Please note that we strongly encourage you to come in for an in-studio consultation prior to your session. We know that you have a busy schedule and we are able to do a consultation over the phone but we have found that when a client takes the time to visit the studio first we are able to answer questions on clothing choices, background and outdoor locations, and generally make you feel even more relaxed and ready for a great portraiture session.

What should I wear for my session? The most important thing to remember is the more basic your clothing choices are the better the portraits will look. Patterns, multiple colors, lettering all can be very distracting and pull the attention away from the subject (you or your child) and onto your clothing. The good news we have prepared a great guide to get you ready - click here to download our Portrait Information Guide or here for our senior portrait information guide.

How long will the session take? In general your session will last approximately one hour. It does greatly depend on the type of portraiture you desire (indoor and outdoor, indoor only etc...) and what is most important is we will take the time you need to get the right images for your session. Unlike many other studios we do not pressure our clients to fit into a tight timeline and we understand when you or your child needs a break. We do find for young children that a shorter session is best for their sake but again we will do what it takes to get the best images for you to select from.

What should I bring? You do not need to bring anything to your session other than a change of clothing for your little one is recommended. However, please feel free to bring any props or items that you want to use to personalize your session. For example for your baby portraits a blanket that Grandma knitted, a favorite teddy bear for a toddler etc. All make the portrait very personal. For our high school seniors or older children we encourage you to bring musical instruments, sports or cheerleading items, drill team outfits, trophies, car, you name it and we will make it work for you.

Do you photograph pets? We consider our two kitties part of our family and we know you might love your pet the same way. We are more than happy to have your pet as part of your session, though we do request advance notice so we can prepare the studio accordingly.

Do you charge for outdoor sessions? One of the great things about Captivating Images Portrait Studio is we do not charge for doing both indoor and outdoor sessions. We know that you will want a variety of portraits to choose from, nor do we charge for images done in black and white or sepia tone.

How can I get more detailed pricing information? Because each portrait and session is different we request that you call the studio where we will be more than happy to discuss our pricing and portraiture options with you. In general for your portraiture session you should expect to invest $450 on average; HOWEVER, each portrait session is different so please call us to discuss your wishes so we may be more precise in our pricing.

When is payment due? We require that you pay your session fee prior to your arrival in the studio. We take MasterCard, Visa, personal check (mailed in advance please) or of course cash. At the time of your presentation we request a 50% deposit to complete the editing work on your image and place the order with our lab. When your portraits are ready the remaining 50% will be due.

What product choices do you offer? We are pleased to offer a variety of portraits and styles from classic black and white, color, sepia, collages, montages, graphic designs etc. Please visit our product section of our site or click here to download our portrait information guide for more details.

Do you offer cards, announcements, or other products? We have a full collection of seasonal greeting cards, baby and graduation announcements, and lots of choices in custom CD products for your family web site. Please see our product section for more information. We also offer custom framing of all designs.