Our Frequently Asked Questions

WEDDING

Frequently Asked Questions

  • All wedding dates are considered available and FCFS until I have a signed contract and deposit. I require a $1000 non-refundable retainer to secure your date. This blocks off your date and prevents me from booking any other weddings on your date! woo!

  • Great question! I will send a styling guide upon booking, but I usually recommend veering away from bright/neon colors. Neutrals(black, grey, tan, navy) and pastels look great with my editing style.

  • You will receive an online gallery of all of your images! You will use your download code provided to download and save your images. You are free to print from the gallery site or at any print store of your choice. Please don’t screen shot your images! It really compromises the quality.

  • For sessions, the final amount is due on the day of our session.

    For weddings, the first half of the package will be due upon booking and is non-refundable. The remainder must be paid in full 30 days prior to the wedding date.

  • Cash, Check, PayPal, Zelle or Credit Card!

  • Please, please, please download and save your images in multiple places! I always recommend saving on a USB, computer, phone, etc. AS WELL AS an online storage site. Amazon photos, google photos, dropbox and smug mug are all great choices.

  • 7 years! I have been full time for over 3 years now and I am so grateful!

  • I will carefully sort through and edit the best images from our time together! You will receive the edited, high resolution jpeg images in your final gallery.

  • Approximately 75 photos per hour of coverage will be delivered in your final wedding gallery.

  • For sessions, turnaround is 7-10 business days. Weddings take up to 10 weeks, but usually around 6 weeks is average.

NEWBORN / MATERNITY

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 1-2 months prior to when you'd like to take the photos will ensure that I have plenty of availability.

    When should I have my maternity photos taken? I recommend around 32 weeks, give or take, when your bump will be round and noticeable but you hopefully aren’t to that uncomfortable stage!

  • Flowy dresses or skirts look great on camera. I love how they bring movement to a photo, and they're also so flattering. It is also fun to incorporate a second outfit that shows your bear belly! Crop tops with jeans or an open front dress is a great option! As for colors, I love neutrals - white, tans, even blues and pastels. I find that bright colors such as oranges, pinks, reds tend to reflect on skin tones. If you're having your family in the photos, I always say it's important to coordinate, but not match. (Avoid putting everyone is the same outfits, i.e. white shirt and jeans)

  • Of couse! I always begin by asking what your vision/style is that you are going for and then offer some suggestions from there.

  • I bring along a few things including a basket or two, a fluffy white blanket and a couple wrap options. I keep my newborn sessions very simple and love to focus more on the interactions of the family with the new addition!

  • Most of the time I will come to you and the session will take place in the comfort of your own home!

  • This will depend greatly on the lighting throughout your home, but the most common spaces are the nursery, living room and master bedroom.

  • Yes! You will receive a edited gallery of plenty of images. From there you will choose the images to download. If you can’t narrow it down, you can always upgrade your package or purchase more digitals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Weekend availability is slim, so if you require a weekend date I recommend booking 2-3 months in advance. Weekday sessions are more readily available and can be booked with less notice.

  • Yes! I have a styling guide that I can share that is extremely helpful! I always urge clients to send me photos if they need some help deciding between items!

  • We will watch the weather closely on the day of our session. Weather in Florida can change so fast, so I like to make a final call about 2 hours prior to our meeting time. This will vary depending on how far we are traveling and whether you have hair/makeup appointments scheduled. If we decide it is best, there is no charge to reschedule.

  • No, I’m sorry. I believe in embracing your natural beauty. I will position you in flattering ways during our shoot, but I will not edit to make your waist or arms (etc) smaller.

  • All sessions are edited and deliver within 7 days.

  • The specific time varies throughout the year based on the sunrise/sunset time, but I love to plan to meet at sunrise or 1-2 hours prior to sunset for the most optimal lighting. This can be discussed if your schedule is not conducive to that time, but a different location may be recommended to allow for some shade.

  • Yes! You will receive a edited gallery of plenty of images. From there you will choose the images to download (amount varied based on the package you purchased). If you can’t narrow it down, you can always upgrade your package or purchase more digitals.