Mark VanDonge Photography

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2010-11-08T11:32:00.000-08:00

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Dana | Senior Portraits

2009-09-23T14:22:00.000-07:00

Location: Whitman College
Shooting Date: September 2009

NEW! Check out Dana's photo session video:

The Sanchez's | Family Portraits

2009-08-25T14:35:00.000-07:00

Location: Pioneer Park
Shooting Date: August 2009

Taylor & Michaela | Wedding

2009-06-25T14:32:00.000-07:00

Location: Areus Inn (Walla Walla, WA)
Date: May 30, 2009

Montana | Senior Portraits

2009-05-19T23:26:00.000-07:00

Location: Pioneer Park
Date: April 2009

The Bond's | Family Portraits

2009-05-16T22:19:00.000-07:00

Location: Whitman College
Shooting Date: April 2009

Matt & Corinne | Engagement

2009-02-07T16:57:00.000-08:00

Location: Pioneer Park, Walla Walla Countryside
Shooting Date: January 31, 2008

Chad & Cheryl | Engagement

2009-01-15T01:32:00.000-08:00

Location: Pioneer Park
Shooting Date: January 11, 2008

Katlyn | Senior Portraits

2008-10-30T22:50:00.000-07:00

Location: Walla Walla Airport, Whitman College
Shooting Date: October 2008

Kayla | Senior Portraits

2008-10-30T22:45:00.001-07:00

Location: Pioneer Park
Shooting Date: October 2008

The Randall's | Family Portraits

2008-10-30T22:40:00.001-07:00

Location: Apple Orchards
Shooting Date: September 2008

Jim & Kelly | Wedding

2008-10-30T22:35:00.000-07:00

Location: Stone Creek Manor (Walla Walla, WA)
Date: August 30, 2008

Shannon & Peter | Wedding

2008-10-30T22:30:00.000-07:00

Location: Chantilly, VA
Date: August 23, 2008

Jim & Kelly | Engagement

2008-10-30T22:15:00.002-07:00

Location: North Star Winery, Pepper Bridge Winery
Shooting Date: August 2, 2008

The Gardner's | Family Portraits

2008-10-30T22:10:00.003-07:00

Location: Wheat Fields, Pioneer Park
Shooting Date: Summer and Fall 2008

Glyn & Stephanie | Wedding

2008-10-30T22:05:00.000-07:00

Location: Walla Walla, WA
Date: July 5, 2008

Senior Portrait Info

2008-10-10T22:10:00.004-07:00

Senior Portraits are an opportunity to capture you at your best and show what makes you unique at an important time in your life.

At this time I offer two senior portrait packages- Basic and Unlimited

Basic | $175

pre-session consultation
1 hour photo session, 1 location
full resolution images on disc

Unlimited | $400

pre-session consultation
unlimited time, unlimited locations- we keep going until you have everything you want!
full resolution images on disc
keepsake photo book

All images are edited and color corrected; some are also stylized. I offer premium quality prints but you are also free to make your own. I usually advise that you order prints sized 8x10 and larger through me and make smaller ones yourself (recommended: Costco, Shutterfly).

Click here for sample Senior Portraits

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a session please get in contact.

Wedding Info

2008-10-10T22:10:00.003-07:00

Weddings are my favorite.

The people...
The setting...
The emotions...

The perfect elements to inspire some truly unique, once-in-a-lifetime moments.

My goal as I follow you throughout the day is to capture the emotion of the moment and present it to you in a beautiful way.

I shoot in a portrait journalistic style, which means that for the most part I stay out of the way and record events as they unfold. I usually shoot from a distance- I'm there to capture the day's events, not to be a distraction.

Packages & Pricing

Now you may think I'm biased (and maybe I am), but I won't hesitate to tell you that hiring a good wedding photographer may be the most important money you spend on your wedding day. Think about it...

Picture yourself on your wedding day. You've been planning for months and are surrounded by all of your closest family and friends for one of the most treasured moments of your life. The feelings you have and the experiences of the day are everything you hope for. Everything is perfect (or not!). But it all goes by in a blur...

The emotions and experiences of that day are powerful but they're also fleeting. Having those memories captured and recorded and being able to relive them again and again is one of the few things that may actually be priceless.

I offer three packages- Basic, Standard and Unlimited. If these don't fit exactly what you're looking for let me know and we can create a custom package that's just right for you.

*New* Mark VanDonge Photography is proud to partner with Good Time Productions to offer photography and video combination packages. Click here for combo package information.

Basic | $1000

4 hours coverage (ceremony, family, portrait, reception highlights)
professionally finished disc of all images at highest resolution
discounted engagement session

Standard | $1600

7 hours coverage
professionally finished disc of all images at highest resolution
"Our Wedding Day" DVD slide show (set to music)
32 image premium quality photo album
$100 print credit
discounted engagement session

Unlimited | $2000

unlimited coverage
professionally finished disc of all images at highest resolution + 2 additional copies
"Our Wedding Day" DVD slide show (set to music) + 2 additional copies
32 image premium quality photo album
$200 print credit
complimentary engagement session

For all packages a $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your wedding date. Travel fees may apply for weddings more than 50 miles outside of Walla Walla. Contact me about FREE photography services for destination weddings.

À la carte

engagement session | $150 ($100 with Basic or Standard package)
additional photo album | $195
additional professionally finished photo disc | $25
additional DVD slide show | $25
additional photography time | $100/hr

Details

Some of the fine print...

The studio reserves the right to use any image for display, publication, promotion, use on website or other purposes.
Balance of payment must be received at least two weeks prior to wedding date. This is required to ensure that client and studio have one less thing to worry about on the wedding day. No part of any order will be delivered until the balance is paid in full.
The client will get permission from the minister or other officiating party for the studio to photograph throughout the wedding ceremony.
In the event of a postponement or cancellation of the wedding contract the deposit paid is not refundable.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE: The studio grants permission for client to print and use photographs for personal use. Images may not be sold, licensed or otherwise distributed for commercial use without permission of studio.

From My Clients

2008-10-10T22:10:00.002-07:00

I just wanted to tell you how happy we are with your work. What a blessing you were and are to us! We have watched the slideshow on three different occasions in the first week here. What a special memory.

I can't get over how much emotion was captured in all of the photos. Incredible!

WOW!!! Thats the only word that came to my mind when I looked at the photos. Mark, you captured my kids. I can see "them", their personality, their attitude, their soul when I look at the pictures. Brings tears to my eyes even now. THANK YOU!!!!!!!! I cannot put into words how much those photos mean to me. I tell my husband that my photos are my memories so someday when I'm gone and can't tell my kids about our special times together they can look back and see the fun times we had together as a family. Thank you for preserving that memory!

Oh my goodness!!! I love your photographer!!! That James picture is so precious on so many levels. I want so badly to kiss his cheek! And that black and white of you two dancing is probably the most gorgeous wedding picture I've ever seen! ...INCREDIBLE!

Thank you so much for coming out to the house. We all had a tremendous time together. For our family it was really fun just to "be" and enjoy each other. I really appreciate how good you were with Wyatt and taking in his opinion. He really enjoyed you. I LOVED the sample, can't wait to see the rest. I know I will love them all. We just wanted you to know how much we enjoyed last night. Thanks again.

Oh my goodness, they are better than I thought! You are brilliant. These brought tears to my eyes. Can't wait to pass them along to family!

My Thoughts

2008-10-10T22:10:00.000-07:00

To put it simply, photographing people is one of the most fun and rewarding things I've found to do. Photographs allow you to stop a moment in time and keep it forever. For me personally, the joy is in capturing the emotion of the moment and presenting it to you in a beautiful way.

Thank you for taking the time look through my work. I'm proud of it and if you're in need of a professional photographer I hope you will give me your consideration.

If you'd like to know a little more about me you can visit here. If you'd like to get in touch go here.

Family Portrait Info

2008-10-10T17:25:00.000-07:00

Children grow up quickly- Family Portraits offer an opportunity to capture the spirit of your family as you are today and preserve that forever.

Family Portrait Package | $175

pre-session consultation
1 hour photo session, 1 location
full resolution images on disc

All images are edited and color corrected; some are also stylized. I offer premium quality prints but you are also free to make your own. I usually advise that you order prints sized 8x10 and larger through me and make smaller ones yourself (recommended: Costco, Shutterfly).

Click here for sample Family Portraits

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a session please get in contact.

Photography + Video Combination Packages

2008-10-10T10:10:00.000-07:00

Combination photography and video packages offer the perfect way for you to capture every memory of your wedding day. Mark VanDonge Photography and Good Time Productions are pleased to offer the following discount packages to help fit your budget.

The Groom | $2000

Photography

4 hours coverage (ceremony, family, portrait, reception highlights)
professionally finished disc of all images at highest resolution
discounted engagement session

Videography

4 hours coverage (ceremony, reception, bride n' groom photoshoot)
2 cameras
custom menus
5 master DVD's

The Bride | $3400

Photography

unlimited (all day) coverage
engagement session
photo album
$100 print credit
3 professionally finished discs of all images at highest resolution

Videography

all day coverage
interviews with family and friends
2 cameras
custom menus
10 master DVD's