Pricing
Explore our pre-created packages, or view our pricing to create your own custom package depending on your needs.
TAP into Our Process
Basics
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15–20 minute session
1 outfit • 1 location
5 fully edited images (delivered in 1–2 weeks)
Solo photographer
Optional: $10/image for additional selections
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$100 (taxes and fees may apply)
Essentials
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Up to 1 hour of shooting
1 location • 1 outfit
20 fully edited images
Solo photographer
Delivery within 3 weeks
*No customizations or add-ons available with this package.
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$275 (taxes and fees may apply)
Elevated
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Up to 90 minutes of shooting
Up to 2 locations • Up to 2 outfits
40 fully edited images + 1 free re-edit
Solo photographer + second dependent on availability/scale
Delivery within 2 weeks
*No changes or add-ons at booking– but post-session upgrades are available.
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$395 (taxes and fees may apply)
Signature
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Up to 2 hours (with option for multi-day shoots)
Up to 3 locations • Up to 4 outfits
60 fully edited images + 2 free re-edits
Two photographers
Delivery within 10 business days
Includes full planning consult + live preview/feedback
*Post-session upgrades are available.
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$575 (taxes and fees may apply)
TAP Together– Custom
Need a multi-day shoot? Ten outfits? A single emergency photo in a cornfield?
Our TAP Together sessions are made for the bold, the creative, the particular, and the visionary. Whether you know exactly what you want or need guidance to discover it, we’ll build your custom experience together during a free planning consultation.
This package is ideal for clients who want full creative control, collaborative flexibility, and a photo gallery that tells your story– not just one that fits a prebuilt mold. Want a shoot that spans multiple looks, locations, or moods? We’ve got you. Our pricing scales with your selections, so you only pay for what you love.
From color-matching to outfit coordination, we’ll help you style each scene. During the shoot, live previews ensure we’re capturing exactly what you envisioned in real time. Most sessions last 90–120 minutes, but we’ll keep going until we’ve TAPed into your vision… and then some.
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Two photographers (Andrew & Tori)
Live preview during shoot – ensure we’re capturing what you envisioned in real-time
No photo cap – choose only what you love
Estimated delivery: 2 days per 10 images
Unlimited time*, outfits, and locations within reason
Session typically lasts 90–120 minutes, but we shoot until we’ve captured your vision
Session extensions: +$50/hour after the 2-hour mark (only applies to excessive overages– prorated as needed)
Multi-day sessions included up to 2 days;
Standard time limits still apply
Day extensions: +$75/day beyond
Requires active collaboration during planning and session – we’ll assist with outfits and locations as needed
Post-session upgrades are available in case you still want more.
*Unlimited time refers to creative flexibility. Most sessions last 90–120 minutes. Additional time may be added at $50/hr for significant overages.
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Clients who want fewer than 30 images may save over a traditional package.
Once they hit the 40–50 image range, pricing becomes similar or slightly more than Signature, but with more flexibility and attention.
Base Rate: $125 (includes full creative consultation)
$10 per selected photo
Up to 2-day sessions included: +$75/day beyond
Session extensions: +$50/hour after the 2-hour mark (only applies to excessive overages– prorated as needed)
Post-Session Upgrades
Extra Images
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$10 each / $50 per 10 – up to full gallery
Archive Retrieval
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Archive Retrieval (after 30 days):
$25 flat re-hosting fee
Re-Edit
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Premium Re-Edit– Style shift, major retouch:
$15/image
Advanced Retouching– Composites, face swaps, etc.:
$25/image
Extended Travel
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Standard Range:
50 miles (round-trip) included from serviceable cities:
Ames, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Iowa City
Extended Travel Fee:
$0.65/mile
Expedited Process
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Expedited Scheduling:
$100+ based on demand and availability of photographers
Expedited Editing:
$25/day shaved– up to 3 day turn-around
FAQ
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We’ve spent hours evaluating time, cost, editing load, labor, and value compared to our philosophy and efficiency. Our tiers are designed so that the more you invest, the more flexibility and results you receive. We believe pricing should be clear and fair– not gamified or upsold mid-session.
We’re not just showing up with a camera. TAPhotographs includes consultation, prep guidance, backup shooters (where needed), high-end editing, online delivery, and transparent post-session options. Our pricing reflects time, talent, gear, and dedication– not just shutter clicks. It also ensures we stay small, intentional, and committed to quality.
Most photographers charge based on time alone– but we believe your vision deserves more than a stopwatch. That’s why we offer both curated packages and flexible custom options, where you only pay for what you want. We’re transparent about costs, and every session includes a consultation to help you choose the most cost-effective option for your goals. No guesswork, no hidden fees– just great photos, thoughtfully planned.
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At TAP, we believe in quality over quantity. Every final image you receive isn’t just snapped and sent– it’s carefully curated, edited, and retouched by hand. From lighting correction to detail enhancement, we pour hours into making each photo gallery polished and print-ready.
While a 60-minute session might yield 400+ raw images, most are duplicates, test shots, or in-between moments. In fact, less than a fifth of the photos taken will make it past our initial screening. We eliminate the guesswork so you don’t get overwhelmed– and you still have the option to purchase more favorites from your proof gallery.
You’re not just getting a handful of photos. You’re getting our full attention, expertise, and artistic vision in every frame.
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Custom sessions are built entirely around your vision. That means more planning time, flexibility, and live collaboration. Instead of showing up to a pre-designed shoot, you’re helping shape the session itself– which often requires more coordination and resources on our end. You also pay only for the photos you want, rather than a bulk package you may not fully use.
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Packages like Essentials and Elevated are designed to streamline the experience– minimal back-and-forth, simple logistics, and efficient editing. If you’re looking for something more creative or involved, that’s exactly what the Custom and Signature sessions are for.
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We provide only the best images, hand-picked for quality and expression. You can always purchase additional edits, but we never deliver unedited or duplicate images– that’s part of our commitment to quality.
We don’t release unedited or RAW images because they don’t reflect the creative vision of TAPhotographs. Despite our naturalistic photography style and emphasis on perfecting the shot in-camera, each image is still curated, edited, and refined to deliver a final product we’re proud of– and that you’ll love.