Book Your Motiontography Experience
Select the session and editing level that brings your vision to life.
Editing Expectations by Level
Clarity is key! Clients must book the appropriate package to receive the desired editing level.
Standard Editing
(Classic / Deluxe / Milk Bath / Newborn Lifestyle)
- Color correction
- Skin smoothing
- Light blemish touch-up
- Teeth whitening & minor eye brightening
Focus: Polished & Natural.
Advanced Editing
(Signature / Maternity / Fine-Art Newborn)
- Includes ALL Standard Edits, PLUS:
- High-end texture retouch
- Optional body contouring
- Stretch mark reduction (upon request)
- Complex object cleanup (as needed)
Focus: Magazine Quality Refinement.
Creative Composite Editing
(Composite Creation / Maternity Add-on)
- Includes ALL Advanced Edits, PLUS:
- Background swaps
- Digital elements / fantasy style
- Painterly effects, advanced blending
- Custom lighting & color grading
Focus: Unique Photographic Artwork.
Add-ons cannot upgrade a session’s overall edit level beyond its original limitations (e.g., adding advanced edits to a Classic session image doesn't make it a Signature image).
See the Difference: Editing Examples
Visualize the results of each editing level applied to different types of images.
Example 1: Maternity
Original Raw
Standard Edit
Advanced Edit
Creative Composite
Example 2: Portrait
Original Raw
Standard Edit
Advanced Edit
Creative Composite*
*Creative Composite is included in Maternity Signature & Composite Creation Session, or available as an add-on ($60/image). Learn More.
Booking Multiple Services or Custom Add-ons?
Use this link if you need to book multiple session types (e.g., Maternity + Newborn) or add specific services/add-ons together in one booking.
Build Your Custom BookingUnderstanding Composite Options
Composite Add-Ons ($60)
Adding a composite edit to an image from a standard session is possible, but has limitations:
- Applied to **select images** from sessions designed for traditional portraits (Classic, Deluxe, etc.).
- Does **not** include dedicated creative planning time before the shoot.
- Does **not** include specialty lighting setups tailored for a composite concept.
- Does **not** include session time focused solely on storytelling or fantasy concepts.
Best for enhancing an existing portrait with a moderately complex background swap or effect.
Composite Creation Session ($350+)
This dedicated session is designed specifically for high-end, custom artwork:
- Designed solely for artistic storytelling using fantasy or digital artwork.
- Includes concept consultation & intentional styling guidance.
- 1.5 hours focused on capturing elements for **one master image**.
- Built for advanced Photoshop: background replacement, surreal edits, advanced light blending.
Composite add-ons **cannot recreate** this level of quality without the dedicated session setup and planning.
In-Studio Portrait & Specialty Packages
Held in our comfortable Suffolk, VA studio.
Classic Portrait
$250
Includes: Standard Editing
- 1-hour studio session
- 1 Outfit / 1 Backdrop
- 1 Person (Add'l +$50)
- 5 Retouched Images (Std Edit)
- Private Proofing Gallery
- Max 3 Extra Images Allowed ($30 ea)*
- 5-Day Turnaround (Finals)
Deluxe Portrait
$400
Includes: Standard Editing
- 2-hour studio session
- Up to 2 Outfits / Set Changes
- Up to 4 People
- 10 Retouched Images (Std Edit)
- Creative Posing Guidance
- Group + Individual Shots
- Private Proofing Gallery
- Unlimited Extra Images ($30 ea)*
- 5-Day Turnaround (Finals)
Signature Fine-Art
$600
Includes: Advanced Editing
- 3-hour studio session
- 3+ Outfits / Multiple Sets
- Dramatic Lighting Options
- Up to 5 People
- 15 Retouched Images (Adv Edit)
- Includes Unedited Proofs (Optional)
- Pre-session Style Consult
- Complimentary B&W Versions
- Unlimited Extra Images ($30 Adv / $60 Comp)
- 7-Day Turnaround (Finals)
- Magazine-quality results
Maternity Signature
$750
Includes: Advanced Editing & Composites
- 3-hour studio session
- Optional 30-min Milk Bath Setup
- Gown Closet Access
- Multiple Outfits
- Mom + Partner + Siblings
- 12 Images Total: (9 Adv + 3 Comp)
- Includes Unedited Proofs (Optional)
- Unlimited Extra Images ($30 Adv / $60 Comp)
- Optional BTS Video Clip (+$60)
- 7-Day Turnaround (Finals)
Composite Creation
$350
Includes: 1 Advanced Composite Edit
- 1 High-End Composite Image
- Up to 1.5 Hours Session
- Focus on Single Concept
- Pre-Session Creative Consultation
- Private Proofing Gallery
- Unlimited Extra Images ($60 Comp)
- Add'l Studio Time: $50/hr*
- Optional BTS Video: $60
- 3-5 Day Turnaround (Final Comp)
*Additional time subject to availability.
Milk Bath Session
$250
Includes: Standard Editing
- Up to 2 Hours Session
- Specialized Milk Bath Setup
- 6 Retouched Images (Std Edit)
- Private Proofing Gallery
- Unlimited Extra Images ($30 ea)*
- Can be added to other sessions
- 5-7 Day Turnaround (Finals)
*Note on Extra Image Pricing: Packages list gallery selection price ($30/Std). General add-on price ($20/Std) applies if ordering outside gallery. Please contact us if clarification is needed. Add-on limits apply per package (See Booking Policies).
Newborn Session Packages
Capturing the earliest moments. (Unlimited add-ons available for both packages).
Newborn Lifestyle
$450
Includes: Standard Editing
- 1.5-hour session
- In-Home + $150 OR Studio Option
- Baby up to 8 weeks old
- Parents & Siblings Included
- 20 Lightly Retouched Images
- Emphasis on Candid Interaction
- Natural, Unposed Style
- Wraps & Simple Props Provided
- Private Proofing Gallery
- 7-Day Turnaround (Finals)
Newborn Fine-Art
$650
Includes: Advanced Editing
- 2.5–3-hour studio session
- Ideal Age: 5–14 Days (Sleepy Poses)
- Full Prop & Wrap Collection
- Beanbag Posing & Safety Spotter
- 15 Master-Retouched Images
- Newborn Skin Smoothing
- Family/Sibling Add-ons Included
- Includes Unedited Proofs (Optional)
- 10-Day Turnaround (Finals)
Add-Ons & Booking Policies
Optional Add-Ons
- Extra Standard-Edited Image: $20 ea
- Extra Advanced-Edited Image: $30 ea
- Extra Creative Composite Image: $60 ea
- Additional Session Hour: $50 (Studio/Location, Subject to Schedule)
- Rush Turnaround (48 hrs on Finals): $75
- BTS Video Clip Add-on: $60 (Available for select sessions)
Booking Policies
- Retainer: $100 non-refundable retainer secures your session date & time (applied towards total).
- Rescheduling: Permitted with > 48 hours notice (use within 30 days). Retainer forfeited < 48hrs.
- Final Balance: Due on the day of the session.
- Image Delivery: Via private, downloadable online gallery. Includes personal-use print release.
- Unedited Proofs: Included optionally for download only with Signature Fine-Art, Maternity Signature, and Newborn Fine-Art packages upon request. Not included with other packages.
- Image Add-On Limits:
- Classic Package: Max 3 extra images allowed.
- Deluxe & Above: Unlimited add-ons available.
- (Ensures quality edits within booked time. Need more? Please upgrade session length.)
- Session Time: Please book adequate time upfront. Time includes wardrobe changes, creative direction, setup, & add-on prep. Additional time ($50/hr) is strictly subject to schedule availability and not guaranteed.
- Turnaround Time: See individual package details or comparison chart.
- Hair/Makeup: Not included. Arrange own stylist; time used counts towards session.
Final Note: We believe in clarity up front so you get exactly what you expect—and so we can deliver our best work without compromise. Thank you for helping us keep the process smooth, creative, and stress-free for everyone involved.
Pay Booking Retainer ($100)On-Location Shoots
Bring Motiontography to your chosen venue!
On-Location Upgrade Policy
On-location services are an upgrade added to **eligible packages only**.
Eligible Packages:
- Deluxe Portrait
- Signature Fine-Art
- Maternity Signature
- Composite Creation
- Newborn Lifestyle
Studio Only Packages:
- Classic Portrait
- Milk Bath
- Newborn Fine-Art
- (Any Mini Sessions / Pop-Ups)
On-Location Fee Structure
The appropriate fee below is added to your chosen eligible package price.
- Inside Hampton Roads 7 Cities: $150 Flat Fee
(Suffolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Norfolk, VB, Hampton, NN) - Outside the 7 Cities: $150 + $1.25 per mile (Round-Trip)
(Measured from Suffolk studio; contact for quote) - Client Responsibility (Fees):
Entry Fees
Parking (if not standard street)
Photography Permits (if required) - Motiontography Covers:
Regular Tolls
Standard street parking
Session time begins at photographer's arrival; travel/setup must fit within booked time.
Package Comparison at a Glance
| Feature | Classic Portrait ($250) | Deluxe Portrait ($400) | Signature Fine-Art ($600) | Maternity Signature ($750) | Composite Creation ($350) | Milk Bath ($250) | Newborn Lifestyle ($450) | Newborn Fine-Art ($650) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Studio | Studio / Location* | Studio / Location* | Studio / Location* | Studio / Location* | Studio | In-Home / Studio / Location* | Studio |
| Duration | 1 Hour | 2 Hours | 3 Hours | 3 Hours | ~1.5 Hrs | ~2 Hours | 1.5 Hours | 2.5-3 Hours |
| Editing Level | Standard | Standard | Advanced | Adv + Comp | Adv. Comp | Standard | Standard | Advanced |
| # Edited Images | 5 (Std) | 10 (Std) | 15 (Adv) | 9 (Adv) + 3 (Comp) | 1 (Comp) | 6 (Std) | 20 (Std) | 15 (Adv) |
| People Included | 1 (+$50 Add'l) | Up to 4 | Up to 5 | Mom+Partner+Siblings | Typically 1 | Typically 1 | Baby+Parents+Siblings | Baby+Family/Siblings |
| Proofing Gallery | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Unedited Proofs Incl.? | No | No | Optional | Optional | No | No | No | Optional |
| Add-on Image Limit | Max 3 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Turnaround | 5 Days | 5 Days | 7 Days | 7 Days | 3-5 Days | 5-7 Days | 7 Days | 10 Days |
| Extra Std Image ($) | $30** | $30** | $20 | $20 | N/A | $30** | $20 | $20 |
| Extra Adv Image ($) | $30 | $30 | $30 | $30 | N/A | $30 | $30 | $30 |
| Extra Comp Image ($) | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 |
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*Location column indicates eligibility for On-Location upgrade (fee applies). **Pricing difference note applies (see package section). N/A = Not Applicable.