At Preserved by Light Photography, sessions are priced by the time we spend together and the creative depth of the story we’re telling—not by the type of session. Whether it’s a fitness portrait, maternity journey, engagement session, or a sports moment, each experience level determines the direction, lighting, production, and artistry involved. Every tier scales naturally from simple, natural‑light portraits to cinematic, multi‑light storytelling, allowing clients to choose the experience that matches their vision and budget while keeping the process clear, flexible, and intentional.
Essentials Session
A fast, focused portrait experience designed for clients who want beautiful, cinematic images without a long session. Perfect for quick portraits, fitness updates, pregnancy announcements, or simple engagement moments. Clean, efficient, and guided with intention — a minimal setup that still carries the signature Preserved by Light aesthetic.
Includes:
- 30‑minute session
- One location
- 15 professionally edited photos
- Natural light or simple one‑light setup
- Full‑resolution and web‑resolution downloads
- Print release
Price: $350
Signature Session
A full portrait experience that balances time, artistry, and emotional depth. Ideal for fitness sessions, maternity portraits, engagement sessions, or creative identity work. With more direction, refined lighting, and space to explore expression, this session brings out authenticity with a polished, cinematic feel.
Includes:
- 60‑minute session
- One location
- 30 professionally edited photos
- Natural or studio/cinematic lighting (one–two lights)
- Full‑resolution and web‑resolution downloads
- Print release
- Option for outfit changes
Price: $650
Storytelling Session
A narrative‑driven, multi‑location experience for clients who want their story told with intention and cinematic depth. Perfect for maternity journeys, athlete identity sessions, creative collaborations, or adventurous engagement shoots. This session blends mood, movement, and crafted lighting to create images that feel immersive and emotionally resonant.
Includes:
- 2‑hour session
- Up to two locations
- 50 professionally edited images
- Natural or studio/cinematic lighting (one–two lights)
- Full‑resolution and web‑resolution downloads
- Documentary‑style coverage
- Print release
- Option for outfit changes
- Moodboard + creative direction
Price: $1050
Event Coverage
Event Coverage
Capture the moments that matter most with fast, documentary‑style event photography designed to preserve the energy, emotion, and story of your gathering. Whether it’s a celebration, performance, competition, or milestone, this coverage focuses on real interactions, key moments, and the details that make your event unique.
This session is ideal for birthdays, baptisms, small weddings, corporate events, team celebrations, performances, and any occasion where you want the story documented as it unfolds.
Includes:
- 60‑minute coverage block
- Event venue
- 65 professionally edited photos per hour
- Light global edits
- Candid and formal coverage
- Timeline‑based shooting
- Full‑resolution and web‑resolution downloads
- Print release
Price: $250/hr (2‑hour minimum)
Signature Event (Portrait + Event)
The Signature Story Session blends a cinematic portrait experience with dynamic event coverage, giving you the best of both worlds in one cohesive offering. The experience begins with a dedicated portrait session — scheduled either before the event or on the same day — crafted to create intentional, expressive images with professional lighting and guided direction. These portraits are perfect for invitations, announcements, displays, or simply capturing the essence of the moment before the celebration begins.
From there, the session transitions into documentary style event coverage that follows the natural flow, energy, and key moments of your gathering. The result is a seamless visual narrative that pairs refined portraits with authentic, unscripted storytelling.
You’ll receive a curated set of professionally edited portraits along with a high volume gallery of event images that highlight candid interactions, meaningful details, and the atmosphere of your celebration. The Signature Story Session is ideal for graduations, promotions, milestone birthdays, team achievements, and any occasion where you want both polished portraits and genuine storytelling woven into one complete experience.
Includes:
- 3-hour session (60‑minute portraits + 2‑hour event)
- One portrait location + event venue
- 160 professionally edited photos (30 portraits + 130 event images)
- Natural or studio lighting
- Candid and formal event coverage
- Timeline‑based shooting
- Full‑resolution and web‑resolution downloads
- Print release
Price: $1050