My Style

I've been doing a ton of research lately into all aspects of newborn photography, to get an idea of what I think looks best, from depth of focus, to props, to color combinations, backdrops, and even floors.  I really want to find my style-something consistent that will make you think of DVP when you look at the image.  I'm currently going on location for my newborn work but will someday like to get a small studio either out of my home or somewhere centrally located, that will both house my growing list of props/backdrops/floors, but also offer the best in lighting as well.  I think a combination of natural and studio light works well when it comes to portraits, working with either one and/or the other to get the desired effect.

I'm currently looking into my options for portable flooring, because I think texture/color is not only important in the background, but also in the floor as well.  The majority of newborn photography takes place on the floor, usually in a prop such as a basket, bucket, chair, hammock, cocoon, scale, etc.  With my work on location, portable flooring/backdrops offer great versatility to the session and endless possibilities. 

Because of my desire to hone in on my newborn photography craft as well as build my newborn portfolio, I will frequently have specials geared towards newborn sessions.  Since I feel word of mouth is so important when it comes to photography, I will also offer incentives to those that refer new newborn/maternity clients to me.  Please be on the lookout for those specials in the near future!

My current special for newborns is focused around Spring and all the wonderful little creatures that come out to play!  I've partnered with an incredibly wonderful and talented crochet business, Calleigh's Clips (http://www.facebook.com/Calleighsclips) in starting a line of crochet newborn props called Cuddle Critter Capes.  These capes are pretty unique and include a hat and matching, detachable cape (the body) that turns tummy posing newborns into adorable creatures!  I currently have a ladybug, bumblebee, caterpillar, skunk, hedgehog, bunny, giraffe, and monkey available for shoots and will be adding to the collection! 

Since I'm interested in getting product photographs for her business as well as build my portfolio, I'm looking for newborns to model these cute, cuddly products!  If you have a newborn session with me between April and June 30th, you will receive an on location newborn session with me (3 hrs max) and 15% of any portrait print package, which includes a DVD of all edited images (minimum 20 images), both low and high resolution.  I will not only do portraits with these products, but also will do a regular newborn session featuring my props as well as anything you may want to contribute!  Like I mentioned before, if you refer a newborn client to me, you will also receive a special deal! (Deal to be announced)  

Princess on Board! Sneak Peeks

I had the wonderful opportunity to photograph a couple that recently moved to the area.  We were able to capture quite a range of maternity portraits and I'm pleased with how they turned out! 

Combined Maternity/Newborn Package Now Available!

I've had several of my clients ask about combination maternity/newborn packages.  DVP now features a special package for my maternity/newborn clients that offers the flexibility of combining both sessions into one package,  allowing you to customize your prints, album, announcements, etc. to fit your needs.  For example, if you decide you only want a few maternity prints but much more prints/products from your newborn session, this package allows you to do that!  The maternity session consists of 2 hours on location while the newborn session is 3 hours on location.  Both sessions require a $50.00 session fee due at the time of each session, which is non-refundable.  (Total $100.00)  This is a $25.00 savings from the normal newborn session fee of $75.00.  The combined session fee will be credited back to your package at time of package order.

Instead of having two package review sessions, I will review both of your sessions on the same date and then we'll decide on your prints/product at that time.

If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment for your session, please let me know or you can book your appointment directly at:

http://dorindavargaphotography.bookmonline.com

BELLY TO BABY ($375.00)

5	Total Hours On-Location (2 Hrs Maternity – 3 Hrs Newborn)
20	Total Sneak Peek fully edited images featured on my blog (10 per session)
25	Deluxe announcements (come in a variety of shapes and will include 2-sided UV coating.  Choice of smooth, linen, or pearl paper)
1	8 x 10 or 10 x 8 Hardcover Keepsake Album, 10 pages (20 sides)  20 different cover types/colors to choose from   **Additional pages - $2.00 per page
1	16 x 20 wall portrait, 3/4“ depth standout mount w/ black or white edging
4	8 x 10 portraits
4	5 x 7 portraits
48	Wallets
1	DVD with minimum 40 retouched high/low resolution images with print release (both sessions on DVD)
***$50 session fee is due at time of each shoot and is non-refundable. (Total session fees due for this package: $100.00)  These fees will be a credit to whichever package you choose. ****Belly to Baby package offers you the flexibility to combine your two sessions and divide the prints however you choose.  *****All prints in this package receive a lustre coating and texture finish, which adds a level of protection from fingerprints and quality to the print.

3 Brothers

I would say that the Smith family has become quite the seasoned pros in regards to modeling for me!  I've had the pleasure of photographing them while I was going through school and helped document their newest addition, baby L!  It's been sweet seeing their kids growing up so fast.  We had their session at their favorite park and the weather was perfect.  

 

NEW Portrait Packages - Effective 4/5/11

I'm proud of the fact that quality remains my number one priority, that is on top of making my clients happy.  In doing so, I felt that I should make the prints the best they can be, not only in color/contrast, but also in finish.  This new set of packages includes a lustre coating and texture finish, which helps protect your prints from fingerprints and adds quality to the print.  As always, all images 11 x 14 size and over will be mounted either by double mat board or stand out mount.  Another option is the canvas gallery wrap.  This makes your portrait literally a work of art, with a painting feel.

In addition to quality additions, I also created new package collections, to reflect my clients' varied interests as well as my focus on newborn photography.  If you are a person that prefers large wall portraits over lots of smaller prints, the Wall Lover's Package is perfect for you!  If you have a newborn session with me, I have my Newest Arrival Packages, which feature 25 announcements, offered in many shapes and sizes and is double UV coated.  You will also receive an 8 x 10 or 10 x 8 hardcover album which will feature all of your images, set in complimentary collages on 10 pages (20 sides).  These great features accompany a large wall portrait and several smaller prints, plus as always, the DVD with low/high resolution images.

Please check out my newest packages and let me know what you think!

 

DIGITAL ($100.00)

2	Hours On-Location
1	DVD with images 20 retouched high resolution images plus print release
***$50 session fee is due at time of shoot and is non-refundable. This fee will be a credit to whichever package you choose.

 

JUST THE BASICS ($150.00)

2	Hours On-Location
2	8 x 10 portraits
4	5 x 7 portraits
48	Wallets
1	DVD with 20 retouched images plus print release
***$50 session fee is due at time of shoot and is non-refundable. This fee will be a credit to whichever package you choose.  ****All prints in this package receive a lustre coating and texture finish, which adds a level of protection from fingerprints and quality to the print.

A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING ($225.00)

2	Hours On-Location
1	16 x 20 wall portrait, 3/4“ depth standout mount w/ black or white edging
2	11 x 14 wall portraits, mounted on double weight mat board
4	8 x 10 portraits
2	5 x 7 portraits
48	Wallets
1	DVD with 20 retouched images plus print release
***$50 session fee is due at time of shoot and is non-refundable. This fee will be a credit to whichever package you choose.  ****All prints in this package receive a lustre coating and texture finish, which adds a level of protection from fingerprints and quality to the print.

WALL LOVER’S ($300.00)

2	Hours On-Location
1	16 x 20 canvas gallery wrap wall portrait (Printed on fine canvas and wrapped around 1-1/2“ depth wood frame with brush stroke finish. Includes mounting hardware. Ready to display!)
1	16 x 20 wall portrait, 3/4“ depth standout mount w/ black or white edging
1	11 x 14 wall portrait, mounted on double weight mat board
1	DVD with minimum 20 retouched images with print release
***$50 session fee is due at time of shoot and is non-refundable. This fee will be a credit to whichever package you choose. ****All prints in this package receive a lustre coating and texture finish, which adds a level of protection from fingerprints and quality to the print.

NEWEST ARRIVAL ($325.00)

3	Hours On-Location
25	Deluxe announcements (come in a variety of shapes and will include 2-sided UV coating.  Choice of smooth, linen, or pearl paper)
1	8 x 10 or 10 x 8 Hardcover Keepsake Album, 10 pages (20 sides)  20 different cover types/colors to choose from   **Additional pages - $2.00 per page
1	16 x 20 wall portrait, 3/4“ depth standout mount w/ black or white edging
4	8 x 10 portraits
4	5 x 7 portraits
48	Wallets
1	DVD with minimum 20 retouched images with print release
***$75 session fee is due at time of shoot and is non-refundable. This fee will be a credit to whichever package you choose.  ****All prints in this package receive a lustre coating and texture finish, which adds a level of protection from fingerprints and quality to the print.

NEWEST ARRIVAL TOO ($200.00)

3	Hours On-Location
25	Deluxe announcements (come in a variety of shapes and will include 2-sided UV coating.  Choice of smooth, linen, or pearl paper)
4	8 x 10 portraits
4	5 x 7 portraits
48	Wallets
1	DVD with minimum 20 retouched images with print release
***$75 session fee is due at time of shoot and is non-refundable. This fee will be a credit to whichever package you choose.  ****All prints in this package receive a lustre coating and texture finish, which adds a level of protection from fingerprints and quality to the print.

 

Cuddle Critter Capes Newborn Session

As I promised, there are several new crochet newborn props in the Cuddle Critter Capes line that are available for your newborn to be photographed in!  These capes are very unique and are mainly used with the newborn in an on-tummy position.  The hats and capes can be separated or switched to offer versatility.  (For example: the ladybug cape can be paired with its own hat or the black bee hat)  Also, since the cape part just rests on the back, they are very easy to change out if you choose to have your newborn photographed in more than one cape set. 

I will be photographing 2 newborns in the upcoming 2-3 wks wearing these products and will share those portraits so you can get an idea of how cute they look on newborns!

These portrait products will be available year-round for portrait sessions but I am offering a special deal to those that have a session between April and end of June 2011.  If you have a Cuddle Critter Cape Newborn Session between April and June 30th, you will receive  15% off any print package!  As always, you will also receive a DVD with all fully-edited portraits, both low and high resolution as well as a print release form to print as many as you choose.

These products were created by Calleigh's Clips.  Please visit her Facebook website: http://www.facebook.com/Calleighsclips to see all of her wonderful, well-made crocheted products!  I've been a customer of hers for close to a year and think she gives wonderful customer service and her products are high in quality!  She will also custom make an item to fit your needs/color desires.

We will be premiering more critters in the near future, so please say tuned!