Underwater Photo Sessions are
FUN and EASY!
We will work closely with your little one to ensure we get a variety of amazing shots that truly capture their joy in the water.
We aim to get a variety of images and LOTS of smiles! We are experts at what we do!
This is a unique, limited experience you won’t want to miss!
session fee – $129
WHAT’S INCLUDEDPURCHASE CREDIT
Your $129 session fee includes $45 worth of purchase credit to go towards buying prints and / or digital images.
ONLINE GALLERY OF PROOFS
We retouch 8-12 of their best photos and then share them with you in a private, password protected gallery.
You can purchase prints, products, and digital downloads directly from this gallery, applying your $45 credit to your order.
CAN I SIGN UP SIBLINGS IN ONE SESSION?
Yes, you can! If you sign up two children for one session, we'll capture individual photos of each child and do our best to get some shots of them together. Please note that getting a photo of them together depends on their comfort and capabilities in the water, so it's not guaranteed, but we'll certainly try!
If you'd like each child to receive 8-12 individually retouched photos, we recommend registering them for back-to-back sessions. For families with more than two children, please sign up for at least two sessions.
More FAQs below
PRODUCT PRICES
The prices below are popular ordering options. The complete product price list includes more options including print packages and a variety of print products.
Don’t forget, your session fee includes a $45 credit to go towards your purchase.
DIGITAL IMAGES
1 digital image with print release $45
3 digital images with print release $125
Entire Gallery $197 Most popular option
(Every image in the gallery with print release)
PRINTS
4x6 $15
5x7 $20
8x10 $30
11x14 $45
16x20 $75
Wallets $12
"I keep telling myself that doing the under water pictures is one if the best ideas I've ever had! People ask me about them all the time. When he gets old enough, we want to have a pool party and have you take pictures again!"
— April B.
Meet the owner & Photographer
Hello! My name is Sarah and I’m from Austin, Texas. I’ve been working with swim schools around the world since I started my business 15 years ago. I LOVE working with kids and my super power is getting them excited to have their photo taken underwater!
I only visit swim schools once per year so be sure to catch me while I’m in your city. I can’t wait to meet you!
FAQs
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Goggles are optional and sometimes preferred! While often parents prefer their child to go without, in some cases, it’s better to use them – seeing their eyes through a clear lens is often better than them looking squinty-eyed and uncomfortable. We bring goggles to have on hand but bring your own if you think you might need them. Some kids are quite particular about their eyewear!
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Yes! Parents are welcome and encouraged to join in too.
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A minimum breath hold of 3 seconds is enough time for us to get great photos.
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Sessions are 5-7 minutes long. Some children require a little bit more time than others. Our priority is working with them until we have enough good images to provide a full gallery.
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Our approach is very calm and gentle an we do everything we can to make sure the child is comfortable and having fun. If for some reason the child is having a difficult time, we may decide it’s best to give them a short break and move on to the next session. We will come back to them when they are ready.
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Yes! We have a ton of experience photographing babies underwater. If your baby is doing submersions in class and is able to be underwater for 2-3 seconds, we will be able to get photos of them.
We recommend being prepared to get in the water with your baby if necessary. Sometimes they want to have a parent nearby. We can also do a “pass” from instructor to parent which is a helpful method for getting good photos.
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Yes! In fact, we prefer if you are next to the pool to cheer on your child and provide support as needed.
OUR GIVE–BACK POLICY
3% of your session fee is donated to the Hope Floats Foundation. If your school is a partner of Hope Floats, then the funds will go directly into their bucket. You also have the opportunity to make an additional donation when registering for a session.
Hope Floats partners with high-quality swim schools to provide scholarships for swimming lessons for children living in poverty. Hope Floats raises money by partnering with individuals, businesses, and foundations that want to be a force for good in their communities. Scholarships and tuition assistance is provided to children who might not otherwise be able to afford swim lessons.
