Session options and pricing below

I don’t create value —

I reveal the value already there.

Natural, refined portraits for people who want to feel like themselves in photographs.

Gentle guidance, honest emotion, and timeless light — so your images feel calm, present, and true.

Not sure where to start?

What should I wear?

What if I feel awkward?

Do I need to know how to pose?

Which session is right for me?

That is exactly what I help with.

I gently guide each session with attention to light, posture, expression, and small details — so your photos feel natural, refined, and true to you.

Not stiff.

Not overly posed.

Not generic.

Just portraits and memories with presence.

📷 Mini Portrait — $260

30 minutes · 8 final images with natural retouching

A focused session for personal portraits, LinkedIn updates, and simple personal branding.

Includes:

• 20–25 preview images for selection

• 8 final images with natural retouching

• Gentle guidance and clean, intimate lighting

• Ideal for individuals, couples, children, or parent & child portraits

Maximum 2 people · No add-ons

🌿 Portrait Session — $380

Outdoor or in-home

1 hour · 15 final images with natural retouching

A relaxed portrait experience with more time for connection, presence, and variety.

Includes:

• 40–50 preview images for selection

• 15 final images with natural retouching

• Gentle posing guidance throughout

• Suitable for individuals, couples, or small families

Up to 4 people · $30 per additional person

Additional final images available

For business teams, workplace portraits, or commercial brand use, please see Business Portraits & Brand Photography.

🎉 Event Coverage — starting at $680

For birthdays, intimate weddings, and meaningful gatherings.

Designed to preserve moments as they unfold, so you can stay present while memories are quietly documented.

Includes:

• Coverage begins at 2 hours

• Approximately 60–80 professionally edited images

• Candid, honest, real-time storytelling

• Private online gallery

Recommended for gatherings up to around 30 guests.

No selection required.

📌 Passport Photo — $40

20 minutes

A clean, compliant ID photo with natural skin tone and professional lighting.

Includes:

• 2 printed photos, stamped when required

• 1 high-resolution digital file

• Accurate colour and clean lighting

General Information

Portrait preview galleries are typically ready within 7–10 days.

Final retouched portrait images are delivered within 7–10 days after selections are confirmed.

Event galleries are typically delivered within 2–3 weeks, depending on the size of the event.

A $100 booking deposit is required to reserve your session date.

The deposit can be sent by e-transfer and will be applied toward your session total.

The remaining balance is due on the session day.

Payment accepted:

e-transfer, cash, or credit card.

Outdoor sessions may be rescheduled due to weather.

Not sure which session fits?

Send me a quick message and tell me who the photos are for, where you hope to use them, and the feeling you want the images to have.

I’ll help you choose the session that makes the most sense.

Cherry Chen

Always try your best, because how else can we know our limits?

https://dearcherry.ca
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