Senior and Teen Portrait Rates
Teen & Senior Session Guide
Key West Portraits for your Senior, Sweet 16, and other Teen Milestones
THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT TO CELEBRATE THIS MILESTONE
Whether you’ve planned the perfect getaway to Key West or you live here year round, my destination senior and teen portrait sessions are a great way to commemorate
Whether you are…
planning a Key West graduation getaway
celebrating a Sweet Sixteen, Quinceanera, or other iconic birthday
capturing a bond between Best Friends before life goes different directions
highlighting a teen’s Hobbies, Talents, Pastimes, or Achievements
or simply wanting fresh, updated portraits that reflect who you are right now
my Portrait Sessions are relaxed, creative, and designed to showcase your unique personality, all with the beautiful Key West setting as your backdrop.
CELEBRATE IN STYLE
Besides the excitement of having a photo shoot, this is also your chance to get dressed up, see parts of the island you maybe would not have experienced otherwise, and go home with the ultimate souvenir….a series of portraits you will have forever!
Use the time to create images you can use for a big announcement (Bat Mitzvah!), design and send Graduation cards, have images to post on social media, and of course, decorate your home with stunning framed, canvas, or acrylic wall art and tabletop matted prints.
WELCOME!
Hi! I’m Karrie.
This is me…doing what I love! I’ve been at this for 24 years now, 15 of those years based in Key West Florida, and I specialize in Destination Portraits. Whether you’re making a long drive down the Overseas Highway from South Florida, or you’ve flown in your family from halfway around the world, helping you take home a little slice of paradise in the form of your very own Florida Keys photo shoot is what I’m here for!
I also have a full time Assistant who helps back-of-house, a dedicated Editor who specializes in my creative style, and my longtime Retoucher who helps everyone look their best. If you haven’t already, check out my About page to learn more of my backstory, history & experience.
But enough about me. I’m excited to learn more about you and help you plan your Family Portrait Session!
Without further ado, let me walk you through my process, and go over Pricing and how we can work together!
WHAT TO EXPECT
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDANCE
Photo Credit: Meli Poole
We start with a general plan but allow for some spontaneity as to exactly which spots we choose to shoot in and what poses will come together. I have visual examples of different locations, and also can help scout a new area if you have a special request that isn’t represented already in my work.
I send out a very detailed list of instructions, which includes everything from
where to park when you arrive
what to wear
what to bring
and links to my past sessions so you can get ideas and inspiration
In short, I try to do as much on the front end to set you up for success so your photo shoot day goes smoothly!
DIRECTION AND POSING
Once at the shoot, I guide you the entire way, making any adjustments to your position that are needed, fixing the lighting, and basically ensuring that you look great in your photos, removing the worries of:
I don’t know what to do
Where do I put my hands?
I’m not photogenic
Unless you’re a professional model by trade, then being “good in photos” is not your job! (It’s actually mine!)
I will guide, direct, pose, and instruct you where to stand, what angle to position, where to put your hands, where to look, and everything in between. I’m talking to you throughout the process, so much so that many sometimes say “I kinda forgot we were even taking pictures”. This natural approach leads to the most flattering angles and genuine expressions without feeling stiff or awkward.
PROFESSIONAL RETOUCHING
It’s inevitable that when you’re shooting in a public space or on a beach, there is going to be something that ends up in the shot you didn’t necessarily want. It might be a few tourists strolling far in the distance, or a life preserver stand glowing bright orange annoyingly in the corner of the frame, or a rogue flyaway hair dancing in the breeze above your head. Either way, Basic Retouching is included on any images you order from us.
For those who need more extensive edits (sunburn, tattoo removal, changing hair style, coloring in hair roots, removing complex scarring, changing shirt color, removing a cell phone from your hand or a bag from across your shoulder), these services are also available for an additional fee.
TANGIBLE KEEPSAKES
Gone are the days of accepting that our digital memories will fade as technology changes. Your senior portraits are some of the most meaningful keepsakes you’ll ever have. They bring people together during celebrations (no one wants to gather around a “URL”), become priceless as you grow and life moves on, and bring daily joy when you see your proudest moments displayed. That’s why my full-service experience always includes beautiful, lasting printed heirlooms. These include:
Wall Art
Great for adorning the walls of your home once you cross the threshold as husband and wife! Hang them in your foyer, above the fireplace, in the hallway, or anywhere else you want to be reminded of this day!
Available in a variety of sizes & finishes.
Matted Sets
Great for smaller spaces, creating multi-image wall collages, and tabletop displays.
They also make great gifts for family members, or a unique heirloom keepsake you can pull out to enjoy during familly gatherings.
Retouched Prints
If you’re a tactile “flip through photos” kind of person, you’ll love these traditional print sizes, with luxurious silk, clay-coated matte, or linen luster finish.
Printed on thick silver halide photographic paper that is made to last.
Senior Albums
These Family Albums are a memorable way to tell the story of your session, as you flip through the laughs, poses, and heartfelt moments.
Upgrade to an Acrylic Cover and let that serve as its own unique art piece on the shelf of coffee table.
Oh, and did I mention?
Everything we Print for you INCLUDES the Digital Copy at no additional charge.
Best of both worlds. Easy peasy!
Which…speaking of digitals… you’re also getting a SUPERIOR DIGITAL DELIVERY EXPERIENCE
Unless you’re a digital creative by trade, it’s likely that terms like “DPI”, “Pixels”, and “Color Space” are not part of your everyday conversations. This is why I make the delivery of your digital proofs and retouched digital files part of the overall experience. After a brief walkthrough, you’ll have access to a feature-packed online gallery where you can View, Hide, Share, Favorite, and Label photos…without the headache of compatibility issues, operating system updates, folder structures, or other “tech specs”.
FEATURE-PACKED ONLINE GALLERY
IMAGES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS WITH YOUR OWN APP
Just think of it as “DIGITAL DIVERSIFICATION”
As with any asset, having your beloved images in more than one place is key to keeping them safe.
After ordering your images—whether as a printed product with free digital files or as digital purchases—they arrive in a neat Zip folder for easy saving straight to your computer. You can put a copy in the cloud by sending them to Google Photos if you have an account.
Additionally, they will be archived in your Mobile App, ensuring they remain accessible without being affected by your phone's storage limitations.
HOW IT WORKS
1) Your SESSION FEE includes CREDIT toward the photos of your choice
Instead of pre-set packages where you’re limited on how you can enjoy your photos, my sessions instead include a Credit/Gift Card toward the photos of your choice after the shoot. You decide the Size, Format, and Quantity for the images YOU love.
The credit can be used like a gift card off a larger order, or you can simply redeem the credit as is. Ultimately, what you choose is COMPLETELY up to you!
2) Your GALLERY delivers your entire session to View, Share & Select images
You’ll receive the entire session of edited digital images in your Online Proof Gallery where you will be able to:
Scroll through your Key West memories
Use the built in features to Share, Hide, and Label images
Compare Side-by-Side to narrow down expression and pose
Share the link with Friends and Family to get their input
Select a set of Favorites that are your top keepers
3) Your ORDER is placed using your included Credit toward the final total
We’ll discuss your favorites and options that fit your decor, lifestyle, and preferences. You’ll then use your Credit / Gift Card toward your final selections.
If you’re simply redeeming your Credit as-is, we’ll get the images Retouched, the digital copies sent to you, and the products shipped out.
If you’re using your Credit toward a larger order, we’ll invoice for the difference and proceed once that’s paid.
FIRST THINGS FIRST…LET’S TALK LOCATIONS
WHAT KIND OF LOCATION DO YOU ENVISION FOR YOUR PHOTOS?
BEACH / NATURAL SURROUNDINGS
If you know you want to take in the natural beauty of Key West, from the big leaves of the Sea Grape tree to the long blades of beach grasses, from the blue skies and gentle waves of the ocean to the epic pink and orange sunsets the island is known for, I have a list of locations that will suit this style perfectly.
PROS -
The most “true Key West” experience in natural island splendor!
These are the best locations to incorporate sunset, if that’s something you want to include.
Lots of flexibility with where we shoot and when.
Very classic locations that are timeless and look great on the walls years later and can go with any type of home decor.
CONS -
We are reliant on Mother Nature in terms of waves washing seaweed up onto the sand, how strong the wind will be and what direction it will be blowing from, what color the water will be, and how the sky will look.
If we’re at a public park or beach, it’s hard to know ahead of time how busy it will be. There may be moments we have to pause as kids run by, or we have to wait our turn to get a photo on a rock jetty or jockey for position at sunset.
Suggestions include places like:
Smathers Beach
Higgs Beach
Fort Zachary State Park
Sammy Creek Landing in Sugarloaf
Bahia Honda State Park
Local resorts with permission and site fees paid separately
AROUND KEY WEST / DOWNTOWN
If you’re driving down the cobblestone side streets, staring up at the weathered wood from old shipwrecks, and delighting in the vibrant colors, quirky shops, and lively atmosphere of the Old Town area, then a downtown photo shoot will be just the thing to bring the island to life in the background of your photos.
PROS -
The most lively and energy-filled experience of the three!
Often incorporates iconic Key West landmarks, signage, and areas that would never be mistaken for another destination.
Offers the widest range of locations, from museums to boutiques to restaurants to side streets…literally endless options!
No two shoots are the same, so photos will be 100% unique!
CONS -
People, traffic, and other distractions. I (of course) try to avoid them, but there are inevitably going to be some photos with groups of tourists, street warning signs, and scooters zooming by in the background.
Certain stops may be less accessible at different times of the day, either due to harsh lighting, crowd control, hours of operation, or other logistical and aesthetic concerns.
Suggestions include places like:
The Historic Key West Bight Marina
Mallory Square
Sponge Market
Bahama Village
Shipwreck Museum
West Martello fortress
TRUMAN ANNEX AREA (MY STUDIO)
With its greenery and foliage, brick courtyard and fountain, historic architectural foyer, white picket fences with colorful blooming flowers overhead, palm-tree-lined drives and wrought iron gates, unique banyan trees, park benches, this lush area right outside my studio is both beautiful & conveniently located.
PROS -
Quiet, secluded, and peaceful without being hard to get to
Lush year round, and lots of shade, allowing flexibility to shoot even at otherwise not-normally-ideal times of day
My studio is located inside the historic Building 21 situated in Truman Annex, so if an outfit change, restroom break, or just the need to cool off in the air conditioning arises mid-shoot, we are only steps away from this convenience!
CONS -
Mornings can be tough as landscapers and delivery drivers are out and about, and early afternoon can have vehicle traffic from people leaving work at the end of the day.
Because it’s situated in the middle of two dead end streets, GPS’s and Uber directions can sometimes get turned around amid routes that lead to locked gates.
As part of a residential and professional building type area, we need to keep the volume to a dull roar, which can sometimes be hard for very extroverted, talkative, or giggly-type personalities. 😂
Suggested spots include
Fountain and Courtyard
Brick Building and Industrial stairs
Sidewalk and tree-lined drives
Banyan and/or Poinciana Tree areas
Around Truman Little White House
An Extended Family Group on the Rock Jetty at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park
CHOOSE YOUR SESSION:
THE FRANGIPANI
Simple Session
Max # Outfits: 1
Max # Locations: 1
Downtown: Truman Annex
Beach/Nature: Higgs Beach
INCLUDES:
Session Confirmation & Location Guide
Fun Photo Shoot with Karrie
Posing and Direction to help you look and feel confident in front of the camera!
Primary focus on portraits with a few candids (about 2 to 3 areas around the location)
Professional Editing of All Images
Light Retouching of Your Ordered Photos
Password-Protected Gallery to view and share photos for 6 Months
Approx 20-30 images for review
$350 Credit toward the Prints/Digitals of your choice
$650
Available Mon-Thu -
Mid-Morning to Midday**
THE BANYAN
Standard Session
Max #Outfits: 2
Max # Locations: 1
Downtown: Truman Annex or the Bight
Beach/Nature: Smathers or Higgs
Resort: Margaritaville, the Reach, or SoMo
INCLUDES:
Session Planning, Tips, and Timeline
Fun Photo Shoot with Karrie
Posing and Direction to help you look and feel confident in front of the camera!
Primary focus on portraits with some candids/unscripted action shots
(about 2 to 4 areas around the location)Professional Editing of All Images
Light Retouching of Your Ordered Photos
Password-Protected Gallery to view and share photos for 1 Year
Approx 40-60 images for review
$600 Credit toward the Prints/Digitals of your choice
$950
Available Mon-Thu -
Morning to Early-Afternoon**
THE ROYAL PALM
Deluxe Session
Max # Outfits: 3
Max # Locations: 2
Downtown: Truman, Bight or Bahama Village
Beach/Nature: Smathers, Higgs or Fort Zach
Resort: Margaritaville, the Reach*, SoMo, Hyatt, or Private Vacation Rental
INCLUDES:
Session Planning, Tips, and Timeline
Fun Photo Shoot with Karrie
Posing and Direction to help you look and feel confident in front of the camera!
Pretty even split between focusing on portraits and creating “lifestyle” type action type shots with some candids/unscripted moments mixed in
(about 2 to 4 areas PER location)Professional Editing of All Images
Full Retouching of Your Ordered Photos
Password-Protected Gallery to view and share photos for 2 Years
Approx 60-80 images for review
$950 Credit toward the Prints/Digitals of your choice
$1350
Available Mon-Fri** -
Morning to Sunset
THE POINCIANA
Extended Session
Max # Outfits: 4
Max # Locations: 3
Downtown: Any downtown locations
Beach/Nature: Smathers, Higgs or Fort Zach
Resort: Margaritaville, the Reach*, SoMo, Hyatt, Casa Marina*, Sunset Key*, or Rental
INCLUDES:
Session Planning, Tips, and Timeline
Fun Shoot with Karrie + Assistant
Posing and Direction to help you look and feel confident in front of the camera!
Lots of variety between portraits and “lifestyle” type action type shots with some candids/unscripted moments mixed in as well (about 2 to 4 areas PER location)
Professional Editing of All Images
Full Retouching of Your Ordered Photos
Password-Protected Gallery to view and share photos for 3 Years
Approx 80-100 images for review
$1650 Credit toward the Prints/Digitals of your choice
$2250
BONUS: Priority Turnaround Included!
Available Sun-Fri**
Morning to Sunset
How many photos can I get with my Image/Print Credit?
The quantity of images that will “fit” inside each package will depend on your selections (smaller versus larger) and whether you buy A La Carte or choose Collections of photos (in sets of 8, 16, 24, etc). Images will range anywhere from $50-$80 each if purchased as part of a collection/album, and $90-$125 each if purchased individually, with Wall Art starting at $350 ; all ranges based on the Size and Format/Finish. And again, all rates includes BOTH print and digital, as well as Retouching.
I designed the packages so that the credit would offer a respectable number of images commensurate with the scope of the session, or could be used toward more photos, if desired. That’s the beauty of not being constrained to pre-designed packages: you have full flexibility to order as many or as few as you like.
After the shoot, use your Image Credit toward:
BOXED PRINT SETS (+ DIGITALS):
Avaialble in sets of 8, 16, or 20 images
Retouched Print with Digital File included.
Includes choice of Flush-Mounted or Matted finishing.
Includes keepsake box for easy storing or gifting.
HEIRLOOM ALBUMS (+ DIGITALS):
Available for 16 images or more
Retouched Album Images with Digital Copies included.
Includes choice of Cover Styles (Leather, Linen, Silk, Metal)
Includes presentation box for protection and safekeeping.
CAPTIVATING WALL ART:
Available in range of sizes, configurations, and finishes.
Retouched Wall Images with Digital Copies included.
Choice of Finishes (Luster, Matte, Metal, Acrylic) and hanging options (framed, flush, grommet, standout, etc)
(and yes, of course, the digital copies too)
TO FINE TUNE YOUR SESSION:
Two brothers take part in a sibling Senior Portrait Session
To add more people:
You can add siblings, friends, parents, or even pets to the session for a small additional fee of $75 each. This includes an additional $35 added to your Print/Image Credit, and accounts for the additional session and post-production time.
To shoot at additional locations:
You can add an additional location on Key West proper for $125 each. This includes an additional $65 added to your Print/Image Credit, and accounts for both the additional time and effort to move locations, but also the extra session time to shoot there.
For locations not in Key West proper (ie Sunset Key, Little Palm, Hawk’s Cay, Sombrero Beach, Sugarloaf, etc):
Rates are all based on Key West locations that do not require additional waiting/staging, ferry, or travel time off island. If your desired location falls outside of this, there’s just an additional travel fee (see Travel below).
* If scheduling your session at your resort:
* Site Fees charged by private venues/resorts are not included in the session fee and are payable directly to the venue. Resort sessions are scheduled through their respective Events teams and may be based on their availability.
Senior Portrait Session on the private island of Sunset Key Resort in Key West Florida
** To upgrade to a Day or Time that isn’t included in your selected session:
If your itinerary while you’re in Key West is flexible, and you don’t mind waiting until closer to the date (24-48 hours) to confirm the time, then I’m happy to upgrade you to Sunset (or move you to another day of the week) with no additional investment, in the event the time slot is not booked.
If you need to guarantee your time slot at sunset, or ensure you have a specific day of the week, in order to work around other plans, you can simply upgrade your package with additional Print/Image credit to meet the minimum investment for your desired date/time (which you then of course get to use toward your favorite photos afterward ; win win!).
Optional Upgrades
Rush Delivery
Need your photos back faster than our standard turnaround?
$200 - 10-15 Day Priority
$300* - 5 Day Expedited Guarantee
$400* - 2 Day Rush Guarantee
* Book this service before your session to enjoy reduced package rates
Video of Your Session
$750 - Video captured by second photographer, includes lifestyle-type candid and directed moments and B-roll of the locations throughout the session, creating a mini “movie” of your vacation memories!
Includes light video edit over royalty-free background music, with mixture of ambient / natural sounds.
Delivery is downloadable MP4 video file suitable for digital sharing*.
*Optional Video Play Book available for an additional $495, which gives you a tangible handheld way to enjoy your video; using the included USB cord, it also doubles as a backup SSD hard drive with the digital images of your session.
Travel/Non-Shooting Time
$125 Per Travel/Non-Shooting Hour - For time spent getting to and from a location outside of Key West, including drive, ferry, plane, and other transportation, or for time spent between activities (wait time).
Sunset Key: $250
Bahia Honda State Park: $250
Marathon/Duck Key, Little Palm Island or Boca Grande: $375
Upper Keys (Islamorada/Key Largo): $435
Fort Jefferson: $500 if on Half Day Trip (plus cost of 2 sea plane tickets)
Printed Proof Book
$250 - 8x12 with every image of the session - if you prefer to review and make your selections using actual printed proofs, this comes with all your images tiled 9 to 12 per page, allowing you to flip through the session completely screen-free.
Package and Booking F.A.Q.
What if it rains?
Well first let me say that in Key West, it pretty much says that it’s going to rain nearly every day, so don’t let the forecast scare you too much. Our tiny patch of island in the big vast ocean means that it can be raining only a few miles away, but we will get none of it. Second, when it does rain, it generally does not rain the entire day like in mainland locations. When this happens, we usually aim to avoid the time of day we know it will be worse, and just shift the time. Third, I always try to plan the shoot on a day that gives us a buffer afterward before you head home, so that if the weather is terrible, we can scoot it back by a day.
What if my teen is not super photogenic or comfortable in front of the camera?
In 24 years I’ve only ever had one session in which one of the clients was a professional model. So, you’re in good company. It is not your child’s job to “be photogenic”…leave that to me. I will capture a variety of poses, compositions, and angles throughout the shoot. Some moments will be more posed/directed with lots of instruction and tips to look your best, and others are going to be more free-flowing with minimal direction, so you’ll have both to choose from.
That said, if your teen is generally a more quiet, reserved, shy, stoic, or unexuberant individual, then I’m going to keep the images more subdued in line with their personality. On the other hand, if they’re generally more the boisterous, enthusiastic, energetic, and gregarious type, then your images will undoubtedly reflect more of that personality instead. I can’t make someone look like someone they’re not, but I am great at using someone’s natural energy and molding that to help someone appear as the best version of the “real them” as possible.
Can I reduce my Image Credit / Product Gift Card to reduce my Session Fee?
The session pricing is a Minimum Investment for the scope, locations, and day and time of your choice. The Image/Product credit is offered to provide you as the Client the flexibility to choose the sizes and quantities of photos that you would like, in an amount sufficient to provide a respectable quantity of images from the session, but with the option to add on more later if desired. So the credit is not a separate item that can be removed independently.
Am I allowed to make my own prints from the images?
Yes! The digital files included with your package (quantity varies by package booked) are unwatermarked and have license for printing. While we do make the case in THIS ARTICLE on the subject of printing your own VS having us print them for you (free retouching, anyone?), ultimately you are welcome to print those included files at the lab of your choice.
Any additional digital images visible in your gallery, but not purchased/included in the package, are available for social media sharing and screen-viewing only.
Is it possible to include a special prop/activity/sign etc into some of the images?
Absolutely! I love adding in creative elements that are special to you. Whether it’s a fun sign with your family name on it, maybe a fun set of items you’ve gathered along your trip, an activity or inside joke that your family finds memorable, or a sentimental item that represents a long lost family member, I’m happy to include it!
All this sounds great! What is required to book?
We will send you an online contract with your package selections. Once that is signed and we receive your 50% deposit, you’ll be officially booked.aaaaa