Myrtle Beach Family, Engagement and Event Photography

Prices, Packages, and Information

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About my Family Photography . . .

I specialize in fun, relaxed and creative engagement, family, vacation, maternity, and couple portrait and event photography in Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand area. Sessions are relaxed and fun, I'm glad to try any ideas and family groupings you desire. I work with the viewpoint that I'm there to make a client happy, I do whatever I can to make sure that is the case. I'm not a business that sends out different photographers, I personally do a small number of appointments each week and I do everything myself from the photography to the final proofs.

My Style as a Photographer . . .

What I do is a quite a bit different than a typical portrait photographer. I use a photojournalist style of photography. While I do suggest poses, I typically take around 200-300 shots in an hour session trying to capture the best moments and natural expressions. My favorite shots are those that don't look posed, that look like a family enjoying the beach together. I really put all my effort into giving my very best work to my clients. I've had many clients tell me it was the nicest experience they have had with a photographer, I hope I can make you feel the same way.

Quality of Finished Product . . .

I notice overly processed images on many photographer's websites. Instead of relying on Photoshop filters, mixing textures, vignettes and strange color effects, I prefer clear, crisp and clean color and black and white images that can only be done with Nikon's best lenses and a expert understanding of lighting and flash. However a reasonable amount of artistic and general touchup Photoshop work and special effects on all prints or albums sides included at no charge.

Please note: Myrtle Beach does not allow professional photography on the beach within the actual city limits. North Myrtle and other areas like the State Parks my preferred locations.


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Family / Engagement / Event Session Fees and Information

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Note: To clear up possible confusion, I always print from and store the highest quality files, the digital copy resolution only effects what you will receive and make prints from yourself.

The Digital Copies are all the shots from your photo session or wedding that you see in your online gallery. The images will have been color corrected and look very nice but the only images that will receive specially requested Photoshop touchups (for example removing someone from the background) in their digital copy will be ones you've chosen also as prints or album selections.

How do you deliver the files to a client?
In most cases I use a Microsoft service called Skydrive. Skydrive gives me many advantages in delivering your images to you quickly and easily online without having to wait for a disc in the mail. You can even share the link I send you with other family so they can download them as well. After ordering you will receive instructions explaining the simple process in more detail.

What are the resolution options?

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Standard Digital Copies
At least 800x600 resolution suitable for small prints, maximum of 4x6 depending on printing service, pc and small digital photo frame viewing and e-mail.

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High Resolution Digital Copies
At least 1600x1200 resolution suitable for up to 8x10 prints as well as high resolution large photo frames.

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Full Resolution Digital Copies
Original full resolution files suitable for enlargement printing and any other use desired.

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You are allowed to print as many images from the digital files as you like, there is no copyright protection or watermarks.  I will provide a copyright release form on request, normally this is not required for printing except at Wal-Mart. Please see this page on Smugmug.com for very good information on required resolution for a desired print size.

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