Price List

Studio Mini (02 Jan - 23 Feb)

$179

· 25 mins in studio only
· 2 backdrops to use
· 15 FREE images with 55+ to choose from
· private online gallery
· price for 6 people (max 8 people with extra charge)

SOLD OUT! Christmas Mini 2024

$149 | 25 minutes session

· max 6 people due to the size of my studio
· 2 backdrops (Christmas & generic)
· 10 FREE digital images via online download only
· 35 images to choose from
· 2.5wks turnaround
· FREE gift bag for each child
· $20 p/extra photo or $100 the whole gallery

Natural Portrait

Kids, Family, Maternity, Couple

MINI: $130 max 4
· 20mins
· 5 FREE images with 35 to choose from

STANDARD: $180 max 8
· 30-40mins
· 10 FREE images with 50+ to choose from

EXTENDED $300 max 12
· 1 hour
· 25 FREE images with up to 70+ choose from

Cake Smash

$240 byo cake | $300 with cake

* for a specific theme please give min. 4 weeks notice

· up to 40mins session​
· Simple props included but not outfit
· family photos included
· 35-40 digital images is all yours via online download only
· ​Bubble bath finish
​· After shoot clean up

Event Photography

Birthdays to Engagement

* not for weddings

1 hour: $250
· up to 80 FREE images on a usb (enhanced & light retouched)
· private online gallery for viewing and downloads
· photos on a USB

$200 per additional hour (max 4 hours)

Engagement / Pre-Wedding

from $250

Note: this is an engagement session with the couple.

Package ONE: $250
· 1 hour coverage
· 1 location
· 15 FREE images of your choice

Package TWO: $450
· 2 hours coverage
· up to 3 locations nearby
· 30 FREE images of your choice

Wedding (5 hours max)

from $650

Specializing in small to medium size weddings up to 100 people. With all edited digital images included at no extra cost.

For more info and to book please go to this link: www.melvicaryphotoworks.com/wedding/

FAQ

Can I have the originals?

A. Unfortunately I don't sell / give my unedited images. For the following reasons:

• I only shoot RAW. The file sizes are extremely large compared to the JPEG format most people are used to. Majority of photographers out there only shoot in RAW format. We produce higher quality of images when we shoot in RAW.
• You hired me as your photographer so you must have liked my style. It is my duty as a photographer to choose the best shots I took of you that has the best composition, facial expression, light, clarity, etc.
• It's my artwork. We actually spend loads of time editing and choosing the best ones to give to our clients. We do this not only because we want you to have the best possible images, but also because our photos are an expression of who we are as artists and individuals.

When will my photos be ready?

A. As I am a solo photographer I do all the work myself. From correspondence, taking bookings, invoicing, taking the photos, set up the studio and hand edit all the photos you see on my website and social media.

All regular portrait photography such as Children, Couple, Family, Maternity will take an average of 2-3 weeks. However, during dry season and Christmas time will take 3 weeks & sometimes a little over due to the high volume of work.

Bigger events photography will need 3-4 weeks. As there will be lots of shots I have to individually go through and cull down before I pick which the best ones to edit.

Weddings will require even more time to go through and to work on so this can take between 4-6 weeks.

I do share 2-3 sneak peeks (previews) of your photoshoot within a week after your session with me. This will be done either privately or on my page or both. I will privately message/email you first. You can also share your sneak peaks with your family and friends.

Why do I have to pay deposit?

A. Your deposit is to secure your booked date.

Why do I have to pay in full before my booking?

A. You're paying for my service from the time you have secured and confirmed your time and date to the day of the session I'm already working.

What kind of gear do you use?

A. I use two canon cameras, EOS 5Ds & EOS 6D Mark II. Lenses: 17-40mm f/4 Ultrasonic, 24-70mm f/2.8 Ultrasonic, 50mm f/1.8, 50-200mm f/2.8 L IS II USM and Canon EF 100mm f2.8 L Macro IS USM.