Frequenty Asked Questions

You can expect us to meet at a location we agreed on, we will most likely walk around, find some good spots, & take lots of photos. It will probably feel like it goes pretty fast because we are usually moving; different poses, different areas, little walks, etc. If you ask some former clients, you can expect me to talk & laugh a lot. I am always excited to meet clients & guide them by giving them prompts & being silly. It’s my goal to make you feel comfortable with me & your session & walk away feeling like it was a great experience, one that you want to have again!

Typically, a full session is 45 mins to 1 hour. Specialty sessions are anywhere from 10 minutes (Tiny-Minis) to 2-3 hours (usually in the case of Newborn sessions for feeding time & set up).

These estimated times reflect shooting, posing, walking to different locations, & getting everyone to feel more comfortable.

Please make sure everyone is ready to go when you arrive & kids are not super hungry or tired. Our time together is valuable & I do not want to waste it!

Yes, there is a 10% deposit to secure your session, so if your quote is for $245, your deposit will be $24.50. The deposit is non-refundable, due before the scheduled session, & goes towards your total amount. Always payable via Venmo, Apple Pay, check, or cash.

I understand that life happens (I am a mom, & a human, so I get it), you may reschedule one time, at no-charge, after that there is a $25 fee. I care about my clients, so please keep in contact with me if you need to reschedule due to sickness, injury, or other emergency!

Yes, I LOVE to travel & explore new places! As far as travel fees are concerned: if the location we agree on is more than 25 miles from Salem, a small fee is accrued. I am also willing to travel to multiple locations in the same day! Drive time & distance will be reflected in the estimated price of your session. It depends on the location, so let’s talk about it!

Oh man, I am THE most awkward person in the world, so I can tell you, I feeeeel you! I have also made some of fairly awkward people feel at ease & get some great shots. Don’t know what to do with your hands (saame!), worry not my friend, I got you. I will get down, stretch out, & get in all the weird positions to help find all those good angles (& suggest where your hands should be)!

Depending on the location, you can have as many as you want! I have photographed huge families, parties, & weddings! For family sessions the starting price reflects a family of 5 or LESS, then price goes up from there depending on how many people are involved.

There are a couple options you can choose from:

Online gallery: easiest & most convenient! Your entire gallery will be able to download to your phone or computer. Expires after 2 weeks (I use this the most)

USB drive: usually used for weddings or bigger events

On the online gallery, there is an option to order prints (if you want), which can be sent directly to your home.

Heck yes you can! You have printing rights to any & all photos in your gallery! You can print them whenever & wherever you want, share them all over social media, with grandma, friends, or have them printed on blankets! I don’t put a watermark on them because they are YOUR photos.

*I do reserve the right to use your photos in marketing (websites, flyers, promos, etc.) &/or professional portfolios. I will ask if I think someone would be uncomfortable with me using a photo & get permission first.

Nope. I don’t use Photoshop for editing my photos for you. I am dedicated to giving you my best, authentic work. I pride myself on taking the time to take good photos from the start that don’t require a lot of editing. I don’t use filters, or add in the sun when it’s not actually there, or a cool sky background, & I can’t add in someone who doesn’t make it to a session.

I want to capture YOU, because you are amazing exactly how you are & you are loved the way you are! I don’t want to change that.

I can & will edit some blemishes, bruises, or other random things that take away from the image, but very minimally so I don’t change the way someone looks.

Editing after a shoot is a lot of sitting in front of my computer, going through every single photo, picking the best, & using my artistic eye to make it look the best. Sometimes images may not be centered, I might change it to black & white, or I will crop it in a way that makes the viewer focus on a specific area.

For a regular full session I will give you at least 30 photos, smaller sessions obviously have less, it just depends on the session you book! I take waaay more photos than I need at each session, so I can go through & select the best ones.

Please allow up to 2 weeks for your gallery to be done, I only say this long because I am a workin’ mama! Usually I can get them done & delivered sooner than that though, so just keep an eye on your email after our session!

Weddings have a slower turn around time because of the volume of photos & editing. Please allow anywhere from 2-6 weeks for full wedding galleries to be ready.

Aren’t all kids difficult at some point? Yes, yes they are & I have photographed those difficult phases! Each & every one of my kids has gone a little wild when I get the camera out, but I promise you, I will get at least a couple good shots.
Also- I am not above bribing a kid with some candy to get them to smile, so I may just end up pulling some treats out of my pocket or camera bag just for them!

*Tip - Talk to your kiddos about the session in the days leading up to it! Include them in selecting their outfits or their hairstyles, help them by making it sound exciting, & maybe tell them you can get ice cream (or something else just as fun) after! Sometimes these things help them get into it & be their awesome selves!