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Michelle Russell


Last Updated: 12/27/2009

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Gender: Female
Status: Married
Age: 32
Sign: Gemini

City: Battle Creek Area
State: Michigan
Country: US
Signup Date: 9/9/2007
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 

Current mood:  creative
Category: Art and Photography

 

Over the years I have offered a variety of portrait packages for weddings, seniors, pets, families, children, special events, etc.  I now make custom packages that suit each client's particular needs.  Why have more or less than you need? 

My photos speak for themselves.  I have over eleven years of experience in wedding and senior portraiture.  I specialize in weddings, seniors, maternity, children, families, pets, bands, special events, and novelty photography.  I do a little of everything.  However, I do not usually shoot live concerts.  I leave that up to my friend, Matt Dolinar (GetMadBaby.com) and he leaves the weddings to me!   I occasionally shoot some bands on stage as you may notice in my albums.  I prefer to only shoot promos for bands.

My sitting fees are as follows:

Seniors $50
Families/Children $35
Novelty $50
Pets $50
Maternity $35
Bands $50
Special Events $100 for the first hour and $25 each additional hour up to three hours. Anything lasting more than three hours will be charged 'overtime' at $40 (25+15) each additional hour. This includes my time shooting/editing and a disc

Weddings require a deposit which is determined by the client's customized package.  Wedding deposits are usually no less than $125 and no more than $300. 

Wedding packages start at $250*.  Package prices vary per client.  Options include printable disc with edited photos, prints in any size*, parent books/discs, 4x6, 5x7, or 8x10 albums, coffee table/magazine style books, portrait collage calendars, picasaweb album*, "Thank You" cards, engagement announcements, and photo stories (DVD slideshow of your wedding day set to your song!).  Other options may be available upon request.

Senior packages start at $75 and are ordered in units (see chart below).  All Senior portrait packages come with proofs printed in 4x6/Matte finish.  Proofs can also be added to a disc if you prefer. Yearbook pose included free with any order!  Poses are always unlimited! Wallets are personalized at no extra charge!
Friends, pets, and props welcome!  Studio and outdoor sessions available.  Outdoor sessions include many location options in Bellevue, Battle Creek, Athens, Marshall, Kalamazoo, Leonidas, and Hastings area*

All other photos may be ordered by discs and prints. Discs are $40.  Additional discs may be purchased at $10.  Packages with an order of ten plus units will receive a free disc with their package!

One Unit = 1 8x10, 2 5x7's, or 8 wallets. Prints also available in 3x5, 4x6, 11x14, and 16x20. Please ask for current pricing on these sizes as they vary.

Prints are priced in units.  Units are $35 for the first one ordered and $20 for any additional units.  If you purchase more than fifteen units you may choose additional units for only $5!  Occasionally I will offer package specials that will save you even more!  Keep your eyes peeled for those!
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~Candy's Photography~Fotografía de dulce~
Candy is Dulce

 
YOUR WEDDINGS ARE TOO CHEAP....HELL I THINK MINE ARE TO CHEAP...BUT GOTTA REMAIN COMPETITIVE....BUT GIRL....YOU KNOW ITS WORTH WAY MORE THAN $250, YOU GOTTA WORK YOUR ASS OFF!!

 
Posted by ~Candy's Photography~Fotografía de dulce~ on Monday, October 12, 2009 - 3:39 AM
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Photos By Michelle
Michelle Russell

 
They "start at $250".  That means I get $250 if I come to your house to shoot your wedding in your living room, or if you just want a few formals..... Just a couple hundred shots to sort out.  Sometimes receptions that people have when they get married in Hawaii.  No... I get paid to shoot weddings!  They are WAY too much work!!  I base my prices on my time, what the bride and groom want in their package... But mostly my time.  We are talking 60+ hours of sorting and editing.  People just don't understand why Wedding Photographers are so expensive!  They have no idea how much tedious work it entails!  :)  I still try to go easy on people. 
 
Posted by Photos By Michelle on Monday, October 12, 2009 - 3:48 AM
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~Candy's Photography~Fotografía de dulce~
Candy is Dulce

 
EXACTLY.  ITS LIKE A MONTH WORTH OF EDITING....  FOR $500 BUCKS. AND PEOPLE SAY THATS EXPENSIVE.  AND IM LIKE WILL YOU WORK FOR AN ENTIRE MONTH AND ALLOW YOURSELF TO GET $500??

 
Posted by ~Candy's Photography~Fotografía de dulce~ on Saturday, October 24, 2009 - 5:35 PM
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Mrs.Thompson
Amanda Thompson

 
Hi Katrena Covert is my sister in law and you did an amazing job on their family photos...not sure quite when yet but my husband and i are definatly gonna be coming your way...

 
Posted by Mrs.Thompson on Monday, December 21, 2009 - 2:29 PM
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