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    © 2019 by Darien Carter Photography

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    Weddings

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    SOMETHING NEW - $4,000

    10 hours of coverage

    edited wedding digital files

    1 hour engagement session

    edited engagement digital files

    second photographer

    8x8 album

    print release

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    SOMETHING OLD - $3,000

    9 hours of coverage

    edited wedding digital files

    1 hour engagement session

    edited engagement digital files

    second photographer

    print release

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    SOMETHING BLUE - $2,500

    7 hours of coverage

    edited wedding digital files

    1 hour engagement session

    edited engagement digital files

    second photographer

    print release

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    SOMETHING BORROWED - $1,800

    5 hours of coverage

    edited wedding digital files

    1 hour engagement session

    edited engagement digital files

    print release

    Wedding consultations are free of charge. I would love to meet up with you and chat about your big day! We can go over all the details of your wedding, cover the contract, talk about a timeline, and whatever questions you may have for me! 

    schedule consultation

    Family/Maternity/Engagement

    THE MINI - $215

    30 min session

    1 location

    8 professionally edited images

    online gallery

    print release

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    THE FULL - $350

    1 hour session

    1-2 locations

    20 professionally edited images

    online gallery

    print release 

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    EXTENDED FAMILIES

    a full session is required for extended family sessions. there is a $50 fee for each additional family being photographed. i absolutely love photographing extended families, but they do require much more time and work than a regular session. 

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    ADD VIDEO - $150

    in additional to your full session, you now have the option to purchase a personal video from your session! I will personally film and edit the special, candid moments from your session and put them into a short video for you and your family to enjoy forever!

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    I strive to capture the true, raw emotion during your session. I love getting photos with all the giggles, love, and intimacy. My goal is to make your session one of a kind! 

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    A 50% retainer is required at booking. The remaining balance will be due one week prior to your session.

     

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    Seniors

    $400

     

    20 professionally edited digital images

    online gallery

    print release

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    2-3 outfits

    2-3 locations (within close proximity)

    Senior sessions are my jam!! We are going to capture the true personality of each senior. These sessions are centered around the gradutate!

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    a 50% retainer is required at booking. The remaining balance will be due one week prior to your session.

    THE BIRTH - $700

    labor & delivery coverage

    professional photo editing

    15 4x6 prints

    private online gallery 

    print release

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    FRESH 48 - $400

    1 hour hospital session within 48 hours post-partum

    professional photo editing

    2o edited photos

    private online gallery

    print release

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    THE BIRTH + FRESH 48 - $1000

    labor & delivery coverage

    fresh 48 coverage

    professional photo editing

    private online gallery

    print release

    8x8 photobook

     

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    Birth Story/Fresh 48

    YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH DARIEN CARTER PHOTOGRAPHY

    I want to provide you with the best experience possible as you bring your new bundle of joy into the world! I am there to document your day quietly and unobtrusively capturing moments you will cherish forever. I will be on call starting 3 weeks prior to your due date up and up to one week after. 

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    %50 of package is due at booking. The remainder will be due one month prior to due date. A contract must be signed upon booking.