About Us
Carol Leo
My approach to photography is one of simplicity and elegance. I strive to capture the true essence of the person I'm photographing. My goal is to produce a timeless portrait that can be passed down from generation to generation.
I have studied throughout the Country with renowned portrait photographers and want to bring that high level of craftsmanship to my hometown. My love of photography, combined with the knowledge I've acquired over the years, has allowed me to create unforgettable portraits for my clients. Something I hope to do for many years to come.
Dawn DeLaRosa
I have been with Lifestyle Photography for over 10 years. My degree in photography is from The Fashion Institute of Photography. I have always had a love for photography and the feeling I get knowing I'm creating life long memories for families to hand down from generation to generation.
I especially love capturing the emotions of the children and parents and the fun of never knowing just what to expect from these little ones!
Liz Sugg
In addition to my photography, I'm the person in charge of making sure every little detail about your finished portrait order is just as you expected it to be. Making each client feel special through my work is the best reason to come to work every day!
How to avoid the biggest mistake 8 out of 10 people make when choosing a photographer.
Some people make the mistake of selecting their photographer without researching what they're really getting for their money. At Lifestyle Photography you always get much more than you pay for. That's what true value is. And it's why our studio continues to grow year after year. For example, when you call for your appointment at Lifestyle, a team of experts will be there from your very first call right through the delivery of the finished order. They are fanatics about getting everything perfect, the first time. You'll be amazed at their skill and friendliness. You'll know exactly what to expect.
Your Personal Appointments
The Portrait Design Consultation
The portrait consultation is the first step in creating a timeless image. Every portrait study is planned and created for each individual client. At this appointment, we will look at sample images and discuss the creative vision we have for your portrait. By doing this, we can help guide you in what type of clothing, style, and locations would look best. By involving you in this vital step, we are able to design a portrait that represents a refined statements of who you are. Preparation is key and helps make the actual day of of the portrait session run smoothly. This will only result in a successful portrait experience and you will have images that will be priceless keepsakes forever.
The Portrait Session
Our goal at Lifestyle Photography is to create a portrait that expresses the uniqueness of each client. We photograph in a free-style way that creates images with natural expression for portraits beyond the ordinary.
The Portrait Session-Creation Fees
Our Creation (or Session) Fees vary depending on your needs, The session charge includes the Design Consultation and the previewing of the chosen portrait location (when necessary), and the creation of the original images. All Sessions are prepaid to reserve your time in our schedule, and range from $50-$250. Session fees do not include any portraits, but do include the best satisfactions guarantee you'll find anywhere!
The Ordering Appointment
The most important decision in the portrait process is the selection of images for your home. Your images will be ready for viewing within one hour of being created. At this appointment, you will watch the session unfold in a slideshow to music. It is important that all decision-makers are present during this time. We will guide you in selecting images suitable for the home, at the office, and for gifts for family and friends. It is extremely helpful for you come to the appointment with a good idea of the quality and sizes that you will want to include in your order. We offer a variety of products with a dedication to quality, service, and satisfaction. Quality takes time so please allow 3 to 6 weeks from the ordering appointment to receive your portraits.
Exceptional Values
At Lifestyle, you are in total control of your investment. You determine the exact number of finished portraits you will need. There are no required packages of any kind. So if you only need one portrait, you can get just one. If you need one hundred, that's OK too. It's really that easy.
Lots of Choices
Gift portraits are available from $85. You can also choose from collections that start at $239, and go up to $1,925. So you see, our choices are many; the flexibility is unlimited. Finishing guides with listing of our current specials are available at the time of your Design Consultation.
Because photography is so customized for each individual and because of the specialized nature of photography itself, there are literally dozens of ways to offer finished portraits. Most of our clients invest in $400 and $800 (Creation fee included), and get a wall portrait for themselves with some gift portraits for friends and family.
Special events are a wonderful way to come more often without as much of an investment; most clients invest between $200 and $400 for event portraits. If you have any questions about portrait prices or specials, please do not hesitate to ask. We're here to help!
No Hidden Costs
Included in every Lifestyle portrait at no extra cost, are important things you pay extra for (or aren't even available) at other studio-such as mounting of each portrait to art board of increased durability and application of a very tough acrylic finish for protection against elements. Also, each image is inspected under color-corrected lights to make sure every portrait is perfect, even down to the wallets. At Lifestyle Photography, we firmly believe that our success is rooted in the belief that quality counts. Quality does not go out of style. It costs less in the long run, and is always appreciated by those who know the difference.