FAQ Session

1. When is the best time to take headshots or editorial portraits?

   For these photos I generally use doorway or "barn door" lighting so time of day isn't as important. If you'd like outdoor portraits, it's ideal to schedule your session early in the morning or late in the afternoon for ideal light.  
    

2. Where Should These Be Taken
   I prefer to use urban settings for headshots including your place of work or professional practice. If you're needing portraits with an animal or conducting your trade, I can arrange and work around your place of work. 
    

3. Do you do rush turn arounds?
   Sometimes. Depends on the reason and the rest of my load. Please ask if you have an urgent need for this.. 

    

4. Do I get digital files and printing rights?

   Each session includes 40–50 fully edited images, with careful skin retouching and blemish removal for a natural, polished look. Your digital files will be delivered through a private online gallery, where you can download your images and order professional prints directly through my preferred lab for the best quality results.For an additional $100, I can package your images on a USB drive and either mail or hand-deliver it to you.Please Note: My images are specially edited and calibrated to print accurately through the professional lab I use. I’m unable to make separate edits to accommodate outside printers you may choose to use.

5. What happens if weather or scheduling is a problem?

   Sessions are usually rescheduled for bad weather or family emergencies.
    

6. I feel like photos are so expensive... why?
   It’s a fair question and I'm going to answer it because I know you've been wondering— the short answer is that photography is much more than the hour or two we spend together at your session. What you’re investing in is not just “a few clicks of the camera,” but years of training, the best equipment, creative expertise, and many hours of behind-the-scenes work to deliver images that truly capture who you are.Here’s where your investment really goes:
   
   Time & Preparation – Before your session even starts, your photographer is scouting locations, helping you plan outfits, and scheduling around the best light. After the session comes the hours of culling, editing, retouching, and preparing your gallery. What seems like a one-hour shoot often adds up to 10+ hours of professional work
   
   Professional Gear & Software – Cameras, lenses, editing programs, sales and invoicing software and and backup storage are all essential to producing professional results. This equipment costs thousands of dollars and needs to be maintained and upgraded regularly.
   
   Business Costs – Running a photography business means insurance, website hosting, marketing, licenses, studio or travel expenses, and sometimes even assistants. These overhead costs are built into the session fee.
   
   Experience & Artistry – You’re not only paying for a photo—you’re paying for someone who knows how to pose you naturally, use light creatively, and capture images that feel timeless and authentic. That expertise comes from years of practice and education.
   
   Even with premium pricing, photographers don’t actually take home as much as it seems. Once costs and taxes are factored in, margins are modest compared to the time, skill, and expenses required and typically not even as profitable as the trades like drywall, plumbing or framing - facts. Senior portraits are an investment—but they’re also heirlooms that will last a lifetime.
    

7. Can I Do Headshots as Part of a Different Session
   Technically, yes. If you'd like breakout portrait made of an individual that is involved in a family photo shoot, please ask... I'm happy to do some individual portraits while we are in session.