FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I require a 50% down payment upon booking to confirm the date and time. Once 50% is collected your date and time will be blocked from my calendar to all further bookings. Please note that the price estimated by Thumbtack is generally close to accurate, but can change once I receive the full details and nature of the job. If you notice that the generated cost is greatly exceeding your budget, please consider a different professional. It is important for us to maximize potential from our leads and I want to make sure I can accommodate what you are looking for and make sure time is being utilized as best as possible. The rate quoted via Thumbtack may change upon receiving further details of your booking, every session, event, and wedding is completely different so I do my best to cater to your needs specifically vs doing generalized packages. Please note, full wedding coverage from 8+ hours, is minimum $4000. There are additional factors that may impact this rate so as you are selecting photographers please keep this in mind. I have had an increase in leads looking for 8 hours of coverage for $500 through this platform so I figured I’d clarify. *This does not include videography, and both services will never be performed by the same professional with my company on a wedding. There is no true way to shoot both photography and videography at the same time, and you should be very mindful of anyone offering to do so especially on weddings and events. Lighting, camera settings, gear, stabilizers and more differ from one service to another. I do have a videography partner and their availability can be requested upon hire of myself, but their availability is not guaranteed to match my own, and should be taken in consideration upon booking. * Studio sessions are an additional cost if it is something you desire. I can shoot close up headshots on site anywhere because I have a full strobe and background set up. But shoots that are full body on infinity walls or colored backgrounds will be done at HGAB, Mint Room, or any other local studios. Please take note of this cost in your research as most professionals do not own a studio, but rent upon need. For newborn photography that is more prop and studio oriented, I do not provide these items within shoots, as each client is different and has a different taste. (this including outfits, baskets, blankets, toys etc). My newborn photography is very documentary, within the home with the parents, in the nursery etc. Please take note of this. If you are desiring a newborn shoot of the studio style with the props mentioned it must be provided by the client. I strive to give each client a unique experience and a unique gallery, which would be lessened if I used the same props in every newborn session. I do not deliver raw photos unless it is for a brand or company with their own in house design teams with specifications for publications and marketing. Delivery of raw photos will require a separate usage fee. I do not limit the image delivery in weddings, events or sessions. I simply clean the gallery of any duplicates, duds, blinking shots / anything I do not deem perfect, but you will end up with thorough coverage already edited. This cancels the back and forth after of deciding which images you want edited. In my opinion the package process creates a lot of hassle for the client, so I factor the full editing into the rate. I do not provide the service of 3D renderings for real estate. Delivery times: Sessions: one week Short events (4 hours or less): 2 weeks Weddings / events more than 6 hours: 3 weeks 24 Hour edits are available for an additional fee. I would also be so happy to provide classes and tutoring sessions for beginner and hobbyist photographers as well.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I will need the details provided of your job, then I will provide an estimate for the services required. Once confirmed we move forward with an invoice and deposit.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Bachelor of Fine Art