FAQ

1. Where are you located? I live in Woodland Hills, CA and shoot in the surrounding towns. I do charge a small travel fee for locations outside the immediate San Fernando Valley areas.

2. Where will we do our shoot? I have a variety of favorite locations but we can work together to choose what is just right for your family. I shoot exclusively in natural light so please keep that in mind. If you are interested in a shoot at your home let me know and we can discuss the options!

3. Is there a specific time of day that is better for shooting? What if that doesn’t work with my schedule? Photography is all about light and for the most beautiful pictures, photo shoots should be conducted in the last hour of the day, just before the sun sets. When the sun is high in the sky, the lighting is harsh and creates yucky shadows. Trust me when I say that it’s worth it to juggle your schedule to book your session during the “golden hour’! Keep in mind that this time varies throughout the year. In the summer it can be as late as 7pm and in the winter as early as 3:30pm.

4. What should I wear? See my “what to wear” guides! Or check out Pinterest for some great tips.

5. How long does it take me to get my pictures? It usually takes me two weeks to go through and edit each picture and then deliver to you. I hand edit every photo so they are “perfect” so it takes a little time.

6. How will I get my pictures from you? I send your pictures digitally. They will be high resolution jpegs and will arrive in the form of a download link in an email. Delivering your pictures in this way allows me to charge less because it eliminates taxes, product costs and shipping fees. I have found this to be an easy way to get your pictures to you as quickly as possible!

7. I saw you take tons and tons of pictures, you are giving us a certain number, where are the rest? You’re right, I take a lot of pictures during your session! Then I go through and choose the absolute best, the ones with all eyes open, real smiles, great lighting, sharp focus and all that other fun stuff. You’ll have to trust me that I’m giving you the very best I have. I would never delete or toss a great picture so feel confident that if you don’t see something in your images, it didn’t meet my standards.

8. How do I pay for my session?  You can mail your session deposit or use the paypal button that will be included in your welcome packet. I ask that clients bring a check or cash to their session with the remainder of the fee. The session deposit goes toward the fee so please subtract that from what you owe.

9. Do you think I should I order prints from you, isn’t it cheaper at my local discount store? I believe that the saying “you get what you pay for” applies in this situation. Prints ordered through me are custom color calibrated and of the highest quality paper. You will see a dramatic difference. You have invested in custom photography, why not create some beautiful art for your home?

10. Do you shoot weddings? No, not at this time however I love shooting birthday parties, baby showers etc. Just keep in mind that I don’t use a flash.

11. What is your event pricing? Typically events run around $350 and include 3 hours of on site shoot time and as many good images as there are from the event.