FAQ
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY IMAGES?
A.I ask for up to 12 weeks to deliver a full wedding gallery. For any type of portrait session, I ask for up to 2 weeks. Need your photos done in a specific amount of time? No problem. I now offer "rush fees" so you can get your photos right away.
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD I SCHEDULE MY SESSION?
A.I strongly encourage clients to book at least 3 months in advance! This gives us both flexibility and ample time to prepare for our session together. My calendar fills up quickly in spring and especially in fall, so make sure to contact me as soon as possible so we can make sure to get you a date and time that you want!
WHAT TYPES OF SESSIONS DO YOU OFFER?
A.There is not a single thing that I don't photograph. I do families, events, sports, lifestyle newborns, engagements, weddings, portrait sessions, boudoir sessions, and lifestyle work. If you can think of it, I most likely take photos of it. I love growing with my clients and becoming their forever photographer.
WHAT TIME OF DAY SHOULD I HAVE MY SESSION?
A.For family sessions, golden hour is ideal! This varies by the season but will be sometime between late afternoon and early evening. I will let you know what time works best for your specific session when we select your date! Newborn sessions take place during the week midmorning to early afternoon. Typically, this is when baby is happiest!
WHERE CAN MY SESSION TAKE PLACE?
A.Sessions may take place at a location of your choice within the Twin Cities-metro area within a 30 mile radius. $2/mile is charged for every mile outside of that radius. I will work with you to choose the perfect location! I have plenty of spots that I love to recommend to clients. Let me know your vision and we can find a spot that works for you! I also have a studio in Minneapolis that I love to shoot at if you’re thinking about an indoor option!
DO YOU INSTRUCT FOR POSING?
A.My goal is to make you feel comfortable start to finish during your session. I will ask you to do prompts depending on the session booked.
Ex. "Cuddle up as if you’re watching your favorite show together."
WHAT IS YOUR STUDIO LIKE?
A.I have a lovely lifestyle studio in Minneapolis. This means that my studio is made to look like a home! I have a bed, chairs, comfy rugs and couches, and more to make your pictures as natural and comfortable as possible. There is plenty of room where you can make yourself feel at home.
WHAT SHOULD WE WEAR TO OUR SESSION?
A.No matter what you’re wearing, you and your family should be comfortable! I offer outfit assistance with every session to coordinate outfits for the whole family. If you are thinking about having your hair and/or make up done, I have wonderful stylists that I will refer you to.
DO YOU OFFER MINI-SESSIONS?
A.Yes, usually during the fall and winter months. Subscribe to my newsletter to get updates on upcoming mini sessions.
DO YOU GIVE OUT RAW (UNEDITED) FILES?
A.The images in your gallery will be edited to improve lighting, contrast, sharpness, and color — all of which is a standard process for digital photographers. Therefore, I do not provide the unedited RAW images.
WILL YOU WORK WITH MY BUDGET?
A.I wish that we could work with every budget! I understand that not everyone can afford the luxury of photographs. From time to time, I will try to work within a set budget if I have the date available. If you have a special circumstance like this, please message me so we can chat more!
HOW MUCH ARE EXTRA IMAGES?
A.Extra images are $25 each. If you'd like to purchase the entire session or bulk images, a price can be negotiated.
CANCELLATIONS / RESCHEDULING / TARDINESS POLICY
CANCELLATIONS :
If you no call no show, you are forfeiting your booking fee and we will not schedule with you again. Please be mindful that when we block off a time spot for you, we are holding that spot for only you. Therefore, we are not able to schedule someone else. We will not tolerate no call no show clients.
RESCHEDULING :
We understand that life happens. People get sick, and things go wrong. If you need to reschedule for any reason, please try to give us 48 hrs notice. If you happen to fall ill the day of your session, please reschedule. We work every day with all age groups and cannot risk passing on anything to our beloved clients. Your photos will look better if you are feeling well rested and at your best! We rarely allow weather rescheduling because after all, we do live in Minnesota so we love to embrace whatever weather it decides to be that day. If it is down pouring or a major snow storm is on it's way that hinders our photo session, we can without a doubt reschedule. If your reschedule is approved, your booking fee will carry over onto your new date. If rescheduling more than 60 days out, a new booking fee will be required. (The new booking fee will be waived if we have previously discussed a date, and for special circumstances such as travel, military, health reasons.)
TARDINESS :
Please plan enough time to get to your session. Whether that be getting the kids ready or navigating through rush hour traffic. If you are running late, please call. We respect every single client's time and put an incredible amount of effort into scheduling and planning a session, so please respect ours. If you have a 60 minute session scheduled and you are 20 minutes late, you will then have a 40 minute session. If you are more than 30 minutes late without calling, you will forfeit your booking fee and we will have the right to cancel the session. We of course understand unforeseen circumstances such as illness or accidents. If we are late, we will communicate that with you and your session time will not be affected.