SERVICES

  • Portraits

    At Sketches Studio, we specialize in creating professional portraits that capture personality and presence. Whether you need a polished headshot, memorable senior photo, impactful company portrait, or editorial image, each session is approached with the same dedication and artistry. Capture options in both high-resolution digital and 35mm color and black-and-white film. Our goal is to deliver timeless, stunning portraits that leave a lasting impression—for you or your brand.

  • Rodeos

    From the thunder of hooves in the arena to the determination of every rider and competitor, rodeo is built on moments worth remembering. From barrel racing and team roping to bull riding and rodeo celebrations, we focus on capturing the moments that define the sport and the people behind it. We provide rodeo photography coverage across the state, creating high-quality images that preserve both the excitement of competition and the traditions that bring communities together. Our goal is to deliver photographs that competitors, families, and event organizers will be proud to share and remember.

  • Branding

    We are passionate about crafting brand and identity designs that are both modern and enduring. Each identity is carefully tailored to reflect your business’s vision and values, ensuring your brand makes a strong and lasting statement. From logo design to complete brand systems, we help you stand out with a cohesive look that resonates for years to come.

Portraits

A woman with curly hair wearing a cream-colored blouse and tan pants, looking down into a decorative, gold-colored mirror held at an angle, with trees and a blue sky in the background. McFarland Park Ames, Iowa.

    • Starting at $250

    • Up to 1 hour

    • 1 location

    • 5 professionally edited images

    • Online gallery

    • Starting at $450

    • Up to 2 hours

    • Multiple outfit changes

    • 15 professionally edited images

    • Online gallery

    • Starting at $700

    • Up to 3 hours

    • Creative direction and planning

    • 25 professionally edited images

    • Online gallery

A photograph of a person holding a Mexican flag with the national coat of arms, consisting of an eagle perched on a cactus with a snake in its beak, in front of their body. The person is wearing black shoes, white socks, and black shorts, with their face and upper body out of the frame.

    • Film stock — $20 per roll

    • Finished film images — $50 per image

    • Negative licensing available upon request

    • Additional edited images — $30 each

    • Composite image editing — Starting at $80 each

    • Location scouting and permits — Custom quote

    • Equipment and prop rentals — Custom quote

    • Travel within 50 miles of Ames included

    • Additional travel billed at $1.50 per mile

    • Special destination sessions available upon request

    • A 50% non-refundable retainer is required to secure your session date.

    • Remaining balance is due before final image delivery.

    • Custom projects, commercial work, and specialty sessions are quoted individually.

  • In the unlikely event that images are lost, corrupted, or otherwise unrecoverable due to photographer's error, the photographer's liability shall be limited to a refund of all amounts paid by the client or a rescheduled session at no additional cost.

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Rodeo Competitors

A cowboy riding a horse and roping a calf at a rodeo event with spectators watching from the stands.

    • Starting at $40.00

    • 1 professionally edited image

    • High-resolution digital download

    • Personal-use license

    • Starting at $90.00

    • 3 professionally edited image

    • High-resolution digital download

    • Personal-use license

    • Starting at $150.00

    • 6 professionally edited image

    • High-resolution digital download

    • Personal-use license

Children watching a rodeo event at the Dayton Championship Rodeo. A rider on a horse holding an American flag, and spectators in the foreground and background.

    • $125 per competitor, per event

    • Guaranteed coverage

    • 5 edited images included

    • High-resolution digital download

    • Personal-use license

    • Additional edited images – $25 each

    • Composite image editing — Starting at $80 each

    • Commercial licensing available upon request

  • In the unlikely event that images are lost, corrupted, or otherwise unrecoverable due to photographer's error, the photographer's liability shall be limited to a refund of all amounts paid by the client or a rescheduled session at no additional cost.

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Rodeo Organizers

Black and white photo of a rodeo event with a person falling off a bucking horse, held by another individual, while two others observe in the background. Dayton, Iowa.

    • Starting at $300

    • Perfect for local jackpots, youth rodeos, and smaller western events.

    • Up to 4 hours of event coverage

    • Professional action and candid photography

    • Online proof gallery for competitors and families

    • Social media highlight images for event promotion

    • Competitor image purchasing available through online gallery

    • Travel within 50 miles of Ames, Iowa included

    • Starting at $600

    • Ideal for larger rodeos, barrel races, and full-day competitions.

    • Up to 8 hours of event coverage

    • Coverage of multiple rodeo events and classes

    • Online proof gallery for competitors and families

    • Social media highlight images delivered within 48 hours

    • Promotional image usage for event organizers

    • Competitor image purchasing available through online gallery

    • Travel within 50 miles of Ames, Iowa included

    • Starting at $1,200

    • Designed for multi-day rodeos, rodeo series, and major western events.

    • Up to 16 hours of coverage across multiple days

    • Comprehensive event storytelling and action photography

    • Priority editing and gallery delivery

    • Social media highlight images delivered within 24 hours

    • Promotional image usage for event organizers and sponsors

    • Online proof gallery for competitors and families

    • Competitor image purchasing available through online gallery

    • Travel within 100 miles of Ames, Iowa included

A person riding a brown horse at a rodeo or horse riding event, with cows in the dirt arena and stadium seating in the background. Dayton, Iowa.

    • Additional event coverage: $75 per hour

    • Travel beyond included mileage: $1.50 per mile

    • Commercial licensing and sponsor usage available upon request

    • Custom coverage packages available for unique events

    • A 50% non-refundable retainer is required to reserve event dates

  • In the unlikely event that images are lost, corrupted, or otherwise unrecoverable due to photographer's error, the photographer's liability shall be limited to a refund of all amounts paid by the client or a rescheduled session at no additional cost.

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Branding

Set of Charles City informational and branding materials on a dark surface, including flyers, business cards, and pens, with a design featuring orange and white colors and bold typography.

    • Starting at $750

    • Perfect for startups, small businesses, and entrepreneurs building their brand foundation.

    • Brand discovery questionnaire

    • Primary logo design

    • Logo variations

    • Color palette selection

    • Typography recommendations

    • Brand style sheet

    • Final files for print and digital use

    • Starting at $1,500

    • Designed for growing businesses seeking a complete visual identity.

    • Brand discovery consultation

    • Primary logo design

    • Secondary logo variations

    • Brand mark or icon

    • Custom color palette

    • Typography system

    • Brand style guide

    • Social media profile graphics

    • Business card design

    • Final files for print and digital use

    • Starting at $3,000

    • A comprehensive branding solution for established businesses and organizations.

    • Brand strategy consultation

    • Primary logo design

    • Secondary logo suite

    • Brand icon or submark

    • Custom color system

    • Typography system

    • Comprehensive brand guidelines

    • Business card design

    • Social media profile and cover graphics

    • Marketing collateral design

    • Website design consultation

    • Final files and asset library

A brochure with green and yellow leaf patterns and text about transatlantic sciences and environmental protection.

    • Starting at $1,500

    • Perfect for startups, entrepreneurs, and small businesses creating their first professional brand.

    • Brand discovery consultation

    • Primary logo design

    • Logo variations for print and digital use

    • Custom color palette

    • Typography recommendations

    • Brand style sheet

    • 30-minute brand photography session

    • 10 professionally edited brand photographs

    • Social media profile graphics

    • Final logo and image files delivered digitally

    • Starting at $2,500

    • Designed for businesses ready to establish a strong and consistent brand presence.

    • Brand discovery consultation

    • Primary logo design

    • Secondary logo variations

    • Brand mark or icon

    • Custom color palette

    • Typography system

    • Brand style guide

    • 1-hour brand photography session

    • 25 professionally edited brand photographs

    • Team or workspace portraits

    • Social media profile and cover graphics

    • Business card design

    • Final logo and image files delivered digitally

    • Starting at $4,500

    • A comprehensive branding solution for businesses preparing for a full-scale launch or rebrand.

    • Brand strategy consultation

    • Complete logo suite

    • Brand mark and icon system

    • Custom color and typography system

    • Comprehensive brand guidelines document

    • 2-hour brand photography session

    • 50 professionally edited brand photographs

    • Team portraits

    • Workspace and behind-the-scenes photography

    • Product or service photography

    • Business card design

    • Social media profile and cover graphics

    • Marketing collateral design

    • Website imagery package

    • Complete digital asset library for print and web use

A bottle of whiskey and a glass filled with ice and whiskey on a dark background, with dramatic lighting and smoke.

    • Additional logo concepts: Starting at $250

    • Stationery design: Starting at $150

    • Brochure design: Starting at $300

    • Social media graphics: Starting at $100

    • Website design: Custom quote

    • Brochure and print design — Custom quote

    • Additional photography coverage — $150 per hour

    • Additional brand photography images — $30 each

    • 35mm film photography — Available upon request

    • Rush projects: Additional fee applies

    • A 50% non-refundable retainer is required to reserve your project and production schedule.

    • If a project is canceled before design work begins, no additional balance will be due beyond the retainer.

    • If a project is canceled after work has started, payment is required for all completed work up to the cancellation date.

    • Once final files have been delivered, all payments are non-refundable.

    • Projects inactive for more than 30 days may be considered abandoned and closed without refund of the retainer.

    • If Sketches Studio is unable to complete the project, a prorated refund will be issued based on the amount of work completed.

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