Family/Children Pictures

Let's face it: family portraits can be an ordeal. Getting everyone dressed up and clean, bringing all the changes of clothes, getting that one fidgety family member to smile at the right time (come on, Dad). We promise we will do all that we can to simplify the process and make it as easy as possible.

First of all, we shoot where you want. We are based in Republic and will travel anywhere within 20 miles for free. Past that, there is a small mileage-based fee (see the FAQ for details). We can also suggest several locations to consider if you don't have a place in mind.

Second, we let you pick your prints. Instead of making you pick from packages that might have picture sizes you don't want, we simply supply a prints price list and let you pick them. In order to recoup our costs, we do have to set minimum orders, but due to our business model, we do offer very reasonable prices.

You are welcome to bring props or other personal touches to the shoot; the pictures should show off each member's individuality and personality.



Session Packages

Rugrats - $35
  • Kids only (16 or under)
  • Limit of 1 hour
  • Around 15 proofs
  • Recommended for one location
  • Minimum order: $75
  • Option to buy license

The Cleavers - $50
  • Limit of 1 hour
  • Around 20 proofs
  • Recommended for one location
  • Minimum order: $100
  • Option to buy license

The Huxtables - $65
  • Limit of 2 hours
  • Around 30 proofs
  • Recommended for up to two locations
  • Minimum order: $150
  • Option to buy license

Only the session package fee is due the day of the shoot.

All locations more than 20 miles from Republic will incur a mileage charge. See the FAQ for details.




The Process

Instead of forcing you to pick from pre-defined packages, we simply tell you the minimum amount you need to spend for each session package and let you pick the products you want (prints or digital license).

All croppings and black and white/sepia/overall tone adjustments are always free. Small touch-ups are free for 30 days after initial delivery. After that, there will be a small charge.

The proofs are normally done in a week or two. We will then upload them to our developer's website and send you a link to give to friends and family so they can review them with you. After you have requested the changes you want, you can either buy the digital license to the pictures or order prints.



License or Prints?

There are basically two options for delivery of your pictures: buying the license for the digital images or buying prints.

If you choose to purchase the license for your digital images, you will receive full-resolution, edited digital images which you can use to order as many prints as you want from the local Wal-Mart, Walgreens, or any other developer who accepts digital images. This allows for maximum flexibility while still assuring high quality, professional digital images.

If you still want some prints developed by us (which we recommend for larger print sizes), you may still order them with no minimums after you have chosen to buy the license.

Here are the prices:

  • $75 (including tax) for all proofs from a Rugrats shoot
  • $100 (including tax) for all proofs from a Cleavers shoot
  • $150 (including tax) for all proofs from a Huxtables shoot

We will either ship you a DVD or put them in a zip file on our website where you can download it. The latter is normally a little faster.

These prices might seem high, but remember: you will be able to develop, copy, and email these pictures with no limits as long as it's for personal use. Since basically every developer now accepts digital files, you have lots of flexibility.

The other option is to just order enough prints from our prints list to reach your minimum order. While this was the norm in the past, we really encourage the digital option since it allows much more flexibility.

See the FAQ for a more in-depth explanation of the different order options.




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