FAQ
How soon in advance should I book a session with you?
I suggest booking at least month or two in advance before your session date. If you are wanting to do a session in the Fall, I would try to book a few months ahead as that is typically the busiest time to get photos done. But you can always contact me anytime even if it's a last minute decision to see if I have anything open. Booking well in advance gives me time to get to know you and help you find a good location and to work with you to pick outfits that will look best for the location. I like to be prepared before each session to make sure the session goes smoothly and that we have fun and get the best pictures possible.
Where do sessions take place?
After you book your session, if you don't have a location in mind already, you will be sent a list of options of local and non local locations to choose from. I am also open to new and unique locations as well. Some of my favorite sessions have been times when clients have a beautiful setting in their own backyard or know of someone with a gorgeous property that are nice enough to let me shoot at.
What should I wear?
What everyone wears in a session can make a big difference! And I know how stressful it can be to figure it out. For this reason, I have started using Style and Select, a personalized style guide program for you that will give you a specific plan/ideas for each person in the session. You will have the option to purchase the clothing items directly from the plan or just get an idea of what to pull from your closet (or purchase yourself nearby). You will not be disappointed! More info will be given after you book.
As a general rule of thumb that I think fits the best for my style and what I believe looks best in pictures is the desaturated earth colors. Tan, brown, sand, cream, light maroon, light soft pink, fawn, olive, fern and Taupe are the best colors that will make your pictures ultimately look the best.
Please avoid matching, wearing tennis/athletic shoes, all jeans, neon colors, bold stripes or patterns, and distracting print or logos (unless it's specific to your session).
Adding layers or accessories will help as well like styled hats, cardigans, nice coat or sweater.
How and when do we get to see the pictures?
You will be sent a link to your private gallery of edited pictures 1-3 weeks after your session. From there, you will be able to download the amount of pictures according to what package you bought. You will also have the easy access of ordering prints from your gallery that can be sent directly to your home. You will have access to your gallery for up to 1 month. More info will be sent to you about your gallery.
What happens if we need to cancel or reschedule due to emergency, illness or weather?
I completely understand when emergencies or mother nature comes crawling in. It can happen and I am flexible when it comes to those situations. I include a nonrefundable retainer fee from your session when you book but if a cancellation occurs, I will transfer that fee to be used towards a rescheduled session.