✦ Sliding Scale Pricing at FATES

I believe everyone deserves the chance to feel iconic in front of the lens.

I currently offer multiple sliding scale options because I believe access to creative services shouldn't be reserved for one class of people or only when "things are really good".

Sliding scale pricing is my recognition that acquired wealth is not the sole measure of someone's value—or an accurate measure of someone's desire to invest in themselves.

These offerings are built on trust, transparency, and mutual respect.

I don’t require income verification; I simply trust you to place yourself honestly on the scale.

That said, I ask that you engage with this option mindfully.

The sliding scale only works when we each consider our real financial capacity—what would be a stretch, what would be a hardship, and what is sustainable.

With this in mind, payment plans are available across all tiers. I’m happy to break sessions into structured installments for your investment at any level—just ask.

✦ ONE ✦ Sustaining Tier

• You have financial stability or abundance—meaning steady income, savings, or financial support, and the ability to dine out, shop, travel, or invest in wellness.
• This tier is the true cost of the session. Paying also helps sustain flexible pricing for others.
• Want to extend access further? Pay-it-forward in any amount to make an impact in the creative community. If you're in a position to sponsor others' portrait sessions please reach out!

✦ TWO ✦ Flexible Tier:

• You have steady income or support, but budgeting for this takes planning. Debt, limited savings, or variable income can make larger purchases feel tight—even if your most basic needs are met.
• This tier offers more flexibility while still honoring the value of the work, and still supporting access for others. Payment plans are are a great option to spread the cost and ease your stress.

✦ THREE ✦ Supported Tier:

• You're consistently navigating financial hardship. Covering essentials like rent, food, care, or managing debt makes non-essential purchases difficult, and even flexible pricing may not be accessible right now.
• This rate exists to keep access open—no extra explanation needed.
• If this tier still feels out of reach, mini payment plans are available! Just ask during our consultation.

✦ FOUR ✦ Community Tier (Collab):

• Reserved for a small number of sessions each year, this tier is offered on a case-by-case basis.
• These sessions are usually collaborative—centered around creative vision, representation, or community storytelling. Priority is given to projects that uplift marginalized identities, involve a thoughtful team, or aim for publication. That said, I’m open to other reasons. If cost is a barrier and you have a meaningful vision you want to bring to life, reach out to me and share your idea.

Please Note: Choosing a lower tier when you can truly afford more limits access for others who genuinely need it. Paying the full rate (or more when you’re able!) helps me continue offering alternative pricing structures sustainably.

✦ Payment Plans

• Available for any tier.
• If paying all at once would be a financial strain, I offer structured payment plans—usually in 2–4 installments—so you can invest in this experience without added stress. Just let me know what works best for you, and we’ll build something clear and manageable for you.