FAQs

Hours are by appointment only. Typically, weekdays are best, between 10am and 6pm. I do have some availability for weekends and later evenings as needs arise.

Hoping to have a “Schedule Now” button on website that will take them directly to my booking calendar.

This will depend largely on your personal style, taste, and industry. Creatives often wear different things than executives, for example. This is the reason that collaborating beforehand for branding sessions is important. For simple headshots, I always recommend colors that complement your skin tone, clothing that is well-fitted and won’t sag or “bunch up” as you move through poses (crossing your arms, for example). As a general rule, solids almost always work well, as do small pieces of jewelry, but again, this will largely be dictated by industry. More importantly are the things to NOT wear, such as graphic tees (unless industry specific), clothing that is too large or too small, etc. Shoes only come into play for branding sessions are again, industry and style specific.

Hair an makeup services are not automatically provided, but can be added on per request. I do recommend that clients take advantage of this as the makeup artists I work with are professionals who cater makeup for camera work.

If you are doing a full branding session, absolutely! In fact, I encourage it. Depending on your industry, props can really help to not only convey a message but also to “humanize” you to potential clients and consumers. They also offer a way for you to add personality into your session.

You can find inspiration within my portfolio of previous clients, but I also challenge you to make a Pinterest Board with elements that appeal to you. Perhaps you like the wardrobe, the lighting, the style of photography (editorial vs professional, for example), the props and so on. I encourage my clients to share their boards with me as part of our collaboration.

Headshots typically take place in my studio though I have the ability to travel for groups. I realize it can be difficult to organize groups to align schedules and so forth, thus it is likely easier if I come to you. Full branding sessions can place anywhere and that may be industry specific. For example, if you are a master gardener, we would likely incorporate images of you within your gardens. Some clients prefer to be in nature while others prefer to be in an office or indoor environment.

No. In fact, I encourage you to bring at least three options for headshots and for full branding sessions, I encourage at least four.

Many people believe this about themselves and it’s normal to feel this way. We discuss the things you have disliked about previous pictures of yourself and work to overcome those with angles, lighting, posing, etc.

I typically shoot a good variety of both. One of the things we discuss during our collaboration is HOW you think you will use your images. Requirements for Facebook are very different than requirements for your website, for example. We also discuss whether you want any “blank space” where you can overlay text.

Typically, images are hand-edited and back to you within 2 weeks.

Yes, all clients get some level of retouching- color grading and exposure changes, for example. Unless requested otherwise, clients also get some degree of skin smoothing. The degree of retouching you are most comfortable with is discussed with you.

Digital files are sent via DropBox, which is free to use.

Absolutely. Because I require the minimum investment be paid prior to securing your appointment, I accept a variety of payment plans and options. These include all major credit cards, PayPal, PayLater, AfterPay, Klarna, and Stripe.

Yes, and most clients do. Whatever collection you would like to upgrade to will be processed during your reveal and ordering appointment.

Yes, you will have full usage rights for print or web.

Examples of my work may be found on my website.

Absolutely! As more clients recognize the need for frequently updated content, I do offer a subscription so that you may have images taken quarterly.

I encourage lifestyle images for the full branding sessions. Whether that means you are photographed with your pet, participating in your favorite hobby, exercising, etc, these types of images help to connect you as a real person to your potential clients.