Question 1

What happens if it rains or if there is bad weather?

Accepted Answer

We can absolutely reschedule your session for a day with better weather! My style of photography is dependent upon the sun; the better the weather, the more vibrant the resulting images. So, if you want moody photos, we can shoot with clouds-- if you like my colorful aesthetic, then we’ll want a sunny day. There is no fee or additional charge to reschedule.

Question 2

Do you travel for photo shoots?

Accepted Answer

YES! I absolutely *love* to travel and shoot in amazing locations. I am even available to travel internationally for weddings.

Question 3

What is the best time of day to shoot?

Accepted Answer

I highly recommend booking a sunset/golden hour session. This is the time of day that the sun gets all glow-y and beautiful, which plays a huge role in my style! This time frame can change based on the time of year, the location, and the weather reports.

Typically, golden hour is any time from 3:30-5:00pm in the fall/winter months, and 5:30-7:00pm in the spring/summer. However, to get the best recommended shooting time, reach out to me directly once you have selected your preferred date and location and I can nail it down exactly for you!

Question 4

What should I expect on the day of the session?

Accepted Answer

While each session is different, typically we will both arrive to the session on-time and ready to shoot! Outfits/hair/makeup should be finished when you arrive so that we can make the most of our shooting time. We'll have some time to chat while we are walking to and from the different shooting spots and can go over any examples/ideas or concerns you may have.

At each spot, I'll help you pose (I'll probably move around you, and I might ask you to change positions a few times), and then once I'm finished I will show you the photos on the back of the camera. This allows for you to fix anything you see that needs fixing before we move on to the next spot.

Once the session is coming close to the end, I'll go over any remaining session info with you and answer any questions you may have!

Question 5

Can I reschedule my session if needed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if something comes up, we can definitely reschedule your session for another date. Reschedules will be booked based on my current availability at the time of rebooking.

Question 6

Can I bring my pet?

Accepted Answer

I cannot stress this word enough-- YES!! There is literally nothing I love more.

If you are planning on bringing a pet, shoot me a message with the heads up so that I can let you know if there are any special requirements set by the location regarding animals (i.e.- dogs need to be on leashes, etc.).

Question 7

Can I send you example images of what I am going for?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! This is actually super helpful for me when helping you bring your vision to life. I recommend checking out Pinterest (share your boards with me!) for posing ideas that you'd like to copy or styles that you'd like to emulate.

Question 8

Where are we going to meet?

Accepted Answer

I establish meeting spots for each specific location. I will reach out to you the day prior to the session with the exact location/address, my vehicle make/model, etc. If it is a unique location, where I don’t normally shoot, I will work with you directly to determine the best meeting spot.

Question 9

I've never done this before-- can you help me pose?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! I have over 15 years of experience helping my clients pose, and I promise I won't leave you hanging.

If there are any specific poses you'd like to emulate/copy, feel free to show me a screenshot, or send them over to me beforehand!

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER

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