Pay What You Can Photo Sessions
By Whatever.Photo — for whoever needs it.
This Isn’t About What You Can Pay.
It’s About Letting You Be Seen.
Everyone deserves a portrait they’re proud of.
Not someday. Not when they can "afford it." Now.
For the first time, I’m opening up Pay What You Can portrait sessions — not as a promo, not as a sale, but as a philosophy.
This is for the people who thought good photos were out of reach.
This is for the people tired of pixelated selfies and awkward school headshots.
This is for anyone finally growing into themselves — and wanting proof.
This is for the people reclaiming how they’re seen.
This is for anyone who wants to remember who they were right now.
This is for the queens, kings, and creatures who built themselves from scratch.
This is for the weirdos who found their weirdo.
This is for those who’ve thought “I wish I had photos like that.”
This is for You.
No catch. No pressure. Just a $30 booking fee to hold your spot. The rest? Up to you.
We take photos. You leave with photos you actually like. Maybe even love.
That’s it. Let’s make something you’re proud to look back on!
What it is:
I’m not here to gatekeep memories. I’m here to help make them.
These shoots are simple: I set up time blocks in a spot with good light and let people sign up. You pay a small booking fee to lock your time in. After that, what you pay is up to you — no weird upsells, no guilt.
Not everyone can afford traditional pricing. But if you’ve got a vision, an idea, or a reason — I want to make it happen with you.
What you get:
Expect Your Session to last about about 45 minutes, depending on the light, the vibe, and how the shoot flows. I’m not staring at a stopwatch — the goal is to make something we both feel good about, not to rush the moment.
Five high-resolution files of your choice
All social-sized photos (watermarked) for sharing
Option to buy more high-res or prints later if you want
Your gallery and download link delivered
What it costs:
$30 booking fee (non-refundable) to reserve your slot
After that? You decide what it’s worth
When your gallery is ready, you’ll get a link to pay and unlock the high-res files
Pay anything from $1 to $100,000
I hope folks who truly value the work — and have the means — will support it at the regular rate or more. If enough people meet me halfway, I’ll keep this going.
How Payment Works
This runs on trust — and I’m trusting that if you book a shoot, you value the work, the time, and the experience.
Here’s the deal:
After your shoot, when the photos are ready, you’ll get a link to your personal gallery.
I ask that you pay what you can within 48 hours — whatever the experience and photos felt worth to you.
If you loved the photos more than expected (that’s what I strive for), you’re always welcome to contribute more later.
If things are tight right now, I get it. Just know this is how I keep things going.
My only ask?
Be honest. Be real. And if you loved it — help keep it sustainable for the next person who needs it too.
Why I'm doing it:
I’m self-taught. I’ve been shooting professionally since 2008. No loans, no handouts — just a camera, a lot of stubbornness, and an intense love for capturing memories.
This is for the ones who normally wouldn’t reach out — or wouldn’t think to.
Your grandma’s in town and you want one solid photo that isn’t blurry
You just finished a cosplay build and need it documented before it’s destroyed at con
Your band exists now and you want the world to know
You finally feel good in your skin and want to capture that
Your dog learned a new trick
You have a crazy idea and want it to be visualized
You really need some new headshots
Your new fit is fire and you need to flaunt it
Just because
This is about keeping that door open.
Where it happens:
Sessions will take place in and around Portland —
Farms, parks, venues, businesses, or places offered up by rad people who want to host something cool.
If you’ve got a space (bar, backyard, rooftop, warehouse, haunted mansion, etc.) and want to host a shoot day, hit me up!
More info on locations will be coming!
FINAL DETAILS:
A Note on Booking Etiquette
These sessions are designed to make high-quality photography more accessible — especially for folks who might not normally get the chance. If you’ve already booked a recent session, consider waiting a round before signing up again so others can jump in.
That said, if a date still has openings and no one else claims them — go for it. I’d rather shoot than sit around.
Thanks for keeping it community-minded and cool.
Quick Notes
Booking Fee: $30 flat. Paid when you book. Covers your spot and holds your time.
PWYC (Pay What You Can): After your shoot, you’ll get your gallery. Pay whatever the experience and photos felt worth to you — whether that’s $1 or $1,000.
You can always tip later if you loved the photos more than expected. This keeps it sustainable for others and helps me keep doing this.
All shoots get my full editing and energy. No corners cut, no rushed work. PWYC doesn’t mean lower quality — just a more accessible way to get amazing photos.
Location matters. Some days and spots will be geared toward specific shoot styles (like outdoor portraits vs. studio-style headshots). I’ll always do my best to make it work — but I’ll let you know if a request might not fit the space.
Pre-shoot emails will have details like parking info, restroom access, how to find me, and what kind of shoot vibe/location to expect.
Want something specific? Let me know when booking. I’ll tailor what I can to fit your style and vision.
Galleries delivered via SmugMug, typically within 5–10 days depending on my queue.
Accepted payment methods: Venmo, PayPal, Cash App, Zelle, Square — I’ll include them in the gallery delivery email too.
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