2023 Portrait Pricing Guide

I offer bold + colorful photography for all sorts of photography sessions & would love to help you plan an adventure!

Photographs hold great significance in our lives! While capturing everyday moments is wonderful, there are times when we yearn for something extra special. And that’s where I come in! I can help make your photography session unique to you.

Whether you desire a simple & intimate shoot, a fun-filled day capturing unique moments, or an epic adventure, I can tailor your session to your preferences. Let’s work together to create images that capture your essence & celebrate this part of your life!

Every Session Includes…

  • Online gallery of all your great pictures edited & delivered within 2-3 weeks
  • Location & outfit planning as needed
  • Flexible payment plans & options
  • As many locations as you can fit into the time booked
  • I cover the cost of any needed permits for parks & other public lands up to $200
  • There are no extra travel fees

What do you do on an adventure session?

What you do on your adventure session is totally up to you! You can hike up to a blue alpine lake in the San Juan Mountains, climb some classic routes in Joshua Tree, explore tide pools along the coast in Washington, or take a Jeep through some canyons to find some cool spots in Moab. If you want some ideas & suggestions, just let me know.


Non-Traditional Session Ideas

• off-roading • hot springs • star gazing • camp fire • canyoneering • in-home session • backpacking • camping • via ferrata • snowmobiling • vintage car • picnic • snowshoeing •


I’m Here to Help!

Planning a fun adventure session is pretty chill, but still does take some coordination to plan out what to do, permits, lighting, time of day, & avoiding the crowds

Couple's photography session in the Tucson desert in Arizona with cacti.
Bride and groom celebrate by jumping in the air at sunset near a Joshua Tree.

4 Hour Adventure Session

  • This adventure session includes up to 4 hours of shooting time for longer hikes & more adventurous activities. We can also visit multiple locations & hike trails that are 4+ miles long. This session is most popular for going to a variety of different locations or for doing activities or longer hikes.

$2650

2 Hour Adventure Session

  • This adventure session includes up to 2 hours of shooting time for longer hikes & more adventurous activities. We can also visit a couple of locations & hike trails that are 2+ miles long. This session is more popular for going to a couple of different locations or for shorter hikes or activities.

$1375

1 Hour Basic Session

  • If you just need the basics this is for you. Includes up to 1 hour of shooting time & all images in digital format. This is best for going to one easy drive-up location with little to no hiking required.

$750

Frequently Asked Questions

To book I will send a contract & invoice. Just keep in mind that you are not officially booked until both the initial payment has been made & the contract has been signed.

My invoicing system allows for flexible payment options. PayPal, credit cards, bank transfers, & checks are all accepted. You can pay a little bit weekly, monthly, or on whatever schedule works for you.

An initial payment totaling 50% of the package price is due to book. I’m flexible so just let me know if you need to make payments on this.

You do not receive the copyright to the images, but you do get a print release for personal use, downloading, printing, posting on social media, etc.

You get ALL of the high resolution digital images! No need to purchase anything separately. Print products will be available in your gallery for optional purchases.

You can typically expect somewhere around ~50 images per hour. This varies based on where we are, what we’re doing, & other factors.

My photography style is bold, colorful, & natural. Think of it as a mix of National Geographic + non-traditional, colorful film photography. Different locations, different weather, & different lighting situations will all influence how the tones & colors of the photos will turn out. I have experience in all sorts of locations, weather, lighting conditions, & landscapes & can help you plan everything out so your photos turn out amazing!

About Me

I’m Malachi! A lover of all things plants & animals, a photographer, & adventurer at heart. I am currently living on the western slope of Colorado. I’ve been able to combine my love for photographing landscapes & my skills with photographing people & I’d love to help with your photography needs!

Want to talk more? I’d be happy to schedule a time to talk via phone or video chat & answer your questions!