40 online proofs shown in color and black & white, ordering session and online slideshow to share with family and friends. All products purchased from the a la carte price list.
session collections | six options
We offer six, value-priced session collections – designed for simplicity and to fit a range of budgets – that include a bundle of our most popular photo products and digital image files at a discounted price. There is not a separate session fee.
Each collection includes a 1-2 hour on-location shoot for up to 4 people*, 30-40 online proofs shown in color and black & white, ordering session and online slideshow to share with family and friends.
EMBRACE | 625
• your one favorite digital image
• one 11×14 wall portrait print
• $200 portrait print credit
DELIGHT | 825
• your five favorite digital images
• one 16×20 wall portrait print
• $250 portrait print credit
ADORE | 1125
• your ten favorite digital images
• one 16×20 wall portrait print
• choice of 10×10 storybook or 5×7 storybox with prints
• $300 portrait print credit
INSPIRE | 1525
• all of your digital images in a custom photo case
• one 16×20 gallery wrapped canvas
• choice of 10×10 storybook or 5×7 storybox with prints
• $350 portrait print credit
CHERISH | 2025
• all of your digital images in a custom photo case
• two 16×20 gallery wrapped canvases
• one 10×10 storybook & 5×5 mini storybook -or- keepsake box with twenty mounted 8×8 prints
• two sets of designer, press printed cards
• $400 portrait print credit
ADMIRE | 2625
• all of your digital images in a custom photo case
• nine 10×10 gallery wrapped canvases
• one 10×10 storybook & 5×5 mini storybook -or- keepsake box with twenty mounted 8×8 prints
• two sets of designer, press printed cards
• $450 portrait print credit
(*NC Triangle location; $25 per additional person beyond four)
Click here to view our printable “Session Collection” Price List.
bellies & babies
We offer a “Belly & Baby” special for expecting mothers and their new little bundles of joy! Receive half off one session collection when both maternity and newborn sessions are booked. (Choose from any of our session collections; equal or lesser collection is discounted.)
a la carte
An “A La Carte” price list is available to further customize your session collection.
Click here to view our printable “A La Carte” Price List.
gift cards
Dancing Heart Photography gift cards are a perfect gift for baby showers, engagements, birthdays and tokens of appreciation. Gift cards are available in $100 denominations.
scheduling
The Dancing Heart Photography experience includes a pre-session consultation, a portrait session and an ordering session. A limited number of sessions are booked per week to ensure dedicated attention and personal service is given to each client. Please contact me as early as possible to book a session; we typically schedule sessions a month or so in advance; holiday sessions fill up quickly. A signed portrait agreement and the session fee are required to hold a date – both are due within 5 days of scheduling.
• schedule maternity sessions between 28 – 34 weeks
• schedule newborn sessions 1 week after due date
• schedule holiday sessions as early as September
pre-session consultation
To understand your vision for portraits and to get to know you better, a 30-minute pre-session consultation takes place over the phone or in person if preferred. We’ll discuss your portraiture needs, custom design for specialty products, location and clothing in order to tailor a personalized session for your family.
clothing
Choosing what to wear for your session is an important step in preparation. Our clothing rule – be comfortable! We love colorful portraits and think fun, trendy clothes adds personality to your portraits. Avoid busy patterns and logos. There are several options for coordinating group sessions that we can discuss during the pre-session consultation. The sky’s the limit – tailor your clothing choice to reflect your style and character. And if your family enjoys going barefoot, we love seeing toes – especially little ones!
location
On-location, outdoor settings are what make our portraits so unique. Natural light is the most beautiful, flattering light available. A familiar place where your children are comfortable adds a certain warmth and life necessary to create enchanting portraits. Your home and yard may be the perfect location for a session; or choose a park, beach or another spot that’s special to your family. If you’re not sure where to go, we have a few favorite spots around town we can suggest.
Maternity sessions are typically held in the privacy of your home. A black backdrop is available upon request if a “studio” look is preferred for these sessions.
session day
Sessions last 1-2 hours and are fun, relaxed and casual. I cater the pace of the session around little ones, allowing for diaper and clothing changes, feedings and snacks. I engage children through play, which allows me to capture their true spirit. I shoot an unlimited number of images, avoiding shots that are overly posed or rushed, and present you with the best images from the session.
ordering session
Within two weeks of your session, I’ll present my work in person during an ordering session which typically lasts 1-2 hours. You’ll have the opportunity to review portraits in both print and electronic format. This provides a chance for us to review my creative vision for your portraits and an opportunity for me to assist with creating coordinating wall collections, discuss custom design work and show product samples. Since the print order will be taken during the session, it’s helpful to create a list of the types and quantities of prints you need to order – consulting other family members if necessary – prior to the meeting.
payment
Payment in full is required at time of ordering. Checks and credit cards through PayPal are graciously accepted.
print delivery
Print delivery is 2-3 weeks. Speciality items may require more delivery time.
online proof gallery and slideshow
Online proof galleries and slideshows are posted at the time of the ordering session and remain active for 30 days. They can be extended upon request for $25 per week.
image archiving
Images will be archived 30 days after your ordering session and held for one year. Images can be retrieved for reordering with a minimum order of $150.
price increases
If prices increase, the pricing at the time of booking will apply. Orders placed 30 days after proof presentation will be priced at the new set prices if a price change has occurred.
return policy
Due to the custom nature of portrait photography, all orders are final. Your satisfaction is our highest goals, so we will work to ensure you are delighted with your prints.
copyright
All images by Dancing Heart Photography are protected under copyright law. Reproductions of any kind are strictly prohibited. Dancing Heart Photography reserves the right to use images for display, publication and promotional purposes of its business. All images remain the property of Dancing Heart Photography.
commercial work
Dancing Heart Photography is available for commercial work. Please contact us to discuss your project and request a price quote.
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