FAQ

From the day you book with me until you receive the final edits, I will be in contact with you regarding preparations, accommodations, preferences, changes, and so forth. If you have a wedding coordinator, I will be in contact with them as well. When you book your session, I will send you a pricing guide with the base cost of the package you have chosen and any additional services you may select. I will visit the venue and the wedding rehearsal to get a feel for the lighting, spacing, and required camera settings. As soon as I arrive on your wedding day, I will begin documenting as many memories as possible. Once the wedding party is ready for post-ceremony portraits, I will direct the party to the preferred location, taking no longer than 30-60 minutes. Portraits will begin with the party as a whole and dwindling down to just the married couple for an intimate session.

I am based in Durham, North Carolina. I will travel all over the state, with a fee according to mileage traveled out of a 50 mile radius. I will also travel to most destinations, but require the client to provide the travel accommodations such as a plane ticket, gas expenses, and/or a hotel.

Your will receive a online gallery link with all of your photos within maximum 5 weeks (sometimes less depending on the season). Your gallery is private, with a password sent with your link. You can download all the photos from the gallery with a download pin, and also share them, choose your favorites, and order prints and other merchandise right from your private gallery.

I personally take and keep as many photos as possible. This usually ranges to about 50-60 photos an hour. For an 8-hour wedding, you will receive approximately 400-500 photos.

Specific session preparation guidelines can be found on the booking pages for each session. In general, you should:
- Plan your look: outfits, nails, hair, grooming, etc. I always recommend color-coordinating for multiple people in a session.
- Prepare a list of any specific poses you desire
- Eat beforehand and bring water
- Get adequate sleep the night before
- On the day of the shoot, wash your face and apply a light moisturizer. Come with clean, dry hair.
- Do not schedule facials or waxing within a few days of the shoot to prevent redness or breakouts.

Weddings: at least 6 months
Engagement: 2 months for surprise, 1 month for post-engagement.
Maternity/Labor & Delivery: Within 3 months of discovering you are pregnant!
Newborn: At least 3 months to the due date. You want this session within the first two weeks!
Family: 2-4 months
Individual: 1-3 months
Senior Portraits: at least 2 months

I will keep an eye on the forecast for the week of your outdoor session. If your session date looks to be rainy, we will reschedule to the earliest availability at no extra cost.

I require a non-refundable 25% deposit only for wedding, labor & delivery, and newborn photography. You are eligible for a refund in dire circumstances. Please contact me explaining your situation to discuss a refund.