FAQs

How long until I receive my photos? How many do I get?

For a portrait session, it will take 2-4 weeks until the gallery is ready. Wedding photos take about 6-10 weeks for completion. An 8 hour wedding day will turn out about 600-1000 photos. A 1 hour photo session will turn out about 75-150 photos.

How does the digital gallery work?

When your photos are finished, I will upload a gallery to pixieset.com and provide you the link and your own PIN to access it. In this gallery you can create a favorites list, and/or download one or the entire gallery. You will need a computer with a hard drive to download the images, a phone unfortunately will not work. I recommend high-resolution when downloading to ensure the best print quality. You can share the gallery link and PIN with whomever you want. The gallery will be active for 6 weeks so make sure to download the pictures ASAP and store somewhere for safe keeping.

Can I just take a screenshot of my picture and post that on social media?

Please don’t! Screenshooting an image from your gallery and believing it’s high enough quality for a print, let alone a profile picture is unfortunately no bueno. I can assure you, nothing makes me cringe more than seeing a photo I have worked hard to create for you reduced to a few grainy pixels because of a hasty screen grab. The Web Size option when downloading will at least provide you with a quality picture for social media.. If you are rushed or just confused on the process of downloading the gallery, chat with me and I will help you out.

Do you backup my pictures?

Yes, all your portrait and/or wedding photos are stored in 2, sometimes 3 safe locations. Under my bed, in the attic and with my mom. ;)

How many outfits can I bring to a session?

For an engagement session I suggest 2 favorite outfits and a 3rd alternate. Sometimes we will be out shooting and need to switch outfits quickly, often without a bathroom. The fewer the outfits, the more time we will have exploring and shooting and less awkward changes in the backseat.

As for other types of sessions, contact us to chat about outfits and recommendations!

Is there a deposit necessary?

Wedding packages typically require a 30% deposit on the day of booking to secure the date and prices. This deposit is non-refundable. All other portrait sessions do not require a deposit. Cash, check, Venmo, and baby kittens are our current preferred methods of payment.

How do cancelations and rescheduling my session work?

If we have to cancel your session because of weather or illness, I will do my best to fit you into my schedule at the soonest opening. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee for a rescheduled date. Also, there are no cancelation fees because life is just complicated for everyone sometimes, and no one wants a fee.

How early should I book out?

Plan on securing your wedding date at least 12 months in advance if possible. Oops, you’re getting married in 2 weeks? Contact us anyway! We always have recommendations for other solid photographers if we can’t make things work.

Plan on scheduling your portrait session at least 6-8 weeks in advance. Spring and Fall dates go the quickest.