Leslie O'Shaughnessy Studios
Comparing Prices

 

Helpful information to consider while selecting a Portrait Studio

 

The suggestions listed below are provided by
Leslie O'Shaughnessy Studios
assist you in selecting a portrait studio.

 

1. Students may select any studio for their portrait. They are not required to accept any unsolicited appointments or claims of exclusivity by any studios/photographers. Leslie has enjoyed creating beautiful portraits for students and families from most schools throughout our region for over twenty-five years.
    
2. Is there a session fee and what does the cost include? Area session fees range from $25 – $195.00 .Most local studios charge an additional fee if you want to keep your proofs.   At Leslie O’Shaughnessy Studios, you keep your copyrighted reference proofs at no extra charge - on either a digital disk or as printed proofs.We believe the ability to take your proofs home accommodates the selection process as well as our client’s busy schedules.
    
3. If a studio advertises "free sitting or session fee", ask if there are any mandatory "deposits" or "creation fees" required.  Our studio does not mandate purchases - the choice is always yours.
    
4.  It is very beneficial to estimate your total potential cost (session fee as well as enlargements) before you schedule an appointment. You may be surprised at how unexpected charges quickly increase. We have always sent our clients pricing information before the session so that they can determine a selection that will fit their budget.
    
5. While checking “package prices” also determine the quantity and size of the images included in the package. Leslie provides a wide variety of enlargement combinations, including Super Saver Packages!  We are currently offering specials which give substantial savings to our clients.
    
6. Be comfortable with the personal interaction and photographic style of the photographer you select. Any discomfort you might have with a particular photographer will affect your images. Leslie’s clients give her high marks for both her personal interaction and photographic style – “her delight in photographing clients is contagious, the session was a lot of fun!”

We welcome you to compare our prices with other local studios. You’ll be surprised with our reasonable rates and quality!

 

The table below is a comprehensive listing of local studio pricing as of July 2006.

	Leslie	Local Studio A	Local Studio B	Local Studio C	Local Studio D
Creation / Session Fee	$25 - $195 (depends on group size)	$30 - $170		$195	$50 - $300
Mandatory Minimum Print Charge	0	0	$172	$165	0
Non-refundable Deposit	0	0	0	$100	0
Packages	$20 - $465	$299 - $645	$172 - $638	$205 - $780	$249 - $569
Enlargements:  1 - 5x7	$25		$39	$75	$45
2 - 5x7	$50	$68
1 - 4x5			$27		$25
4 - 4x5s	$40	$84
1 - 8x10	$45	$55	$63	$95	$75
1 - 11x14	$150	$180	$118	$205	$145
1 - 16x20	$260	$318	$212	$295	$265
1 - 20x24	$325			$385	$315
8 - wallets	$15				$30
16 - wallets	$25			$90