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who ISsarah dickerson?

Photography is the by-product of a human being’s talent. It, like many artistic endeavors, is sometimes seen as “easy” or taken for granted. Doing portrait photography, well, is most certainly NOT easy. And

that’s why I love it.

See, I’m into challenges. � e challenge of starting my own business and making it succeed. � e challenge of paying my way from a student pilot through advanced pilot ratings as a twentysomething, by training

horses on the side of a full-time job. Oh yeah, the challenge of training those horses. Horses that sometimes wanted little to do with me. � e challenge of growing up in a middle class family with a not-so-middle-class

hobby (those darn horses again), trying to compete against kids my age who had horses that cost ten times what mine cost, and could a� ord full-time instruction. I’d like to think we did pretty well.

Some people say I do things the hard way. I say that isn’t the case, I just am not satis� ed unless I’m reaching for new goals, new pinnacles of achievement. I started Sarah Dickerson Photography with the

idea that eventually I’d work for myself. � at idea worked, and the business grew by leaps and bounds. I had � nally found something I could do day in and day out, for very long hours..and love.

I’m not even going to go into the passion I feel when shooting a family, senior, or other portrait session - because it’s a given. I wouldn’t be doing this if it wasn’t a given. How much do I like it? Enough to work seven days per week a lot of the year, enough to give up Saturdays and evenings with my family to spend

with awesome clients. Enough that I’m never quite satis� ed with my work - I’m always pushing myself to that next level, looking for that next area of improvement to tackle.

But who AM I? I refuse to call myself a “portrait photographer” or “wedding photographer” because that de� nes so little of what I am. I’m an artist. I’m an entrepreneur. I’m the wife of an incredible man. I’m a

pilot. I’m a � ight instructor. I’m a horsewoman. I’m a woman who enjoys shopping, cooking, being outside, and having some time to just relax with a book and squish my toes around in a super clean � u� y pair of

socks. (personal love!) I’m old enough to have years in the corporate world (as a graphic designer then marketing manager), years of business experience, and a little bit of wisdom. I’m young enough to identify

with my younger clients, and make it through long wedding days :)

Excited about the possibilities about having SDP photograph your family? Alright, dig right into this guide. Hopefully it covers most of your questions about the services and products that I o� er. I’d love to

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our style

free-� owing (no sti� posing here!), emotional,

bathed in light, artistically-composed

portraiture. SDP always tries to mesh both

traditional and artistic looks in our portrait

work, and strive to accurately portray each

client(s) personalities. � is starts when you

� rst book - you’ll get a questionnaire that

helps mold our shooting to your personal

interests, styles, and connection with each

other.

We are not a photography studio in the

traditional sense. Our shooting is done

on-location; in an environment that

you or your family is comfortable in, so

you can be yourself! I love laughs, fun,

relaxed and natural shots.

simple, non-fussy pricing.[something for everyone.]

basic portrait session fee $150.00average of 1.5 to 2 hours of shooting, unlimited clothing changes, upto 2 locations in kansas city areaincludes shooting time, photographer’s editing time andpresentation of final edited images in personal online proofng/ordering gallery. client then may customize their own print, disc or product order.

mini session with CD $200.001 hour of shooting, 1 location (within 30 minutes of mystudio) and 1 outfit selectiononline proofing/ordering gallerydisc containing 20 high-resolution client-chosen edited images(from online gallery) with reproduction releaseperfect for families with very small children/babies,promotional images

e-session $450.00“E” stands for electronic here. $450.00 includes the basesession fee (see above basic portrait session details) and a DVDof edited, full-resolution images with reproduction release forunlimited printing and sharing of images.

print package $650.00includes the base session fee, 1 16x20 print mounted tostyrene for durability, 4 8x10 prints, 8 5x7 prints, and a 6x8hard-bound, 30 page keepsake coffee-table style album.

complete package $750.00includes the base session fee, 1 16x20 print mounted tostyrene, 4 8x10 prints, 8 5x7 prints, a 6x8 hard-bound, 30page keepsake album, and DVD of edited, full-resolutionimages with reproduction release.

Prices e� ective April 1, 2011.

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families� ese aren’t your typical Sears Portrait Studio family sessions! So what can you

expect? To have fun! We’ll select a spot in town that maybe has special meaning to you. Or perhaps a place you just always thought “you know, I’ve always wanted

to have portraits done there.” We’ll keep it light and have a lot of fun - especially if you’ve got small kiddos. We’ll shoot all kinds of di� erent family member

combinations, and again with the kids, we’ll let them be kids and document them having fun. So, in a nutshell, you can expect more traditional grouped shots along

with truly documentary shots. Feel free to bring a change of clothes or do, and don’t be afraid of color!

WHAT’S INCLUDED?Up to two hours of shooting in the Kansas City area

an online ordering gallery to share with family and friends$150.00

FAMILY SESSION EXTRAS

Disc of all edited images with release $300DVD slideshow of edited images (show o� your session to friends and family right

on your television!) $200Custom albums - see album pricing page

Prints and canvas wraps - see album pricing page

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portrait session extrasPrints and discs aren’t all we o� er! Custom albums, canvases, DVD slideshows and custom cards are just a few of our other o� erings. See the following spread for complete album, print and canvas pricing!

MISCELLANEOUS PORTRAIT SESSION EXTRAS

DVD slideshow of edited images $200custom Christmas cards, birth announcements,and other custom-designed paper goods inquire

Prints are also available through your online gallery, see the print product page for pricing!

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gorgeous albumsAll albums below are priced to include 30 pages. Inquire for additional pages or other custom options (there are many!). We have samples of each type of album in the studio for viewing. Albums can be purchased as a part of a package or ala carte. All pricing includes design of album and client revisions.

press book albumeconomical yet beautiful; textured matte art paper with choice of canvas image wrap or silk cover8x8 $30010x10 $40012x12 $450

hard bound albumgorgeous archival matte paper with choice of image wrap or leather cover8x8 $55010x10 or 9x12 $75012x12 $900

� ush mount albumthick, durable glossy pages with choice of image wrap or leather cover8x8 $90010x10 or 9x12 $115012x12 $1400

handmade � ne art albumhemp image wrap or raw silk cover, handmade endpapers, gorgeous, textured archival matte paper8x8 $115010x10 $140012x12 $1550

Please allow 2-3 weeks for album delivery after approval of album layout. Customers ordering the � ne art album, please allow 4-6 weeks due to the handmade nature of the album.

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stunning prints

standard enlargementsmatte/glossy paper metallic paperwallets (8) $6 wallets (8) $8 4x6 $8 4x6 $105x7 $15 5x7 $17.508x10/8x12 $21 8x10/8x12 $2611x14/11x16 $26 11x14/11x16 $3216x20/16x24 $45 16x20/16x24 $5020x30/20x34 $76 20x30/20x34 $8224x36 $130 24x36 $150

standout printstextured photo print mounted on 3/4”dense foam board and edged with black plastic, ready to hang8x10 $60 20x30 $16511x14 $74 24x36 $27516x20 $100

canvas wrapsgorgeous prints on canvas wrapped around 1 1/2” deepwood stretchers, ready to hang.5x7 $80 16x24 $1658x10 $95 20x30 $22011x14 $120 24x36 $25016x20 $155

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frequently asked questions1. We don’t need something o� ered in a particular package. Do you customize for clients?You can feel free to order the products you desire at any time through your online gallery as opposed to booking a package.

2. If I’m receiving a disc of images, can I make my own prints?Yes! You will receive a reproduction release with your disc that will allow you to print your own images. I post all session images into a custom online gallery as well, so if you choose to place any print orders through my lab, you may do so.

3. How long can I expect to wait to receive my images?I tell clients to expect to receive their disc of images within 4 to 6 weeks of the shoot. � is delivery time can vary depending on time of year and workload. I keep all clients up-to-date on my anticipated delivery date, and ask that you be patient! Once I reach your session in my editing queue, I will set up an online gallery and post your edited images.

4. How far ahead should we schedule our session?For the busiest times of the year (April-May and September through early November), please plan to contact me a month or more in advance to ensure you get into the schedule! As I shoot quite a lot of weddings each season, these times of year are also my busiest for weddings, and portrait session times are more limited.

5. What should we wear?Wear colorful, complementary clothing that � ts your family’s style. Don’t wear matching colors - your bodies will blend into one another on group shots. Bright colors are always good - do stay away from really loud patterns. Mild plaids and stripes are � ne! If you are doing a full portrait session, you might plan a dressier out� t and change into a more casual, weekend look.

5. When can we expect to shoot?I schedule sessions at the times of day where the light is best for photography - this is usually in the two hours leading up to sunset (mornings do work well, also). Between April and November, I have extremely limited weekend availability due to my wedding schedule, so

plan on a weeknight session (after work is usually perfect to catch the nice evening light!) After mid-November, my weekends are a lot more open for portrait sessions until weddings pick up again in April.

6. How is a mini-session di� erent from a regular session? A mini session is a more a� ordable shoot that is well suited for clients who do not need a

lot of images. � ese sessions are perfect for families with very small children (who may have attention spans that hit their limit during a full session!), promotional shots, or anyone desiring a quick, fun session from which to get some great images! Mini sessions are an hour long as opposed to the two hours of a full portrait session, are shot at one location, with one out� t. You’ll still get a wide variety of images from which to choose - and you can choose your 20 favorite images from your online gallery to go onto your disc.

7. Will you help us determine a great place to shoot?Of course! Kansas City has a wide variety of locations from which to choose, and in addition to the more popular standbys, I’m always discovering new parks and fun areas to shoot. Have very small children? We can even shoot in and around your home! I’ll ask a few questions to help determine what type of location � ts your family’s style best, and we’ll narrow down some choices together.

9. Do we get input on album design?Yes. I will predesign your album and post a draft online for review, where you can make comments and requests. I will post the changes, and you can approve your album online before it is ordered. Allow 2-4 weeks for album design (depending on time of year/wedding workload), and approximately 2-3 weeks for delivery once album is approved.

place any print orders through my lab, you may do so. with very small children (who may have attention spans that hit their limit during a full session!), promotional shots, or anyone desiring a quick, fun session from which to get some great images! Mini sessions are an hour long as opposed to the two hours of a full portrait session, are shot at one location, with one out� t. You’ll still get a wide variety of images from which to choose - and you can choose your 20 favorite images from your online gallery to go onto your disc.

7. Will you help us determine a great place to shoot?Of course! Kansas City has a wide variety of

9. Do we get input on album design?

booking andpayment questions

1. How do I book you?I’m so excited you’ve decided to work with me! To book, I require a $75 deposit (payable by cash, check, Visa, Mastercard or Discover) as well as a signed contract.

2. What if the weather is bad on the date we set?Unfortunately, weather issues are a part of on-location shooting sometimes. If the day is rainy or excessively windy, I’ll contact you with some alternate dates for your session. Don’t worry, we will get a mutually agreed-upon reschedule on the books as soon as possible.

3. When is the balance of our payment due?� e remainder of your balance due is payable at the time of the session.

4. What if we decide to upgrade our package after seeing the proofs?You absolutely may do so! I will simply invoice you for the di� erence between the amount paid and the new package.

5. Can I order prints online, or do I need to come into the studio?I do have client ordering sessions available in my studio, where you can see prints on my large, color-calibrated screen and make direct comparisons to help in the ordering process - as well as see print and album samples. You may also order prints through your online ordering gallery, which is online for 12 months after your session date.

6. Do we have to decide whether we want to purchase a CD or order prints at the time of the session?No - the only thing payable at the time of the session is the remainder of your $150.00 session fee. You can wait until your online gallery is posted, if you wish, before ordering prints or a CD (both of which can be ordered through your gallery online). Of course, you may also wish to pay for your disc (or full package) at the time of the session, and that is � ne as well.

7. What methods of payment do you accept?SDP accepts checks, cash, Visa, Mastercard and Discover.SDP accepts checks, cash, Visa, Mastercard and Discover.

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