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• Off-season (December-March and July/August): 2-3 weeks is usually enough lead time for weekdays, more for weekends
• High season (April-June and September-November): 2-3 months at least – ALL fall dates usually sell out by the end of August!

I always keep a waitlist and may be able to fit in last-minute bookings occasionally, too!

I’m typically available to shoot any day of the week, including Sundays!  I only take a maximum of five sessions per week though and only one per weekend, so slots fill up fast.  I take off most major holidays and am out of town on many summer weekends.

The best time of day to schedule a portrait session is when the sun is low on the horizon, typically an hour or two before sunset (or a sunrise session if need be, but it’s often quite a bit chillier, and yawning + shivering isn’t ideal for photos!). Afternoon sessions aren’t completely out of the question, but when the sun is directly overhead, we end up making a beeline for shaded areas, which limits our options.

Not the tux and drape ones, unfortunately! Some schools allow their seniors to use on-location headshots, though, and I’m happy to get you set for those. Be sure to check on your school’s yearbook requirements and deadlines!

Yes!  Most of the verbiage on my page is geared toward high school seniors since I work with them more often, but college seniors absolutely deserve their own photoshoots, too.  Bring on the grad photos!  Just remember to iron out those impossible wrinkles from your gown and stole for best results.  BSU grads: allow lots of time for photos at the B – it gets mobbed in the spring, and we may have to wait our turn!

That’s completely up to you! It’s great to have a varied assortment of outfits from fancy to casual, and if some ensembles can quickly be changed up by adding or removing something simple such as a jacket, scarf, hat, or other accessory, even better. If you have any wardrobe pieces of special significance—a team jersey, a family heirloom, an awesome costume—10/10 recommend. And if it’s chilly out, bring a heavy coat or blanket to warm up between takes!

What not to wear:

• Busy patterns – you don’t want to camouflage with the scenery…unless that’s your intent!
• Ensembles that make your mom go “You’re wearing that?!” – your session is not a good time to have a family feud about your wardrobe choice
• Outfits that are uncomfortable and require constant adjusting
• Transition lenses – they never look totally clear, even after editing

We can fit in 2 outfits per hour of shooting, sometimes 3 if it’s a simple change like a shirt – more than that and we simply don’t have enough time to take photos! Some seniors are fine with ducking behind a few trees to change outfits, whereas others would rather return to their cars to switch gears, so factor in comfort levels and the complexity of the outfit change. It’s rare to have bathrooms nearby to use as changing rooms, so consider bringing a large blanket as a privacy shield!

Yes yes yes yes and yes! (Groups of 3+ are subject to an additional $25 group fee.) I highly encourage bringing anyone on Team You – fun photos together, moral support, and extra helping hands to carry outfit changes and play photography assistant! If you’re bringing a pet, consider allowing a little extra time for them to adjust to new surroundings and settle down. Fur babies are like small kiddos: they never want to cooperate on picture day!

One of the downsides to on-location photoshoots is that we do end up being a slave to the conditions…sigh! Overcast skies or a few drops aren’t a problem, but if the forecast is calling for heavier rain/snow or unusually high winds, I’ll rebook you (no charge). I keep a close eye on the forecast leading up to sessions and will let you know as far in advance if possible if the odds aren’t in our favor!

These things happen! Just give me as much notice as you can and we’ll reschedule, no charge.

I’ll edit it out so well no one will ever know. I’ve got you covered!

No deposit needed to reserve your date, but please give me at least 72 hours’ notice if plans change! I do require a 50% deposit at the time of your session, with the rest due only after you receive your finished photos.

I can accept checks, cash, Venmo, or Zelle.  I can only accept credit cards via PayPal with a 3.75% processing fee.

My typical turnaround time is one week, although it may take up to a week and a half during busier times of year. If you have hard deadlines to meet, let me know and I’ll try to expedite things. Look for previews from your session on Instagram and Facebook a day or two after your photoshoot!

I get it – when our 21st-century selves are used to snapping dozens of photos a day for free, it can seem unfair and unwarranted to pay someone else $$$ for the same thing…but it’s not the same thing! Portrait photographers invest thousands of dollars in camera bodies, lenses, lighting equipment, and editing software that far exceeds even the most sophisticated smartphone camera. Behind every click of the shutter is thousands of hours of practice and study in gear, lighting, and posing; after every click of the shutter comes many more hours of editing, editing, and more editing. It’s much more than the simple push of a button!