Rates for individual portraiture
Feel free to email me at info@michaelthorntonmedia.com for questions, scheduling and bookings! Please make sure to include all details on the direction you want to take for your session. For larger projects and commercial bookings, please email me for a custom quote on your project.
All sessions are subject to a sales tax (rate depends on state in which the session is operating in).
Standard session starts at $500
Perfect for anyone looking for a simple session to get high quality photos for themselves. I recommend this package for anyone that has never had a professional studio experience for themselves and would like to set the bar high. This is also my most popular package for those wanting clean birthday photos!
Session includes
6 fully retouched images
Recommend shooting with 1-2 outfits for 1hour of shooting
Online gallery provided for image selection
unlimited outfit changes within session time
2 week turnaround after image selection is made
This does not include mua, hairstylist or studio fees.
Available for in studio only
some locations have limited parking spaces. Any parking fees will be billed as an additional cost to the session.
there is a travel fee for locations over 20miles from my location. (prices vary depending on session location)
** Arriving hair and makeup ready is preferred, studio time starts on time booked so have makeup done before session to maximize time shooting.
Extras
Video work can also be purchased: Fee starts at $400 which includes a (up to) 30sec edited reel w/ music. $100 extra fee to receive all video footage from the session.
If there is a specific color backdrop you’d like to use for your session there is a $10 fee for each color.
Additional retouched image fee: $40 (limit 2)
If you need a professional mua or hairstylist, please message me if you need help looking for a creative.
Intermediate Session starts at $700
Standard session for those that know what they want and are ready to make a bigger investment in their photoshoot. Really great for models looking to update their portfolio with some fresh creative work. Also great for those that would like to experiment a little more with outfits, lighting, poses or anything they’ve seen on social media that they would like to try out for themselves.
Session includes
10 fully retouched images
In camera bts footage
2 hours of shooting
Online gallery provided for image selection
unlimited outfit changes within session time
2 week turnaround after image selection is made
This does not include mua, hairstylist or studio fees.
Available for in studio only
*some locations have limited parking spaces. Any parking fees will be billed as an additional cost to the session.
*there is a travel fee for locations over 20miles from my location. (prices vary depending on session location)
** Arriving hair and makeup ready is preferred, studio time starts on time booked so get makeup done before session to maximize time shooting.
Extras
Video work can also be purchased: Fee starts at $400 which includes a (up to) 30sec edited reel w/ music. $100 extra fee to receive all video footage from the session.
If there is a specific color backdrop you’d like to use for your session there is a $10 fee for each color.
Additional retouched image fee: $40 (limit 4)
If you need a professional mua or hairstylist, please message me if you need help looking for a creative.
Professional session starts at $900
Top of the line package that I have to offer for portrait sessions. This is for anyone looking to elevate their photoshoot with the ability to maximize their wardrobe options paired with the ability to pick and choose from the hundreds of images we take during your session.
Recommend shooting with 3-5 outfits.
Session includes
14 fully retouched images
In camera bts footage
1 highlight reel (up to 15 secs)
Up to 3 hours of shooting
Online gallery provided for image selection
unlimited outfit changes within session time
2 week turnaround after image selection is made
Available for in studio only
*some locations have limited parking spaces. Any parking fees will be billed as an additional cost to the session.
*there is a travel fee for locations over 20miles from my location. (prices vary depending on session location)
** Arriving hair and makeup ready is preferred, studio time starts on time booked so get makeup done before session to maximize time shooting.
Extras
Video work can also be purchased: Fee starts at $400 which includes a (up to) 30sec edited reel w/ music. $100 extra fee to receive all video footage from the session.
If there is a specific color backdrop you’d like to use for your session there is a $10 fee for each color.
Additional retouched image fee: $40 (limit 6).
Individual headshot session starts at $250
Unlimited looks within time frame (recommend 1-2 outfits).
1 retouched image and 2 edited images are included with up to 1 hour of shooting.
$35 per extra retouched image.
Arriving hair and makeup ready is preferred.
Extras
For on location sessions a travel and parking fee may be applied.
If my portable studio setup is required there is a $50 fee (includes one color), each additional backdrop color is a $15 fee (this only applies to on-location sessions).
If you need a professional mua, please message me if you need help looking for someone.
For corporate team headshot session please email me at info@michaelthorntonmedia.com for a custom quote!
Model test session starts at $450
Designed for signed models who want to update their portfolio with new and fresh images
Session includes
8 retouched images are included
1 hour of shooting
Online gallery provided for image selection
unlimited outfit changes within session time
2 week turnaround after image selection is made
This does not include mua, hairstylist or studio fees.
Available for in studio only
some locations have limited parking spaces. Any parking fees will be billed as an additional cost to the session.
there is a travel fee for locations over 20miles from my location. (prices vary depending on session location)
Arriving hair and makeup ready is preferred, studio time starts on time booked so have makeup done before session to maximize time shooting.
Extras
Video work can also be purchased: Fee starts at $400 which includes a 15sec edited reel w/ music. $100 extra fee to receive all video footage from the session.
If there is a specific color backdrop you’d like to use for your session there is a $10 fee for each color.
Additional retouched image fee: $40 (limit 2)
If you need a professional mua or hairstylist, please message me if you need help looking for a creative.
