Rates
My rates for events, on-set photography, albums and book covers, marketing materials, and corporate photography vary depending on the size, logistics and potential photo licensing issues for the project. Photo copyright remains with Douglas Gorenstein Photography. Photo copyright buyout option available. Please contact me to discuss details and how I can help you achieve your photographic goals.
Below are rates for ACTOR HEADSHOTS, DANCE PHOTO SHOOTS, COMP CARDS plus a little story from DOUG’S HEADSHOT PHOTOGRAPHER JOURNAL. Now let’s get down to business!
HEADSHOT SESSION RATES
All photo sessions include a password protected online photo gallery that you can share with friends, agents and casting directors to help make your final selections. Turn around time for your headshot session is 3 business days. You can find preparation info in the FAQ section.
SESSION #1: $1195
450-525 images
Unlimited clothing changes
SESSION #2: $795
350–395 images
6 clothing changes
SESSION #3: $695
250–295 images
4 clothing changes
SESSION #4: $595
150–195 images
2 clothing changes
SESSION #5: $495
Up to 100 images
1 outfit
KIDS & TEENS SESSION:
(16 and under)
3 clothing changes $495
4 clothing changes $595
White Background Session: $625
(Style examples in the Actors headshot gallery)
200-245 images
Up to 5 clothing changes
COMP CARD & HEADSHOT SESSION COMBO’S First we shoot your actor’s headshots. Then we shoot Comp Card “looks” - shot to look like images you see in commercial print. They are “real people” photographs, not modeling shots. You place three to five of these images on your comp card.
Choose a Headshot Session and then add on the Comp card "looks".
3 Comp Card “Looks” add an additional $375
4 Comp Card “Looks” add an additional $495
5 Comp Card “Looks” add an additional $625
DANCE PHOTO SHOOT
I love photographing dancers! My dance photo shoots focus on capturing incredible images showcasing your artistry. The dance photo shoot takes place outdoors in New York City. We schedule an ideal time to make sure there is plenty of space to practice social distancing.
Photo Shoot #1 - Choose a location: Central Park or Time Square: $795
Photo Shoot #2 - Shoot both in Central Park & Time Square: $1350
MAKE-UP (for Woman): $195 A Master Make-Up Artist who stays for the entire session. A beautiful natural make up look designed specifically for photography.
Changes and touch ups throughout the shoot.
Hair expertly styled to your desired look. Additional $40 to go from straight to curly or curly to straight.
All done in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Each new hair style is considered one of your looks during a shoot whether using the make up artist or doing yourself. Note: If you are doing a COMP CARD & HEADSHOT SESSION COMBO, the Make Up Artist will stay on for your comp card session for an additional $40 per look. Also for Headshot Session #1 Make-Up Artist charges an additional $40 per look beyond 6 looks.
THE HEADSHOT CLUB:
You serve as the president of your own "Headshot Club" and then recruit 9 other members. Once you are 10 strong sign up together to receive an AMAZING discounted headshot group rate. You'll each have your own individual shoot date. Full group payment is due upon registration. To learn more about becoming a Headshot Club president and the unbelievable per person group rate call me at 646-734-4762.
GROUP DISCOUNTS: Theater companies and groups, please call to discuss rates.
SCHOOL HEADSHOT RATES: If you’d like me to visit your acting school or University theater program, please call or email me to discuss my school group rates. I love frequent flier miles and have traveled all over the United States helping acting students achieve their headshot goals.
BOOK WITH A FRIEND DISCOUNT: You each get $25 off. Shoots must be booked at the same time. You each will have your own shoot date. Can't be combined with any other discount.
Delivery: I will post your password protected online gallery in 3 business days.
Next day delivery: $45 additional
High Resolution Digital Download of your entire headshot session: Many headshot photographers charge you for each additional high resolution photo beyond the few they include in your package. This can become extremely expensive. By offering the high resolution Digital Download for only $50 you can print or upload as many images as you want. I’m happy to save you money as I know what it’s like to live on a budget. BONUS: Ask me what you can do to get the high res digital download for free.
RETOUCHING:
Regular Retouching: $45. Most headshots fall under this category.
Extreme Retouching: $65-$85. Example - changing the color of clothing, adjustments to eye size or creating different backgrounds.
Shoot Length: Every shoot length is different depending on the session you book. 2 hrs is more than enough time for a 2 look shoot. The 4, 6 and unlimited look shoots go longer.
Booking: Call my studio at (646) 734-4762 to book your headshot session. Your new headshots are going to be what you need to get you noticed!
Deposit: A $200 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. Balance is due on the day of the shoot. BONUS: Pay your balance the day of your photo shoot in cash and get the high res digital download for free.
By Check (payable to Douglas Gorenstein)
Mail to: Douglas Gorenstein
315 W. 39th St, Suite 1405
New York, New York 10018
OTHER PAYMENT OPTIONS: Venmo, Zelle, Cash, Check, Money Orders, All Major Credit Cards through Paypal (add on a 3% Paypal processing fee).
Balance is due on the day of the shoot.
Headshot Session Rescheduling:
- Less than 5 days notice when a make up artist has been booked requires an $195 rescheduling fee paid to the make up artist by the client. $200 deposit is put towards a new shoot date.
- Rescheduling is allowed once when not using the makeup artist with the deposit being put towards a new shoot date, but rescheduling or cancellation less than 24 hrs prior to your shoot when not using the make up artist results in loss of deposit & new deposit is required to book a new shoot date.
- If you've already rescheduled once and need to reschedule a second time then the deposit is forfeited and a new deposit is required to set up another session as we turn away work once we have committed our time to you.
Looking forward to photographing amazing images of YOU!!!
Your Photographer - Doug