We choose to offer only a full-service to every client that walks through our doors. What that means to us is providing you with an unparalleled experience, finding the meanings behind your most special moments, capturing that creatively and artistically, and delivering showpiece heirlooms that exude the elegance, beauty, and emotion of those times allowing you to relive that memory for years to come.
We take timeless, personal, elegant photographs you'll treasure forever.
your greatest milestones
For investment details and availability, please send a message using the contact form. We accept a very limited number of portraits each year and session fees begin at $250 and collections including digital images begin at $599.
portraits
heirlooms that exude elegance
"Hiring Andie as our portrait photographer is the best decision we've ever made."
haley & Luke
From Albums, to Gallery Walls, to gifts for your family and friends, we have you taken care of. These heirlooms will be passed down through the generations and are meant to last just as long.
"She has an incredible talent and is beyond patient with every single picture that she captures."
tory & clay
"I'm ready for another session already."
kira, a costola senior
"My family loved how fun and effortless the session was, but we love the resulting artwork even more."
amanda & adam
We understand the importance and excitement of wanting to show off your family portraits online, but that is no way to preserve your family legacy. We take pride in our full-service, luxury offerings for all of our portrait clients, down to the very last image in your family album.
your memories belong in your home, not a forgotten hard drive
Every portrait client has a design consultation call with us where we go over locations, your vision your portrait session, outfits, and hair and makeup recommendations. We also plan how you will use your images in your home, so your friends and family can enjoy your memories for years to come.
we create
your vision.
Ready to lock in your portrait session date? Let's do this! Once you have locked in your date with a paid retainer and signed contract, you will receive your very own online Portrait Style Guide. At your Design Consultation, we will go over all of the details to create a one-of-a-kind portrait experience for you, and only you, including what to wear, how to prep and what to expect.
we know all the best spots.
your design consultation
OUR PROCESS
HOW IT WORKS
Ready to lock in your portrait session date? Let's do this! Once you have locked in your date with a paid retainer and signed contract, you will receive your very own online Portrait Style Guide. At your Design Consultation, we will go over all of the details to create a one-of-a-kind portrait experience for you, and only you, including what to wear, how to prep and what to expect.
01
your portrait session
The fun begins! After working together to choose the perfect locations and plan out the details of your session, we will meet at your selected location with 2 outfit changes. I will pose you and your family, and guide you throughout the entire session - no modeling experience necessary! Your only job is to have fun and enjoy the day!
02
your sneak peek
On the night of your portrait session, I will share a social media sneak peek for you to see and share! Then, it will be about two weeks until we have you at our home for your design session to choose your heirlooms.
03
reveal appointment
This is the most fun part! At your Reveal Session, we will celebrate over your favorite drinks to design your wall portraits and family heirlooms to cherish for years to come. These heirlooms will be passed down through the generations and are meant to last just as long. From Albums, to Gallery Walls, to gifts for your family and friends, we have you taken care of.
04
showing off your heirlooms
Once your custom handmade heirlooms have arrived at our office, we will sent you an email with pickup times to come see us again! All that's left is to hang it on your wall that you designed with us personally. Completely custom and one of a kind - just like you.
05
ALBUMS we deliver annually
THE NUMBER OF
25
GROOMS THAT CRied. HARD.
THE NUMBER OF
24
MILES WE DROVE LAST YEAR
THE NUMBER OF
15k
COUNTRIES we've traveled to
THE NUMBER OF
9
OUR COUPLES WHO DO FIRST LOOKS
THE NUMBER OF
95%
WEDDINGS WE SHOOT PER YEAR
THE NUMBER OF
25
AT A GLANCE
by the numbers
hannah & david's couple's session on a private beach
lisa & domonique's anniversary in washington d.c.
maria & zachary's family session in washington d.c.
victoria & clay's family session in downtown charleston
trisha & Jeffrey's engagement at their private estate in baltimore
paige & richie's family session in southern maryland
NEXT
PREVIOUS
anniversary
lisa & Domonique
NEXT
PREVIOUS
anniversary
hannah & David
NEXT
PREVIOUS
family
maria & Zachary
NEXT
PREVIOUS
family
tory & Clay
NEXT
PREVIOUS
engagement
trisha & jeffrey
NEXT
PREVIOUS
family
paige & richie
5 Tips for a Stress Free Portrait Session
Portrait Sessions can be stressful, but if you arrive with a few tricks in your bag, you’ll come away with portraits that perfectly capture what family is all about.
GRAB YOUR GUIDE
free guide
free
portrait
GUIDE
If you're looking for dreamy, romantic fine art imagery, but a well-organized and executed process from design and planning to wall art design, you're in luck. Let's schedule a consultation and see if this is the right fit.
Let Us Tell Your Story.
INQUIRE with us
Like what you see?
© COSTOLA PHOTOGRAPHY 2020
5 Tips for a Stress Free Portrait Session
Excited for your portrait session?! We send guides to our couples in the mail (a 70+ page book!) to prepare them for their engagement session. Here's some tips!