Frequently Asked Questions
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As I believe there is no size fits all I have starting prices and each session is tailored to meet the client’s needs!
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From the time you submit your booking request, you will be contacted to discuss your project and desired dates. Once a shoot is agreed on, you’ll receive a deposit invoice. As soon as the deposit is paid, this secures your session. We will then discuss your concepts and ideas. From there, get ready to make the magic happen! Following your shoot, you’ll receive your photos to select your designated number of edits. Once you select your desired edits, you will receive those images soon after! Typically, edits are delivered within two weeks from the date of your photo shoot.
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Yes, a 50 % retainer is required for ALL sessions. This deposit goes towards your total. When you receive your contract you will find all retainer/payment information. The deposit MUST be paid and the contract MUST be signed for us to move forward with the shoot. Until the payment is received, nothing is booked or set, which means your desired time slot is still available to other potential clients.
There is a retainer fee because when you book a session with me, that means I have reserved that time for you specifically. If the shoot is canceled/rescheduled last minute, it is hard for me to quickly find another client; also you could have possibly taken someone's spot when they also wanted the same time slot.
Therefore, I require a non-refundable retainer fee prior to the photoshoot.
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Your photos will be delivered through an online gallery where you'll be able to download and back up your images on multiple devices. This gallery will also allow you to share the link with family and friends to download their own images.
Printed packages and albums are available upon request.
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Please allow 3-4 days to receive your proofs and 7-10 days for final edits. If you need your photos in a rush you have the option to add on a FAST 3-day turnaround for an additional $75 or a RAPID 1-day turnaround for an additional $125. Please mention if you need your photos in a hurry at the time of booking.
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Yes! You're allowed and encouraged to bring confetti poppers, glitter, champagne, balloons, smoke grenade, you name it! Props can add some fun and color to your session! If you need any recommendations on what and where to get them, please reach out, I can help!
Disclaimer: Props such as confetti poppers, glitter, champagne, balloons, and smoke grenades are not allowed in indoor/in-studio sessions.
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You have up to 48 hours before your session to cancel without incurring a fee. If you cancel after the stated 48 hours your deposit will become non-refundable.
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If you're running late, we will use the allotted time remaining in our session to make the most out of it.
For example: If our session is 5:30-6:30 pm but you're running 10 minutes behind, the session will be from 5:40-6:30 pm and still ends at the same time.
After 20 minutes late your session will be automatically cancelled.
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The location must be within 30 miles of the Kalamazoo area. Travel fees apply to locations outside of the 30-mile radius (.75 cents per mile round trip.) If you need location suggestions I am happy to assist!
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Locations should be no more than 10 minutes apart. The travel between locations is covered in your package and does not go towards your shooting time as long as you stay within the 10-minute time.
Example: If your second shooting location is 15 minutes away from the first, 5 minutes of your shooting time will be deducted from your remaining shooting time.
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I am all about keeping my photos as natural as possible. I do not do any type of body manipulation such as weight altering, age altering, or enhancing body parts. You can add Professional or Expert retouching to your photos. Please review the pricing for this service on the investment page.
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I do not currently offer any discounts, it would not be fair to my clients who book me at full price. I do offer payment plans to help with budgeting.
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If you have already booked your date with me, and for some reason, you have to cancel or reschedule, the deposit is non-refundable or transferable. I have held a date and put it in my calendar, and may have turned someone else away from wanting that date. In order to book your new date, I would need a new deposit paid.
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We all know weather can be unpredictable. If the weather is not looking too good on the day and time of your session, I will reach out and reschedule your shoot as soon as possible.
You can request a final decision to be made by me the soonest which is 24 hours before your photo shoot time or the latest which is 2 hours before your photoshoot time.
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The professional editing I provide represents me as an artist, my style, and my brand. For this reason, I do not give out raw(unedited) photos nor do I allow clients to further edit, alter or add filters to my final edits.