Lifestyle Photography
All Photography Packages Include
• A personal questionnaire to help me tailor your session to you and your family
• Personalized styling assistance + access to my client closet
• Location suggestions from my growing list of pre-scouted photo locations
• Fast delivery of final images in an easy-to-use online gallery
• Images delivered as high-resolution JPG files, beautifully edited in a tasteful mix of color and black and white images to artistically tell your family's story.
You receive all the best images from your session, no need to pick and choose a limited number.
These are your memories, I want you to have them all!
pricing options:
Lifestyle Family Photoshoot
A stress-free and enjoyable photo experience with your spouse and kiddos in one of the beautiful outdoor locations near St. Cloud, MN: Whether it is a field, lake-side beach, or wooded area, I am always on the search for more beautiful places to recommend for my clients.
After your session, you receive a full online gallery of all the best images from your session. No need to try and narrow down a few favorites, each and every one of them is yours to keep and treasure forever!
Includes:
-All of the best high resolution digital images delivered in an online gallery. (Minimum of 40)
- Sessions typically last around an hour
-Sessions are at outdoor locations typically within 30 miles of St. Cloud, MN
$495
A $100 non-refundable retainer is due at booking to secure your session date.
Maternity Session
Only available when booked with a newborn session.
If booked alone, charged as a full portrait session at $495
The expectant mama and her baby bump are the stars of the show, but dad and older siblings are absolutely included!
After your session, you receive a full online gallery of all the best images from your session. No need to try and narrow down a few favorites, each and every one is yours to keep and treasure forever!
Includes:
-All of the best high resolution digital images delivered in an online gallery. (Minimum of 40)
- Sessions typically last about an hour
-Sessions are typically outdoors at locations within 30 miles of St. Cloud, MN
$375
A $100 non-refundable retainer is due at booking to secure your session date.
Lifestyle Newborn Session
Featuring your beautiful newborn (and his or her immediate family) in either the comfort of your own home where baby's memories begin, or in a beautiful outdoor location.
After your session, you receive a full online gallery of all the best images from your session. No need to try and narrow down a few favorites, each and every one is yours to keep and treasure forever!
Includes:
-All of the best high resolution digital images delivered in an online gallery. (Minimum of 60)
- Generally, I have what I need after 60-90 minutes, but I block two hours on my calendar in case your baby needs more time.
-Travel is included within 30 miles of St. Cloud, MN for in-home sessions*
$600
A $100 non-refundable retainer is due at booking to secure your session date.
Your gallery has an integrated store providing you with convenient access to the professional lab I work with personally. With just a few clicks on your computer, you can easily purchase prints, canvases, or even design a photo album, of your favorite images.
The Susannah Raye Photography Experience
What to Expect Next
Submit your inquiry. If we are a good fit, we'll choose a session date and I will send you a contract and the non-refundable retainer invoice to book that date.
Once your session is booked, I'll send you a questionnaire to help me get to know your family. I love getting to read through this and "meet" your family! It helps me to know how to connect with your children at the session, and guides the types of posing and prompts I give to you - I want to make them meaningful to your family.
My goal as your photographer is to come alongside you in the session prep to make it stress-free and simple, and set you and your family up for an incredible session.
After reading your family's questionnaire, I send you location and wardrobe styling suggestions tailored specifically to your family.
I'm available for you to reach out every step along the way, and will send you emails with guidance leading up to your session so that you are never left wondering what to do!
Come ready to let go of expectations of yourself and your children, enter into your child's world and enjoy their personality.
I will be directing you the whole time, putting you in beautiful light, and engaging with your family to help everyone to have fun together!
No need to try and narrow it down to a few favorites, I provide you with all the best photos from your session!
Within a month of your session, you'll receive your downloadable high-resolution digital files with a print release in a beautiful online gallery from which you can easily download your images, order professional quality prints and products, and share your favorites with friends and family on social media.
FAQ
Do you help choose locations?
A.Absolutely! I have an ever growing list of outdoor locations that I have scouted within roughly 30 miles of St. Cloud, MN. When you book with me, I consider your family's dynamic and the time of year and give you my recommendation for where we should do the shoot.
*How far do you travel for in-home sessions?
A.As a mom to two under two, I have to stay pretty close to home during this time of life!
Travel is included in the session fee for homes within 30 miles of St. Cloud, MN
There is a flat rate travel fee of $25 for homes farther than 30 miles from St. Cloud, MN but within 60 miles.
Beyond that, feel free to reach out and we can discuss your specific circumstances and location!
Do you have a studio?
A.I do not - As a lifestyle photographer, I value finding local outdoor locations to recommend to my clients (and I am always looking for new ones!) or capturing your session in the comfort and authenticity of your own home.
Do I get the RAW files?
A.No. Not only do RAW files take up a lot of storage space and require specific software in order to process them, but your image is also only halfway finished (and is not an accurate representation of my work) before I do the work to bring your beautiful image to its fullest potential.
To give you the RAW file would be as if you ordered a cake from a baker and he handed you a stack of ingredients and no recipe, utensils, or pans.
Will you alter my appearance extensively in your editing?
A.My editing style seeks to preserve the beautiful way that you truly are and the authenticity of the moments that we've captured.
I do not employ airbrushing or extensive body altering in my edits, though I may remove temporary blemishes or bruises.
You'll want to make sure to wear well-fitting clothing and ensure that undergarments are not visible through your clothing, as these are not edits that are included in your package.
Stray hairs and flyaways are part of the experience and the memories and are not something that I edit out.
What if it rains?
A.I'll keep an eye on my weather app and we can stay in touch as your session draws near. If it looks like rain is inevitable, we can easily decide to reschedule to another day that looks better in terms of weather.
Want to connect before booking?
Send me a message through my contact page and I would be happy to chat more with you!