FAQ
The following is a list of the most
~ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ~
To schedule a no-obligation consultation appointment and learn more about us and any Specials we have going on!
if you have other questions, call the studio: (757)689-2950 or contact us via our contact form to schedule a zoom or phone call to plan out your session.
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Our #1 QUESTION is:
How much will this cost me?
We are so confident that you will love the photographs that there is NO MINIMUM purchase requirement.
Everything we offer is custom tailored & designed according to your personality and tastes. Our Full Session includes unlimited poses, backdrops and clothing changes lasting up to 2 hours - Indoors, by appointment only and Outdoors, evenings are reserved for evenings.
Option 1: $400-$500 - Includes Gift print up to 1-8x10 fully retouched-, it’s web digital + 4 Web Digitals, A’la carte portraits and digitals available -
Option 2: $600 -1- Gift Print size up to 12x18 fully retouched, it’s web digital + 4 Web Digitals, 5% off of A’la carte portraits and digitals available -
Option 3: $875 - 1-Wall Portrait up to 16” fully retouched, it’s web digital + 8 Web Online Digitals, 6% off of A’la carte portraits and digitals available -
Option 4: $1400-1-Wall Portrait up to 20” fully retouched, it’s web digital + 10 Web Digitals, + 4-8x10 sized Digital, 10% off of A’la carte portraits and digitals available
Option 5: $2000-1 -Wall Portrait up to 24” fully retouched, it’s web digital + 12-8x10 sized Digitals, 15% off of A’la carte portraits and digitals available
Option 6: $3000-1 -Wall Portrait up to 30” fully retouched, it’s web digital + 20-8x10 sized Digitals, 20% off of A’la carte retouched portraits and digitals available
MIINIMUM OPTION is #1 to get on the calendar.
1-9 Subjects: Option 1: $400 or 10-18 Subjects: Options 1: $500 Book that for now and have the ability to upgrade at any time until your portrait session is done. After that, your pricing for additional items will revert to the full pricing.
We do not require a minimum purchase!
Our gift prints start at $125 & wall portraits begin at $445 (including all retouching and possible digital swaps for perfect portraits - See an example here) BUT! When you purchase more than one image- that same 8x10 that was $150, could be purchased for as low as $40 including enhanced retouching.
We offer many commissioned fine art items- such as our perfect wall portraits and canvas gallery wraps, museum quality, fine art fiber print, Heirloom Painter Portraits, our Signature Skinny Framed Wall Portraits, Fusion Collages, Custom Boxed Collages, Books, Albums & custom greeting cards as well as custom sizes of prints.
Depending on how many you love & what you want for your home and need for gifts- Our typical client spends on average from $800-$2800. This is because, they love so many of our images!
Many budget conscious clients, who still value the memories & fine art quality, can & do spend as little as $150 on print products…(for those who are on a tight budget but really want to get great photos that you truly love, just let us know before your photo session - and we can limit how many different poses & photos we capture, to avoid providing you with too many poses that you love!!)
Keep in mind, that we offer great payment plans! If you appreciate the value of excellent portraiture and want to love, Love, LOVE your images instead of settling for less, then we are your photographers – we want to be your ONLY photographer whenever possible because you only want the best!
NO decisions on what to order happen until the View & Order appointment.
READY TO SCHEDULE YOUR PORTRAIT SESSION?
MORE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Do you offer DIGITALS?*
This is a very common question. A social media digital file is provided on request for all images that we print. We are specialize in providing actual prints so digital is not our focus. So the answer is YES! we do offer digitals - they can be added on when purchasing a gift print or you can receive the 8x10 Digital at no additional charge when purchasing a wall portrait. We actually provide a DVD or USB if you are purchasing all your digitals otherwise, we share it with you via email. Our 8x10 Digital files come with unlimited print permission up to 8x10” (so printing everything smaller than that is fine!). Retouching is included only on images that E-n-E prints.
The cost of an 8x10 Digital file depends on what else you purchase-charged on a sliding scale, the more you purchase, the less it costs. It is possible to purchase all your 8x10 digital files from your session for as low as $35 each or $450 for all of your session proofs, it just depends what other full priced wall portraits and/or albums you purchase.
I just need a quick session - just a couple of photos, can you do that?
Yes! But it's not as simple as just taking a couple of photos. We offer Mini Sessions in studio Monday - Fridays during the day- at our spacious studio off of London Bridge Rd. in Virginia Beach. Mini Sessions are about 15 Minutes long and include 1 outfit & background choice. Your images will be immediately downloaded & you'll need to place your order the same day. This session costs $89 - (these sessions are FREE for our Loyal Family & Friends)
We also offer Holiday special events- Easter, Halloween & Christmas with Santa - Space is limited - so book in advance - Loyal Family & Friends have first preference!
Do you photograph on location or in a studio?
BOTH! We are available to photograph you, your family, whether it's children, pets, grandparents, aunts, uncles, all your extended family- outdoors at the beach, any park, any location of your choice - or in our spacious studio on the corner of London Bridge Rd. & Dam Neck in Virginia Beach. Take a peak at E-n-E's Studio!
Do you photograph Weddings?
If you are having a SMALLER, INTIMATE WEDDING (2-5 Hrs, starts $995-1900) or DESTINATION WEDDING (starts at $4500)! Yes, please, let's talk!
Erin LOVES small weddings and definitely LOVES to travel!
Camaraderie with you and your fiancé is very important, as we will be working closely together that day. Please call to set up a time to meet, to see if we are a good fit for your all important day.
We definitely love to capture those very special moments between two people. Our wedding coverage includes an engagement, get to know you, session. It's incredibly important to get along and LIKE! your photographer because you'll spend the majority of your time with them on your most important day!
Contact us to meet & discuss your day!
How long do you keep our photos?
Because everything is digital these days- we store the negative data from the images that you order -the ones you purchase prints of, forever or as long as we can, what with acts of nature beyond our control. Your purchased images are backed up in 3 different spots including online cloud. We do not maintain unordered images so purchasing all images as prints, that you love, is incredibly important. This is why you need to purchase your photos at your View & Order Session.
Do you offer any military discounts?
Military members, who are deploying for six months or longer, are encouraged to get their FREE Session prior to leaving with their loved ones- We'll even do it upon return, up to 30 days PRE or POST Deployment. Just email or call to arrange a time! Homecoming photography coverage is available at no charge for Loyal Friends & Family clients. If you have never used us before, a full session must be booked (can be anytime) to receive the complimentary homecoming coverage.
How do I know you are legitimate and what is your Guarantee?
Erin is a Certified Professional & Master Craftsman Photographer - She is a member of PPA, VPPA and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. Licensed & insured in Virginia Beach and the state of Virginia. Your satisfaction & happiness are very important to E-n-E. If you're unhappy with your images, we'll do another session at no charge. If you still aren't happy with the images- we'll refund your Session fee, no questions asked, provided you tell us up to 7 days after your V&O. You should know, this has NEVER happened.
Do you take credit cards? Yes- we take all major Credit Cards, Visa, Mastercard, Discover and AMEX.
I am not sure I can afford your services, but I love your portraits, do you offer a payment plan?
Custom tailored interest free payment plans are available, if you would like to split your invoice into installment payments. You can take advantage of 6 months up to a year long payment plans- however there is a one time processing & handling fee applied.
We know how time flies and you can't wait to capture special moments and milestones- If you want photos you love, but think you have to wait to save money for it- talk to us-
We can figure out a payment plan that works for you, so you can capture those images NOW.
NOTE: Images cannot be processed until 50% of invoice is paid, it will be placed in a queue, possibly taking longer than the normal turnaround time. Orders paid in full at V&O Session will have priority and fastest turnaround (approximately 4 weeks for prints & portraits), more time is required for custom designed books & albums & custom created commissioned collages and wall art, as Erin personally reserves time to do all the final 'fine tooth combing' of your image before sending it to print.
PLEASE UNDERSTAND! This is our livelihood – We don't do this as a hobby. We are a full-service Studio in Virginia Beach, Licensed & Insured. Your Photos are taken by Erin L. Clark, M.Photog., FP, CPP - An award-winning, Certified Professional Master Photographer. She is constantly learning and improving her craft to offer you only the best portraits.
A full session will take approximately 26 hours of time from start to finish and that's not including all the costs involved from printers, computers, cameras and software, insurance & taxes, etc. 50-70 hours just doing the before & after, office admin and work is not an exaggeration – we go over each of your images with a 'fine-tooth comb' before sending it to print - guaranteeing you will get the finest art portrait that we can provide and that you will absolutely love.
Do you have Specials?
Yes! You can sign up for our occasional mailing list: Newsletter Signup or go to our Specials page, so you don't miss out on our latest specials!!
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We look forward to meeting & working with you to create images that you truly love!
TELEPHONE: 757-689-2950 , Please TEXT if we don't answer or
EMAIL: images@enephoto.com
*pricing subject to change