Frequently Asked Questions
I love your work! How do I book you??
If you have questions for me that aren't covered here, you may click the "Contact" link over on the lefthand side of the screen and ask away! If you are ready to book, click the "Pricing" link, and fill out the form, and I'll quickly contact you so we can set up a date for your Senior Session.
So, I'm a little shy and I'm afraid I won't know what to do when you start taking my pictures!
No worries! I tell you exactly what to do, from how to stand or sit, to where to put your hands, how to hold your head, and what kind of expression to show me. If I want you to smile, I try to make you laugh! If I want a natural expression, I have tricks on how to take your mind off of your expression so it looks more natural. You will learn to trust me, and you will feel comfortable in front of the camera after a few minutes.
Okay, so let's say I've already booked with you, and I get nervous before things like this. What can I expect?
My shoots are FUN! I am very laid back, and I like to laugh and try to make you laugh. I keep things very relaxed and loose, so you will feel very comfortable. You will have a great time and I can promise you that you'll end up having way more fun than you thought you would at a photo session!
I'm a dude and the only reason I'm doing this is because my parents are making me. Please, for the love of all that is good and holy, can you set my mind at ease? Is this going to be awful??
I can promise you it won't be awful. I love doing senior guys' sessions, because they're so laid back. Look, I'm just a goofball. I don't try to hide it. So while I'm being a goofball, I'll take a few pictures. You won't feel a thing, I promise. Seriously though, every guy I've ever photographed, when I ask them if it was as bad as they thought it would be, 10 times out of 10 they say, "Actually, it was more fun that I thought it would be." So dude, relax, earn some points with your folks, and it'll be over before you can say "Is this over YET??."
Where will we shoot my portraits?
Great question! The session doesn't start when we arrive at the location, it starts days and sometimes weeks before that when we start planning for it. We'll need to choose the best location possible for your shoot. Maybe it's a sentimental place, like the house you grew up in or a place around town where you have special memories. Or perhaps we choose the location based on the outfits you choose. If you need help with location ideas, I'm more than happy to give you suggestions after you've booked your session.
And your prices? I can't find them on your site!
"Couture" means that each particular client gets a customized, unique experience and set of products. There are too many variables to each client and each session to possibly post an exhaustive price list. What I can tell you definitively is that my basic sessions start at $150, and depending on the products they choose, most clients spend between $1500-2500, some a bit less and some a great deal more.