The FAQ
WHAT IS YOUR TURN AROUND TIME?
Gallery of edited PROOF images with a Viewing appointment (in person, or on Zoom) within 2 weeks. Digital images available for purchase the day of that appointment. Printed Artwork will be ready in 1 more week. Shipped, or personal delivery to your home.
Do you retouch photos?
Yes I'm renowned for making you look great. Women and men look believably fresher, slimmer and younger.
Beauty is subjective, nevertheless I will learn what YOU may want secretly 'fixed'.
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD I BOOK?
Business headshot or BRANDING shoots or Boudoir - try any time. Newborn and baby sessions 2 months in advance, to allow for proper planning and to ensure availability.
Family sessions FALL fills up fast with regular families creating holiday cards and gifts... just ask!
Session reserved upon receipt of deposit (remaining shoot fee to be paid on the day of the shoot).
Can you help us with planning?
Absolutely! Locations, timing, clothing, make up, hair & accessories, what to bring (snacks for kids) the right light, and styles. We will cover everything you hope for and whatever you'll need to know, so that our shoot can be a great success!
What to wear
What looks good on you. I'll explain what clothing photographs best. We can plan some of your wardrobe during your pre-consultation. Don't worry, styling your family for your session is fun! You'll want to choose your best colors, flattering necklines and suitable jewelry. Families must avoid wearing logos. I will help you decide everything. Bring spares for you and family, so you'll won't short of anything. Babies shot inside can wear very little so they don't look like bundles.
Can I get all of the digital images from my session?
My customer service includes helping you select your faves. BUT If you want them ALL you can Pre-Pay for your total digital order of all images, as shot - AND your session will be no charge. You could still purchase Fine Art wall prints, photographic prints or retouched digital files (INDIVIDUAl fee) after you select them. I can send you web and full size files direct ... or deliver your beautiful hard copies, boxed, to you in person.
Most of my clients do decide to purchase both digital files and printed artwork from their session.
How many photos?
Whatever number you wish to purchase. Only ONE is included with your shoot fee, the rest will be separate, so you're not obligated for anything
Mounted Fine Art prints for wall display or real photographs will appeal to you as well as digitals.
I offer Collections, which come with digitals and print options, for a great deal on your investment.
I also allow purchase of whatever digitals or prints, of any type or size, as you prefer.
Most people spend around and average $890 - $1140 with me.
Editing & Retouch
Creating a file for you: cropping, sharpening, changing colors or exposure, fixing backgrounds and sizing etc is part of EDITING. Any number of other artistic processes to make you look better: fixing shapes, skin, teeth, eyes, hair etc. is RETOUCHING. Applying filters, presets, actions, and overlays to make the background different would be Further Advanced Editing.
Customer Service
I will 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.
YES I will retouch further for any details that you request AND 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
Zoom
We can zoom ! Images will be ordered by me as top quality prints and also will all be put online for you and yours to privately download as many copies as you wish, once they have been purchased.
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