PORTRAITS INC.
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About Us About Us
Distinctive Portraits Inc. is one of Metro Detroit's Premier Portrait & Event Photographers serving the tri-county and its surrounding areas for over 16 years with Distinctive Portraits and an unmatched Personal Approach. We offer a full line of photographic services from on-location glamour sessions to wedding and event coverage. We are proudly one of the pioneers in today's instant on-location portraiture and have specialized in it for 12 years and going. With a full staff of photographers and digital printing specialist, we can provide candid coverage of your event as well as studio style portraits complete with professional lighting, backdrops, and instant printing of portraits from wallets size to 11x14 wall portraits all available for you and your guest at your special event or gathering.To complement our "Point of Sale" portrait service we accept all Visa, Master Card & American Express credit/debit cards for an added convenience to you and your guest. "A Distinctive Approach for your Memorable Event."
Personal Approach Personal Approach
Remember "Back in the Day" when photographers would come to your home as a service for your comfort and convenience? Mom would gather the family together and have the annual portrait photographed without leaving the house, or have the matriarch or patriarch of the family photographed professionally without the strain of dragging our elderly to the neighborhood portrait studio.Some of us still believe that there’s a need for that personal touch and we still offer that classic service with a new "digital" twist. We will come to your residence, set up our portable studio equipment and Flash! Your studio portrait session is done and uploaded to our website for your viewing, sharing and purchasing all within 48 hours."A Distinctive Approach for Your Memorable Event"
F.4.T. Food 4 Thought
Be Aware! Of the "Picture Man"As an added personal approach I feel the need to address a common issue in the photographic industry today. It's a story/complaint I've often heard after a prospective client has inquired about professional services and prices then regretfully decides to contract with the "Picture Man" because he's cheaper!Picture Man: One who titles themself as a photographer or pursues the profession of photography without acquiring the education and training of a Professional PhotographerWith the economy at an all-time low and unemployment at an all-time high! Many people have begun to search out new jobs and professions with visions of becoming Entrepreneurs. The "Picture Man" is an individual with little to no education or experience in photography. These individuals start out with an optimistic idea, they go out and invest in today's fully automated digital photography equipment, have cards and websites made and "Poof" they’re in business. Now these persons began to market themselves by "undercutting" and offering what appears to be great pricing well below industry standard and target the less knowledgeable clientele. Then they come to photograph your event with the automated camera making all the exposure decisions and guessing at the rest. It is mostly threw trial & error that they gain any experience in this profession. Now this does not mean that these self-taught individuals can't evolve into good photographers, Heck! Many of them possess a "creative eye" and with a lot of practice go on to become great photographers. The main question is would you trust your wedding, event, or well prepared family portrait session to the "Picture Man" or a trained and experienced Professional Photographer? There are plenty of professional photographers to fit your budget, please be careful to make your choice a wise one on the quality and presentation of the photographer and his/her work and not solely on the cost.Remember the Cliché' "You Get what You Pay For"
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Our Services
Pg. 1 Event Coverage
Candid Coverage
We will provide candid photographic coverage of your event complete with individual and small group photos as needed.
(1-Photographer - Natural Lighting & On-Camera Flash)
$125.00 per hour
Elite Coverage
We will provide candid photographic coverage of your event complete with individual and any size group photos as needed.
(1-Photographer - Natural, On-Camera & Studio Lighting)
$150.00 per hour with 2 hour minimum
Distinctive Coverage
We will provide candid & portrait coverage of your event complete with individual and any size group photos as needed.
(2-Photographers - Natural, On-Camera & Studio Lighting, Scenic or Portrait Backdrop)
$175.00 per hour with a 2 hour minimum
Pg. 2 On-Location Printing Services
On-location printing services can be added to the Elite & Distinctive coverages upon request at no additional cost. You can elect to cover the cost of prints at a customized package price or arrange for us to provide POS (Point of Sale) in which your attendees will purchase their own "ala carte" portraits.
Current On-Location Print Cost
1-4x6 1-5x7 1-8x10 1-11x14
= $10.00 = $15.00 = $20.00 = $45.00
8-wallets = $20.00
uncut sheets
Pg. 3 On-Location Portraiture
On-Location Portrait Session
We will provide a custom portrait session at your home or desired location. Studio lighting and portrait backdrops utilized upon request or as needed. This service applies to family & individual personal needs only!
$125.00 - $150.00 per hour
(Not applicable to executive, commercial or industrial needs)
Commercial Portraits & Photography
This service applies to commercial, executive & industrial needs and is priced on a custom bases. In order to give a complete quote for services we will need to know the details of the services required, hours of service and the need and use of the finished portrait product. For example: Magazine or Billboard Ad, CD cover art, Executive, Business, Corporate or Pastoral Portrait, etc.
Ideal Range: $150.00 - $350.00 per hour
(Commerical Service quotes will include "Limited Use Rights" unless specified in writing)
Pg. 4 Wedding Services
Wedding Day Coverage
Our style of wedding photography consist of a blend of creative, elegant & contemporary portraits with a photojournalistic approach. We will capture all the precious candid moments of your special day in addition to creating those traditional portraits that you'ld expect and the Distinctive ones that we're known for.
Simplified Digital Coverage
Designed specifically for today's economically minded couples who desire professional photographic wedding service but choose to create their own prints and/or album. No pre-selection of portrait packages, sizes or quantity.
Simple pricing! no hidden cost or fees.
4-Hours of Service
2-Locations
1 - CD Rom (Full Printing Priviledge) containing
1 - folder of all image jpg. files
1 - folder of 10 select retouched jpg. files
1-11x14 Wall Portrait
$900.00
Pg. 5 Digital Designer Series
Diamond
Two Photographers
1 - Designer Series Album (50 Images)
1 - 16x20 Canvas with Frame
2 - Parent Albums with (10) 4x6 prints
Thank You cards with envelopes (100)
Customized Slide Show DVD of all Images (1)
6 Hours/Unlimited Locations
$2500.00
Exquisite
Two Photographers
1 - Designer Series Album (70 Images)
1 - 20x24 Canvas with Frame
2 - Parent Albums with (12) 5x7 prints
Thank You cards with envelopes (100)
Customized Slide Show DVD of all Images (3)
8 Hours/Unlimited Locations
$3250.00
Pg. 6 Distinctive Designer
Distinctive
Two Photographers
Designer Series Album with Coverama (100 Images)
1 - 24x30 Canvas with frame
2 - 11x14 Canvas with frame
2 - Parent Albums with (12) 5x7 prints
Thank You cards with envelopes (100)
Customized Slide Show DVD of all Images (3)
Unlimited Hours/Locations
$4000.00
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