For the best in documentary-style coverage for your wedding, special event or editorial assignments, the photographers with James Edward Bates Photography are the choice you'll be proud you made. Our photojournalistic work has been published around the globe, appearing in publications such as People, TIME, Newsweek, National Geographic, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone and many more.
Lead photographer James Edward Bates has over 15 years of experience as a seasoned photojournalist. He was among staff members of the Sun Herald newspaper to receive the 2006 Pulitzer Prize Gold Medal for Public Service for coverage in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. His work has been exhibited in Perpignan, France; London, England and Glasgow, Scotland, as well at the University of Southern Mississippi.
PORTRAITS
Whether you are seeking portraits of yourself, your children, graduate or your entire family, our portrait sessions are available at various outdoor locations which provide beautiful settings for your images. Outdoor sessions require good weather for the best results and are usually best suited for evenings, just before sunset.
PORTRAIT PACKAGE - $250
• One hour outdoor session at a single location
• (50) color 4x6 photographic prints, or more
• Online gallery for print ordering
• Images on DVD/shared ownership of copyright
• Black & White conversion of images with prints - $125 fee
WEDDINGS
Our wedding coverage typically begins 2 hours before the ceremony and we are there for as long as the bride and groom wish for us to stay. A typical wedding will produce 300 or more 4x6 prints for the client to keep, as well as multiple
We highly suggest upgrading your reservation to two photographers to ensure the best possible coverage. Any one of our photographers will deliver great images from your day, but securing two photographers will greatly enhance the collection of photographs you will receive.
ENGAGEMENT OR BRIDAL PORTRAIT PACKAGE - $250*
• One hour outdoor session at a single location
• (50) color 4x6 photographic prints
• Online gallery for viewing & print ordering
• Images on DVD/shared ownership of copyright
• Black & White conversion of images with prints - $100 fee
*An engagement or bridal portrait session is $150 if you book the Platinum package.
GOLD WEDDING PACKAGE - CALL
• Six hours coverage
• (200) color 4x6 photographic prints
• Online gallery for viewing & print ordering
PLATINUM WEDDING PACKAGE - CALL
• Unlimited hours of coverage
• (300+) color 4x6 photographic prints
• Online gallery for viewing & print ordering
• Digital negatives on DVD or Flash Thumb Drive
• Shared copyright of images with James Edward Bates Photography
WEDDING ADD-ONS:
• High-end album for displaying (320) 4x6 photographic prints
• Black & White conversion of images & prints - $300
• 2nd photographer during your event for enhanced coverage - $1,000 -$1,500
• Custom book with your images - price varies based on style and content
• Additional Flash Thumb Drives - $45 each (available only with Platinum Wedding Package)
BIRTH DOCUMENTARY
There are few things more special in life than the birth of a child. This service is dependent upon the availability of a photographer at the time of labor and not guaranteed. If you book this service, you will be asked to call our team as soon as your labor begins. We will do our best to arrive at the hospital before the baby's birth. Photographer's availability for Birth Documentary is subject to the existing schedule/bookings.
BIRTH PACKAGE* - $500
• Proof images
• Online gallery for viewing & print ordering
* Black & White conversion of images with prints - $75 fee
• Images on DVD/shared ownership of copyright
• Custom book with your images - price varies based on style and content
*Photographer's availability is subject to the date/time of birth.
CLASSIC CAR FEATURE PHOTO SHOOT
You've put a lot of tender-loving care into getting your classic car or truck show-ready. Showcase your vintage ride with a photo package and custom photo book that will capture the highlights and special details of your cruiser for years to come. Video features are also available.
CUSTOM CRUISER PHOTO FEATURE - $250
• On-location photo shoot of your classic car or truck
• (20 - 25) 4x6 photographs mailed to you
• Online gallery for ordering prints, enlargements, novelty items
• Edited & toned photographs on DVD mailed to you
CUSTOM CRUISER PHOTO BOOKS - DESIGNED FROM YOUR PHOTO FEATURE
• All books include design work
• Customized to feature your specific car or truck
• All books are designed on a landscape (horizontal) page orientation
* All books are hardcover & feature an image wrap cover
Option A: Hardcover, Standard Landscape 10 x 8 inches
• 20 total pages - $110 (each additional book at time of initial order, $75)
Option B: Hardcover, Large Landscape 13 x 11 inches
• 20 total pages - $140 (each additional book at time of initial order, $110)
CUSTOM CRUISER VIDEO FEATURE OF YOUR CRUISER - $150 ($25 each additional DVD)
• Video interview to highlight your classic car or truck
• Video edited and captured on DVD, mailed to you
CUSTOM CRUISER PHOTO CD/DVD CASE WITH DISK(S)
• Single disk case holds one DVD photo or video disk & features a photo of your car on the cover - $80.
• Double disk case holds two disks & features a photo of your car on the cover - $99.
***All prices are for sessions/events on the MS Gulf Coast. Travel fees apply beyond this area.
Lead photographer James Edward Bates has over 15 years of experience as a seasoned photojournalist. He was among staff members of the Sun Herald newspaper to receive the 2006 Pulitzer Prize Gold Medal for Public Service for coverage in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. His work has been exhibited in Perpignan, France; London, England and Glasgow, Scotland, as well at the University of Southern Mississippi.
PORTRAITS
Whether you are seeking portraits of yourself, your children, graduate or your entire family, our portrait sessions are available at various outdoor locations which provide beautiful settings for your images. Outdoor sessions require good weather for the best results and are usually best suited for evenings, just before sunset.
PORTRAIT PACKAGE - $250
• One hour outdoor session at a single location
• (50) color 4x6 photographic prints, or more
• Online gallery for print ordering
• Images on DVD/shared ownership of copyright
• Black & White conversion of images with prints - $125 fee
WEDDINGS
Our wedding coverage typically begins 2 hours before the ceremony and we are there for as long as the bride and groom wish for us to stay. A typical wedding will produce 300 or more 4x6 prints for the client to keep, as well as multiple
We highly suggest upgrading your reservation to two photographers to ensure the best possible coverage. Any one of our photographers will deliver great images from your day, but securing two photographers will greatly enhance the collection of photographs you will receive.
ENGAGEMENT OR BRIDAL PORTRAIT PACKAGE - $250*
• One hour outdoor session at a single location
• (50) color 4x6 photographic prints
• Online gallery for viewing & print ordering
• Images on DVD/shared ownership of copyright
• Black & White conversion of images with prints - $100 fee
*An engagement or bridal portrait session is $150 if you book the Platinum package.
GOLD WEDDING PACKAGE - CALL
• Six hours coverage
• (200) color 4x6 photographic prints
• Online gallery for viewing & print ordering
PLATINUM WEDDING PACKAGE - CALL
• Unlimited hours of coverage
• (300+) color 4x6 photographic prints
• Online gallery for viewing & print ordering
• Digital negatives on DVD or Flash Thumb Drive
• Shared copyright of images with James Edward Bates Photography
WEDDING ADD-ONS:
• High-end album for displaying (320) 4x6 photographic prints
• Black & White conversion of images & prints - $300
• 2nd photographer during your event for enhanced coverage - $1,000 -$1,500
• Custom book with your images - price varies based on style and content
• Additional Flash Thumb Drives - $45 each (available only with Platinum Wedding Package)
BIRTH DOCUMENTARY
There are few things more special in life than the birth of a child. This service is dependent upon the availability of a photographer at the time of labor and not guaranteed. If you book this service, you will be asked to call our team as soon as your labor begins. We will do our best to arrive at the hospital before the baby's birth. Photographer's availability for Birth Documentary is subject to the existing schedule/bookings.
BIRTH PACKAGE* - $500
• Proof images
• Online gallery for viewing & print ordering
* Black & White conversion of images with prints - $75 fee
• Images on DVD/shared ownership of copyright
• Custom book with your images - price varies based on style and content
*Photographer's availability is subject to the date/time of birth.
CLASSIC CAR FEATURE PHOTO SHOOT
You've put a lot of tender-loving care into getting your classic car or truck show-ready. Showcase your vintage ride with a photo package and custom photo book that will capture the highlights and special details of your cruiser for years to come. Video features are also available.
CUSTOM CRUISER PHOTO FEATURE - $250
• On-location photo shoot of your classic car or truck
• (20 - 25) 4x6 photographs mailed to you
• Online gallery for ordering prints, enlargements, novelty items
• Edited & toned photographs on DVD mailed to you
CUSTOM CRUISER PHOTO BOOKS - DESIGNED FROM YOUR PHOTO FEATURE
• All books include design work
• Customized to feature your specific car or truck
• All books are designed on a landscape (horizontal) page orientation
* All books are hardcover & feature an image wrap cover
Option A: Hardcover, Standard Landscape 10 x 8 inches
• 20 total pages - $110 (each additional book at time of initial order, $75)
Option B: Hardcover, Large Landscape 13 x 11 inches
• 20 total pages - $140 (each additional book at time of initial order, $110)
CUSTOM CRUISER VIDEO FEATURE OF YOUR CRUISER - $150 ($25 each additional DVD)
• Video interview to highlight your classic car or truck
• Video edited and captured on DVD, mailed to you
CUSTOM CRUISER PHOTO CD/DVD CASE WITH DISK(S)
• Single disk case holds one DVD photo or video disk & features a photo of your car on the cover - $80.
• Double disk case holds two disks & features a photo of your car on the cover - $99.
***All prices are for sessions/events on the MS Gulf Coast. Travel fees apply beyond this area.
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