Family Photography FAQ

How soon should I book my family portrait session with you?

The sooner the better for bookings especially during September-December. I would suggest booking in August for fall and winter sessions to get your ideal day/time. Please feel free to inquire at any point because I do have clients reschedule which may open other spaces up!

What is a retainer fee?

A retainer fee holds your date and time for your shoot, this is non-refundable.

Why are you so expensive?

I am priced to give my clients the best possible experience for what I provide. I have been working full-time in photography for 15 years now and can provide a level of service that can’t be beaten. Take a look at my Google reviews to see some client testimonials.
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Where can the photo session take place and what should I wear?

Shoots can take place at your home or outdoors. I love working in my client's home, I love helping to preserve the memories you make there. I also love shooting outdoors and have quite a few locations I shoot at regularly so be sure to ask me when we chat. I also have a wonderful studio, which is perfect for timeless heirloom portraits. Also, we need to take into account your vision of your shoot, do you want a laid-back beach day or perhaps a bit more dressy and in a garden? Your location will help dictate what you should wear.

Try to find your inspiration piece and build everyone else's outfit around it. As a final test, lay out all the outfits together and make sure nothing jumps out at you or sticks out in a bad way. Wear something you feel great in and fits you well, your confidence will shine!

Why can’t we book a beach shoot at noon?

I want to be able to provide you with the best quality imagery and when outside, especially at the beach or any place with a real lack of shade, I can’t provide the quality that I strive for. During the hours of 11-3 during the summer, the sun is very high in the sky. This means that it will cast some crazy shadows on your face and under your eyes. The background will be so bright that you won’t be able to see it is a beach. All of the beach images you see in my portfolio were taken at sunrise/sunset or on a cloudy day. Since cloudy days can never be predicted I always try to schedule these types of shoots as close to sunrise and sunset as I can. This also makes for a less crowded beach!

How long until I can see my photos?

Portrait and family sessions will be available to view in two weeks from your session date. I do aim to deliver them faster than that when possible.

Why don’t I get to see every single photo you took?

You wouldn’t want to see all the photos I took, I cull them for you so you are seeing the best of each pose/set up. I choose the ones that are up to professional technical standards as well as the ones with the best expressions. You will not see a photo in your gallery where someone is mid-blink. This culling process is something that I have down to a science and I promise I'm not hiding any amazing photos since I want all your amazing photos in a beautiful heirloom album that you can enjoy and pass down!