Contact me direct at 888-842-1112 Toll Free or email me at ask@bluechakra.comto discuss your project and set shoot date.
Pre-payment is required for all first time clients, payable through Paypal or by check/cash/money order on the day of your session before your session begins.
Prior To Session: An invoice describing your session date, time and fees will be emailed to you. A confirmation phone call the day before may be made, if session was booked more than one week in advance. Invoice will include: session date/time & session fee. Travel fees will be included, based on estimated commute time per milage incurred. Booking for NJ, NY, CT and PA ONLY
Some animals are shy and require 'get to know you' time. Some dogs can be excitable and need time to calm down. The first half hour of your session is dedicated to determining appropriate background settings for your pet within your home, getting animals into a relaxed state and defining for you, how I will be working with you and your animals during your session. Each home situation is unique, therefore ample time is given to make sure a great session will occur. In extreme cases, an animal may not want to cooperate or may be sick or too frightened to participate adequately. In this case, a second apt will be scheduled and the first session will be dedicated to enabling your pet to become acustomed to 'the stranger with the odd black box'. Never fear, even very shy animals can have a great shoot. Sometimes, I simply crawl under the table or bed to commune with them on their level and that's all it takes. A great shot doesn't always come from the fancy outer environment surrounding the pet. It most often comes from the shine in his eyes...even if he is camped out on the dusty floor under the dining room table.
Booking Rate - $250.00 for 2 Hrs
Mothers - DON'T go knocking yourself our cleaning the house before I arrive. You've got enough to do. It's not your house I'll be shooting, but close-ups of your most precious beloveds. Here's a few pointers to prepare for my arrival: Babies and very young children, much like pets are unpredictable in their behaviors. Therefore an allotted time of up to three hours is set on your appointment day. Though your session may be as quick as one hour, extra time is simply padding, just in case baby is sleeping or crying or cranky. The session time applies to children under 12. When preparing for your child's shoot, you may want to be photo ready yourself as oftentimes I shoot parents with their babies. Memories such as this are priceless, so don't forget to include yourself when preparing for your child's shoot. For 4 children or more and additional fee of $100.00 is added to your session booking rate and up to one hour is added to your session time. This additional fee applies to family pets who can also be included.
Booking Rate - $200.00 for 1 Hr
Need a headshot for a company photo release, passport, artist portfolio or simply as a gift for a loved one? Headshots are easy to do and despite the fact that most people think that they photograph badly, the truth is, if your photographer has a great eye and knows how to work with the lighting at hand, you can get a great shot with very little effort. Very few props are actually needed when it comes to shooting portraits. It's the angle, the lighting and sometimes a little bit of makeup & a good haircut helps. A 1-2 hour session is scheduled, at your location or at a designated outdoor location. Time past 2 hours, a fee of $ 50.00 per hour will be additional. Here's some options: Standard PR Headshots - straight shoot of you, with variable angles. Glamour / Fashion Photos - preparation for make up-hair will be added in upon discussion. Gifts for Family & Friends - can be mood shots, ethereal shots, extreme closeups for added flavor. Combo Body & Headshots - a variety shoot. Body Parts - for tattoos, piercings etc. (Sorry, absolutely no sexual organs).
Booking Rate - $350.00 for up to 3 Hrs
[Variable Packages Available]
Corporate, business and promotional advertising photography can encompass many things. This services includes, store front images, buildings and real estate, corporate personnel headshots for websites, staff or group shots, construction sites, customer and employee candids, product photography and more. Each situation is different and is discussed, planned and agreed upon prior to the shoot.
Events include: School events, lectures and workshops, PR & celebrity shows, book signings, corporate events, nighclub productions, backyard barbecues, sporting events, spiritual ceremony, town & community events...or any event you'd like documented.
A written proposal is submitted and signed off on prior to shoot. A Corporate Package can include: Clear weather shoot, early morning, day time shoot or night time shoot, property, cars, boats, buildings, lots, products and people. If your location is in a busy city, I allot extra time for parking & foot travel. In some cases, I must retrieve permission from groundskeepers or property managers, in which case, extra time is allotted for these things. If travel requires several bridges and tolls, there may be an additional fee attached. Additional materials you may request: B&W Images,high angle (shot with ladder), sepia filters or aesthetic/artistic Shots.
Sometimes booking a day rate is absolutely necessary. Such circumstances may include: an all day seminar, a community wildlife hiking trip, an out of state assignment requiring 2 or more hours travel time, a movie set, a full portfolio fashion shoot in NY, or property that is located in several locations.
Some companies who have hundreds of products to photograph hire me to come to their warehouse and set up a tabletop studio on location. Day rate includes up to eight hours and travel time under 2 hours. Additional travel time fees may be applied.
