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Photography Pricing

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PEOPLE & PORTRAITS

Photography for both the experienced and people who don't think they're photogenic.

Generally speaking, most people don't walk into a photo session thinking:

"I can't wait to pose in front of a camera."

Usually it's the opposite.

"I'm awkward."
"I never know what to do."
"I hate pictures of myself."

Good.

That's normal.

My job isn't to turn you into a model. It's to help create images that actually feel like you or your desired vision.

Whether you're updating your professional image, celebrating a milestone, creating something insane or artistic, documenting your family, or just finally getting photos you're proud of, we'll build a session around your personality instead of forcing you into a generic formula.

All portrait sessions include carefully curated, professionally edited images delivered in full resolution. Additional images are available beyond included package amounts.

Your Session Includes

Complimentary Access to Cobalt Studios

Every portrait session includes optional access to Cobalt Studios, our premium professional photography studio in Southeast Portland.

With multiple sets, professional lighting, and a constantly evolving creative space, you have the flexibility of a premium studio environment without paying an additional rental fee.

Prefer the outdoors? We can do that too.

Prefer your own space, your home, your business, or somewhere meaningful?

Let's talk.

The best location is the one that helps tell your story.

 

The options:

 

Simple Session

$300

The focused option.

Sometimes you don't need an entire production.

You just need great photos.

The Simple Session is perfect for updating a headshot, refreshing your online presence, capturing a quick portrait, or creating a small set of images without overcomplicating things.

Great for:

  • Professional headshots

  • Quick portrait updates

  • Individuals wanting a fresh look

  • Simple creative concepts

Includes:

  • 3 final retouched images

  • Selection from proof gallery or photographer's curation

  • Approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour of shooting time

  • Indoor or outdoor location planning

  • Complimentary studio access

  • Minor wardrobe or theme variation​

 

 

Full Session

$400

The sweet spot.

This is where most people start.

The Full Session gives us enough time to settle in, explore ideas, and create variety without feeling like the session needs to become an entire production.

Perfect for anyone wanting more than a single look, whether that's multiple outfits, different backgrounds, a couple, a small group, or simply more room to breathe.

Great for:

  • Couples

  • Families

  • Seniors

  • Personal branding

  • Lifestyle portraits

  • Creative portraits

Includes:

  • 7 final retouched images

  • Selection from proof gallery or photographer's curation

  • Approximately 1-2 hours of shooting time

  • Multiple backgrounds available

  • Complimentary studio access

  • Minor to moderate wardrobe and theme variation

Additional images available.

 

Presentation Session

$600

More time. More variety. More room to create.

This is our most flexible portrait experience.

Instead of rushing through a single idea, we have space to explore different looks, expressions, outfits, locations, and creative directions.

This is a great choice for people who aren't 100% sure what they need yet and would benefit from having room to experiment.

Great for:

  • Lifestyle sessions

  • Couples and families

  • Creative portraits

  • Multiple outfits

  • Personal branding

  • Artists and performers

Includes:

  • 15–25 final retouched images

  • Group variations and candid moments when applicable

  • Selection from proof gallery or photographer's curation

  • Approximately 1–2 hours of shooting time

  • Up to 2 locations

  • Complimentary studio access

  • Minor to moderate styling, wardrobe, and theme variation

Additional images available for $10 each.

Creative options may include:

  • Double exposures

  • Shutter drag

  • Dramatic lighting setups

  • Experimental techniques​

 

 

Portfolio Session

$1,000

The full creative experience.

This is for people who don't just want photos.

They want a body of work.

A Portfolio Session is treated more like a creative production than a standard portrait session. Multiple concepts, wardrobe changes, locations, lighting setups, and storytelling elements can all come together into one complete experience.

 

Perfect for:

  • Artists

  • Musicians

  • Actors

  • Models

  • Creatives

  • Full personal branding projects

  • Anyone with a big idea

 

Includes:

  • Image count determined by project needs

  • Multiple themes or looks

  • Extended creative consultation

  • Approximately 3–6 hours of shooting time

  • Multiple locations available

  • Complimentary studio access

  • Complex lighting setups

  • Creative direction and collaboration

 

Ideal for:

  • Comp cards

  • Full branding experiences

  • Combining lifestyle + studio imagery

  • Bands wanting promotional imagery

  • Artists wanting a signature visual identity

  • Anyone wanting to go all-in creatively

 

Additional Information

All final images are:

  • Full resolution

  • Carefully curated

  • Professionally edited

  • Delivered for printing through a provider of your choice or through us

 

We believe photographs should exist beyond a screen, and we strongly encourage printing your images.

Personal and branding usage is included. If images are being used for commercial marketing campaigns, advertising, or publication purposes, please discuss usage requirements before booking.

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We have teammates galore. 

Trusted hair and makeup artists, stylists, assistants, and additional creatives are available when needed.

 

Not sure which session is right?

That's normal.

A lot of clients know they want great photos but aren't sure how much time, planning, or creative direction they need.

Send us your ideas, what you're hoping to create, and what you need the images for. We'll help point you toward the session that makes the most sense.

Weddings

WEDDINGS, ELOPEMENTS, & COUPLES

Michael, the photographer of Nilas Photography, is also known as Wedding Photographer Guy. He has raving 5-star reviews capturing hundreds of weddings since 2016.

Wedding Photographer Guy is an alternative, all-inclusive, professional wedding, elopement, and engagement photographer dedicated to providing a laid-back and authentic photography experience. 

Pricing is disclosed in full on the dedicated site.

Travel forward to get the full scope, pricing, and to inquire.

Branding

PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY & E-COMMERCE

Professional product photography that helps customers understand—and buy—what you're selling.

Whether you're photographing a single handmade product, launching an online store, or building an entire catalog, every project is tailored to your business. From clean white-background imagery to fully styled marketing content, we'll create photographs that fit your brand and your goals.

White Background Product Photography

Starting at $30 per product
$200 project minimum

Perfect for:

  • Shopify

  • Etsy

  • Amazon

  • Online stores

  • Catalogs

  • Packaging

  • Print materials

 

Each product includes one primary hero image.

Need additional views of the same product? No problem.

Additional angles, detail shots, packaging views, or alternate perspectives are available at a reduced rate.

 

We charge by product, not by every click of the shutter, making it affordable to showcase all the important details your customers want to see.

Volume discounts are available for larger catalogs and recurring clients.

Stylized Product Photography

Starting at $75 per product
$300 project minimum

Sometimes a product deserves more than a white background.

Whether you're building an advertising campaign, creating content for social media, refreshing your website, or launching a new collection, we'll create imagery designed to stop people from scrolling.

Options may include:

  • Lifestyle imagery

  • Creative lighting

  • Flat lays

  • Textured backgrounds

  • Environmental setups

  • Advertising imagery

  • Social media content

 

Just like our standard product photography, additional angles of the same item are discounted rather than charged as an entirely new product.

Custom Commercial Projects

 

Need something bigger?

Many businesses combine product photography, branding imagery, team headshots, workspace photography, and marketing content into a single production day.

We'll build a custom quote around your project, timeline, and deliverables so you're paying for exactly what you need—nothing more, nothing less.

Productions

LARGE PRODUCTION

Team... ASSEMBLE!

We lead and organize a large, incredible selection of creatives in Portland, Oregon.

Just let us know what you need; no need to hold back. We love a challenge and to rally our creative community.

Drop us a summary of your vision and we'll get things in gear for you.

Get started

Every session begins with a consultation. Call/text if you'd like to attempt immediate contact.
We can't wait to meet you!

no field means quote determined at consult

Thanks for submitting!

  Michael Ballard (Nilas)  
  nilas@nilas@nilasphotography.com  
  (5o3) 4o3-9o96  

More than a lens for hire.

It took more than a mechanical device to find the people beneath their skin.
These were not rocks and trees. The human soul is restless and self conscious.
This required patience, timing, understanding, tenacity and connection. 

 

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