Pricing

I believe everyone should have access to a high quality portrait, so in order to keep prices low for job seekers, romance wranglers and other individuals, I offer a tiered pricing structure which factors in usage, number of deliverables, as well as the complexity of lighting and composition. A single image, if you factor in the time it takes to set up, shoot, break down, cull images, retouch and fine-tune, is the result of 7-10 hours of labor. I’m committed to making sure you love your image and the process is as painless as possible. I’ve even heard it called “fun”!

Below are some popular options, but you can email me for a custom quote.

Terms and conditions as well a FAQ at the bottom of the page.

  • Pop-Up Special Headshot

    Quarterly Pop-Up Special $300

    Looking for a job? Looking for love? Need to update your personal branding? About once a quarter I offer a special where I shoot headshots (waist up) on a white background with available color gels.

    Rate: $300

    Session: 45 Minutes (2-3 looks)

    Background: Color gel gradient

    Deliverables: 2 retouched hi-res jpgs. Additional photos can be retouched at a rate of $150/hr.

    License: Personal (your website and socials like LinkedIn, Tinder etc). Want to distribute the image as a press photo? Add on a two year press license for $150/image.

  • 8 Studio Portraits

    Standard Headshot $450

    Like the color gel look but missed the Quarterly Pop-Up Special? Or maybe you want a specific color backdrop?

    Rate: $450

    Session: 45 Minutes (2-3 looks)

    Background: Color gel gradient or available backdrop (many colors to choose from)

    Deliverables: 2 retouched hi-res jpgs. Additional photos can be retouched at a rate of $150/hr.

    License: Personal (your website and socials like LinkedIn, Tinder etc). Want to distribute the image as a press photo? Add on a two year press license for $150/image.

  • Alyssa 4 images

    Individual Half Day Portrait $850

    Are you multi-hyphenate who needs a handful of different looks for your various projects?

    Rate: $850

    Session: 4 hours (4 different backgrounds, 8-10 different looks)

    Background: Color gel gradient or available backdrop (many colors to choose from)

    Deliverables: 4 retouched hi-res jpgs. Additional photos can be retouched at a discounted rate or purchased in bulk.

    License: Personal (your website and socials like LinkedIn, Tinder etc). Want to distribute the image as a press photo? Add on a two year press license for $150/image.

    Need help with outfits, hair or make-up? Grooming and styling available for and additional fee. There is a lot of customization available at this price point. Email me to talk about your needs and budget.

  • Press Photos

    Commercial Media Packages

    This is for artists, public figures, and brands who want images to use as press photos, on merchandise or in ad campaigns. Let’s talk and I’ll put together a custom package.

  • Laurel Braitman Northern New Mexico

    On Location

    I love shooting in beautiful locations! I can also create a portrait studio at your office or for your event. Pricing depends on travel distance, time spent shooting, additional crew needed, number of final images requested and usage.

  • Queer From Here

    Participation in the project is open to all individuals identifying as “queer”. Participants may use the final image on their socials free of charge as long as it is not modified in any way and credit is given to the photographer and project. Please inquire about licensing images for any other uses such as a press photo, book jacket photo, corporate photo etc. Individuals wishing to jump the queue may sign up for a studio portrait, and in doing so may use the image more broadly.

Terms and Conditions

Deposit

  • A 50% deposit is required at time of booking. Deposit is refundable up to a week before your session.

Delivery

  • Standard turnaround time is 2 weeks. Rush delivery is available for an extra $150.

  • I don’t release un-retouched images, but I’m happy to retouch additional images at an hourly or bulk rate.

  • Standard deliverables are hi-res jpegs that you will download.

  • Sessions are stored for one year, after that they may be deleted.

Usage

  • All sessions include a 5 year license for personal use, meaning you can use the images on your own website and socials, like Instagram, LinkedIn and Tinder. If a magazine were to take your image from your website and use it in a review of your book and you do not have a press license, I reserve the right to invoice the magazine or demand that they remove it.

  • My standard press license is for two years and includes unlimited global distribution, meaning that you can distribute the image to third parties to use in their print and online publications. So, for example, if you want to use your Pop-Up Special headshot on your Spotify artist page, your Rolling Stone Magazine interview, and your SXSW panel, your total would be $450.

  • Saleable goods. If you want to use the image as a record covers, in your books, posters, T-shirts or other physical merchandise, I’d love to see that happen! I can work within your publisher or record label’s budget.

  • Need images for paid advertising? This means online or print ads, billboards etc. Great! Let’s put together a custom package.

  • Want to license one of my images for your campaign or product? Let’s talk!

  • I reserve the right to invoice for improper usage.

FAQs

Where is your Studio?

I regularly shoot in San Francisco and Joshua Tree. In San Francisco I typically shoot at Mithi Studio which is in the South of Market neighborhood in San Francisco.

Can you provide hair and make-up?

Yes! Let’s discuss at time of booking.

How many options will I have from my session?

Within two weeks of our shoot I will share 30-60 watermarked selections.

Can I have all the images from my shoot?

In order to maintain quality output, I do not release unretouched images. I am happy to retouch as many images you need at an hourly or bulk rate.

How many outfits should I bring for a headshot?

We can usually do three looks in 45 minutes.

I booked a headshot, but can we do full body?

If there’s time to reset and relight it can be done for an additional hourly fee.

Why does it matter how my photo will be used?

In order to keep pricing affordable for job-seekers, I do tiered-pricing based on usage. Personal use is always included. Typically, record labels, publishing houses and brands will have a marketing budget for press photos.