Portraits
Yes – we are available for all types of portraiture, including maternity, babies, children, high school seniors and families.
Jeff and Rena Colling (both Accolade of Mastery Photographers) love to create portraits with natural poses in a relaxed atmosphere.
We specialize in on-location portraiture. We believe in quality rather than quantity, so we don’t operate like a traditional portrait studio – needing to finish your session quickly to move on to the next waiting clients. You will have our complete attention and personalized service and the time to make sure that we get the best photos possible. We can photograph at your home, yard, park or at a pre-determined location (water, a green scene, mountains, desert, etc...). We can bring studio set-ups for indoors, but in most cases the studio type photos are for maternity and young babies and children (where they are more comfortable in their own familiar environment), while older children, high school seniors and family sessions look great in outdoor settings. Just keep in mind that we can do either indoor or outdoor photography and are happy to meet your wishes. Also, another important thing to consider - every portrait from Colling Photography is enhanced and retouched to ensure that you will be pleased with the final results.
Below is some basic information on our different types of portraiture. More detailed information on each of these sessions can be emailed to you – please just go to our contact us page and we will send the information right out. Thanks!
Family Portraits
We strive to create portraits that showcase your family’s relationship. Our goal is to capture true smiles and personalities. We will work with you on clothing choices, locations and poses to make you look natural, while also looking your best. Also, please keep in mind that every portrait from Colling Photography includes free basic retouching. Prices start at just $125.00 (see session pricing below).
Other Portraits
Jeff and Rena are also available for these on-location portraits as well: maternity, newborns, babies and children, couples, high school seniors and pets. All sessions are offered with two pricing choices. See session pricing below for more information on these choices and please scroll further down for our baby’s first year special.
Session Pricing
$125.00 includes sitting fee and online proofing. All of your images can be viewed online and your reprint selections can be made from our a la carte price list.
$250.00 includes sitting fee, $100.00 credit to purchase any reprints from the a la carte price list, 4x6 proofs and online proofing so that family and friends can also enjoy your session.
When it is time to purchase your reprints you make the decision (from the internet or proofs) and then let us know what you would like. We do not practice any type of high pressure sales. You do not have to meet with us to place your order. No minimum purchase required.
All prints are available in your choice of color, bw or sepia, or with custom hand tinting for a unique look for no extra charge.
Yes – we offer gallery wraps, stretched canvas, oil paint finishes, collage style prints, greeting cards, etc…
Maternity
The wonder of pregnancy can be captured forever. Your belly will be the focus of these fun photos. These can feature mom alone or dad and any siblings can join in as well. You can use your own clothing or we can supply some for you. The recommended timing for these photos is between the seventh and eighth month of pregnancy. Also, please keep in mind that every portrait from Colling Photography is enhanced and retouched to ensure that you will be pleased with the final results – any stretch marks can be easily removed if you wish! Pricing is the same as session pricing above ($125.00 or $250.00 choices).
A FREE newborn session is included if you do a maternity session with us. Yes – we come back out again for free and post the images online for you to view. Printed proofs (if wanted) are available for an additional charge. A newborn session is a great time to get the photos needed for the cute birth announcement you will be sending out to family and friends.
Baby’s First Year
For baby’s first year we do 3 in-home sessions. Your baby will be more relaxed in his or her own home environment which makes for great photos. We also find that it is convenient to be at your place should we want to select a different outfit or use your own items or toys for props. The three sessions are usually done around 3, 6, and 12 months of age to capture the little baby, then sitting baby, then standing baby ages. You can also use the Fall photos for Christmas cards. At the end of the year you will receive a 3 panel wall photo with a photo of your choice from each session featured. Anything else that you may want can be ordered a la carte from our regular price list. No minimum purchase required.
Option one is $250 which covers all three in-home sessions (at your location). The photos would be posted online for viewing and ordering.
Option two is $350 which covers all three in-home sessions (at your location) and would include a set of proofs printed out from each session.
We have a lot of great ideas for the first year photos that you will love. In addition to a regular studio type portrait we will also be doing at least one super cute specialty photo with props per session. We offer many choices, but for an example, your baby girl can be a little angel in a pink tutu, rose halo and ornate pink angel wings. Your baby boy can be dressed as a teddy bear sitting amongst stuffed teddy bears – of course he will be the cutest teddy bear! Parents and siblings are also welcome to do family photos or be in the photos at any session as well.
High School Seniors
Senior portraits are taken outdoors, on location. We can help with the location choice – from classic parks to urban environments, even train tracks or graffiti. Clothing changes and props are encouraged. You are also welcome to bring a friend or a parent along with you. The photos will be done in a relaxed manner – we want to make sure that we have the time to take unique portraits that let your true personality show. The average session lasts about an hour to an hour and a half. We will guide you with poses, etc.. but please also let us know if you have any ideas for your photos – even crazy ideas. We are here to make sure you get what you want! When it is time to purchase your reprints you make the decision (from the internet or proofs) and then let us know what you would like. We do not practice any type of high pressure sales. You do not have to meet with us to place your order. Free basic retouching is included with all portraits ordered. All prints are available in your choice of color, bw or sepia, or with custom hand tinting for a unique look for no extra charge. (Prices are our regular session prices shown under session pricing above ($125.00 or $250.00 choices).