Q: What is the duration of a photo session?
A: We have two types of photo sessions – an hourly photo session with a minimum of two hours and a pre-session that is usually a part of a photography package and it is up to one hour.
Q: Where will my photo session take place?
A: There are many areas suitable for photography: beaches, parks, historical places, city areas, night scenery, your own backyard, home or office. We are also offering a studio background set for PR, glamour portraits and baby portraits. When it comes time for you session, we will advise you on the appropriate location and setting according to your needs. Note: Depending on the session you have booked, there could be some limitations in regards to travel time. We are also offering a studio background set for PR, glamour portraits and baby portraits. When it comes time for you session, we will advise you on the appropriate location and setting according to your needs. Note: Depending on the session you have booked, there could be some limitations in regards to travel time.
Q: Should we use the services of a professional hair and make-up artist?
A: Yes! We strongly recommend using the services of professional hair and makeup artists prior to a photo session!
Q: Do you retouch skin imperfections such as acne, scars and wrinkles?
A: Absolutely! We have many years of experience in Photoshop. This type of retouching is part of our style.
Q: How many proofs will I get from a photo session?
A: From an hourly photo session you will receive one set of unlimited number of highly edited images. From a pre-session you will receive approximately two dozen. The final selection of photos will be done by our professional team.
Q: What are the best hours of the day for a photo session?
A: The best time for an outdoor photo shoot is starting about two hours after sunrise or two hours before sunset. Other times of the day could also be suitable depending on the location. Sunrise and After Hours Sessions are available for additional fee. For an indoor photo sessions, any time of the day is great. To avoid additional charges, please schedule your session within regular business hours. To ensure availability we recommend scheduling photo sessions between the months of May through November and away from major holidays.
Q: How long does it take to receive proofs from a photo session?
A: The selection, editing and printing process of a Pre-Session proof usually takes 4 to 8 weeks. Allow more time for sessions photographed during the months of November through May.
Q: How long does it take to receive proofs from an event?
A: The selection, editing and printing process of the proofs usually takes 12 weeks. Allow more time for sessions photographed during the months of November through May.
Q: How do I get my Disk with images or proofs?
A: You will have to pick them up from our office. If you are interested in shipping or delivery, please call us for pricing information.
Q: Can we expedite our order?
A: All projects are completed on a first come first serve basis. Expedited service is available for a fee of 10-50% of the original package price. Price depends on our availability.
Q: Do you provide a web photo gallery?
A: Within 48 hours after picking of the proofs, the client will be able to see their edited photos in online galleries.
Q: Do you back-up your files?
A: Yes! We backup every image as soon as it lands on our computer on a special backup system that is nearly fail-proof as it saves all our backups. We also back up all the files online.
Q: Do I get a CD with high resolution images?
A: Yes.
Q: Who owns the rights to the pictures?
A: Technically, we do. The Copyright Act protects photographers by giving the author (us) of the photograph the exclusive right to copy, edit, and distribute image by sale or transfer. These exclusive rights make it illegal to copy, scan, edit, or share photographic prints and digital media without the photographer’s permission. Please be aware of our right to show your images on our website or print in a brochure, etc. If we are unsure if you’ll be cool with a photo being used, we will ask to see if it’s OK as it is never our intention to upset anyone. We are not giving you permission to submit any of our images to a contest or sell them and call them your own work.
Q: Can I upload my photos to Facebook?
A: Yes! It gets even better…we do it for you.
Q: How far in advance should I book you for my event?
A: There is no time frame for this. If the date is open you can book us at the last minute or you can book us years in advance. Please keep in mind that dates during the season fill up very quickly and due to our boutique services we can accommodate very limited number of events.
Q: I hate being in pictures. Will this affect the pictures?
A: It does matter whether you like being photographed or not, but we have a very professional attitude and have our ways to make you relaxed and take beautiful photographs of you.
Q: Do you charge for travel?
A: Depending on the photography package you have and the location of the photo shoot, there might be an additional cost for travel. We cannot provide you with an exact price, but we can quote you after acquiring more information about your party.
Q: Do you bring a backup camera to the shoot?
A: We always do!
Q: What do I need to do to guarantee my event booking?
A: You can consider the photography for your event secured, as soon as you have a signed contract and a deposit.
Q: What forms of payment do you accept?
A: For events we prefer checks. For smaller photo sessions we can accept CC.
A: We have two types of photo sessions – an hourly photo session with a minimum of two hours and a pre-session that is usually a part of a photography package and it is up to one hour.
Q: Where will my photo session take place?
A: There are many areas suitable for photography: beaches, parks, historical places, city areas, night scenery, your own backyard, home or office. We are also offering a studio background set for PR, glamour portraits and baby portraits. When it comes time for you session, we will advise you on the appropriate location and setting according to your needs. Note: Depending on the session you have booked, there could be some limitations in regards to travel time. We are also offering a studio background set for PR, glamour portraits and baby portraits. When it comes time for you session, we will advise you on the appropriate location and setting according to your needs. Note: Depending on the session you have booked, there could be some limitations in regards to travel time.
Q: Should we use the services of a professional hair and make-up artist?
A: Yes! We strongly recommend using the services of professional hair and makeup artists prior to a photo session!
Q: Do you retouch skin imperfections such as acne, scars and wrinkles?
A: Absolutely! We have many years of experience in Photoshop. This type of retouching is part of our style.
Q: How many proofs will I get from a photo session?
A: From an hourly photo session you will receive one set of unlimited number of highly edited images. From a pre-session you will receive approximately two dozen. The final selection of photos will be done by our professional team.
Q: What are the best hours of the day for a photo session?
A: The best time for an outdoor photo shoot is starting about two hours after sunrise or two hours before sunset. Other times of the day could also be suitable depending on the location. Sunrise and After Hours Sessions are available for additional fee. For an indoor photo sessions, any time of the day is great. To avoid additional charges, please schedule your session within regular business hours. To ensure availability we recommend scheduling photo sessions between the months of May through November and away from major holidays.
Q: How long does it take to receive proofs from a photo session?
A: The selection, editing and printing process of a Pre-Session proof usually takes 4 to 8 weeks. Allow more time for sessions photographed during the months of November through May.
Q: How long does it take to receive proofs from an event?
A: The selection, editing and printing process of the proofs usually takes 12 weeks. Allow more time for sessions photographed during the months of November through May.
Q: How do I get my Disk with images or proofs?
A: You will have to pick them up from our office. If you are interested in shipping or delivery, please call us for pricing information.
Q: Can we expedite our order?
A: All projects are completed on a first come first serve basis. Expedited service is available for a fee of 10-50% of the original package price. Price depends on our availability.
Q: Do you provide a web photo gallery?
A: Within 48 hours after picking of the proofs, the client will be able to see their edited photos in online galleries.
Q: Do you back-up your files?
A: Yes! We backup every image as soon as it lands on our computer on a special backup system that is nearly fail-proof as it saves all our backups. We also back up all the files online.
Q: Do I get a CD with high resolution images?
A: Yes.
Q: Who owns the rights to the pictures?
A: Technically, we do. The Copyright Act protects photographers by giving the author (us) of the photograph the exclusive right to copy, edit, and distribute image by sale or transfer. These exclusive rights make it illegal to copy, scan, edit, or share photographic prints and digital media without the photographer’s permission. Please be aware of our right to show your images on our website or print in a brochure, etc. If we are unsure if you’ll be cool with a photo being used, we will ask to see if it’s OK as it is never our intention to upset anyone. We are not giving you permission to submit any of our images to a contest or sell them and call them your own work.
Q: Can I upload my photos to Facebook?
A: Yes! It gets even better…we do it for you.
Q: How far in advance should I book you for my event?
A: There is no time frame for this. If the date is open you can book us at the last minute or you can book us years in advance. Please keep in mind that dates during the season fill up very quickly and due to our boutique services we can accommodate very limited number of events.
Q: I hate being in pictures. Will this affect the pictures?
A: It does matter whether you like being photographed or not, but we have a very professional attitude and have our ways to make you relaxed and take beautiful photographs of you.
Q: Do you charge for travel?
A: Depending on the photography package you have and the location of the photo shoot, there might be an additional cost for travel. We cannot provide you with an exact price, but we can quote you after acquiring more information about your party.
Q: Do you bring a backup camera to the shoot?
A: We always do!
Q: What do I need to do to guarantee my event booking?
A: You can consider the photography for your event secured, as soon as you have a signed contract and a deposit.
Q: What forms of payment do you accept?
A: For events we prefer checks. For smaller photo sessions we can accept CC.
