Couples and Engagement Sessions
One day a few years back, I was looking to compile a fun social media post celebrating 10 years of marital bliss with my husband Justin. We have been best friends since high school, so finding a ton of photos of us together should be easy, right? I mean, we've been together nearly 20 years! But I was only able to find 15 photos of us together without the kids. FIFTEEN. Totally pathetic!
Don't be like me. Romantic photos of you and your beloved should be a priority every now and then. When my daughters are my age, I want them to have photos of their parents young and in love, despite life's daily monotony and chaos.
Schedule your couples mini today for your anniversary or Valentine's Day present.
What Makes Me Different:
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* I got my start as a landscape photographer and I firmly believe that the background in any photo is just as important as the subject. I take great care in finding magical backgrounds.
* You get at least 20 artfully edited photos at a 30 min session, and at least 60 at a 60 min session, not just your 5-10 favorites.
* I take joy in shooting every combination within your family (i.e. kids alone, Mom/daughter, individual headshots, Mom/Dad, Dad/kids). If you want mainly posed groupings, great! If you want mostly candids of the kids playing, also great! Just let me know before the shoot. If you want a mixture, 60 minute sessions are ideal.
* I will have most shoots edited and back to you for download within 5 days (at the very longest, 9 days during peak season which is August-Dec).
* If it rains on our booked day, you can apply your full deposit to another day at no additional cost.
* I have two distinct edited styles, and clients get to help choose: For supersize 30 min sessions, and 60 minute sessions, during the editing process, I will send a sneak peek album and ask clients which "look" they like best. Some people prefer my dark and moody look. Others prefer natural. (30 minute sessions will receive my classic natural light and bright edit). More on my two styles here.
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Basic 30 minute package:
Gig Harbor, mornings before 12pm, and week nights only (see locations below). 15-20 artfully edited digital images for downloading from an online gallery: $225 plus tax. With this basic package, I use my discretion and choose the best 20 photos to edit and return to you. Valid at these locations: Skansie Park (9-10:30am), Bella Bella Beach Sandspit on Fox Island (AM weekends and PM weeknights), Kopachuck Park (10am-noon weekends, and we would have time for the woods only), Sehmel Homestead Park (weeknights only, 90 minutes before sunset). For examples from each location, click my blog tab above; it highlights each location with pro and cons and examples taken at each park. Click "older posts" to see them all. With this package, I edit your photos in my signature light and bright style. More on that here: light and bright or moody modern
Supersize 30 minute package:
Gig Harbor only, weekends before 12pm, and weeknights only (see locations below). 40 total edited images. I always recommend this package because there are more candids, individual shots, and several photos of each grouping included: $265 plus tax. I edit and return every photo that "turns out." Available weekday evenings and weekend mornings between 9am-12pm. Package valid for a 5 person family ($10 more for each additional direct family member). Valid at these locations: Skansie Park (9-10:30am), Bella Bella Beach Sandspit on Fox Island (AM weekends and PM weeknights), Kopachuck Park (10am-noon weekends, and we would have time for the woods only), Sehmel Homestead Park (weeknights only, 2 hours before sunset). For examples from each location, click my blog tab above; it highlights each location with pro and cons and examples taken at each park. Click "older posts" to see them all. With this package, you receive your choice in the final edited style. More on that here: light and bright or moody modern
60 minute package:
Anywhere within 30 min drive of Gig Harbor; 60+ edited digital images for download: $395 plus tax. Get it all! This package also includes you in the editing process; within 48 hours of your session, I will send a small preview gallery with side by side comparison of my two trademark styles: light and bright or muted modern. You then choose your favorite for the rest of your gallery.
60+ minute multiple location package:
Same as the basic 60 minute package, but use two locations: $495. This package is perfect if you want to use two of the following locations in downtown Gig Harbor: Skansie Park, Anchich Park, Donkey Creek Park, and the Russell Foundation. You could even use the woods of Kopachuck as your second location. Receive 80+ edited photos.
Video Reel Add-on: I recently got a mount for my camera to hold my iPhone14 Pro, because if a photo is worth a thousand words, a video is priceless! I will have a video going the whole time of your session, and I will edit the video footage in a reel with music, capturing all the love and smiles. Because when else will you have video footage of you looking your best and loving on each other? My guess is never! If you have a favorite song, send me the youtube link and I can extract the music to use in the video, otherwise I will use my discretion. You choose vertical or horizontal. 1-minute edited video of your 30 minute session: $75. 2-minute edited video of a 60 minute session: $125. Example of a reel from a 30 minute session here.
Booking:
Contact Cora to set a date and a location of your choice with a $50 down-payment (via Zelle or Venmo; Paypal is $4 extra per $100 spent). If the weather is bad on our chosen day, we can reschedule at no additional cost.
The remainder of payment is due at your shoot, via Zelle, Venmo, or personal check made out to Cora Reuter.
Within 4-5 days, you will receive your album with download instructions via email, and you are free to print your photos anywhere you like. You can also order high quality prints and products right from your album via this website.