Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a portrait photo cost?
Seattle portrait photographers charge a wide range of prices. Most portrait photographers in Seattle charge an hourly rate that includes the session fee as well as digital images. Some photographers include print products in their rates, while others sell prints or physical products separately. Be sure to ask your portrait photographer if the price includes prints. Fash.com says photographers charge various rates that tend to hover in the $250 and up range.

Do portrait photographers include prints?
Some Seattle photographers include prints or albums in their packages, while others don't. Be sure to ask about "print rights" or "print release." This means you can download the photos and print them anywhere you like, such as Costco or Walgreens. Some Seattle portrait photographers require clients to order prints, albums, wall art or other products through their studio. Sound Originals Photo & Video includes digital images in full resolution with print rights in all of our portrait photography packages.

How much does a professional portrait cost?
Sound Originals charges an hourly rate for portrait session. The rate begins at $350. This includes one hour of professional photography in Seattle, digital images in full resolution and full print rights.

Why are photographers so expensive?
Portrait photography seems easy! After all, anyone can take a picture. But the reality is much more complex. Seattle portrait photographers spend years perfecting their craft. We study camera techniques. We invest in equipment, including professional cameras, lenses, memory cards, flashes and other lighting gear. TheHub explains all the costs and expenses that go into professional photography. We also devote significant time to planning and consultation with clients. We help clients pick the perfect location for portraits as well as plan the right outfit. After the shoot, we examine hundreds of photos, pick the best and carefully apply stylized editing and color techniques so the photos shine. Seattle senior portrait photographers help students and their families format their senior photos for the school yearbook. Seattle family portrait photographers are also specialists in working with kids, who don't always want to be included in the family photo! Professional Seattle photographers also invest money in online software, online galleries, web hosting and, most importantly, expensive backup hard drives and cloud storage. A one hour photo shoot is really 4 to 8 hours of work!