Session Info

PRE-CONSULTATION
After you reserved your portrait session date I will send you questionnaire so I can tailored the session toward you.  I want to get to know you as best I can prior to our shoot together.  This makes the entire process more personal and truly helps showcase YOU in the final images we create together.  After I receive your answers I will give you a call to discuss locations, what to wear and what to expect during your session.

SESSION DAY
Prior to your session day,  you will be contacted to confirm the location and to answer  any questions or concerns you might have.  I will also go over the outfits with you to match your style, personality and the location.

DIGITAL IMAGES/ORDERING APPOINTMENT
There are 2 options to receive your high resolution digital images.  Within 1-2 week(s) after your session:
Option 1 – Your digital images will be hand selected by me.  You will receive an email to download your high resolution digital images.  You do not have the option to personally choose your images.  However, additional images are available for purchase.  5 files for $500.  15 files for $1000, etc.
Option 2 – If you would like to choose your own images, you do have the option to come in for your viewing and Ordering Appointment. I will show you 30 – 70 images that you can choose or purchase additional images. I will send you my availability to reserve your ordering appointment.  You will see all your images during the ordering appointment either at my studio or conveniently at your home.  All financial decision makers must be present at your ordering appointment.  Feel free to bring all your family or anyone!  They are more than welcome to join us!   I will bring along all the awesome and gorgeous products that you can see and touch and have the option of purchasing them.

There is no minimum order requirement. Gift prints start at $80 and wall portraits start at $500 and will be available at your premiere ordering appointment.  Discounted collections begin at $990. This is separate from the session fee. Normally print collections offer a significant amount of savings over a la carte pricing.  After seeing their pictures, on average my clients invest between $1000 – $2000 on their custom portrait session. This includes fined gallery canvases, wall portraits, gift prints, digital images and many more. A complete price list is available upon request.

 

***FAQ***

 

What is your style of photography?
My style is simple, soft, natural, emotional, candid and fun.  I love when my clients joke around and be themselves that’s when I get the true and perfect moment.

What type of photography do you do?
I specialized in high school and college portraits. 80% of my work is senior portraits.  I also do model portraits, family, children and general portrait photography.

Why should we book you?
I strongly believe everyone is beautiful inside and out. My goal is to capture who you are, what you love, most importantly the beauty in you. I want your photos to capture the real you.

How do I book a session?
You can click here BOOK NOW or you can call me at 214-810-0044 and book over the phone.

How much is your session fee?
Portraits session fee starts at $495 and comes with 5 high resolution digital images. The fee covers our time together at the location of your choice within 5 mile radius of zip code 75094. For family portraits, the fee is $1200 and up to 5 people.  $25 for each additional person.  All print products and additional digital images are sold separately. Please feel free to check out my Pricing section for additional information or you can call me at 214-810-0044.

Do you pick the session location?
No, I love when you pick the location but I do provide suggestions if needed.  If you want to do a fun picnic picture at the park I am all for it. Tell me what you want and I’ll try to capture your imagination.

Is the session fee refundable?
No, any payment made via online, in-person or over the phone is non-refundable.

How much does your a la carte or collection start?
Gift prints start at $80 and wall portraits start at $500. Discounted collections begin at $990. This is separate from the session fee. Normally print collections offer a significant amount of savings over a la carte pricing. A complete price list is available upon request.

How much can I expect to spend?
There is no minimum order requirement. After seeing their images on average my clients invest between $1000 – $2500 on their custom portrait session.This includes fined gallery canvases, wall portraits, gift prints, digital files and many more. A complete price list is available upon request.

When can I see my photos?
You can see your images within 1-2 week(s) after your session.  If you choose Option 2, immediately after your session, I will send you my availability to reserve your ordering appointment. Your appointment is normally schedule within 1 to 2 week(s). You will see all your images during your ordering appointment either at my studio or conveniently at your home. This will take probably a minimum of one hour of your time. All financial decision-makers must be present and feel free to bring your family, friends or anyone! They are more than welcome to join us! I will bring along all the awesome and gorgeous products that you can see and touch and have the option of purchasing them.

Can I purchase additional photos?
Yes, but the digital images will be hand selected by me based on my artistic view and will be available via download.  5 files for $500.  15 files for $1000, etc.

Do I need to come to the Ordering Appointment? 
No, you do not need to come in for an Ordering Appointment if you select Option 1 to receive your high resolution digital images via download.  Your digital images will be hand selected by me based on my artistic view.

I want to choose my own photos, can I come to the Ordering Appointment? 
Yes.  You will see 30-70 images which you can choose from.  I’m a high end boutique full-service photography, which mean I want to make sure you get the best products of your choice for your lovely home and family.  I want you to preserve your memories with heirloom such as fine leather album, canvas, etc from generation to the next.

Do I have to buy at the Ordering Appointment?
It is the only day your images are available to purchase either at your home or my studio. The financial decision maker must be present at the ordering appointment. You do not have to pick your images for print that day however a collection or a product must be purchased. If you would like to decide later there is a $100 charge to re-schedule another ordering appointment.  

I need my photos sooner.  Can you expedite my request?
My normal turnaround time is within 1 to 2 week(s).  However, if you need to download your images sooner, I am more than happy to expedite your request.  For rush processing of your images there is an additional charge of $200.  Rush delivery of custom design product is 2-4 weeks after processing.

Do you do destination session?
Yes, I sure do!  My passport is ready and I love to travel!  Contact me and let’s chat!

Do you charge a travel fee?
Yes.  There is a $150 travel fee if location is further than 20 mile radius of zip code 75094.  Additional $100 fee for increment of 15 miles.

Can I book a Saturday or Sunday session?
Yes, you sure can.  There is a fee of $150 for a weekend session. 

What if I’m late to my session?  Do I still get the full hour?
Please plan to be punctual.  I normally have back to back sessions and would hate to be late on my other clients.  For example, if you have a 1 hour session and you’re 15 minutes late.  You will only have 45 minutes of session time left.  However, additional time can be purchased increment of 15 minutes for $250.

Can I post photos on social media?
Yes you can, but only watermarked images.  These images are copyrighted and may not be reproduced, altered, edited, or printed in any way.

How many photos do I get to see?
A normal 1 hour portrait session would be about 10-30 edited images.  However, the number of images will be selected by me based on my artistic view.

Do you edit all photos?
No, you will see proofing that will go through processing such as exposure, contrast and color correction. There will be additional charge for Enhanced Editing such as removing blemish.  However, any prints purchase through me will go through Enhanced Editing with no charge.  Enhanced Editing does not include artistic work such as opening eyes or liquifying body parts.