Question 1

WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?

Accepted Answer

i am located in canfield, OH. i have traveled to cleveland, akron/kent, and tcolumbus in ohio. i also travel outside of ohio to pittsburgh and philadelphia in  PA, jacksonville, FL, and italy. i will travel anywhere for you as long as a travel fee is paid. i will travel to any of the 50 states, and out of the country. out of country shoots must include flights and housing.

Question 2

HOW LONG DOES IT NORMALLY TAKE TO RECIEVE PHOTOS?

Accepted Answer

there is no guaranteed date, but i try my best to send back your images as fast as possible. it typically does not take longer than 5-10 business days for portraits and couples. events and weddings can take 6-10 weeks

Question 3

HOW DO I RECIEVE DIGITAL PHOTOS AND PRINTS?

Accepted Answer

i use a website called pixieset to send you all digital files. you are able to send the link to as many as you'd like. you can download single photos or the whole album. you can also order prints by pressing the shopping cart. the system will automatically have the photos you want shipped to you. you can order on photo paper, canvas print, mounted prints, or mental prints in a large variety of sizes. 
you can also receive photos on a USB for an extra $20 that will be given to you.

Question 4

DO I NEED TO PAY DEPOSIT? WHY

Accepted Answer

the simple answer is yes. the deposit sets the time and date to be official. the reason it must be paid is if you cancel last minute, someone could have taken your spot. nothing is officially booked until the deposit is payed and the contract is signed. if a deposit is not paid, the total amount paid becomes non-refundable

Question 5

WHEN DO I PAY REMAINDER?

Accepted Answer

you pay the remainder and possible travel fees 2 days before we meet each other for the shoot. you will not have your photos taken without the remainder being paid. if you decide to add something later on, the payment must be made first.

Question 6

WHY DO I NEED TO SIGN A CONTRACT?

Accepted Answer

a contract keeps this professional and makes sure the client understands everything. the client must sign the contract stating they understand all the rules. the contract is signed when the deposit is paid.

Question 7

WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS / IF I'M SICK?

Accepted Answer

if the weather is very crazy/ i am sick, the money from your deposit will be used to schedule for another day. the remainder is still due upon arrival. if you do not show on the day of the shoot, the deposit is not refunded. to reschedule again, another deposit must be paid to schedule a date if it is not scheduled within the next 14 days.
if you decide to cancel your photoshoot all together, the deposit is not refunded.

Question 8

CAN I BRING A FRIEND WITH ME?

Accepted Answer

if you want to bring a friend with you to hype you up, make you smile or make you feel comfortable, they are more than welcome to come! if you want photos with them as well, you must notify me first and an extra fee may be charged depending on amount of photos. 
they are allowed to take pictures only on their phone.

Question 9

WHAT ARE THE TRAVEL FEES?

Accepted Answer

if i am required to travel more than 15 minutes, i charge a $5 for every 15 minutes. if a parking fee is required, the client must pay the fee. if i am required to travel by plane, the client must pay for the flight and any hotel

Question 10

DO I GET TO CHOOSE THE PHOTOS?

Accepted Answer

nope! that's my job as the photographer to choose what i think looks best. you can choose what photos are your favorites after editing whether it is for prints, phootobooks, or retouching!

Question 11

CAN YOU/ DO YOU RETOUCH (PHOTOSHOP) HOW I LOOK?

Accepted Answer

i do not retouch any photos unless it is asked for. it is a charge of $50 to retouch the face every 5photos. any extra retouching (body enhancing, remove objects/ people, adding anything, etc) is $45 per photo upon request of client.

Question 12

DO I EVER SEE OR RECIEVE RAW IMAGES?

Accepted Answer

no. the only way you will see a raw photo is if i post a before and after. it's that simple

Question 13

DO I CHOOSE WHAT IMAGES GO ON YOUR WEBSITE/ INSTAGRAM?

Accepted Answer

nope. i have rights to all the photos so that anything i share to you can be shared online. sharing photos online is how i grow my business! however, not all photos may be shared.

Question 14

HOW LONG DO YOU KEEP OUR IMAGES FOR?

Accepted Answer

your photos will stay up on pixieset or my website, but i will not be able to re-edit or change any photos after two months. i delete the raw files from my computer and my sd card in the camera

Question 15

WHAT IF I DON'T WANT ANY PHOTOS ONLINE?

Accepted Answer

please let me know before hand if you don't want your photos shared online and why if you are comfortable. i would like to make you feel as comfortable as possible. photos will be shared on a private album with a password. i share my work through social media and the internet to be discovered and grow my business (even you most likely found me through social media!) so please notify me beforehand to avoid photos being shared publicly.

Question 16

WHAT ARE THE COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS?

Accepted Answer

covid-19 is a serious concern and to many people it can be deadly. i am currently fully vaccinated with my booster shot as well! if you feel uncomfortable, i will more than gladly wear a mask since you won't be.

Question 17

WHAT DO YOU USE TO SHOOT WITH?

Accepted Answer

i use a nikon z8 with multiple lenses. i have a 50mm f1.4,  35mm f1.4, 24 f1.8, and a 24-70 f2.8. 
i also have a minolta film camera that can used upon request with an additional price

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