How much does a photo session cost?
My standard portrait session fee is $150.00. You can read more about session pricing, and the various options for prints here.
Where are you shoot?
I shoot in clients' homes, hotel suites in the greater Boston area, and in my studio. My studio is located at 200 Jefferson Rd., Wilmington, MA. It's about 20 miles north of Boston, right off of route 93. There's plenty of free parking, and it's less than 100 yards from the North Wilmington commuter rail (Haverhill line) train station.
How long is a photo session?
A typical session usually runs between one and a half to two hours.
Will my photographs appear on your website?
Not unless you want them to. Everyone you see on my website has given me permission to display their photographs. If I think there's a particularly wonderful photograph of you that I'd like to use in some way, I'll ask you for permission, but you're free to decline.
How do I schedule a session?
I usually schedule my shoots at least a couple of weeks in advance, but last-minute bookings are sometimes possible. Special holidays like Valentine's Day and Christmas are typically pretty busy for me, so please try not to wait until the last minute to schedule something with me. Please write me at matthew@erochron.com to work out a schedule.
What should I bring to the session?
Some things I recommend bringing: a hairbrush (and if you have long hair, some hair ties or something to put your hair up/back with); a robe or coverup to wear during breaks; some bottled water or juice; some sort of a snack to eat during the session (if you don't eat a good meal before the shoot, I can almost promise you that you'll want something to eat at some point). Fruit, granola bars, pretzels and nuts make good choices.
Can I bring someone with me?
Absolutely. If you want to bring someone, I do ask that you only bring ONE person, and that you choose someone with whom you really feel comfortable. My experience has been that friends make much better chaperones than spouses.
Is there anything I should do to prepare for the shoot?
Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes or underwear on the day of the shoot, and drink plenty of water. Elastic sometimes leaves marks on skin that can show up in the photographs. You don't need to do anything special with makeup or your hair unless you want to.
What if I get my period right before our shoot?
It's not a problem for me if it's not a problem for you. Strings can usually be tucked. Don't worry about it.
I'm nervous about getting, um, excited during the shoot. Will you be offended if that happens?
This is mostly a question I get from men. It happens sometimes. It's not a big deal, and I promise not to get freaked out.
Can I/we do something explicit? Will you photograph me and my partner having sex?
Yes, to both. I've done plenty of openly sexual work with couples and with individuals. I'm not shy or shockable; if it's legal, I've probably already seen it in through my lens.
