Session Details

Note From Carrianne:


I just want to take this moment to thank you for your continued business and referrals if you are a repeat client…and welcome you to Carrianne Photography if you are a new client.

After much thought, I have come to the conclusion that I must raise prices. There are many factors to the necessity of raising the prices…one simply being supply and demand…and at this point we simply just can’t keep up with the demand of clients wanting appointments. But beyond this…good Custom Photography just costs a bit more.

I think sometimes people don’t realize that the equipment, props, insurance, taxes, an employee and other incurred costs must all be accounted for when creating a fee. And, I have to be honest, I didn’t really think about all those things when I created my business plan. So in order to continue with moving forward with my business…prices just must increase. For those of you who think my work is a worthy investment… I so appreciate your business and I will work hard and do my best to capture images that you will love for a lifetime…images that will tell your story!

Studio sessions, as of June 1st, 2012 are $175 and an outdoor session in Barrington, Crystal Lake, Glenview or Cantigny is $195.

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Session Details:

Your images tell a story and they belong together. I don’t want you to feel the pressure of picking print packages that don’t accommodate your family’s needs or budget. Nor do I believe that professional photography should be that one luxury you invest in once every 3 or 4 years! This is why …

Everything is included for one reasonable session fee of $175 (studio session).
The session fee covers
~ My time during the session
~ Use of my provided hats, bows, tutus, petti's and props
~ My time spent during the editing process
~ CD of edited photos
~ Photographer’s Copyright Release
~ Photographer’s Copyright Release

*** Prices subject to change without notice. As of June 1st, 2012, a price increase will take effect.

For your session, you have a choice of a studio session at my home, an indoor/outdoor sessions held at my home studio (2/3 indoor, 1/3 outdoor), or an outdoor sessions held at one of three selected outdoor locations in Barrington, Crystal Lake or Algonquin, IL (sessions outdoors – locally - are $195). I also travel out to Cantigny Gardens (Wheaton area) www.cantigny.org about 1x/month…sessions at Cantigny are $195.

Your session will be 45 minutes to 1 hour long. Your session fee includes high resolution disk of your best images, fully edited for color and clarity, along with a digital copyright. CDs typically include 40-75 fully edited and retouched photos (depending on the child and number of participants in your session. Unlike many other photographers, I do not limit the number of photos you receive. I want you to have the images that tell your story…so while some families get 30-40…most get well over 70 – your individual session will dictate this). All images will be in color, with some in black and white and vintage colorings. You are always welcome to request a few more edits after you receive your CD.

There is no limit to the number of immediate family members** or number of poses in your session. 1-2 outfits seem to be all that babies and children can handle. I just want to provide you with pictures that you'll love! We will do individuals of all the children, all of them together and then family pictures if you'd like also.

** When adding Grandma's, Grandpa's, Aunt's, Cousins to your family picture... there is a $15 fee per set.

**Newborn sessions are just that…we focus solely on the newborn. Photos of siblings and moms and dads are taken with the new baby…but individual photos of family members / siblings are not taken.

**Senior Sessions are also focused solely on the senior – as we will need the full hour for their outfit changes and poses. Again, individual photos of other family member will not be taken.


My business continues to grow from referrals. For every person that books an appointment as a referral from you, you will receive one 8x10, 8x8 or two 5x7’s at your next session as a thank you! Please feel free to email me with any further questions or to set up your appointment. I look forward to working with you! Best Regards, Carrianne