Portrait Investment Guide
Your Story, Your Legacy, Beautifully Preserved
We're so excited you've decided to invest in your memories, and you're considering Harpsy Studios as your portrait photography studio. We hope our initial consultation was helpful in answering any questions you might have and sharing a bit about our small business. We endeavor to provide a custom and personalized session experience, creating a relationship from the very beginning. We truly believe that portraits are memories come to life. Our clients are investing in more than a social media snapshot to share, they're investing in lifelong heirlooms to decorate their homes and gift to loved ones. Our belief is that you should walk away with tangible keepsakes that showcase your custom artwork and precious mementos.
Scroll through our Investment Guide below to explore our product and pricing options. Our premium collections are thoughtfully curated for those who want a bit of everything in one seamless package. Prefer to build your own? À la carte offerings allow you to design a completely custom combination of wall art, tabletop pieces, albums, and more. For clients who wish to archive or share their portraits digitally, we also offer digital image bundles—available on their own or as a perfect pairing with your chosen artwork.
Every Session Experience Includes
✨ Planning Consultation
We’ll chat through your vision, session details, and preferences for how you’d like to enjoy your portraits. From wardrobe styling to artwork design, we’ll cover every detail so your session feels effortless.
✨ Client Closet
A carefully curated selection of boutique wardrobe options for maternity, newborn, sitter, cake smash, and select family sessions. Each piece is chosen to photograph beautifully and to simplify the process of preparing for your session.
✨ Guided Studio Session
From posing to the smallest details, we’ll guide you every step of the way so you look and feel confident. Our goal is to create a relaxed, enjoyable experience while capturing portraits that reflect your best self.
✨ Custom-Enhanced Editing
Every chosen image goes through a meticulous, multi-step editing process with multiple sets of eyes. It’s not just retouching — it’s refinement at the highest level.
✨ In-Studio Reveal & Ordering Appointment
Your portraits are presented in a cinematic slideshow, paired with digital mockups of artwork so you can visualize how each piece will look in your home. Together, we’ll decide what fits your style and space best.
✨ Artwork Crafted for Your Home
From albums to statement wall art, your portraits are designed to last. Orders may be picked up in-studio, with hand delivery available for larger pieces.
Session Details At A Glance
Below are important details to note for your session experience.
- Session Investment Fee is $695+tax
- Half of your Session Investment Fee and a signed Session Agreement are both due upon booking to hold your date on our calendar.
- The remaining half of your Session Investment Fee is due 5 business days prior to your session date.
- Only $100 is non-refundable.
- Product/Print credit is $500 and can be applied to final order.
- Reveal & Ordering Appointment is scheduled for 7 to 21 days after your session.
*All sessions include immediate family members only, a $100 charge is applied for extended family members.*
*If booking 10 days or less from your session date, full Session Investment Fee is due at the time of booking.*
*If booking during the holiday season, please be aware your date availability may change due to high demand.*
Hair & Makeup Services
- Add on Hair & Makeup Services for only $200+tax!
- Solo Hair - $125+tax
- Solo Makeup - $125+tax
Investment, Availability & Policies
- Please note: Your Session Investment Fee does not include digital images or physical products. It does, however, include a $500 product credit to be used toward your custom order. During your in-studio Reveal & Ordering Appointment, you'll have the opportunity to select from our curated offerings—wall art, albums, digital images, and more—designed to suit your preferences and home.
- Studio Availability: Our studio is closed on Sundays, major holidays, and select dates around Easter, Christmas, and year-end. Sessions requested during holiday seasons may incur an additional fee, depending on the desired date.
In-Studio Reveal & Ordering Appointment
Scheduling:
- Reveal & Ordering Appointments are scheduled up to three weeks after your session (longer if near the holidays).
- Please factor this into your session date, especially if you need products or images by a specific date.
What to Expect:
- Your custom-enhanced images will be showcased on a large-screen TV, starting with a slideshow of your gallery.
- We'll also present digitally mocked-up products to give you a realistic preview of how finished products would appear.
Appointment Duration:
- Typically lasts about an hour, depending on your interests and the scope of your order.
Delivery Timelines:
- Purchased digital images will be available for viewing and downloading within 1 to 3 days after your R&OA.
- Physical products generally take 2 to 4 weeks to arrive, depending on the item and the season (holiday periods may cause delays).
* IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ *
All sessions are scheduled based on current availability. Clients have 24 hours to pay the booking portion of their Session Investment Fee and sign their Session Agreement once we have selected a desired date and time. If booking 10 days or less from your session date, the full Session Investment Fee is due at the time of booking. If your Session Agreement has not been signed and your invoice has not been paid within 24 hours of your initial booking email, your booking information will be canceled, and you will need to contact us to reschedule your date.