Laurie Knowlton Photography Blog

I am offering 75% off all portrait sessions for pets and/or families on Culebra Island booked through January 15.  This would be a fantastic holiday or birthday gift for loved ones.

I am in the process of redesigning the website, so until it’s done, please contact me directly at

Email – laurieknowltonart@gmail.com

Facebook — Laurie Knowlton Photographic Artist and Teacher

Phone — 207.420.2422

I like my images to tell a story – your story.  A story that captures the essence of who you are.  The twinkle in your eye.  Your laugh lines.  Your Emotions.  Your inner heart and soul.  What makes you tick?  When I do portrait work, I become a photo journalist, researching the story, exploring all the angles and making it a tangible, touchable keepsake for you and your loved ones to enjoy for a lifetime.

My portraits sessions are only held when and where the natural lighting will work in our favor (and yes, that is limited this time of the year!).  I don’t use any studio equipment or lights, and much prefer to do your sessions in the outdoors if possible.  I enjoy using environments that are familiar to you so you are relaxed and free.  I want to watch you interact with your surroundings and capture you as you grow less aware of my camera.  You may choose your own location or I have some favorites that will fit every mood you are trying to capture.

I have limited spaces available for portrait work such as pets, families, intimate moments, casual weddings and ceremonies, and even bittersweet ends.  I prefer not to do big events because I don’t feel that I can become intimate enough with my subjects to be able to capture the special moments, the twinkles, the smiles and the tears.

Here is my process:

I recommend two hour shoots which allow me to get to know you better, which will make for truer, more intimate images. I also find that clients relax more in front of the camera if the process is not rushed.  You will also have the opportunity to change outfits, have your picture taken some with your family pets, do the salsa, yoga….whatever will make these images fun and express the real you.

Generally, you can plan on receiving at least 100 images to look at and choose from.

•  Within a week of the shoot, I will develop the images and place them in a completely private password-protected gallery which will be online for a week while you decide which images you wish.
• You decide if you want color, black and white, sepia or a combo.
•  For extra fees, I offer services such as retouching and smoothing out facial lines or skin blemishes or taking your favorite music and making a professional slideshow.
•  You can purchase all the images on a CD to be used whenever and however you wish
• You can choose just a few of the images for a CD
• You can order prints, canvas wraps, cards, photo books, calendars and much more through me.  All of our prints are printed at the top national lab under our direction.  (see most commonly used prices below)

Prices

$100 for the first hour, $25 each 1/2 hour or part thereof

Non-refundable deposit of $50 to book session (may be used for future credit).

Sample Price List for prints

• 4×6 $10
• 5×7 $15
• 8×10 $25
• 11×14 $50
• 16×20 $100
•  These can be printed on glossy or flat

Mats and Frames can be added for $150 additional

Please ask about other wonderful ideas for printing media (canvas, silver/metallic paper or glass, etc.)

Files only (you can print yourself or use on websites or Facebook)

• Per Image High Resolution $50
• Per Image Low Resolution $40
• CD with all High Resolution images from shoot ($500)