How do I secure a session?

You can reserve your session with me by contacting me through my website (form on Contact page) or email to see if the date is available. To book your session, there is a non-refundable fee of half of the total. If no retainer is paid, the space is not held. After you have secured your spot, I will email you a welcome letter, my pricing guide and a what to wear guide.

Where will my session take place?

I photograph outdoors in natural light in parks, fields, trails, downtown areas and other public places. Please make sure to check for photographer fees/permits if it is a location of your choosing. Photographing outdoors at your home can be another option. (Any fees will be added to price of photo package.) 

How will I know how to pose?

My approach is to capture more “natural/genuine” stills between you and your family. I will talk to you to provoke certain emotions if needed. If you must be positioned in a certain way, I’ll be more than happy to direct you or (as I prefer) to show you how you should be. If I have to come into your personal space to help you or your guests, I will ask your permission first. Try to relax and get as comfortable as possible. Most importantly, have fun!

Are there any COVID-19 protocols?

With times being different than they’ve ever been before, I want to make sure everyone stays safe. I will be wearing a mask during the entire shoot. I ask that unless you are participating in the photoshoot to please wear a mask and stay six feet apart. There will be a limit on the number of people allowed at the shoot. Young children and minors will have to have at least one parent or adult present. For group photoshoots, only the people participating in the photoshoot will be allowed at the shoot. This ensures that we all stay as safe as possible.

What happens after I’m booked?

Once you’re booked, you will receive an email from me discussing the shoot, contract and a detailed price list.

How long will my session last?

This will depend on which session time you have booked. I sometimes allow sessions a run a few minutes longer (only if need be) and that may also depend on if I have another session scheduled immediately after. A $15 fee will be added with each additional 15 minutes the session goes over. (15 minutes over = $15, 30 minutes over = $30, etc...)

What happens if it rains or I can’t make it?

I allow 1 free rescheduling of sessions due to any reason (minus weather conditions, family emergency... no one can control those). Try your best to contact me at least 3 days before so that I can try to fill your spot for the day. If you or a member of your family is sick on the day of, contact me first thing that morning so that we can try to quickly set up a different date. After the first rescheduling, there will be an additional $20 fee.

How many people are allowed in a shoot?

With family photos, the maximum I photograph at one time is no more than 7 people. For portraits, the maximum I photography at one time is no more than 3 people. For each additional person, there will be an additional $20 fee per person. 

What if my child isn’t cooperative during the shoot?

You are not guaranteed to get any good photos if children are in bad moods. Let me assure you that I do try my best to try to cheer them up, and I encourage parents or any other accompanying guest not to make the child(ren) any more upset than they may already be. Please understand that kids of certain ages may become grumpy during the session, but I prefer to let them calm down on their own time. Taking them aside to figure out what's wrong may help if done in a calm manner. (If you feel like hope is lost, bribing may work!) If your children remain fussy during the entire session and there are no good photos (especially if they are in the teething stage), I MAY offer another re-shoot.