I absolutely love what I do.
I get to meet new people all the time, create lasting memories, and remain friends with my clients long after they get the finished product...
But there is one thing about my job that I absolutely despise: PRICING. Every time I think about it, I just want to stick my fingers in my ears and go... la la la! I CAN'T HEAR YOU!
As a businesswoman, I have to think about taxes, the cost of prints, the amount of hours that go into each photo shoot, how much profit you need to make, new equipment, educating myself..... etc., etc., ETC.! Are you sticking your fingers in your ears now?
So a few weeks ago, after legalizing my business, I decided to put together packages with a limited number of prints in them, like I have seen other "real" photographers do. But as I talked with Lee, laid out the prices, and decided what memories people could and could not have...I had this un-easiness in my stomach. I now know that the feeling was the Holy Spirit checking me. And so I went on...released the prices...and continued to feel un-easy.
By trying to be like other photographers, I had begun to lose who I was.
And finally, a few days ago, God revealed to me what I should do: Go back to the basics.
So! God speaks. Julianne Milne listens!
So I am throwing all of my "old" pricing out of the window, and making things as simple as possible: I am going to let you guys build your own package. Just choose what you want (portrait or wedding) plus any add-ons, and there is your price.
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Portrait Sessions - $100
Add on...
-$15 per high resolution digital image
-$200 for CD of entire session (usually 20-30 photos)
-$100....Large Hardcover Photobook of Session
Wedding Packages - $500
Add on...
-$150.... CD of highlights
-$300....CD of all photos
-$100....Large Hardcover Photobook
-$50......Slideshow of Photos
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Simple. And not 20 pages long.
You may notice that no prints are listed on the "add-on" section. That is because I will no longer be offering prints. However! I can link you to a great vendor that can print your photos for you: www.mpix.com
All you do is create an account, upload your photos, and choose which ones you would like to print!
If you guys have any questions, feel free to shoot me an email!
It's all God,
Julianne
