How Far Will You Travel?
We are available for San Diego & Destination Locations!
We provide photo sessions with NO TRAVEL FEE to the following cities & all cities in between; San Diego, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Valley Center, Escondido, Carlsbad, San Marcos, Encinitas, Poway, Santee, El Cajon, Spring Valley, Jamul, Alpine, Lemon Grove, National City, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach
Hey L.A./O.C./etc Ride The Train! Why not ride the train to visit us in San Diego? For groups of 3 or less comfortable enough to fit in the back seats of our Honda we would love to help you get the photos you desire with an econimic, time & Earth friendly option - The Train! We will pick you up at the San Diego train station and drive to the local San Diego location of your choice (beach, Balboa Park, Coronado etc), returning you to the train station afterward or you can stay at the location you decided on and enjoy being a tourist for the day. Amtrak comes from several cities, but the L.A. to San Diego ride is along the waterfront and a relaxing alternative to driving in traffic! Let us know in your photo request that this is something you're interested in.
Portrait, PinUp & Virtual Session Travel Charges Per Area
-Other San Diego County Locations & Orange County Range from $50-75
-L.A. County, Imperial County & Riverside County Range from $100-$150
Wedding Photography Travel Expenses *NO TRAVEL FEES for Weddings in San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles County, Imperial County West of El Centro, and Riverside County West of I-215.
Wedding Packages $3000 or more can be customized/altered to compensate for travel charges. *All Other Locations in So Cal not listed above [Bakersfield and S.]. ($400)
*Central & Northern CA, AZ, NV ($600) - packages can be customized to reduce the cost
*WA, OR, NM, TX, LA, OK ARK ($800) - packages can be customized to reduce the cost
Travel Charges are in addition to session & package fees.
Email Us with Inquiries to other locations
*depending on circumstances of remote locations charges may vary
Do You Have A Studio?
We do not own a studio building, but we can create a studio out of your home in most cases with ease or we can rent a professional studio for you, these options are at an additional cost...unless it is an artwork session which includes the studio set up.
What Is On The Discs You Provide?
Your disc will include 2 separate files of images. One file will have your images in high resolution for at home printing. The other file will have your images in low resolution, typically around 500x500px, with our copyright logo on the bottom for any online posting or emailing. All images are in jpeg for easy viewing. We ask that you, and all of the friends/family you give your photos to, comply with our copyright request including using the low resolution images with our logo for any and all online posting or emails.
Portrait Sessions Include your favorite 25 images on disc. These may be in any color but we do suggest choosing their original color since there are many printing places and programs that can convert your images to black and white or sepia for you. However, images ordered in black and white or sepia will have special editing to optimize the chosen color. Additional images on disc are $5 each. If you want all of your portrait session images on disc we offer them at a package deal of $300.
Wedding Photography Includes all final images including artwork on disc in color. Discs are mailed out within 2 weeks after your artwork has been completed. Duplicate discs can be ordered for an additional $25. These make great gifts for family and bridal party.
Can I Print Images From The Disc or Email?
As long as you respect our copyright requests we don't mind if your print images from your session's disc. You may not sell images, sell items with our images on them, enter images into competitions or drawing without prior written consent, alter images and claim them as your own, and if you have another need for images besides at home printing please ask.
Can I Post My Images Online?
Yes, but ALL images posted in emailed format or posted online in any way or form must be from the small WEB size file you receive on your disc that has our copy right logo on the bottom.
Why Does Your Copyright Have To Be On The Online Images?
For several reason; images being stollen and wrongfully used/sold online, showing appreciation for the photographers' work, its our copyright request, the images have been resized and are easily uploaded, etc
What If The Weather Is Bad?
We will keep a close eye on the weather for the day of your session. If it is a rainy day we will reschedule free of charge or if you do not want to reschedule we have 3 options:
- We can take photos in your home. You would be surprised how nice photos from inside a home can look. We will utilize natural light from windows as best as possible.
- We can take photos at an indoor public location. These are much more difficult to come by since many public places require permits for photography inside.
- We can take creative photos in the rain.
--cloudy weather does not justify re-scheduling. Clouds can create wonderful texture in black and white style photography and there are no shadows or squinting.
Do You Re-touch or Airbrush Photos?
Yes, images are color corrected and cropped prior to upload into proofing galleries. We also provide minor editing in close-ups (a blemish or two). For more complex editing there is an additional fee per images (body shaping, tan lines, several stretch marks, tattoo removal etc). Pin-Up/Fantasy stye images are fully edited
Please contact us with requests, we will need to know the image identification which can be found in your online proofing gallery - a PayPal invoice via email will be sent.
starting at $5.00 body thinning, tan line
removal, teeth whitening, or
air brushing (if possible with
desired image & within reason)
Includes the final image emailed.
starting at $5.00 add Color to a B&W or
a sepia tone image.
Includes the final image emailed
starting at $5.00 add text and/or a border
Includes the final image emailed
$50.00 Personalized Collage with
up to 5 images and text
Includes an 11x14 print
Can I Enter Photos In Competitions?
Not without prior written permission by Alisha McGraw. We own the copyright to images taken by us, entering them into competitions violates copyright laws (since typically the entry rules include giving them your image & the copyright as well). *please email for permission
How Long Until My Photos Are Ready For Proofing?
Our processing time for a portrait session is around 2 weeks & include 75+ images fully color corrected and cropped.Wedding images are in processing 4-8 weeks, once your favorites have been selected artwork
and albums editing can begin.