Q: WHAT IS THE BOOKING PROCESS?
So you want to book a session?
Please excuse me while I jump up and down for a second!
I'm so excited to work with you <3
Once you have chosen the session that works best for you,
I will then send you an e-mail containing a contract for you
to read through and sign electronically.
After that, I send you an invoice for your
non-refundable initial payment to reserve your date.
The remainder of the balance is due the day before the shoot,
or for weddings the balance is due 2 weeks prior to the date.
Everything is done online which makes it
SUPER easy and convenient for you!
I try my best to keep things simple!
Q: HOW DO YOU DELIVER PHOTOS?
First of all .... YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY
!!
Delivering your photos is my favorite!!
I use an online gallery to deliver all of the
professionally edited, high res photos.
Using this method makes it SUPER easy and convenient
(are you sensing a theme?) for you to receive your images.
You will get your own personal download code in order to
download your high resolution images.
You can also share this gallery along with the download code
to any family or friends that want in on the fun!
The gallery is extremely easy to navigate,
and if for any reason you are having trouble,
I've created a video tutorial walking you through the download process.
Q: DO YOU PROVIDE PROPS?
I do not provide props or clothing.
I focus on the person or people in front of my camera.
My main goal is to capture you as you are.
No fancy props, lighting equipment, or fancy clothing needed.
The only thing I need is you and my camera!
However with that said, if you personally have anything you wish to include in your photos, please feel free to bring any props you would like!
Q: HOW MANY PHOTOS GET DELIVERED?
This completely depends on package you choose.
Please see the "investments" tab above.
You can find everything you need to know about the packages, pricing, and amount of photos you will receive there!
Q: ARE PRINTS AVAILABLE?
Yes! I have access to a professional lab that I offer prints through.
All prints are by request only!
Q: CAN I HAVE THE RAW/UNEDITED IMAGES?
Short answer... no.
Long answer... I put so much time, effort, and hard work into each and EVERY image that I deliver. We are talking hours.. and HOURS of work. When you hire me as a photographer you are hiring me for my editing style and skills.
And no, you can't buy the raw/ unedited images.
The ones you don't get are truly outtakes. The ones with your eyes closed, mid-sentence, moving in a weird way, funny look on your face, or blurry.
I include every photo that is worth keeping.
I promise!
Q: WHAT SHOULD I WEAR FOR MY SESSION?
I would personally stay away from any neon colors, especially orange!
I find that neutral colors and earth tones work great, or toned down colors like light blue, navy, pastel colors, etc work great as well!
I would also avoid any large logos on your clothing,
as it will distract from your face
But most importantly, wear something comfortable!
Q: WHAT ARE YOU MOST COMFORTABLE PHOTOGRAPHING?
First, let me start by saying... I'm always down to try new things!
After all that's the only way we learn.
But typically the majority of my shoots are portraits, families, couples,
and the occasional wedding (which I really enjoy).
So really, I'm down to do anything!
If I feel I am under qualified I will be the first to say so.
I will always be up front with you.
Q: WHEN CAN WE EXPECT PHOTO DELIVERY
For regular shoots, anything that isn't a wedding / Event, etc.
you can expect to have your personalized gallery of high resolution professionally edited images delivered
no more than 4 weeks after the session.
For weddings and events,
expect your images to be delivered roughly 8 weeks after.
Q: DO YOU SHOOT IN A STUDIO
AND/OR WITH LIGHTING EQUIPMENT?
I shoot outdoors with natural light ONLY.
I do not use any lighting equipment at all,
and I do not shoot in a studio.
I depend on what is around us in nature to craft your photos.
I am very much about keeping it simple,
I am very much about keeping it simple,
as that creates a more laid back, relaxed environment.
Which produces the best images in my opinion.
Q: WHAT GEAR DO YOU USE?
I shoot with a Canon 6D Mark ii.
The lenses that I reach for are the Canon 50mm F1.8
and the Canon 85mm F1.8.
Most of my portraits are taken with my Canon 85mm F1.8.
Q: PAYMENT PLANS FOR WEDDINGS?
YES!
I do offer payment plans for weddings only!
Depending on the package you choose,
or the package we create together.
There is a 25% non refundable retainer due at the time of booking / contract signing.
That MUST be paid in order to reserve your date, as I can not "save" the date for you without this. Dates are first come first serve.
Once that is paid, 50% of the remaining balance will be due roughly 60 days prior to wedding. And the remainder will be due
2 weeks prior to wedding.
For weddings that are booked more short notice, payment plans are not available after the retainer is paid. The remaining balance will be due completely no later than 2 weeks prior to wedding.
For regular shoots, there are no payment plans available.
Q: CAN YOU HOLD A DATE FOR ME?
Unfortunately no I can't, I'm sorry.
All dates are a first come first serve basis, and require a
non-refundable retainer to reserve your date. Without this payment, your date is still up for grabs to whoever pays that retainer first. Once that retainer is paid, I refuse that date to anyone else, as I dedicate one session per day.
Q: WHAT TIMES OF THE DAY DO YOU PREFER TO SHOOT?
GOLDEN HOUR!!!
I typically try to schedule shoots an hour before sunset, as that is my FAVORITE time to shoot. We can also do the hour after sunrise!
This time of day just produces the MOST flattering light!
Of course it doesn't always work out this way,
and I can make due during other times in the day.
However I do prefer to completely avoid 12pm - 3pm. As the sun is directly overhead and creates really unflattering shadows on the clients face.
Q: DO YOU TRAVEL?
I can!
I would totally be up for traveling! This would of course lead to pricing changes. The client would be responsible for my travel expenses. But this would be figured out before booking. This would include (but not limited to) flights, rental car, and hotel stay, if needed.
Q: HOW SHOULD I PREP MY FAMILY
BEFORE A SESSION?
Here are a couple helpful tips.
Well-rested, well-fed kiddos (and adults) are a must!
Make sure they get a great nap before the session and that they’ve eaten. If you have an evening session, try to push naps a little later than usual if possible.
Avoid colorful drinks or lollipops within 24 hours of the shoot, and don’t let your kids eat or drink anything that will stain their face, teeth or mouths prior to the session.
I know it can feel overwhelming to get everything ready, but try as hard as you can to stay calm around your children. Kids pick up on stress super easily and will be fussy at your session.
Yes. Every image you receive from me has been carefully edited by me, one at a time. I put hours and hours of thought and work into the final product that you see. I also do not take editing requests, within reason.
All edits are completed at my discretion in order to fit my style and workflow. If there is something you are self conscious about, for example a mole on your chin, a scar above your eye, those I can certainly help with as long as you ask before hand. Re-edits will not be done after the final product has been delivered if they are true to my style.
If you would like a different style,
I would highly suggest looking for a photographer
that fits the style you are looking for.
Q: WILL OUR IMAGES HAVE YOUR LOGO ON THEM?
All images you see posted online will have my watermark / logo on them.
However ALL images delivered to you as final product will NOT have any watermark or logo on them whatsoever! Of course it would be appreciated if you tagged my photography page once you post your images for your friends to see.
Q: DO WE GET THE COPYRIGHT TO THE IMAGES?
I do include a copyright release, which generally means you have permission to have the images printed by yourself wherever you want.
However this is not the same as obtaining copyright.
Copyright basically means that I am the creator of these images, and I "own" the copyright. Selling or obtaining the copyright as the client is not possible. But you do have the right to print and share your images as much as you like.
Q: IF I NEED TO CANCEL MY SHOOT / WEDDING, IS THE RETAINER REFUNDABLE?
The retainer fee is non-refundable. The retainer fee guarantees that I will hold the date for you, and you alone. Once the contract is signed and the retainer is paid, I turn down all other inquiries for that date.
HOWEVER, you can put that retainer towards another shoot, or if the wedding is rescheduled, it can be put towards that so long as I am available for the new date.
Although please bare in mind, that ANY client that cancels a session or wedding without 48 hours notice, forfeits ANY RETAINER PAID. MEANING IF THEY CHOOSE TO RESCHEDULE THEY WILL HAVE TO PAY A NEW RETAINER TO SECURE THEIR NEW DATE. THE PRIOR RETAINER WILL NOT BE TRANSFERRED TO A NEW DATE.
Q: AT MY WEDDING CAN FAMILY AND FRIENDS TAKE PHOTOS WITH THEIR CAMERAS?
Although I do not have an issue with this normally,
I have had issues with this in the past.
I ask that you make sure to let everyone know to respect my presence as the paid photographer on site, and not push me out of the way, or stand in the way of the shot. I ask that they not swarm around while I am taking photos as not everyone's eyes will be facing me, resulting in sub-par photos, at no fault of my own.
Please keep in mind that if family members or guests get in the way of the shot, I am not responsible for any key moments missed due to said family member or guest ruining the shot, and not staying out of the way.
So it is very important that you make it clear to ALL guests to respect my presence and try to stay out of the line of the shot.
I do NOT allow family or friends to tag along for the portraits of the bride and groom for privacy reasons, plus with other people around the couple will be distracted by everyone else instead of focusing on each other.
With that being said, I DO require to be the ONLY paid photographer on site, which is in my contract.