We offer several types of sittings based on years of experience learning what families most often want. We can also work with you to custom-design any photo session you want.
Depending on the sitting you choose, Portrait Playtime offers a recommended set of prints that’s custom to that type of sitting. Click on “more” beneath each sitting to see details and pricing. Or you can choose from our a la carte menu of prints and portraits.
Private Sitting Fees
Includes pre-session consultation, setting up, staging and taking photographs, ordering & selection consultation and basic edits to images.
- $175 – four people or less
- $225 – five people or more
Sittings
A Child’s Play
Engage children in their favorite pastime – playing – and you’ll get photographic memories that depict their unique spirits. (more)
No doubt you relish in the passion your child has for life – and we’ll work to capture her joy and puzzlement, and her excitement and shyness using the playful activities she likes best (and some wonderful props). Photos often include parents too; you are sometimes the best prop of all!
We typically take 125 photos and you most likely will love at least 50 of them.
Recommended set of prints: 8 wallets (up to 2 images) and 3 small prints (5×7 or smaller ready to display), 2 medium portraits (8×8, 8×10 or 10×10 ready to display), and 1 slideshow…$225.
A Child’s Play (Outdoors)
Take playtime outside to add movement and nature to your photo session. (more)
Children and nature are the perfect match. Join us outdoors at a location of your choosing and we’ll let your child show us how he sees the world. Outdoor sessions are a great opportunity to memorialize your child’s passion, whether it’s for climbing, for soccer or for leaves and flowers.
We typically take 200 photos and you most likely will love at least 50 of them.
Recommended set of prints: 8 wallets (up to 2 images) and 3 small prints (5×7 or smaller ready to display), 2 medium portraits (8×8, 8×10 or 10×10 ready to display), and 1 slideshow…$225.
The Nursing Bond
Capture the intricate bond of nursing in photos of you and your child together and several close-ups of the little one. (more)
Whether you are in the early days of breastfeeding, or feel you have nursed your child for what seems like forever, or somewhere in between, photographs are the perfect way to celebrate, honor and document your bond with your nursling. Photos will include nursing, cuddling, playing, and lots of close ups of baby—with an eye to capturing both the struggles and sweetness that surround nursing.
We typically take 180 photos and you most likely will love at least 50 of them.
Recommended set of prints: 8 wallets, 4 small prints (5×7 or smaller), 1 medium portrait (8×8, 8×10 or 10×10 ready to display), 25 note cards and 1 slide show…$250.
Pregnant Expectations
Document the shape of your pregnancy, and your and your family’s relationships with the baby growing inside you. (more)
Pregnancy portraits are a wonderful way to show off that beautiful belly, and document your hopes and “expectations,” your relationship with the baby growing inside you, or your husband’s or other children’s relationship with the baby.
We typically take 100 photos and you most likely will love at least 10-15 of them.
Recommended set of prints: 2 small prints (5×7 or smaller), 1 medium portrait (8×8, 8×10 or 10×10 ready to display) and 25 thank you cards or note cards…$125.
Parent/Child Interaction
Preserve evidence of the unique one-on-one relationship that defines the duos in your family – whether mom and child, or dad and child – or even grandparent and child. (more)
Capture your extraordinary bond with your son/daughter. We will set the stage for great portraits by encouraging you to do the things you often do to connect with your child: cuddle, sing, tell stories and jokes, or explore with our props.
We typically take 125 photos and you most likely will love at least 30 of them.
Recommended set of prints: 4 small prints (1 5×7 or smaller), 1 medium portrait (8×8, 8×10 or 10×10 ready to display) and 1 slide show…$170.
Sibling Convergence
Record the unique connectedness and energy between your children with playful and warm photos. (more)
One of the special joys of parenthood is seeing the relationships develop between your children. We’ll document your children’s unique relationship in a way you can’t seem to capture with home snapshots by following your children’s lead to get them to reveal how they connect with one another.
We typically take 150 photos and you most likely will love at least 50 of them.
Recommended set of prints: 4 wallets, 6 small prints (5×7 or smaller), 1 medium portrait (8×8, 8×10 or 10×10 ready to display) and 1 slideshow…$200.
Family Ties
Document your whole family in the classic portrait you’ve been dreaming of. (more)
Having trouble getting that one great photo of your family? We will help you get the timeless, beautiful portrait that’s perfect for over your mantle or on your wall. We will use the way your family interrelates with one another to highlight and capture the spirit of your family unit.
We typically take 50 photos and you most likely will love at least 5 or 6 of them.
Recommended set of prints: 8 wallets, 2 small prints (5×7 or smaller), 1 medium portrait (8×8, 8×10 or 10×10 ready to display) and 100 holiday cards…$190.
Classic Kids
Capture your radiant and relaxed child in a classic studio head shot (kind of like school pictures, but with his fabulous personality shining through). (more)
Let us show you that it’s perfectly possible to get a traditional portrait of your child that shows his spirit and personality. We’ll draw your child out through conversation, play and lots of laughter to capture his perfect essence.
We typically take 50 photos and you most likely will love at least 8 or 10 of them.
Recommended a set of prints that includes: 8 wallets (2 images), 4 small prints (5×7 or smaller) and 1 medium portrait (8×8, 8×10 or 10×10 ready to display)…$125.
Artsy Kids
This studio sitting is similar to classic kids, but incorporates different props, clothing and lighting and processing techniques to create a high art effect. (more)
This is an ideal session if you’re looking for a portrait of your child with a “high art” effect. Our photographers will draw from your child’s natural energies to stage magazine-ready portraits. (This session is perfect for newborns.)
We typically take 150 photos and you most likely will love at least 30 of them.
Recommended set of prints: 8 wallets (up to 2 images), 3 small prints (5×7 or smaller), 2 medium portraits (8×8, 8×10 or 10×10 ready to display), and 1 slideshow…$225.
Testimonials
Jessica and Rebekah wen’t above and beyond based upon our families unique situation; my husband is leaving next week for a 6 month deployment. Because of the special bond between these ladies and our family they expedited the photo process so that my husband will be able to see them before he leaves. On the surface this may appear to be more than a kind gesture, but for me, this has allowed my family to enjoy the beautiful photos together.The professionalism, humor and care that we experienced with Jessica and Rebecka will be something that we will take with us for the rest of our lives. These ladies have truly given my family a reason to smile at such a difficult time in our lives. Thanks so much Playtime Portraits!
— Paris T.Doing a fundraiser with Jessica was easy, and enjoyable. I loved watching her interact with babies, children and adults to create great portraits.
— Marianne V.Jessica and through her, Portrait Playtime made some beautiful portraits of our family. We were especially happy with Jessica's ability to get everyone to relax and "act" natural. My in-laws are in their 90s and it is not easy to get them to loosen up, but Jessica did, and the pictures are a tribute to her abilities as a photographer. Thanks Portrait Playtime!
— Nancy S.Simply awesome. Thanks for a job well done.
— Wilfred C.My daughter's picture softens the room and everyone who can't help but to stare at it.
— Lizette A.Jessica knew how to engage the boys so that the photo session was very easy. The pictures are beautiful and we will treasure them forever.
— Kristin H.My children are far apart in age—our son is 17 and our daughter is 9—and I worried it would not be possible to get intimate, loving photos of them together. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Jessica engaged my children with each other and with her. The photos exceeded my expectations. Visitors to our home almost always ask who the photographer was.
— Marianne V.Working with Jessica on my headshots was a delight -- she was diligent, creative, enthusiastic and playful, and the whole process was fun. The photos were great and my publisher is thrilled!
— Benjamin R.Thank you!! So excited...we just had our La Leche League meeting on Tuesday and the pictures were an absolute hit. Everyone was in awe of the beauty you captured.
— Rene K.Working with Portrait Playtime was the perfect fundraiser for our La Leche Leauge group! We hosted the locations for the photo shoots, spread the word to fill up the schedule, and they did everything else. Not only did we raise money for our group, but everyone who participated was delighted with the photos that were taken. The portrait of my family captures each personality perfectly.
— Jenn GriffithWorking with Jessica was 100% enjoyable—from the photo shoot to the final product. The magnificent shoots captured the true essence of my daughter's personality. I love my pictures!!
— Lori B.Your photographs are brilliant. Looking at them, you immediately know that our campers are interested, active, challenged and engaged. If you look at the pictures on any other camp web site, you see only posed pictures of smiling campers with their arms around each others' shoulders.
— Shane MishkinJessica captured the spirit and personality of each of my 3 boys, she was patient calm and sweet and the photographs are treasures for our family
— Alisa H.Our session with Portrait Playtime was so much fun that I almost forgot we were there to take pictures. Jessica really captured my children’s personalities and our family dynamic in the images. I am very happy with our pictures and I know we will enjoy them for years to come.
— Maggie T.What I love about my photos is that Jessica completely captured the essence of my two children at different stages and ages. Their quirks, their expressions and their personalities. When I look at our family photos I feel like I've entered a little time capsule where I can experience memories that I may have otherwise have forgotten. Thank you Jessica, what a treasure!
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