"Photography is not about cameras, gadgets and gizmos.  

Photography is about photographers.  

A camera didn't make a great picture any more than a typewriter wrote a great novel."

- Peter Adams

 

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2023 Services

***There is a $50 non refundable retainer due at booking for ALL sessions.  Payment can be made through venmo (@jennifer-farron) or paypal ([email protected]).  Your session is not confirmed on my calendar until the retainer is received.  (if the session fee is less than $50- the retainer would be the full session fee)

 

Classic Portraits- in studio only, use of solid or wood backdrop; minimal props

  1. Infant Milestones- $65 plus tax (1 child only unless twins); 15-20 min; minimum of 15 digital download images and print release
  2. Children Milestones $75 plus tax (1 child only unless twins); 15-20 min; minimum of 15 digital download images and print release
  3. Couple/Family Sessions- $100 plus tax (up to 6 people); 15-20 min; minimum of 15 digital download images and print release
  4. Larger Family Sessions- start at $150 plus tax (available from April-October only in garage studio); 30min; minimum of 20 digital download images and print release

Themed Portraits- in studio only, use of any backdrop in my collection, additional fee for custom themes

  1. Infant Milestones- $75 plus tax (1 child only unless twins); 15-20 min; minimum of 15 digital download images and print release
  2. Children Milestones $85 plus tax (1 child only unless twins); 15-20 min; minimum of 15 digital download images and print release
  3. Couple/Family Sessions- $125 plus tax (up to 6 people); 15-20 min; minimum of 15 digital download images and print release
  4. Larger Family Sessions- start at $175 plus tax (available from April-October only in garage studio); 30 min; minimum of 20 digital download images and print release

 

Specialty Sessions- in studio only unless noted

  1. Studio Newborn Sessions- $200 plus tax; 60-90 min; minimum of 35 digital download images and print release
    1. Available for babies under 1 month or preemies under 8 weeks
    2. “Early Bird Discount” of $25 for sessions booked before birth
    3. “Loyalty Discount” of $25 for previous newborn clients who rebook
    4. On location/lifestyle sessions are not offered
    5. Includes a few parent/sibling/family pictures with the session
  2. Birthday Smash Sessions- $150 plus tax; 30-45 min; minimum of 25 digital download images and print release
    1. Available for any age; 1 person or twins only
    2. Cake or alternative food choice is provided as long as no known allergies (for twins, an additional cake may be purchase for +$25 plus tax)
    3. You provide the outfit
    4. Add on a family mini session for $75+tax
    5. Copyrighted/licensed characters and themes may not be used for any session, including props brought by you.
  3. Maternity Sessions (recommended between 32-34 weeks); minimum of 25 digital download images and print release
    1. Casual Maternity- $150+tax (1 backdrop, 1 outfit); 30 min
    2. Budoir Glam Maternity- $225+ tax (2 backdrops, 1-2 outfits, hair/makeup not included, a few studio dresses are available for use, or you can bring your own); 45 min
    3. Outdoor Maternity- $150+tax (specific locations/your own property only); 30 min
  4. Headshots- Pricing below is per person
    1. $75 + tax for 20 mins session; 1 backdrop; 1-2 outfits; 3-5 digital images
    2. $150+ tax for 40 min sessions; 1backdrop; 1-4 outfits; 10 digital images
    3. $200 + tax for 60 min session; 2 backdrops; up to 5 outfits; 25 digital images
  5. Custom Themed Sessions- start at $250 plus tax; 30-45 min
    1. 50% of the session fee is due at booking and is non-refundable
    2. final payment is due 1 week before session
  6. Outdoor Sessions: start at $150 (up to 5 people; additional $15 per person; limited availability; 30-45 min; minimum 25 images
    1. ***Must be booked a minimum of 4-6 weeks in advance***
    2. Location:  Schodack Town Park (455 Poyneer Rd, Schodack) only OR at a location of your choice provided that the location is on your own personal property or you have written permission from the owner.   Any locations that require a permit to use will NOT be use.  Additional fees will be required for any locations that exceed 15 miles from my studio.
  7. Holiday and Promotional Sessions offered throughout the year
  8. School Portraits (in studio and on location at schools)- no sitting fee/retainer       
  9. Sports Portraits (in studio and on location at schools)- no sitting fee/retainer

 

PACKAGES:

  1.  Bump to Birth Package- $300 plus tax
    1. Includes maternity session (recommended booking at 32-34 weeks) and a studio newborn session
    2. Choice of casual studio maternity session (1 backdrop/1 outfit) or outdoor maternity session
    3. Payment in full is due at the time of the maternity session
  1. Silver First Year Package- $375 plus tax
    1. Includes newborn session, 6 month classic milestone session and 1st birthday themed smash session
    2. Payment Plan: $50 at booking, $225 +tax at the newborn session, $100 + tax at 6 mth milestone
    3. Cake/Food for smash session is included as long as no known allergies; You provide the outfit.
    4. All package sessions must be completed within 13 months of birth.  Sessions are not transferable and cannot be substituted. Any un-used sessions will be forfeited.
    5. Add on a maternity session for +$100 plus tax; Add on a family mini session to the smash session for + $75.00 plus tax
  2. Gold First Year Package- $450 plus tax
    1. Includes newborn session, 3 classic milestone sessions (at 4, 6 & 9 months), and 1st birthday themed smash session
    2. Payment Plan: $50 at booking, $225 +tax at the newborn session, $175 +tax at 6 mth/2nd milestone
    3. Cake/Food for smash session is included as long as no known allergies; You provide the outfit.
    4. All package sessions must be completed within 13 months of birth.  Sessions are not transferable and cannot be substituted. Any un-used sessions will be forfeited.
    5. Add on a maternity session for +$100 plus tax; Add on a family mini session to the smash session for + $75.00 plus tax
  3. Platinum First Year Package- $575 plus tax
    1. Includes newborn session, 3 themed milestone sessions(at 4, 6 & 9 months), and 1st birthday themed smash session
    2. Payment Plan available upon request
    3. Cake/Food for smash session is included as long as no known allergies; You provide the outfit.
    4. All package sessions must be completed within 13 months of birth.  Sessions are not transferable and cannot be substituted. Any un-used sessions will be forfeited.
    5. Add on a maternity session for +$100 plus tax; Add on a family mini session to the smash session for + $75.00 plus tax

 

 

Session Details:

  1. Final balance payments are due at the time of the session.  They can also be paid before arriving.  The session will be cancelled if payment is not rendered at the time of the session.  Payment is accepted in cash, check or venmo (and paypal upon request only).  Credit/debit cards are not accepted in studio.  Any payments by credit/debit must be made a minimum of 24 hours before your session.
  2. All sessions should be booked a minimum of 2 weeks (I recommend 4-6 weeks if possible) before expected date.  Less than 2 weeks notice is not guaranteed and is subject to my availability.  For newborn sessions your “booked date” is penciled in for your due date but we will adjust it as needed once baby arrives.
  3. Digital download images with print release are provided at no additional cost for every session (unless noted).  You are not required to choose which images.  You will receive all of the edited images from your session (if I edit it, you will get it at no extra cost).
  4. Prints and collages are available a la carte through my professional printing lab; but are not required.  You may use your downloaded images to have prints made anywhere you choose.
  5. CDs are no longer available.  A complimentary USB flashdrive is provided for all newborn sessions (additional sessions may be added to this USB at no charge).  Replacement USBs are available for purchase ($25 each).  USBs are not provided for other sessions unless purchased.
  6.  RUSH processing- $50 for edited images guaranteed within 48 hrs of session.  Must be paid at the time of the session.
  7. COPYRIGHTED AND LICENSED CHARACTERS AND THEMES will not be used for any type of session.  Your child can wear clothing that depicts characters (provided by you) but we can only do an “inspired” type of session with props that will be vague and will not include actual copyrighted characters. You may bring props as long as they are not licensed characters.  There are no exceptions to this rule.

 

 

 

JMFarron Photography no longer photographs weddings or events.If you are looking for a wedding photographer, I can provide a recommendation.

 

Engagement sessions will still be accepted upon request subject to my availability.

 

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JMFarron Photography offers a 10% military, veteran and police discount on all sessions with a minimum session fee of $65.00.Sessions below $65 have already been significantly reduced and additional discounts cannot be honored.  Please let me know at the time of booking if this will apply to you.  Discounts are given only upon request on or before completion of your session. 


 


All images are copyright JMFarron Photography.  Images provided may not be altered in any way (including but not limited to turning color to black and white, adding effects or overlays or cropping of the images, etc.).  Doing so is a violation of the copyright.  ONLY watermarked images may be used online/through social media.  You will receive both watermarked and un-watermarked copies of all edited images digitally or on your USB Flash drive. UN-WATERMARKED IMAGES may NOT be posted or shared online without violating the copyright (Please post ONLY watermarked copies online/through social media).  

Un-watermarked images provided are ONLY provided to you for your own personal printing needs.