The FAQ
WHAT IS YOUR TURN AROUND TIME?
I'm fast. Schedule your viewing appointment with me in person, or on Zoom 1-2 weeks from your session. Digital images will be available for purchase the day of your appointment. Printed Artwork will be ready within 2 weeks. I will arrange for shipping or personal delivery to your home. Expect a beautiful gallery of 40+ edited PROOF images within 2 weeks of your shoot so you can make selections!
Do you retouch photos?
Yes indeed! I'm great with retouching and renowned for making women look believably slimmer and younger, in particular!
Beauty is subjective, nevertheless I will learn what YOU like or want 'fixed' so you and your friends won't even know that retouching was done ... just that you look, fabulous.
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD I BOOK?
My sessions fill quickly, especially in the summer season, or around holidays, and I'm booked out on most, but not all, weekends for 2-3 months.
I suggest booking newborn and baby sessions 2-3 months in advance when possible, to allow for proper planning and to ensure availability on my schedule.
Business shoots can be slotted in quite easily, if they are local.
Family sessions in the Fall fills up fast with regular families who schedule their Fall session early in the year to ensure they are on the books for creating holiday cards and gifts.
Your session is reserved upon receipt of your signed reservation / release and non-refundable Reservation / Creation Fee which covers the time and planning involved in setting up and creating your portraits.
Please note I cannot book your photography session date until a deposit of $200 is received (remaining shoot fee to be paid on the day of the shoot).
Images are sold separately.
Can you help us with planning?
Absolutely! It's my pleasure to plan with you, locations, timing, clothing, make up, hair and accessories, along with recommending what to bring (snacks for kids) time of day for the right light, or colors to match your business branding . We will ZOOM or chat to plan and cover everything you'll need to know, so that our shoot can be a great success! Please leave your day open for prep to make sure you can make the time and effort needed for you look your best.
What should I wear?
Whatever looks good on you. I can provide guidance on what clothing photographs best. I have wardrobe available at my studio to borrow for babies, and we can go over your wardrobe during your pre-consultation. Don't worry, styling your family for your session is fun! You'll want to choose either colors that suit you, your business colors, flattering necklines and suitable jewelry. Businesses can wear brand logos. In family shoots members must avoid wearing logos. I will go into this in detail to help you decide everything right for you! Bring your hairbrush and make up along, a couple clothing changes or spares for you and family, so you'll never be short of anything.
Can I get all of the digital images from my session?
I'll create proofs for you to choose from in a private gallery and my customer service includes coming to you, to help you select at an appointment... you'll Click a HEART symbol on your faves, purchase, and get Fine Art wall art prints, photographic prints or digital files. I can send you web and full size files direct ... and deliver your beautiful hard copies, boxed, to you in person.
Most of my clients purchase digital files and printed artwork from their session. I really want the images we create to be enjoyed on your walls and also understand, you may just want digital files. They are available a la carte or with your artwork purchase.
If you want them all you can Pre-Pay $1200 for your total digital order of all images AND you can get your session for FREE at certain times of year.
How many photos do we get?
Whatever you wish to order.
Usually mounted Fine Art prints, for wall display, will appeal to you as well as digitals, once you see them! I allow purchase of individual images Also I offer Collections, which come with digitals and print options.
You are welcome to just order separate digitals a $75 each - or prints of any type or size, as you prefer.
Do you charge by the number in the family?
Your session includes a variety of poses and groupings and can show different relationships. I do not charge by the person or pet so you can have everyone you love in your portraits!
The process seems a bit confusing?
It certainly can be! But your shoot and selections with AB photography will be an expertly guided Process from start to finish with no hard sells.
We will carefully select the best images and assist you picking your favorites, with any Artwork you select designed just for you and your home decor.
Who are your clients?
Not everyone! Those who want an expert and trust my judgement are ideal... If they don’t plan or take time to understand what the process or pricing is in advance of booking or if they cannot show respect my time or work after, then I am more than happy to let them find someone else to create for them.
What is the difference between retouching and editing?
Editing a photo means creating a file other than a RAW file & includes cropping, sharpening, changing color or exposure, and any number of other processes including retouching. Applying filters, presets, actions, and overlays are further editing tools. Retouching is more artistic, and skillful, may include believably fixing skin, eyes, hair, teeth, shapes and shadows etc. I can even swap heads or change expressions, if you need me to!
What is your customer service like??
I will be exceptionally available to you, and work to give you fantastic customer service... including pre booking info calls, pre shoot planning, and meeting with you post shoot to share the images and help you select. The options far exceed what most people expect! I will even curate a wall gallery of Fine Art prints for you if you so wish - and get it printed at the best lab in the USA
Can I zoom?
Certainly. We can zoom to help you decide about shooting with me, to look at outfits before the shoot day AND to choose your fave images afterward - if you are not available in person for a viewing appointment. Images will be put online for you and your family to download as many copies as you wish, once they have been purchased.
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