Ted McDonnell Photography Services

Our photo session begins with a complimentary phone call. We will go over your vision, share a few ideas, and determine if we’ re a good fit for what you want to achieve.

As we delve more into planning, we’ll select the location, look & feel of your image

wardrobe, props (if applicable), & hair/makeup ideas.

Typically my outdoor sessions take place in your area and your input is important. I feel a beach or forest even a city type of setting, but I am always willing to try something new!

Working for the past 30 years taking photographs for clients, Companies, Newspapers, Magazines, and websites has only solidified my educational years.

The first 30,000 Photographs were just the beginning...

Standards were set early in my life and as my passion to be educated in Photography grew from personal photography classes at 8-11 years old moving on to Junior high and High School Photography classes as well as darkroom education set me on the solid path.

University Photography & Art classes challenged me to be more creative and always bring originality to my work.

Service fees for Fash Clients will benefit from Special discounts than my website: (It's going to take a bit of time to ease you into being your genuine self in front of the camera hence the time.)

Free selective Digital images along with actual prints.

$175 Headshots/Portrait: 1-1.5hr.

$200 Family Portraits: 1 -1.5hr.

A childhood Instamatic Kodak camera at the age of 8 years old that turned into a lifelong passion that became a 30+ years professionalism.

Type of customers from Superstars in Sports to everyday people looking to express themselves vai Photography.

Couples, Lovers, Boyfriends &Girlfriends to Families across the world capture a moment together forever.

Everyone is special and it's up to me to show them their best inner self. 

It takes one moment to change the mood of a photo session.

December 24th, 2022: I was to take a family portrait with a focus on a four-year-old boy and his newborn sister with Mom and Dad.  Present for the photo session was the two Grandparents, Younger Brother, and his lovely Fiance.

During the shoot, I was challenged to keep the fiance in the photographs. She wasn't feeling fully welcome and I could see it. So I bent down and whispered to the little boy, Jason's ear, to go over and hold his Auntie Maria's hand for the pictures. He went over and asked her to hold her hand and began kissing her hand gently. It brought the entire family into a loving mood as the whole family rejoiced at the moment with a group hug.

Unplanned but a great group photograph. 

Come see me with the understanding you are the Star. Bring your best-dressed self and then let us, together, develop your personality for the camera.

Don't shortchange your time nor ask for just 1 picture as we will be taking 15-20 pictures to warm you up to the camera. Come ready to laugh, smile and maybe share a personal story express it will result in something special that will reflect your unique personality right now. Then let's do it again in a couple of years and look for your growth.

People ask me what should they do to prepare for the photo session on the day.

Tips:

- Am I the right photographer for you, LET'S TALK, it's so important. ( I haven't lost a single client since we talked)

- Come about 15 minutes early to ease into our time and prior to the actual shoot. This way nothing is rushed. (I will most like to have water, tea, or coffee for us.)

- How to look my Best: Drink 5 glasses of water for 3 days prior to the shoot. (Your skin will glow with a healthy color)

- How to look my Best: Get good rest for the 2 days prior to the shoot. (And on the day leave your worries behind and your face will shine)

- Hair and Make-up Questions: Don't get a haircut the day or two before the shoot but do so 10 days prior. Makeup, bring it with you, and let's talk about your lipstick colors.

- Bring along 2 changes of clothes - (wear something you love! Not so much Black or white. With Colors your eyes will pop)

See you soon