Life as of Late: March Edition

 "Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life." ~ Steve Jobs

Good morning; afternoon; and evening friends and fans! Namasté. 🧘🏽‍♀️ I'm not sure if this counts as for anything or if it makes sense, life has been a roller coaster ride as of late and I am making the best of this experience without putting my business out there completely, However, this involves my mother, Shiu and for the past year, she's been mismanaging her own health and I suppose the ancestors and the universe had other plans for her but by  all means, I suppose this is a blessing in disguise. I had plans of doing spiritual work on sending her out to Las Vegas, Nevada and have her spend whatever time she has with my sister, Gwen. With everything going on in my personal life, everything including all relationships/love life, as well as friendships and just know that I'm taking care of things before I focus/shift my attention, time and energy to enjoy the simplest things in life such as photography. I will mention this, I genuinely miss going on photography walks and yeah, I'll have people saying that I need to take care of my son, Stephan who is on the mild autism spectrum but is functional and verbal (thankfully). I'm sure there'll be people who will say that I need to prioritize my son and I feel sooner or later he will be doing for himself. Meaning, he'll have to go out and earn an income; I'm sure he'll want to go out with his peers or even go on dates, simple things as the things I've just mentioned without my presence being known. Essentially become independent in his own birth right and that's what I want for my son but not to sound negative or anything, I'm not always going to be around, but I'll be around spiritually to guide or teach when needed and protect. Let's not get this twisted, where did I say anything about something so negative regarding something natural and sacred. I feel that death should be feared by many since have zero control over what happens to us at the end of our lives!

"If you don't love yourself, nobody will. Not only that, you won't be good at loving anyone else. Loving starts with the self." ~ Wayne Dyer

I'm hoping to say this once and I'm fully aware that there are guys out there who would want love to be with me, I'm only going to assume one thing that most heterosexual "men" want to get me in bed with them and yeah, sex is normal if you weren't sexually abused by your own stepfather or have any guy approaching you just for having a vagina or getting raped and getting pregnant by the father of your child! With everything that I've experienced in my life, I can live the rest of my life without sex but there'll be natural moments that I need to release that sexual tension as needed when that desire feels natural to me, and I'm not looking to pick a random person off the streets to have sex with. However, I don't have anyone in mind since I have my personal reasons. I'm in no rush for a relationship and I do want to take my time because I don't want to feel like I'm "trying too hard" to enter a relationship and end up unhappy and miserable. I'm taking my time because I want to, I'm doing this for me, and I want to take care of myself first before I consider going on dates, etc. without coming off as selfish. Life is too short to live life with the wrong people, but you live, and you learn, right? I'll let everyone know now, I know I'm not ready to settle down just yet but let's revisit this conversation in about ten years or so, and I want to have my own adventures to put my curiosity at ease or rather quiet down my curiosity of the world. It'll be a bunch of 35mm film to last for about three weeks or so. At this point, I want to view these trips as self-care retreats and think of it this way, it'll feel like a spiritual retreat for the mind, body and soul. Away from people, the hustle and bustle of life here in New York City, it'll be good for the mind and I'm sure life would be a bit more enjoyable for me to be around people. There are moments that I want to enjoy time alone and there are moments I don't mind being around people. There's that balance if you know how to evenly balance each one out and I feel there are people for some reason have an issue with solitude in their own life, it may not make sense to me at the very moment. Maybe it's reason unknown to me as to why people are afraid to be in solitude (especially for both psychological and spiritual reasons) and I may not fully understand their reasons just as much as I enjoy being single! I fully enjoy spending time in solitude and as well as being around people. I enjoy spending time alone because being around people for any long periods of time is and can be draining to me, no questions asked.

Blessed be,

Jennifer

Portrait Sessions in NYC: Our Top Film Photography Packages

 "To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them" ~ Elliott Erwitt

Good morning; afternoon; and evening friends and fans! Namaste. New York City 35mm photography packages range from $400 for basic portraits to over $1,500 for luxury, full-day weddings. Including 35mm film generally adds an analog surcharge to digital rates to cover film rolls, developing, and high-resolution scanning costs.

NYC 35mm & Specialty Photography Pricing

Basic / Headshot & Portraiture

• Price: $400 - $800
• Details: 30 to 60-minute session, 1-2 rolls of 35mm film, digital scans, and 10-25 edited images.

Lifestyle, Editorial & Fashion

• Price: $700 - $2,000+
• Details: 1 to 3-hour sessions, multiple looks, high-fashion styling, and extensive post-production editing.

Wedding & Elopement

• Price: $3,500 - $15,000+
• Film-Forward Packages: 8 - 10 hours of coverage, 35mm documentary coverage (2-3 rolls), an engagement session, and an online gallery.

Maternity & Newborn

• Price: $550 - $1,500+
• Details: 60 - 90-minute in-home or studio lifestyle session, combined 35mm and digital camera shots, plus print credits.

Music & Creative

• Price: $700 - $1,500+
• Details: For artists, DJs, and musicians. Ideal for album covers, press releases, and music video behind-the-scenes.

Boudoir

• Price: $800 - $1,200+
• Details: 2 to 3-hour session, hair and makeup, wardrobe changes, and a custom-tailored shoot.

+Prints are available for an additional fee if needed. Image Retouching available for $25.00/per image

+All Prices Effective 07/05/2021 and subject to change without notice.

Blessed be,

Jennifer

Photography Sale!

"When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence." ~ Ansel Adams

In NYC, 35mm film photography packages typically range from $400 to $800+ for full-day events. Analog shoots require precise pricing due to film stock, developing, and scanning costs. Below is a categorized breakdown of current market rates and package structures.

Hourly & Basic Lifestyle Packages

• General Portraits, Maternity, & Newborn: $450.-$800/session. Typically includes 1 to 2 rolls of 35mm film (color or B&W), digital scans, and an online gallery.
• Editorial & Lifestyle: $500 - $1,000/hour. Geared toward brand lookbooks, musicians, and artistic projects.
• Graduations & Birthday Parties: $300-$500/hour. Often utilizes a blend of digital coverage with one or two rolls of film for a nostalgic, vintage aesthetic.

Weddings & Elopements

Wedding collections are higher-ticket items, heavily driven by the photographer's experience and film usage.

• Intimate Wedding/Elopements (2-6 hours): $1,500-$4,000. Ideal for City Hall or small Central Park ceremonies.
• Full Day Coverage (8-10 hours): $5,000 - $10,000+.

Specialized Sessions

Music & Boudoir: $800 - $1,500/session These shoots often involve higher artistic direction, location scouting, and styled edits.

Flash Sale, Seasonal Specials & Add-Ons

• Film Add-Ons: Ranges from$150 - $250+ per extra roll, covering the cost of film stock (e.g., Kodak Portra 400), processing, and high-resolution scanning.
• Off-Peak Specials: Some NYC photographers offer reduced Monday - Thursday hourly rates for basic lifestyle shoots (around $350/hr.).

Thank you for your consideration.

Warm blessings,

Jennifer

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Valentine’s Day - Photography Promotion!!!

"The secret to a happy marriage is if you can be at peace with someone within four walls, if you are content because the one you love is near to you, either upstairs or downstairs, or in the same room, and you feel that warmth that you don't find very often, then that is what love is all about." ~ Bruce Forsyth

Happy New Year's everyone! Good morning: afternoon; and evening friends and fans! Namaste. There's a Valentine's Day Photography promotion sale going on from now until February 10, 2016. In New York City, 35mm film photography packages range from $350 for a mini portrait session to $10,000+ for comprehensive, all-day wedding coverage. Because analog photography requires physical film stock, developing, and scanning, film costs are either built into hourly rates or added as a flat per-roll fee.

📸 Hourly & Mini Sessions (Graduations, Proms, Birthdays)

Specialized 35mm film packages - especially for weddings, fashion, and portraiture - are typically customized or quoted as a hybrid package (digital +film).

Breakdown by Photography Style

• Basic & Portrait: $350 - $600 per hour. Includes 1-2 rolls of 35mm film, digital high-resolution scans, and an online gallery.
• Lifestyle, Editorial, Maternal & Newborn: $600 - $1,500. Often billed as half-day or in-home session, including film development costs and styling consultations.
• Graduations & Proms: $250 to $400 per hour. Typically billed hourly to cover the venue, guest candids, and key moments.
• Boudoir: $795 - $1,500+. Premium packages often feature hair, makeup, wardrobe styling, and multiple film rolls.
• Wedding: $3,500 - $10,000+. This usually includes hybrid coverage (shooting both 35mm film and digital simultaneously).

* Travel for distance beyond a package's allotted range is charged $25 per hour of round trip based in New York 11364. This includes engagement sessions as well as wedding shoots. Availability for destination weddings may be affected by weddings booked on dates the day before or the day after your wedding day, so it is important to book them early. Packages include New York State Sales Tax.

Warm blessings,

Jennifer

The New York Exposures

"Exceed your customer's expectations. If you do, they'll come back over and over. Give them what they want - and a little more." ~ Same Walton

Our mission is to provide top quality commercial photography at a fair and reasonable price in the New York City area, while assuring that our clients will receive the highest level of attention, commitment, and professionalism. Scorpion Images exist because of the pure passion we have for photography, we serve everyone and our purpose is to satisfy peoples satisfactory with their photos.

Achieving the nostalgic, intentional look of 35mm film in NYC requires a premium, boutique photography approach. Pricing for full-service analog and digital-film hybrid packages across various specialties ranges from $800 to $8,000+.

These prevailing New York City rates establish the framework for a comprehensive 35mm film and general photography package portfolio:

Category & Pricing Breakdown:

• Basic / Head shot Session: $300 - $600. Typically, a 1-hour session, 1-2 wardrobe changes, and a small batch of beautifully processed analog or film-emulated digital frames.
• Portrait & Lifestyle/Editorial: $800 - $1,200. Includes a 90 to 120-minute shoot, multiple NYC locations (e.g., Brooklyn or Manhattan rooftops), and extensive professional curation.
• Music & Boudoir: $900 - $1,500. Highly stylized sessions focusing on mood, texture, and grain, allowing for dynamic artistic direction and specialized editing.
• Maternity & Newborn: $900 - $2,000. Often sold as a bundled "First Year Collective" or individually, includes access to curated client wardrobes and film's flattering, soft skin tones.
• Wedding Packages: $5,000 - $8,000+. Full-day coverage with multiple film cameras (e.g., Minolta X-370 or 35mm point-and-shoots), distinct film stocks like Kodak Portra, and an engagement session included.
• Elopements: $1,500 - $2,500. 3 to 4 hours of coverage intended for small intimate NYC City Hall or park ceremonies.

Typical Package Inclusion:

Regardless of the category, most high-end film and general photography package feature standard industry deliverables:

• Consultation & Timeline Planning: Pre-shoot mood board development and NYC location scouting.
• Processing & Scanning: High-resolution digital scans from a professional lab.
• Private Online Gallery: Curated digital downloads with full personal printing and sharing rights.

Warm blessings,

Jennifer