WHAT TYPE OF SESSIONS DO YOU PHOTOGRAPH?
I primarily specialize in Bump to Belly. I photograph Maternity, Birth, Newborn and Milestones through your little ones first birthday. I also photograph families and seniors on a limited basis. I do not photograph weddings at all but can recommend some great local photographers for you.
I WOULD LIKE TO BOOK A SESSION, HOW FAR AHEAD OF TIME SHOULD I CONTACT YOU?
On average, I book 2-3 weeks ahead of time during the year with very limited weekend availability. September through mid-December, I book 6 to 8 weeks in advance.
I highly recommend booking newborns several months ahead of time. Parents who pre-book their due dates receive first priority on our schedule. I only book a maximum of two due dates per week, so that we can be sure to get everyone in for their session in a timely manner. Sadly, sometimes parents who call us to book a session after their birth don’t always get in.
I only book one Birth Story Session a month to avoid overlapping of due dates and on call time. Because of this, birth clients tend to book very early on in their pregnancy to be sure to obtain a slot. For 2017, I will not be taking any birth clients from May through August and from November through January 2018.
As far as windows go, I photograph Maternity Sessions between 30 & 35 weeks and Newborns before they are 14 days old.
HOW FAR WILL YOU TRAVEL?
My studio is located at 910 Port Republic St in downtown Beaufort. Travel fees are included for outdoor sessions up to 20 miles from my studio. Additional travel is available for a fee. I do not provide studio services in your home.
Currently, Hunting Island State Park is set to remain closed until Spring 2017 and no sessions can be booked for this location at this time.
WHEN DO YOU SCHEDULE SESSIONS?
Newborn Sessions are usually scheduled first thing in the morning to avoid an overstimulated baby and give us the best chance at a great session.
Studio Sessions are scheduled between 9:30 am and 4 pm.
On location sessions are done either at sunrise or 1.5 hours before sunset. This time will vary through out the year. Beach sessions are must be scheduled around high and low tide which offers less flexibility on dates.
HOW DO WE ORDER OUR IMAGES?
Your images will be available for you to view during your ordering session. I require all decision makers be present during the appointment as this is when your final order will be placed. I offer online galleries and Skype ordering sessions for my out of state clients only.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SIGNATURE AND PETITE SESSIONS?
Petite Sessions are shorter in time (up to one hour) and only offer limited amounts of set up/poses/individuals. This is ideal for someone who just wants to have a few portraits. These sessions are also an All Inclusive option which includes the session and your choice of a Print Collection or Digital Collection.
Signature Sessions are what most clients go for. These sessions offer a much more in-depth session with lots of planning, looks and different options involved. Products are purchased from these sessions using our Create Your Own Collection system which begins at $345 for our Signature Milestone Sessions and $445 for all our other Signature Sessions. This sends you home with beautiful printed products such as wall art, albums, prints with also the possibility to add on digital files.
DO YOU OFFER PACKAGES?
I believe that what fits Harry doesn’t fit Sally - Each person has individual tastes and needs which makes fitting you into a pre made package harder. To resolve this, I offer a Create Your Own Collection option where you combine our beautiful products with digital files to create the perfect package just for you. All Inclusive options are available for our Petite Sessions which includes your Petite Session and your choice of a Print Collection or Digital Collection.
HOW DOES PAYMENT WORK?
Session fees must be paid at time of booking in order to secure your session date & time. Requested dates are not held without payment which can be done over the phone. No payment plan is available on session fees, with the exception of Birth Sessions.
All orders must be paid for at the ordering session. Payment plans are available for product orders over $1000 - products are not ordered or delivered until payment plan is completed and paid in full.
I accept all major credit cards, cash and cashier checks. All sales are final once your payment has been processed and can not be cancelled or reduced.
WHAT KIND OF PRODUCTS DO YOU OFFER?
I am a firm believer in the fact that you should not need a device or electricity of any kind to be able to view your images. They should be proudly displayed on your walls or tucked away in a beautiful album or image box for the more intimate ones.
I offer high quality products that I have carefully researched and selected for their durability as well as their unique designs. I offer a variety of Wall Art such as Fine Art Prints, Canvas and Metal prints as well as Italian hand made Albums. All Create Your Own Collections come with Digital Files in either Low Resolution and High Resolution for archiving and sharing, but I am primarily a full service product photographer.
WHAT IF I ONLY WANT A FEW PRINTS?
I spend an unlimited amount of time on your session from photography to post processing, and then provide you with the highest quality images to choose from. If you want gift prints only, I recommend you book from my Petite Session line which offers limited time sessions and an all inclusive option at a more affordable price, with sessions starting as low as $495
HOW MUCH DO YOUR CLIENTS SPEND?
My average client invests between $750 and $1500 on their portrait session to include session fee, high quality products for their home and to gift family members as well as digital files.
Milestone Session clients invest between $500 and $750 on each milestone on products and digital files.
Remember : everyone’s needs are different – some spend a little more and some spend a little less.
