Fall Photo Sessions
But before we get the party started, here are few notes
to consider before scheduling:
1) Session Fees do not include digitals or products. They are in addition to the Photo Collections below.
2) Your session fee is non-refundable but is transferable to another session
if you're unable to keep the original scheduled date.
3) After you schedule a date and time, you will receive a proposal form with a contract.
Your session is NOT confirmed until both contract and Session Fee have been submitted.
4) All sessions are intended for one immediate family.
5) For locations farther than 20 miles from Alameda, an additional travel fee will be applied.
Travel fees are based on round-trip mileage from Alameda, calculated at $1/mile +tolls.
6) Fall is my busiest season. Turnaround time for photos is 2-3 weeks, so please put
that into consideration if you plan to print holiday cards.
7) Illnesses are also high during the fall, and while I try my best to accommodate rescheduling, my books will close on Nov. 20th. Any rescheduling after that date will be for 2023.
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you've got any questions.
Photo Collections
Premium
Standard
Classic
• Pre-session consult
• 1 Session prep guide
• 60-90 minute coverage
of immediate family
• Complete collection of 60+ high-res digital images with print release
• $500 gift card in the gallery store
• Pre-session consult
• 1 Session prep guide
• 60-90 minute coverage
of immediate family
• Choice of 30 high-res digital image
with print release
• $250 gift card in the gallery store
• Pre-session consult
• 1 Session prep guide
• 60-90 minute coverage
of immediate family
• Choice of 15 high-res digital images
with print release
• $85 gift card in the gallery store
$1050 + session fee
$570 + session fee
$800 + session fee
Travel fees apply to locations outside
SF and 20 miles from Alameda.
THE PROCESS
Easy as 1, 2, 3
STEP ONE
Your family's story matters to me. Our phone consultation gets us connected. I'll answer all of your questions and go over the details. Once you're ready to move forward, a non-refundable session fee of $350 and some paperwork secures your session. Please note: Session fee does not include digital images, films, or prints and is additional to the collection of images you choose. There is no charge for our phone consultation.
Let's Chat
STEP TWO
While preparations help me make sure we're on the same page, the time spent in your session is relaxed. No posing, no props, no scripts. Be yourselves, in your element, and let me take care of the rest. As we're hanging out together, I'll be doing what I do best. No stress, just photos that feel exactly like you.
Session Day
STEP THREE
I'll share with you a slideshow of your images from our session, so you can choose your favorites and order high-res files with print releases, as well as printed products. Order options include the three collections above. You can decide which one suits you best once you've looked through your slideshow.
The Big Reveal
Got questions? No sweat.
Here are a few to get us started.
Jennifer
Being comfortable with and liking your photographer are crucial to capturing and memorializing the moments you don't want to risk forgetting. When you ask someone to spend time with your family so she can see—and document—the intimate details of how you look at your partner, the genuine personality behind your shy kid's eyes, your best tricks to calm down a crying baby, she can't do that if you aren't comfortable with her. Carmen is first a sweet human being and only a very close second phenomenal artist, and that combination is what makes her
a wonderful photographer.
Naomi
If you're looking for a family photographer who genuinely wants to get to know your family and capture the best you, Carmen is the one. She has been our family photographer since our 10 year old daughter was born. My children open up to her in a way that is soulful and genuine, and she has an amazing ability to capture their best selves. Carmen also has an ability to show meaning to the quiet moments that are just dazzling. She also did a Day in the Life video for us which I must have watched 1,000 times. It's truly mesmerizing, and so nice to go back and watch a year later. Hands down one of the best things we ever did for our family and every bit worth the investment. I cannot recommend Carmen more.