Family Affair Photography

Senior Portrait Packages

2010-08-30T20:14:00.001-07:00

Wow, time is flyin’ fast and graduation is coming up soon! I am so excited for all soon-to-be-graduates!

Family Affair Photography has three (3) portrait packages available, with prices starting at $80.00!

We are offering our seniors (and all other customers) a 10% discount if they ‘like’ us on Facebook before their portrait session!

We also offer our seniors accordion booklets, albums, float wraps, canvas wraps, photo boxes, and much more!

Monthly Special

2010-04-01T12:23:00.001-07:00

Each month at this location we will publish our 'Monthly Special'. Be sure to check back each month to see what specials are happening at Family Affair Photography!

February 2012 Special

Special pending …

For more information or to book contact us at info@familyaffairphotography or by phone at 253-970-5689.

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Parents Package

2010-03-04T00:01:00.001-08:00

Due to popular demand we have created a package just for the parents. As a parent myself, I treasure any and all the photos I can get of my children. I've heard it repeatedly from parents that they wait and wait for prints from their grown newlywed children.

Wait no more!

This day is as important for them as they watch their child move forward in life. For this reason, we at Family Affair Photography would like to embrace the entire family. We offer this package with the parents in mind.

· DVD in a beautiful custom image box with printing rights – give them their own dvd.

· 1 - 11x14, 1 - 8x10, 2 - 5x7 enlargements

$100.00 ~ Save $25.00 from ala carte pricing.

· Add an 8x8 parent’s album for an additional $175.00 with the purchase of your own album.

For more information please call us at 253-970-5689 or e-mail us at info@familyaffairphotography.com

2011 Album Price List

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We offer flush mount albums with a variety of cover styles to fit every taste and budget.

Custom created and crafted flush mount albums start at $590.00 to $1200.00 depending on the size of the book, number of pages and type of cover.

Two additional albums available is the 8x8 30 page black Renaissance Memory Album for $400.00.

The other option is the soft cover albums in 5x5 and 8x8 sizes. Ranging in prices from $155.00 to $175.00 depending on the number of pages in the album.

Additional albums sizes are available, if interested in other sizes please inquire at info@familyaffairphotography.com or by phone at 253-970-5689.

*** All prices subject to change. Many times our vendors change prices of products and this will effect the price of a package. Once a contract has been signed the rate is secured! ***

Ala Carte Pricing

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Photography only coverage

Please check our ‘Let it Be’ package which is a ‘photography only’ type coverage. You can find all our package info and pricing on our website under ‘services’ or here –> Packages.

Available package add on items:

Smile Sensation Station (when booked w/event photography) $250.00

200 4x6 proof prints in a beautifully custom designed image box $175.00

Engagement Session – 1 hour $150.00

Engagement Session – 2 hours $275.00

Trash the Dress/Rock the Dress session $200.00

Parent’s Package:

Where would we be without our parents? This day is an important day for them too as they watch their child move forward in life. For this reason, we at Family Affair Photography would like embrace the entire family. For a $100.00 you get the following:

· DVD in a beautiful custom image box with printing rights – give them their own dvd.

· 1 - 11x14, 1 - 8x10, 2 - 5x7 enlargements

Save $25.00 from ala carte pricing.

· Add an 8x8 parent’s album for an additional $175.00 with the purchase of your own album.

Custom Created Albums

Flush Mount Albums
Prices for these quality albums vary by size of the albums and the number of pages. Rates range from $590.00 to $1,200.00

Renaissance 8x8 Memory Album with 20 pages: $400.00

*** All prices subject to change. Many times our vendors change prices of products and this will effect the price of a package. Once a contract has been signed the rate is secured!

Smile Sensation Station

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Smile Sensation Station AKA Photo Station

Turn your wedding reception, family reunion or any kind of party into an event that everyone will remember for years. Rather than just having photos taken at tables you can add an extra something special to any event with our portable smile sensation station.

For more information on the 'Smile Sensation Station' check out this link: Photo Station

So why have the Smile Sensation Station? There are so many reasons! It’s great if you have lots of shy guests who usually avoid having their photo taken, it gives guests something else fun to do during the reception (not all guests are comfortable dancing) it adds interest to your album, it’s a great way to get groups of friends together in photos when usually they aren’t included during the ‘formal’ photos, and last but not least, we always get GREAT pictures!

2012 Wedding Pricing

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We believe in offering straight forward pricing with our packages. While our packages don’t include prints, albums, etc., we are always willing to custom tailor a wedding photography package to fit your unique photography desires.

If you’re having a smaller, more intimate wedding, a weekday wedding or for additional information call or e-mail us to discuss your preferences and special requests.

Wedding Photography Pricing

ALL packages include the following:

· Professional photographer(s)

· Professional image processing/editing for best printing results on all images.

· One artistic edit for each hour of event coverage.

· High resolution DVD of JPG images with printing rights.

· Unlimited images and locations on wedding day. (Usually works out to 100 images per hour)

· Password protected gallery for viewing, sharing and ordering prints.

· Pre-wedding consultation for photo planning and venue visit.

· 25 4x6 prints for each hour of coverage (can be exchanged for enlargements)

Five (5) hours – $750.00

Six (6) hours - $900.00

Seven (7) hours – $1050.00

Eight (8) hours - $1200.00

To inquire about your wedding date and/or to schedule a free consultation please e-mail us at info@familyaffairphotography.com or call us at 253-970-5689.

**** The International Affair ****

We have passports and will travel to your wedding destination. For certain destination weddings, We are willing to negotiate a special package rate for you, as the chance to shoot in new and exciting places is alluring to us. Contact us for details.

Smile Sensation Station (photo station)

2010-03-03T20:48:00.001-08:00

Are you looking for a unique idea for your wedding reception? Have you considered a photo booth? Instead, consider a photo station! You’ll be glad you did.

Our photo station, known as the Smile Sensation Station is the better alternative to photo booths … here’s why:

Photo booths limit the number of people in a shot,
Large groups easily fit into our photo station – strike a pose with your friends!
Many times people aren’t interested in getting their photo taken, but most people can’t resist bringing out the inner child and playing dress up or action hero!
A devoted photographer who will ‘help’ instigate and encourage guests to let their hair down.
Entertaining! Gives your guests something to do before and between events. (not to mention the priceless photos you receive)
No limit on photos taken
Online ordering is available for guests or for an additional fee provides guests with an on-site souvenir print.
We provide an extensive selection of props – guitars, hats, boas, glasses, and MORE.
Add more fun with personalized messages for the bride & groom.

Things photo station customers have done with their photos:

Set up the station at or near the entrance, and have photos taken with the guest as they arrive to the reception. We had one bridal couple do this as part of the receiving line, the bride later used the photos in her wedding scrapbook.
If you are having all your wedding portraits/formals done after your wedding ceremony a photo station is a great way for guests to remain entertained while the bridal party is having their portraits completed with their photographer. ** If you book Family Affair Photography for your event and our station, we provide dedicated photographers who man the station while we remain with you at the event.
Another couple had guests go to the station, sign a scrapbook page (instead of a sign-in book) and then had the photo attached to the page. Guests were able to give a personalized message in the photo and on the scrapbook page.
Lastly, put inexpensive 4x6 frames on the tables as wedding favors, with a message to go to the photo station and have a photo taken. We can provide guests with a photograph so they can take their photo in the frame. There is an additional cost to have the printer and photos made on site.

Please feel free to share your ideas of what to do with the photographs from our Smile Sensation Station in the comments below!

To book this fun, FUN, FUN activity at your upcoming wedding, company party, EVENT give us a call at 253-970-5689 or e-mail us at info@familyaffairphotography.com.

For additional information or to book your Smile Sensation Station, e-mail us: info@familyaffairphotography or call us at 253-970-5689.

As Baby Grows ~ Baby Portrait Package

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The As Baby Grows Plan is a very special offer that is only presented to a limited number of young families in the area. Here's how it works . . .

Plan to have your baby's portraits made at birth, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 1 year at the convenience of your home within 30 miles of Tacoma.

At the first session, fill out the Baby Plan Registration card. Return the card to us with your payment. The total charge is paid when you register. (There are no added fees or hidden charges.)

Schedule your one (1) hour baby sessions at birth and again at the ages of 3, 6, 9 and 12 months at your home location or at a park of your choice. That's all there is to it!

After each session you will receive a CD with copyrights so you can make prints to share with family and friends. If you purchased this plan separately it would cost over $400.00. With this special pre-paid package plan you get the five 1 hour sessions for $200.00!

For the parents who want it ALL, you can add a beautiful custom made and designed 8x8 20 page flush mount album to show off baby’s first year of life with your family. If you purchased these sessions and album separately, it would cost over $800. But if you purchase the “As Baby Grows” deluxe baby plan you can receive the complete program at a special rate of $500.00, a $300.00 savings!

To reserve your space and for information give us a call at 253-970-5689 or drop us an e-mail at info@familyaffairphotography.com

Portrait Sessions

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Family Affair Portraits

(families, seniors, engagement sessions, individual, life change, etc)

At Family Affair Photography all our portrait sessions include the following:

· On location portrait session with no ‘sitting’ fee.

· Relaxed sessions

· No limit on images taken during the session

· Professional processed/edited images for best printing results

· Full resolution CD with printing rights

· All images are digitally shot in color and can be printed in color, B&W or sepia.

· Password protected gallery for viewing, sharing and ordering prints.

Two (2) hour session for the larger families or for the couple/senior who want their session at more than one location, have several outfit changes, etc. This package is not available for weddings.

$295.00

One (1) hour session for smaller families or for the couple/senior who is willing to have their session at one location (within one park, etc)

$150.00

The ‘Mini’ 20 minute session is for the quick family portrait at one location – no moving around within the park, etc.

$80.00

What to Wear for a Portrait Session

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Clothes, Colors & Shoes: When it comes to colors in general, try to dress everyone in a similar color, Try and avoid large areas of light pastels, bold stripes, bold patterns, or anything that is too distracting, a subtle pattern is fine. Also avoid short sleeves; upper arms always tend to photograph wider than they are in real life. Keep in mind that white clothing may add the look of extra weight; dark colors tend to be slenderizing White clothing also acts as a reflector and if you are pale it will only enhance how pale you are.

Keep jewelry simple, conservative is always a safe choice.

Coordinating Clothes: The night before your portrait try laying out all the clothes the family will wear on the bed, ask yourself if the clothes match or if there is something that just doesn't belong or is too distracting. For holidays red and white make nice combinations other times shades of blue or such work well. Choose a color theme (solid colors are best) and clothing style that are representative of your family.

Hands: Ladies hands are often included in portraits, they add femininity and elegance. Having your nails done is important.
Makeup: Remember to bring along some makeup (lipstick and powder) for touch ups. Oil free make up is best as the oil based make up tends to make it look like you are perspiring. Glitter tends to have the same effect as the oil based make-up

Contact Lens: Some people who wear contact lens tend to blink on a high percentage of photos, it might be a good idea for contact lens wearer to wear glasses and take them off for the portraits.

Props: Household pets and special props such as musical instruments, etc., are always welcome.

Last but not least: remember to get a good night sleep for that fresh look

Philosophy and Approach

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For every couple and their families the wedding day is special. It's preceded by months of preparations, selecting the best suppliers with attention to every detail.

A photographer is a person who's gift is to show the uniqueness, the emotions; to capture the beauty and make the wonderful day memorable... Photography is our passion. We capture emotions, time and personalities. Every photo shoot is different just like every individual is unique. It reveals the beauty hidden in every one of us.

Your photographs are the visual diary of your life. When we photograph your wedding, we are preserving memories for you and future generations.

To photograph a wedding is to be a silent unobtrusive witness. Capturing the essence of the day, a storyteller with a camera. We want our photographs to be a reflection of your joy, togetherness and love.

We feel blessed to be part of your family and friends on your special day.

About Your Photographer ~ Monica

2010-03-03T19:39:00.001-08:00

Years ago, I looked at wedding photographers as "crazy'. Then it happened. My niece needed a photographer for her wedding and asked, well no, she bribed me into photographing her wedding.

On her wedding day I ran around photographing everything, sitting down briefly to enjoy the meal my sister in law lovingly created and a bite of cake. Then it was back to running around with the camera in hand.

When I got home, all I could think of is "WHEN do I get to do THAT again!!" Yes, I realized, I was just crazy enough to LOVE wedding photography. There is an adrenal rush involved when photographing a wedding. I simply can't get enough!

I shared the photos with my co-workers, asking for their opinions. That lead me to photographer a coworkers wedding, her sister and sister-in-laws wedding. Bring it on! I wanted more. The sheer joy, the energy of the day was so motivating and uplifting.

My husband, Sonny joined me on the second wedding with a film camera and we worked well together. We could anticipate each others actions and were able to cover twice as much for the couple. He's been beside me ever since photographing weddings.

With each wedding we photograph, we are reminded of our own love for each other, the respect involved and our love for photographing weddings.

What an incredible opportunity we've been given, to photograph and preserve the memories of one your most important events in life! Feel free to visit me at my personal blog - it's filled with photographs that I take just for the pure joy of playing with my camera.

About Your Photographer ~ Sonny

2010-03-03T19:37:00.001-08:00

While always having an interest in photography, it was something I wasn’t able to enjoy as much as I’d have liked because of the cost was too prohibitive to indulge in being creative. To learn you have to be able to take many photographs. With digital photography, it was no longer an issue. I could try creative ideas and learn from those attempts.

So now I find myself not only being a photographer but also head of our research and development department. When my wife says “I want to learn how to do this new technique, go figure it out and show me how when you do.” Being a good husband, I try to do just that.

Between my technical left brain and my wife’s creative right brain we manage to come up with a whole brain between the two of us!
While I photograph 99% of the weddings with my wife Monica, I also maintain a full time job outside the home and business.

** a note from Monica.

Yes, I do ask him to figure new things out for me! I call him 'my absent minded professor' and sometimes he's my MacGyver. He's a handy man to have around. =)