Seattle/Tacoma

Photographer

Filmmaker

SEATTLE/Tacoma

Photographer

Filmmaker

The VanLaanan Family: Seattle Family Photographer & Videographer

This is the first of many sessions I have had with the VanLaanan Family. We’ve created a couple of family films within our family photo sessions. But they have also shown up at a couple of my mini-sessions. Looking back at these from 2022, I’m amazed how much their sweet kids have grown. When Tolle emailed me, she shared with me a very interesting hobby she has, which is called RepliKating. There are a collection of women who enjoy collecting fashions that Princess Kate wears and replicating her outfits. It’s always fun to see how she and the kids will come dressed. I must admit I do have a bit dress envy. Here is an article that was written about her and her hobby, where one of my images is featured.

You can also check out the short Keepsake Film we made during this session. I loved my time exploring Ravenna Park.

If you love this backdrop as much as I do and are based in Seattle, reach out, I’d love to have a another session here. What kind of unique hobbies do you have that people may have not heard about before. I’d love to include it in a session.

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    you will have the option to choose between Low Budget and Regular. For this model to work you need to be honest with yourself and your financial situation. But while I ask you to consider these factors, please don’t stress about them. Pay what feels right. I will not ask questions or quiz you on your payment choices

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    As you are browsing my pricing options, keep in mind that I also offer a sliding scale to those whose life circumstances make it difficult to afford a photo session. Each package offers a SLIDING SCALE.

    Please see link for more information about sliding scale and Film pricing.

    Portrait Session #1

    Starting at $225-$375

    This session includes families, seniors, couples and individual portraits.

    This does NOT include newborn sessions.

    ✓ 30 minute Session

     

    ✓ Viewing Gallery

     

    ✓ 10 images of your choice

     

    ✓ option of purchasing additional digitals or prints

     

    ✓ Session Location is held in Tacoma, WA

     

    Portrait Session #2

    Starting at $450- $675

    This session includes families, seniors, couples and individual portraits, as well as newborn sessions.

    ✓ 60 minute session

     

    ✓ Viewing Gallery

     

    ✓ 20 images of your choice

     

    ✓ Option of Purchasing Additional Digital images

    and/or prints

     

     

     

    PORTRAIT SESSION #3

    Starting at $700-$975

    This session includes families, seniors, couples and individual portraits, as well as newborn sessions.

    ✓ 60-90 minute

     

    ✓ viewing Gallery

     

    ✓ Entire Digital Gallery

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    ✓ option of purchasing prints

     

    ✓ option of adding on a one minute family film for additonal $200.

     

    FILM Package OPTIONS

    WITH THE SLIDING SCALE

    Because we live in a world that doesn't offer equal opportunity for everyone I want to offer choices to those who may not have the means to purchase a photo session and pay the rent. Each package offers a SLIDING SCALE. Please see above me for guidelines.

    Keepsake Film

    Starting at $600-$750

    Keepsake Sessions capture one memory and/or activity spent with your family.

    ✓ 60 minute Session

     

    ✓ 2-2 1/2 minute film

     

    ✓ 5 digital images

     

    ✓ option of purchasing additional digitals or prints

     

    ✓ location of your choice in Pierce Count only

     

     

    Storyingtelling Film

    Starting at $1,200-$1,800

    This session is like a day in the life, capturing the rhythms and flow of your family

    ✓ 3-4 hour session

     

    ✓ 5-6 minute film

     

    ✓ 15 images (+a family portrait)

     

    ✓ One phone call to discuss logistics and details

     

    ✓ If are interest in a session outside of western Washington please contact me directly.

     

     

    Branding Film

    Starting at $850-1,200

    This session is to help you tell the story about you and your business.

    ✓ 60-90 minute Session

     

    ✓ Planning Phone Call

     

    ✓ 1-2 1/2 minute film

     

    ✓ 3 digital images

     

    ✓ Location within Pierce county

     

    ✓ Option for an extended session at cost

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    photography & filmsEmily Hogan