Welcome to Forte Photography!
Thank you for visiting our website. We encourage you to do some exploration to learn about us and our services. We specialize in a range of services from weddings and engagements to events and portraits. Also, we provide prints of our landscapes and conceptual art.
Our passion for photography is evident in every photograph we produce. Our goal is not only to leave our sessions with a satisfied client but with a new friendship as well. We guarantee you will enjoy the experience as much as your final product.
ABOUT FORTE
Our goal is to provide a memorable experience for our clients as well as a product that will exceed expectations. Our hope is to walk away with not only a satisfied customer but a friend as well. While we love working with people, we understand that they are not the only subject matter for portraiture. We take photos of everything from a child's first birthday party to the evidence of hard work put into a garden; a high school reunion to a retirement party; we will even photograph a cherished coin collection. We will essentially photograph anything our clients desire.
ABOUT US
We became friends after discovering a mutual interest in art and photography. A decision was made almost immediately that we wanted to take our passion of photography to the next level. After much encouragement from friends and family a foundation was laid to form what is today, Forte Photography. We are creative, determined and passionate individuals who take pride in our work.
received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville in 2009. As a fine artist and designer, she has always had a natural eye for composition and color. She loves meeting new people and discovering new places, and feels that the photographic experience should be a memory in and of itself.
Ash enjoys exploring thrift and consigment shops, reading non-fiction books, traveling, trivia, ragtime music, old Coke bottles and mexican food.
received his Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Ranken Technical College in St. Louis in 2008. Additionally, during college, he explored different art mediums including drawing, painting, and photography. In his exploration he discovered his passion for photography. He has an eye for detail and is obsessed with providing clients with an exceptional finished product.
Kyle enjoys exploring abandoned places, nature, music, hockey, traveling, trivia, collecting old cameras, chocolate and Blues City Deli.
PORTRAITS
EVENTS
LANDSCAPES
CONCEPTUAL
PORTRAIT SESSION
This session includes personal portraits, family portraits, headshots, band portraits, etc. The sitting fee for this session starts at $100 per hour. A photo CD with copyright release is available for an additional $50 and includes 20+ edited photographs. There are no additional charges for multiple locations or additional subjects.
EVENT SESSION
This session includes birthdays parties, class reunions, live performances, art shows, etc. Pricing starts at $100 per hour. A photo CD with copyright release is available for an additional $50 and includes 20+ edited photographs. Contact us with details regarding the event and we will provide you with a customized quote.
WEDDING SESSION
This session includes a complimentary engagement session. Each package varies in price depending on clients wants and the type of wedding being photographed. Our wedding packages typically range from $1,500 to $4,000. Contact us with details about your wedding and we will provide you with a customized quote.
FINE ART PRINTS
We offer conceptual, landscape, and still life photography. Prints can be chosen from our existing portfolio; additionaly, we offer our services to photograph items or places of sentiment.
We do provide printing on all of our photographs. Our prints page is currently under construction. Check back later for prices on specific sizes and packages.
