Types of Sessions

Family

Family: “The Standard”

A standard "lifestyle" family session includes a 60-90 minute session with Stephanie at an outdoor or indoor location of your choice.  Stephanie will work closely with you to plan out the session including styling support, location scouting, discussing inspiration and visions for the session. You will receive a proofs viewing page following the session.

Adventure: “The Extended”

Adventure sessions are a great way to take a photoshoot to the next level. Adventure sessions allow for 2-2.5 hours of shooting. Some examples of an adventure session could include utilizing multiple locations, hiking, a road trip stopping at several sites, exploring one large location such as a national park or amusement park, etc. Please contact Stephanie Hennessy Photography for more information.

Extended Family: “The Standard” or “The Extended”

Extended family “lifestyle” sessions are photoshoots involving 2+ family groups in a location decided by both you and Stephanie. For groups of 15 or less people, you will use “The Standard” package. For groups over 15 people, you will use “The Extended” package.

Babies & Bellies

Maternity: “The Standard”

Maternity sessions typically take place between 6-8 months at a location of your choice. This 60-90 minute session can include family members such as a spouse/partner and/or older children or just the mama-to-be. 

Newborn: “The Extended”

Newborn sessions typically take place within the first 2 weeks of your baby's life.  Stephanie offers "lifestyle" and documentary style portraits within a 2-2.5 hour session at your home.  

Full Fresh 48: “The Standard”

This session takes place at the hospital/birthing center within 48 hours after the birth of your baby/babies.  Fresh 48 sessions typically last 60-90 min and include images of baby and parents, baby details, documentary elements of new routines, doctor/nurse examinations, etc.

Couples

Engagement/Anniversary/Couples: “The Standard”

This is a 60-90 min session celebrating the couple at a location of your choice. Stephanie will guide you through several poses as well as capturing authentic candid moments throughout the session.

Business Branding

Business: “The Standard”

Spice up your business website, social media, blog, and/or advertisements with professional photos of your workspace.  This 60 minute session includes images of signage, interior and/or exterior space, and people at work. 

Headshots: “The Standard”

This investment is a 60 min session. The session will be a creative session showcasing your personality and industry. We will work together to create a well-rounded gallery of various poses, angles, and “action” shots. *This rate is limited to one person.  A discount will be applied to those seeking multiple person headshots.

Events

Events: “The Extended”

This rate includes a 3 hour session (excluding weddings). If you wish to extend the time, Stephanie is available at an hourly rate, which can be discussed prior to your event.

Weddings

4 hours of coverage: $2,500

  • Formal, artistic, and documentary style portraits

  • 200 edited high resolution  digital images in a password protected online gallery

  • {1} 5x7 print {25} 4x4 square card stock prints

6 hours of coverage: $4,000

  • Formal, artistic, and documentary style portraits of wedding preparations, ceremony, bridal party & Bride + Groom portraits, and reception (if time allows)

  • 350 edited high resolution  digital images in a password protected online gallery

  • {1} 8 x 10 print {25} 4x4 square card stock prints

8 hours of coverage: $5,500

  • Formal, artistic, and documentary style portraits of wedding preparations, ceremony, bridal party & Bride + Groom portriats, and reception

  • 500 edited high resolution  digital images in a password protected online gallery

  • {1} 8 x 10 print {1} 5 x 7 {25} 4x4 square card stock prints, USB thumb drive of all edited digital images

*A travel fee will be applied to locations over 50 miles from San Jose

Photography Lessons

Are you the owner of a digital camera that isn’t being used to it’s fullest potential? Allow me to help you get more out of your camera and improve your personal photos with one on one instruction and guidance from a 8 year professional photographer.

In Phase 1 you will learn how to operate your digital camera in manual mode, understanding exposure and light, and the basics of composition.

In Phase 2 I will guide you through Adobe Lightroom to help you enhance your images from basic editing to more advanced techniques including working with tone curves and presets.

In Phase 3 I will help you bring your photography to the next level with artistic and creative shooting techniques, working with subjects, editing in photoshop, as well as a photo session follow along.

Packages:

Shooting/camera basics: $200 (4 one hour in-person sessions)

  • Exposure

  • Focus

  • Light

  • Composition

Editing Basics in Adobe Lightroom: $300

  • Basic editing

  • Presets- buying, using, creating

  • Advanced editing using Lightroom tools

Advanced: ask for quote

  • Shooting techniques

  • Working with subjects

  • Follow along