Pricing & Booking
How do I reserve you for a photo shooting?
You may request for a shoot at your desired date and time, I will be sure to quickly reply to confirm your requested date and time. If I am unable to make your initial date and time, we will work together to find an alternative date. I will always do my best to fit you in, rain or shine. Once we have agreed on the day and time, you will lock in that date and time by making a 50% deposit of your package price. Your request will be kept for 24hrs while awaiting the deposit, once the deposit has been made your request is officially booked!
How high is the deposit? When is the remainder due?
A deposit is required to finalized your booking. The deposit is 50% of your preferred package price + photo session fee ($25.00). Once you have received your proofs, you may choose to add additional items such as (prints, extra digital photos, or expediting) , the final album is released once your final payment is made. If no add-on's are chosen, the final album is released when your remainder is paid)
A deposit is required to finalized your booking. The deposit is 50% of your preferred package price + photo session fee ($25.00). Once you have received your proofs, you may choose to add additional items such as (prints, extra digital photos, or expediting) , the final album is released once your final payment is made. If no add-on's are chosen, the final album is released when your remainder is paid)
Do you give discounts?
YES, see current promotion.
Which form of payments do I accept?
For easy payment of your deposit and the remainder I take payment in many formats. Formally, I will prepare and send you an invoice displaying your package and the discounts applied, you will be able to use that invoice to make the initial deposit and your remainder using all major credit and debit cards.
For easy payment of your deposit and the remainder I take payment in many formats. Formally, I will prepare and send you an invoice displaying your package and the discounts applied, you will be able to use that invoice to make the initial deposit and your remainder using all major credit and debit cards.
If I cancel my booking will I receive my deposit back?
To cancel or to reschedule a session in more than 24hrs before the session is fully refundable and is at no charge. To Cancel or to reschedule a session in less than 24hrs before the session is none refundable or a rebooking charge of $ 25.00 USD. These costs cover any loss in the form of lost bookings and eventual cost already arisen before the actual session. However, I understand that unforeseen events can happen, so I try to work on alternatives if possible – e.g. find a new date for a session.
Do you charge for travel?
Yes. 30 miles is freely included in all the package pricing. Additional miles over the 30 included miles is charged at a reasonable rate.
see Add On Price list.
Yes. 30 miles is freely included in all the package pricing. Additional miles over the 30 included miles is charged at a reasonable rate.
see Add On Price list.
Do you travel to meet clients?
Yes, if needed. Sessions like a Labor and Delivery session requires a pre-meet and that will be scheduled prior to the session. A pre-meet is done to go over the do's and don'ts during the labor and delivery. If we’re unable to set an in person pre-session meet, we will do so via audio or video call.
Yes, if needed. Sessions like a Labor and Delivery session requires a pre-meet and that will be scheduled prior to the session. A pre-meet is done to go over the do's and don'ts during the labor and delivery. If we’re unable to set an in person pre-session meet, we will do so via audio or video call.
Which additional cost might occur?
In addition to your package price, there shouldn’t be any additional pricing as everything is included in the package. The Add on List has items that may be added on for an additional price, it includes items such as adding an additional digital pictures, print etc.
Photography
How do you describe your shooting style?
My style is simple, and natural. I utilize natural lighting for all outdoor shoots and majority indoor photography. For labor and delivery, I strictly use natural lighting w/o flash to limit interferences from medical and nursing care. For indoor shoots like children and newborns, their tiny frame may need additional lighting if the home is not well lit, therefore additional lighting to improve the clarity of the photo may be used.
What type of camera equipment do you use?
I shoot with professional Cannon full frame cameras and prime lenses. I always make sure to bring a backup camera in case something should not work as expected. If you are interested in more details don't hesitate to ask, but I rather recommend to look at my displayed portfolio to see if you like the results.
I shoot with professional Cannon full frame cameras and prime lenses. I always make sure to bring a backup camera in case something should not work as expected. If you are interested in more details don't hesitate to ask, but I rather recommend to look at my displayed portfolio to see if you like the results.
What is the difference between edited photos and edited and retouched?
All final images are edited for color, saturation, exposure and sharpness ensuring that each image is on its own the best it can be. For retouched images, the photo is taken a step further by clearing up blemishes, smoothing the skin, removing as much interference from the back ground as possible, all package pictures are edited and lightly retouched.
All final images are edited for color, saturation, exposure and sharpness ensuring that each image is on its own the best it can be. For retouched images, the photo is taken a step further by clearing up blemishes, smoothing the skin, removing as much interference from the back ground as possible, all package pictures are edited and lightly retouched.
Do I get all the images you take?
I have a method of picture selection, I go thoroughly through all the images and take out the obviously unusable ones in a first step. Then I go through again and reduce the amount of duplicates. At the end, the final selection is to pick your best shots, so you can enjoy only the best of the best images.
I have a method of picture selection, I go thoroughly through all the images and take out the obviously unusable ones in a first step. Then I go through again and reduce the amount of duplicates. At the end, the final selection is to pick your best shots, so you can enjoy only the best of the best images.
What rights do I have to the digital prints?
All packages come with a digital file album and with a print release certificate. The print release gives you the right to reproduce the images for personal use. You can use the images for prints, sharing on your social media, making canvases, etc.
All packages come with a digital file album and with a print release certificate. The print release gives you the right to reproduce the images for personal use. You can use the images for prints, sharing on your social media, making canvases, etc.
The Photo Session
Which locations do you recommend for a Portrait Session?
I recommend locations that most photographers go for shoots, like Rollins college in Winter Park, Disney boardwalk in Lake Buena vista, Downtown Lake Eola park in Orlando, Lakeridge winery, in Clermont. There are hundreds more places to take beautiful photos here in central Florida, but if they are not satisfying to your needs, we can always travel to nearby towns to a place where you like.
I recommend locations that most photographers go for shoots, like Rollins college in Winter Park, Disney boardwalk in Lake Buena vista, Downtown Lake Eola park in Orlando, Lakeridge winery, in Clermont. There are hundreds more places to take beautiful photos here in central Florida, but if they are not satisfying to your needs, we can always travel to nearby towns to a place where you like.
Do you travel out of Central Florida to shoot?
Yes, I love exploring and can travel out of Central Florida, or out of the state of Florida to shoot. Although, the package prices listed are based in central Florida, I can certainly give you a quote for sessions out of Central Florida and out of state.
Yes, I love exploring and can travel out of Central Florida, or out of the state of Florida to shoot. Although, the package prices listed are based in central Florida, I can certainly give you a quote for sessions out of Central Florida and out of state.
How should I prepare for a Portrait Session?
I believe good mood is always the most important thing, so make sure you have enough time to prepare beforehand so you are not stressed. Eat something light, wear what you're comfortable in and be open to venture out.
With kids, it helps to have something to drink and some treats to make it easy for them. For newborns, please ensure that they are well fed so that they may be calm and relax. I also provide a collection of newborn props to choose from, and will be gladly use your own.
Before each session, I will make sure to communicate with you to go through specific questions that you may have so we can ensure you are well prepared. For longer sessions like Labor and Delivery, I will schedule a pre-session meeting so that we can go over what you'd like and wouldn't like me capturing during your labor and delivery; I do this so there are no surprises as we're both on the same page.
I believe good mood is always the most important thing, so make sure you have enough time to prepare beforehand so you are not stressed. Eat something light, wear what you're comfortable in and be open to venture out.
With kids, it helps to have something to drink and some treats to make it easy for them. For newborns, please ensure that they are well fed so that they may be calm and relax. I also provide a collection of newborn props to choose from, and will be gladly use your own.
Before each session, I will make sure to communicate with you to go through specific questions that you may have so we can ensure you are well prepared. For longer sessions like Labor and Delivery, I will schedule a pre-session meeting so that we can go over what you'd like and wouldn't like me capturing during your labor and delivery; I do this so there are no surprises as we're both on the same page.
What happens if I am running late or vice versa to the shoot? Will you extend the shooting time?
It is my practice to arrive early to our shoots, as I like to scope out the area for some creative ideas. If for some reason I am running late I will do my best to extend the time or if the time is substantial and the shoot is unsuccessful, I will certainly refund all the money. If a client is late, I will do my best in the time that is remaining to get everything we need but will not extend the session time. All sessions are quite long, usually 1.5hr which is considerably more than we actually need, I do this so you can be relaxed and not rushed during the session.
It is my practice to arrive early to our shoots, as I like to scope out the area for some creative ideas. If for some reason I am running late I will do my best to extend the time or if the time is substantial and the shoot is unsuccessful, I will certainly refund all the money. If a client is late, I will do my best in the time that is remaining to get everything we need but will not extend the session time. All sessions are quite long, usually 1.5hr which is considerably more than we actually need, I do this so you can be relaxed and not rushed during the session.
Are you available to stay longer if I want you for a longer time? What are your rates and how do we go about this?
Depending on my availability I can certainly stay additional time. As all sessions are usually 1.5hr long, which is considerably more than we actually need, it’s unlikely that you would need more time; In any case that you would need more time, extra time is available at an additional pricing, see Add On price list.
Depending on my availability I can certainly stay additional time. As all sessions are usually 1.5hr long, which is considerably more than we actually need, it’s unlikely that you would need more time; In any case that you would need more time, extra time is available at an additional pricing, see Add On price list.
After the Session
How soon after the session are the proofs ready for viewing?
A sneak peek can be seen as I am taking the pictures, but the final gallery won't be available for viewing 7-14 days after the shoot. An online proof gallery will be available 7 business days after the session allowing you to make your selections; once you’ve made your selections the finale gallery will be available 7 business days or less. For a total of 7-14 business days. The sooner you make your selections the sooner the final gallery is returned.
A sneak peek can be seen as I am taking the pictures, but the final gallery won't be available for viewing 7-14 days after the shoot. An online proof gallery will be available 7 business days after the session allowing you to make your selections; once you’ve made your selections the finale gallery will be available 7 business days or less. For a total of 7-14 business days. The sooner you make your selections the sooner the final gallery is returned.
How will I receive my photos?
All packages come with a digital album, but you may also request for your photos on a Flash drive for a small Add On charge. See Add On price list.
All packages come with a digital album, but you may also request for your photos on a Flash drive for a small Add On charge. See Add On price list.
Do you offer online proofs? How do I select the images I want?
Yes and no, I don’t offer online proofs in the classical sense. After my selection method, all the images that makes it in the final gallery (usually 25-30 count) will be edited and available to you on an online "proofing" album. Once you have received the proof gallery, you will then make your selections (15 or 20) based on your package amount. Once you have made your selections, the final album will be available in one week or less. If you fell in love with more of the photos, you are more than welcome to buy additional pictures. (see Add On price list)
Yes and no, I don’t offer online proofs in the classical sense. After my selection method, all the images that makes it in the final gallery (usually 25-30 count) will be edited and available to you on an online "proofing" album. Once you have received the proof gallery, you will then make your selections (15 or 20) based on your package amount. Once you have made your selections, the final album will be available in one week or less. If you fell in love with more of the photos, you are more than welcome to buy additional pictures. (see Add On price list)
Do you offer online viewing?
Yes, all packages come with an easy to access online gallery so you can view and share your images with friends and family. The gallery will stay available for a minimum of 6 months after publication.
Yes, all packages come with an easy to access online gallery so you can view and share your images with friends and family. The gallery will stay available for a minimum of 6 months after publication.
How long does it take until my final gallery is available for viewing?
All final galleries of all sessions (for the exception of L&D) are made available 2 weeks or less. The goal is to provide you with the proofs album in 7 - 14 business days; once you have made your selections from the proof album, the final gallery is available upon receiving the remainder of your final payment. If your package has Add On that includes prints, they will also be available in that same time frame.
All final galleries of all sessions (for the exception of L&D) are made available 2 weeks or less. The goal is to provide you with the proofs album in 7 - 14 business days; once you have made your selections from the proof album, the final gallery is available upon receiving the remainder of your final payment. If your package has Add On that includes prints, they will also be available in that same time frame.
What size prints do you offer? what are your prices?
5x7 and 8x10; for their pricing please see Add On price list.
5x7 and 8x10; for their pricing please see Add On price list.
Can I see some of my pictures right away? Any sneak peek?
Yes! I have no problem with you seeing them as we're taking them, but that is the only time you can view them before they are processed. I work very hard to have the proof album ready for you in 7 business days. For that reason, I do not send sneak peaks.
Yes! I have no problem with you seeing them as we're taking them, but that is the only time you can view them before they are processed. I work very hard to have the proof album ready for you in 7 business days. For that reason, I do not send sneak peaks.
Do you share my pictures on social media?
Yes and no, I only share fragments of photos but only if you have given me permission to do so.
Yes and no, I only share fragments of photos but only if you have given me permission to do so.
Can you just email me a few images?
No. A lot of work goes into the images after they are taken, and it sounds easier to “just send a few images” than it actually is. I try to provide a sneak peek while they're being taken, otherwise I concentrate very hard to provide you with your images in the promised time frame.
No. A lot of work goes into the images after they are taken, and it sounds easier to “just send a few images” than it actually is. I try to provide a sneak peek while they're being taken, otherwise I concentrate very hard to provide you with your images in the promised time frame.
Do you backup your images? How can I be sure my images won’t get lost?
In my editing process I ensure that I have multiple copies of your images at all time. I also store your images for a minimum of 6 months, but please make sure you store them in a safe place as well so you don’t lose them. Printing of course is the best way to save them, but I also recommend multiple copies in a safe place.
In my editing process I ensure that I have multiple copies of your images at all time. I also store your images for a minimum of 6 months, but please make sure you store them in a safe place as well so you don’t lose them. Printing of course is the best way to save them, but I also recommend multiple copies in a safe place.
What if I lose my flash drive?
If you have lost your flash drive, in less than 6 months, the online album should still be available. If you preferred another hard drive, you are more than welcome to repurchase it.
If you have lost your flash drive, in less than 6 months, the online album should still be available. If you preferred another hard drive, you are more than welcome to repurchase it.