Carmel, Monterey, and Big Sur, Portrait photography By John Ruddock
Beautiful portrait photography by John Ruddock in Carmel Valley.
Self portrait by John Ruddock.
Need a fresh portrait for work?
Want to show off your new look?
Just want some artsy photos?
You’ve come to the right place.
Let’s make you look good.
“John was quick and efficient when taking photos for our headshots. The quality was outstanding, definitely exceeded our expectations. Additionally, it only took 1 day to receive the photos which was important since we needed a quick turnaround. If you want professionalism, high quality photos and prompt service, go with John. You won’t be disappointed.”
-Anthony
Portraits 1 // 149
Just looking for some fresh photos of yourself for work or social media? This is the package for you.
30 Minutes of Photography By John Ruddock
25 Enhanced and Edited Digital High Resolution Images
Location Recommendations
Wardrobe Recommendations
Logistics Planning
Delivery of Final Images Within 14 Days
Photos Delivered Through A Beautiful Online Album That Can Be Shared
One 8x10 (or smaller) print of your choice
Travel distance is limited for this option.
“John was great! He was able to capture the photos I needed perfectly. He is super reasonable on pricing and the results were high quality.”
-Tony
Portraits 2 // 299
If you’d like to change outfits and get more photos then this is the right option.
1 Hour of Photography By John Ruddock
50 Enhanced and Edited Digital High Resolution Images
1-2 Outfits
1-2 Locations
Location Recommendations
Wardrobe Recommendations
Logistics Planning
Delivery of Final Images Within 14 Days
Photos Delivered Through A Beautiful Online Album That Can Be Shared
Two 8x10 (or smaller) print of your choice
Travel Outside Monterey and Carmel May Require Travel Fee
“Amazing shoot! John knows how to get the best out of his clients and capture their personalities.”
-Liz
Portraits 3 // 499
If you want a ton of new images ranging from professional to artsy I’ve got you covered.
2 Hours of Photography By John Ruddock
100 Enhanced and Edited Digital High Resolution Images
1-3 Outfits
1-3 Locations
Location Recommendations
Wardrobe Recommendations
Logistics Planning
Delivery of Final Images Within 14 Days
Photos Delivered Through A Beautiful Online Album That Can Be Shared
Three 8x10 (or smaller) print of your choice
Travel Outside Monterey and Carmel May Require Travel Fee
“John was punctual and professional. In the short amount of time I had with him for a head shot photo, he was able to pick a spot and a pose that made for a great photo for my company website. Already received many compliments. I would hire John again.”
-Marian
A quick note
Please keep in mind that if you are thinking of shooting in a State Park or State Beach, those locations require a permit to legally do our session there. I would need a 4 business day minimum notice to obtain the proper permit before our shoot and the State charges a fee.
Lastly, Point Lobos Nature Reserve does not accommodate photography sessions.
FAQ
What should I wear?
This is dependent on the nature of your photo session. Is this for LinkedIn or your job? Dress professionally or how you would dress at work. If you just want fresh photos of yourself I would suggest wearing a casual outfit as well as something more elegant or classy. My Portraits 2 option allows time for multiple outfits.
Can I bring my pet?
I don’t recommend it because it becomes difficult to wrangle them and slows down your session drastically. This may lead to fewer photos overall. They can also get your clothing dirty (especially at the beach). Unless it’s very important for your animals to be in your photos I would leave them at home with some tasty treats!
Do you personally edit My photos?
I definitely do!
Do you Edit and Deliver every photo you take?
I will select all the best images and edit those only.
How will My final photos be delivered?
Your photos will be delivered through a beautiful online album that you can download from. You can also share this album with anyone.
Will I have access to the raw, unedited images?
No, I do not offer raw images to my clients because they only represent half of my work and may not reflect my best work. Think of raw photos like raw food. Other than sushi, would a chef ever serve you raw food? Of course not!
How long will it take to receive My final photos?
Delivery of final photos will be within 14 days although it’s usually much sooner for smaller shoots like these. This is dependent on how busy I am at the time.
What is required From Me to officially book with you?
To book your portrait photography session with John Ruddock there is a 50% retainer as well as an agreement signed by both parties.
What is your cancellation policy?
The 50% retainer also serves as the cancellation fee. If High Orbit Media cancels, the 50% retainer may be returned.
