FAQ

WHAT DO I NEED TO WEAR?

During our Consultation Appointment we will discuss the style of your images. This is where I will get the opportunity to know what your expectations of your images are and what is important to you to relay. Knowing this information will help us in determining your wardrobe choices. How many different looks you would like to portray is up to you. Each wardrobe style can determine the feel of your image. What do you want to express?

HOW DO I PREPARE FOR MY PHOTO SESSION?

Preparation is the key to a quality image. The preparation that the photographer takes is very detailed and important, as is the preparation that the person being photographed is. When it comes to our "look", our "style", we all have our own comfort zone but when is comes to being photographed by a professional photographer using a high resolution camera lens that will pick up every detail right down to that fine colored facial hair, client preparation is a must. I will provide you with a guide on what to do to prepare your skin, hair, and nails for the day of your photo session.

CAN'T YOU JUST PHOTOSHOP MY FLAWS?

Yes, I will use Photoshop on your images to clean up minor skin flaws, coloring and or fly away hairs that are distracting to the image. Small touch-ups can make a big difference. We will discuss the extent of editing you prefer on your images. I will show you examples of image edits that range from basic clean-up to detailed changes. You will choose the look you prefer before I begin the editing process.

HOW MUCH IS IT TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY YOU?

Your investment in this endeavor of self love, or love for another is really up to you. Is your vision to hold in your hands a beautifully printed and matted image that can be displayed in your home, or gifted to a loved one? I offer many products in which to display your photos, from wall art to intimate photo albums and individual matted prints.

I feel it is important to say that I do not see myself as ONLY a photographer. I'm a creator, a photo stylist, sometimes a hair and makeup stylist, a director, a photographer, a photo editor, whew!, my hat's change as necessary. And I love it all! I thrive in the creativity of my profession. This being said, I offer Pre-Consultations appointments, Photo Session Preparations (settings/wardrobe/hair/makeup, whatever is needed), and a 3 Hour Photo Session including wardrobe changes, for an initial investment of $350.00. This is my Photo Session Fee. The love and value that I give to you all comes together from all that goes into creating your unique images.

After our shoot is complete we will get together for a Photo Reveal appointment of your best images. At this time you will have the opportunity to choose the images you love and decide what package or display product you would like to purchase in order to present them. Details on this will be presented to you at your previous appointments. Your Investment in yourself, is in your hands.

CAN I JUST PURCHASE THE DIGITALS AND PRINT THE PHOTOS MYSELF?

You certainly can print your photos yourself. No matter what size photos you choose, you are purchasing the digital files, PLUS I am GIFTING YOU the matching professionally matted and printed photos in a beautiful Reveal Box.

If your are looking to print duplicate photos, you certainly can print them on your own from your digitals file. Keep in mind that they will not match the quality of the photos that I present to you. Home printers and different printing labs will give you different looking prints. The paper quality, colors, contrast and even sizing could be different from the original. I do provide duplicate printed photos at a discounted price if requested.

I am very proud of the high quality photo prints and photo display products I provide. I contract with GRAPHI STUDIO, a high end photo lab headquartered in Italy. And yes, your photos are printed and your photo display products are created and shipped from Italy. Be sure to see my "Photo Display Products" page for more details.

Note: As much as I love the images we create together, I do not save them for more than one month if they are not purchased.

WHAT IS THE PHOTO REVEAL?

The Photo Reveal appointment is the opportunity for you to view the best images from your photo session. They will be presented as Fully Edited photos set by your preferences during the Consultation Appointment. You will be able to see them on a high resolution monitor that has been *calibrated to reveal the photo resolution and truest colors of your images. At this time you may select your favorite images and discuss with me how you would want them displayed (Individual Matted Photo, Album, Wall Gallery Display, Wall Art Piece, Photo Boxes, etc.). We will review **package prices and you may decide what investment amount you are comfortable with and place your order for printing. There is NO OBLIGATION to purchase any images.

*Monitor calibration is the process of measuring and adjusting the colors on your computer monitor to match the true colors of your camera's image. Note: Each device monitor or cell phone screen will look different in the colors and the texture of an image. The only way to see an images truest quality is through a calibrated monitor.
**Package Prices will first be discussed with you at our Consultation Appointment, and discussed further throughout the process if requested, and lastly again at the Photo Reveal. There will be no hidden fees or surprises regarding your investment amount choice.

WHAT IF I CANNOT PAY FOR MY ORDER AT THE PHOTO REVEAL APPOINTMENT?

I understand there may be some situations that are out of our control and might prevent a client from completing and order at the Photo Reveal appointment. I have put in place a Client Payment Plan and the details can be discussed at the Consultation Appointment.

WHEN DO I MAKE THE PAYMENTS FOR MY IMAGES?

~ There is no charge for the Consultation Appointment.
~ Once the Photo Session is booked/scheduled for a specific date and time, the Session Fee is due. If you do not show up for the scheduled Photo Session, $150 of the Session Fee is Non-Refundable.
This is because once you give me the "go ahead to start", my creative process begins. I'm taking care of all the details and arrangements. I'm in an ongoing discussion with you answering questions and planning the shoot so it turns out just the way you want it to. We might even get together again to finalize any details. This process is just as fun for me as the rest of it.
~ At the Photo Reveal the full amount of the artwork you purchase is due and your prints will be ordered.

WHAT TYPE OF PAYMENTS DO YOU ACCEPT?

Acceptable Payments include: Cash, Credit Card, PayPal, Zettle, Wire Transfer

HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD I SCHEDULE MY PHOTO SESSION?

Once the Consultation Appointment has been completed you can expect at least a 2 week window before your Photo Session can be scheduled. You will want to schedule your shoot on the day of the Consultation in order to grab the date you want. One other thing to consider is the time of year and the images you're wanting. Anniversary, Christmas and Birthday shoots come with a deadline. Christmas shoots are best scheduled 2-3 months before December, the busiest month for all of us. Anniversary and Birthday shoots can be scheduled anytime of year but are the most fun if scheduled the month before your birthday month. The printing process must be considered in both these instances in order to receive your order on time.

WHAT ARE THE PORTRAIT STYLES YOU CREATE?

I offer a full service photography studio, Specializing in Custom Portraiture for Beauty, Themed, Boudoir and Couples style portraits for individuals, couples, and friends.

Some of my favorite photo shoots have been the Mother and Daughter(s), Sisters, or friends sessions. There's a lot of giggling sometimes and everyone enjoys it. They seem to cherish this special experience together. I love that.

I have been honored to photograph Maternity shoots. This is a special time and many women love the opportunity to shine a light on it with a Legacy Portrait that they will display proudly throughout the years as they watch their little one grow, and remember how beautiful and special they felt the day that portrait of them was taken.

I have also extend my creativity to Personal Branding and Headshots.

WHAT IS A BOUDOIR PORTRAIT? IS THERE AN AGE RULE?

The term "boudoir" was primarily attributed to a woman's dressing room and private salon, bedroom. As these rooms were closed off to the outside world it was a place of privacy and intimacy. Photos of women posed sexually seductive in these intimate settings dates back to the 1840's.

TODAY women have taken control of this art form and use it to mark a moment of STRENGTH, EMPOWERMENT AND SELF LOVE in their life. Accepting and feeling confident in your skin is exhilarating. Take the opportunity to open your boundaries and show off your beauty and strength in a sensual way. . . Does this all seem too much for you ;-) ? Well don't be overwhelmed. The level you take your photoshoot to is under your control. Being a women photographer, and also having this experience first hand, I get ya. Honestly though, it was so much fun to let loose.

I have photographed women wearing a tang top and shorts to just a bed sheet. And their photos are all amazing! It's not what you wear as much as it is your attitude. A women can portray sensuality wearing a burlap bag!

Whether you do this for yourself, or as a gift for an engagement, marriage, loved one, or on a special occasion, the experience is unforgettable.

Participants in Boudoir style portraiture must be at least 18 years old.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BOUDOIR PHOTO AND A NUDE PHOTO?

BOUDOIR photographs encompass a range of styles and moods. The use of soft light, selective photo blurring and shadows flatters the appearance of skin. This shooting style creates a dreamy mood to the photo. Although this seems to be the standard style, I am not locked in to it. The settings and mood for this style of photography is endless. It's all up to our imaginations. So don't hold back on this opportunity to express yourself.

NUDE photography is just that, you are totally nude in your photos. But, the style you choose makes all the difference. I focus on the side of a tasteful Fine Art image. A beautifully posed subject that's lit softly with the shadows softly flowing over the body. That's beautiful to me, and that is the style of Nude Photography that I choose to photograph.

WHAT IS THE TURN AROUND TIME FOR MY PHOTOS?

At the Photo Reveal appointment, Once you have selected your images and the photo package or artwork pieces you want, your Order will be held until full payment for it has been received. At that point any adjustment edits will be done to the digital images and ready for you to upload (from a third party site) in 2-3 weeks. Time on this depends on the size of your order and the detail of editing adjustments requested. Delivery of the printed artwork may take 4-6 weeks from the date your order is paid in full. This again, depends on the time of year the order is submitted for printing. Holidays do not provide a normal turnover time, that is why it is best to schedule your photo session ahead of the date you want your order in hand.

I always do my best to complete your orders as quickly as possible.

CAN I POP IN TO YOUR STUDIO UNANNOUNCED?

No, I work by appointments only.

I continuously have photo sessions going on and an unannounced interruption would not be fair to the client I would be working with at the time.

Simply send me a text or email, anytime. I do check them regularly and will be more than happy to reach out to you as soon as possible.