"All good portraits start with being comfortable." John Munson

Owner and primary photographer, John Munson, strives to capture both personality and appearance during every portrait session. In his eyes, the value of the photo rises immensely when you can see the true spirit of the person. John is keenly aware of peoples' comfort level, and whether he engages in conversation, plays games or simply uses the right body language, John is able make every portrait customer feel comfortable. This often results in expressive candids and other shots that many other photographers can not get.

Child and Sibling Portraits by Beacon Photography

Family Portraits by Beacon Photography

Portrait Pricing

Portrait Pricing - Session Fee Only
Item Name	Description	Price	Sales Tax	Shipping	Session Time	Location	Includes Web Gallery	Includes High-Res Photos with no logo	Includes Prints
Quicky In-Studio Portrait	Includes 10 minute portrait session in-studio, with access to online picture gallery to order prints and digital images	$85	No	No	10	In-Studio	Yes	No	$0.00
Mini In-Studio Portrait	Includes 20 minute portrait session in-studio, with access to online picture gallery to order prints and digital images	$125	No	No	20	In-Studio	Yes	No	$0.00
Standard Portrait	Includes 30 minute portrait session in-studio or on-location, with access to online picture gallery to order prints and digital images	$175	No	No	30	In-Studio/Winthrop	Yes	No	$0.00
Premium Portrait	Includes 45 minute portrait session in-studio or on-location, with access to online picture gallery to order prints and digital images	$235	No	No	45	In-Studio/Winthrop	Yes	No	$0.00
Deluxe Portrait	Includes 60 minute portrait session in-studio or on-location, with access to online picture gallery to order prints and digital images	$300	No	No	60	In-Studio/Winthrop	Yes	No	$0.00

Portrait Pricing with Images
Item Name	Description	Price	Sales Tax	Shipping	Session Time	Location	Includes Web Gallery	Includes High-Res Photos with no logo	Includes Prints
Quicky In-Studio Portrait with Images	Includes 10 minute portrait session in-studio, with all the good images professionally edited and in high-resolution on a USB thumbdrive.	$125	Yes	No	10	In-Studio	Yes	Yes	$0.00
Mini In-Studio Portrait with Images	Includes 20 minute portrait session in-studio, with all the good images professionally edited and in high-resolution on a USB thumbdrive.	$175	Yes	No	20	In-Studio	Yes	Yes	$0.00
Standard Portrait with Images	Includes 30 minute portrait session in-studio or on-location, with all the good images professionally edited and in high-resolution on a USB thumbdrive.	$250	Yes	No	30	In-Studio or Winthrop	Yes	Yes	$0.00
Premium Portrait with Images	Includes 45 minute portrait session in-studio or on-location, with all the good images professionally edited and in high-resolution on a USB thumbdrive.	$300	Yes	No	45	In-Studio or Winthrop	Yes	Yes	$0.00
Deluxe Portrait with Images	Includes 60 minute portrait session in-studio or on-location, with all the good images professionally edited and in high-resolution on a USB thumbdrive.	$400	Yes	No	60	In-Studio or Winthrop	Yes	Yes	$0.00

Portrait Pricing with Prints
Item Name	Description	Price	Sales Tax	Shipping	Session Time	Location	Includes Web Gallery	Includes High-Res Photos with no logo	Includes Prints
Quicky In-Studio Portrait with Prints	Includes 10 minute portrait session in-studio, with a $40 credit towards prints which you can purchase in-studio or online. Photos available within one week after shoot.	$125	Yes	No	10	In-Studio	Yes	Yes	$40.00
Mini In-Studio Portrait with Prints	Includes 10 minute portrait session in-studio, with a $50 credit towards prints which you can purchase in-studio or online. Photos available within one week after shoot.	$175	Yes	No	20	In-Studio	Yes	Yes	$50.00
Standard Portrait with Prints	Includes 30 minute portrait session in-studio or on-location, with a $75 credit towards prints which you can purchase in-studio or online. Photos available within one week after shoot.	$250	Yes	No	30	In-Studio or Winthrop	Yes	Yes	$75.00
Premium Portrait with Prints	Includes 45 minute portrait session in-studio or on-location, with a $85 credit towards prints which you can purchase in-studio or online. Photos available within one week after shoot.	$300	Yes	No	45	In-Studio or Winthrop	Yes	Yes	$85.00
Deluxe Portrait with Prints	Includes 60 minute portrait session in-studio or on-location, with a $100 credit towards prints which you can purchase in-studio or online. Photos available within one week after shoot.	$400	Yes	No	60	In-Studio or Winthrop	Yes	Yes	$100.00

Digital Image(s) with unlimited reproduction rights: One high-res JPG (min 4000 px) $20 | Two JPGs $35
- Three JPGs $45 | Five JPGs $60 | All JPGs on CD = Session Fee
Professional Prints: Beacon Photography & Framing takes great pride in its prints, providing additional digital edits and uses the highest quality paper, printer and inks.
- 5x7 $5 | 8x10 $15 | 11x14 $25 | 16x20 $33 | 18x24 $40 | 20x30 $50 | 24x36 $75 | Call for more options
Canvas Prints: Beacon provides giclee prints on canvas using one of the best printers Canon IPF 8400
- 8x10 $37 | 11x14 $43 | 16x20 $56 | 18x24 $75 | 20x30 $99 | 24x36 $133 |
Framing: Unique frames are available at the studio along with custom framing services. See framing prices...
Additional Time: Each additional 15 minutes is $50, and may be required for larger groups or for longer distances.
Travel: Extra travel fees are billed at $75/hr when photographer needs to travel outside of Winthrop. To book a portrait session, please call us at (617) 329-9516 or email us at [email protected].

Location

Studio is located at 185 Winthrop Street, Winthrop, MA 02152, just 15 minutes from downtown Boston. We have white, black, gray and red backgrounds in the studio, along with several amazing fabric backdrops. Winthrop is also home to several beaches and yacht clubs, as well as several grassy parks and ponds. There are also several great photo locations nearby, featuring impressive Boston skylines, rocky beaches, sandy beaches, tree laden trails, flower gardens, watery sunsets, yacht clubs and other nautical spots, urban or brick backgrounds, and more. If you prefer your own special spot, that's great too.

Portrait Process

Step 1 - Consultation (If you have any questions regarding clothes, make-up, location, lighting, etc., please email or call John and he would be happy to advise you.)

Step 2 - Schedule Portrait Session (The first step and often the hardest is scheduling the portrait session, especially when there are many people involved. To accommodate peoples' busy lives, John offers portraits on weekdays as well as Saturdays. Sundays are also available as a last resort. To book a portrait session, a 33% non-refundable deposit is required (cash, check or CC). In the event, you need to reschedule or cancel, please give 24 hour notice. )

Step 3 - Portrait Session and Payment (After the portrait session, full payment is required. If it is an in-studio shoot and time permits, you can view the un-edited photos within a few minutes after the shoot. If not, John will email you a link to view the edited photos within 3 to 5 days.)

Step 4 - Share Photos (If you would like to share photos via Facebook, John will post them on the Beacon Facebook page.)

Step 5 - Select Photos (Once you see the photos, it is up to you to decide which ones you want printed and/or framed. You can also elect to get a CD with the digital images as well as a custom photo album. The photos remain online for at least 30 days with optional password protection.

Next Steps

Email John - Call Us at (617) 329-9516 - Purchase Gift Certificate (which you can use anytime within 36 months)

When emailing or leaving a voicemail message, please indicate which portrait package you're interested in, who is involved, and when and where you'd like to do it. Owner and photographer John Munson will respond as soon as possible. Thank you.