Session Information and Pricing
Marking 10-years in business in 2025, Penny Whistle Photography is a full-service portrait studio that creates custom wall art, hand-crafted artisan albums, and keepsakes of your beloved pets and family.
With both a Master of Photography degree and Certified Professional Photographer accreditations, I pride myself on making your portrait experience easy and enjoyable for you before, during, and after your session, with only good surprises.
My 30-year international corporate sales career has provided me with a business skill set to produce headshots that will position you for the next job you want and the most effective branding and marketing images for your business, no matter the size.
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"Penny Whistle Award-winning Photography excels at their craft. 1. Quality of the finished product. 2. Images range from the traditional to modern with a delightful point of view. 3. Outstanding Professionalism - from the beginning of the process and all throughout -- ending with Tracy hanging the portrait in my home."
- Diane W.
- Portrait Session Pricing
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The portrait session fee includes the pre-session planning and design consultation for your session, preparation guidance, the session itself as well as the viewing and ordering appointment at the studio in Carrollton approximately one week after your appointment. All print products and digital negatives are sold separately.
- Studio portrait session - 250
- On-location DFW metroplex portrait session - 295
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- Studio Headshot Session Pricing
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Click to see what's included with all studio headshot sessions.
Standard Headshot – 265
- 30-minute studio session
- Headshot only (head and shoulders in frame)
- One backdrop of your choice
- Real time viewing and selection of 2 favorites during session
- Up to 2 outfits
- 3-business day delivery of finished images
Essential Headshot Package - 395
- 60-minute studio session
- Headshot and ¾ (to mid-thigh in frame) included
- Up to two different backdrops of your choice
- Real time viewing and selection of 5 favorites during session
- Up to 3 outfits
- 3-business day delivery of finished images
Select Headshot Package – 675
- 120-minute studio session
- Headshot, ¾ , and full body included
- Up to three different backdrops of your choice
- Real time viewing and selection of 10 favorites during session
- Up to 5 outfits
- 5-business day delivery of finished images
- Employee Teams Headshot Pricing
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Due to the specific needs of each engagement, onsite team headshot services are priced based on individual requirements. Contact the photographer and provide particulars to receive a detailed quote. Learn more about onsite team headshot services.
- Event and Headshot Booth Pricing
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Due to the specific needs of each engagement, event and headshot booth services are priced based on individual requirements. Contact the photographer and provide particulars to receive a detailed quote. Learn more about event headshot services.
- Personal Branding Session pricing
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Comprehensive Package - 3995
- 50 retouched digital image files
- Up to 6-hour session total elapsed time
- Up to 3 locations in the DFW service area
- 60-minute video consultation
- Custom photo session prep guide
- Additional digital image files 25 / each
Intermediate Package - 2750
- 30 retouched digital image files
- Up to 4-hour session total elapsed time
- Up to 2 locations in the DFW service area
- 60-minute video consultation
- Custom photo session prep guide
- Additional digital image files 50 / each
Starter Package - 1500
- 15 retouched digital image files
- Up to 2-hour session total elapsed time
- 1 location in the DFW service area
- 30-minute video consultation
- Additional digital image files 75 / each
- Doggone Cake Smash Session Pricing
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- 30-minute studio session with one backdrop (see below)
- Cake stand and choice of birthday hats pictured below
- 5 retouched digital negatives printable up to 8x10, with release
- Watermarked, web-resolution version of the same 5 images for social media sharing
- Cake NOT included, you must bring your own pupcake or dog-friendly cake
- 495 (additional image files may be purchased for 75 each)
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- Puppy / Kitten Newborn Session Pricing
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- 1-hour studio session
- All props included (backdrops, swaddling fabric, toys, etc.), or bring your own!
- 10 retouched digital image files printable up to 8x10 with release
- Watermarked, web-resolution version of the same 10 images for social media sharing
- 950 (additional image files may be purchased for 75 each)
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- Puppy Litter Session Pricing
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- Studio session with your choice of background / scene to match your kennel colors or the litter theme
- Upon your arrival, we'll transfer the puppies from your car to a pee pad lined pen to allow them to relax and eliminate for a few minutes before we try taking any pictures
- I deliver two (2) retouched individual images for each puppy, one full body to best show off conformation and any special markings, and another personality-filled headshot as well as a group image (note: we TAKE dozens of pictures, from which I select the best ones for retouching and delivery) along with one group image
- You’ll receive two (2) versions of each image file mentioned above: a retouched image file without watermark for use on your website, and a companion watermarked web-resolution version of the same image file appropriate for social media sharing
- The package includes the use of any props I have at the studio (ribbons, flowers, bow ties, crates, etc.), but you’re always welcome to bring your own
- We’ll discuss if you want them naked, or with identifying elements such as ribbons, flowers, bowties; the individual puppy picture files will be labeled with their names for ease of organization
- I suggest one (1) puppy wrangler for every 2-3 puppies to pull off the group image, usually my breeder clients bring along a friend or two to help withj the whole process, I have assistants that can be brought in if needed
- For first time breeders visiting the studio, I include a free headshot of you holding puppies from the litter so you can have it for future marketing purposes, so plan to change into a blouse that you would want to be photographed in
- 350 (additional image files may be purchased for 45 each)
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- Adult Breeding Dog Portrait Session Pricing
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- A 20-minute studio or on-location session for one dog (the latter being located within 10 miles of the studio - I have a number of parks that I can recommend)
- I take multiple images of the dog with the specific intent to deliver the following images; 3 full body portraits (with at least 1 standing if possible), and 2 personality-filled headshots
- Retouching is the same quality as my portrait work; leash removed, tear and mouth stains removed, eyes brightened and background enhanced, etc.
- You’ll receive two (2) versions of each image file mentioned above: a retouched image file without watermark for use on your website, and a companion watermarked web-resolution version of the same image file appropriate for social media sharing
- 295 (additional dogs can be added to a session for 100 each with the same deliverables as mentioned above)
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Gift Certificates
Don't know what to get for that hard-to-buy-for person? Or someone who has everything? Maybe time got away from you and you need a great gift idea, fast! Nothing is more meaningful and personal than the gift of a family or pet portrait session.