the shoot

Listen, I get it. Getting your photos taken can be many things: anxiety-inducing, awkward, and strangely lonely. The whole reason I started as a photographer was to give you the complete opposite of what I had experienced with other photographers as a client myself, which was always uncomfortable, disconnected,  and lacking direction. 

I’m fiercely committed to capturing your authentic self, but more than that, I want you to have a blast, feel amazing about yourself, and learn a few tips on how to pose in front of a camera and find your best angles. 

We’ll shoot for anywhere between 1-3 hours- however long it takes to warm up and for us to get what we need. All you need to do is show up ready to go with some fabulous looks that feel just like you on your best day. I’ll do the rest, including telling you exactly what to do with your arms :)

booking

To inquire about rates, packages, or book a session, contact me. We will discuss your goals and mood for your shoot and decide on a location (studio vs outdoor), date, and time as well as discuss wardrobe and makeup options for you to bring based on your needs. This can be done through email, but if you’re on the fence and would like some more answers to any questions you have and get to know me and my process a little more, we can schedule a complimentary 15 minute zoom consultation prior to booking. Please note that there is an $85 flat rate fee for studio shoots.

I book a month at a time and release my dates at the beginning of each month to book the following month (so at the beginning of January, I will open up my books for February, and so on). If you’d like to have a guaranteed spot in any month, contact me and I will add you to the waitlist where you will get first dibs on dates to book a shoot before I open up my books to the public.

That being said, I usually have last minute availability that you can snag if you’re looking to go ahead and shoot. All availability announcements happen over on my instagram :)

photo delivery

You will receive a personalized password protected gallery of color edited downloadable photos within ten business days of your shoot. These are photos that are selected, curated, and edited by me and you will have the ability to create favorites lists, make comments, and share the gallery with family, friends, and reps. From there, you can make your selections for the photos you’d like retouched (skin smoothing, eye brightening, teeth whitening, hair flyaways, etc). The gallery will be available to you for two weeks after delivery. Retouching delivery time is 5 business days.

payment policy

A deposit of at least 50% will be required to lock in your shoot date. You will receive an invoice once a date and time is set, and once the deposit payment is completed you will be booked! If the deposit is not paid within 48 hours, your time slot will be forfeited. The remaining payment will be due the day of the shoot. Please note for indoor studio shoots, the studio fee ($85) will be an additional fee to be paid with your deposit. For mini sessions, payment in full is required within 72 hours of invoice receipt. I accept Zelle, PayPal, Venmo, cash, or check.

wardrobe

Based on what package you choose, you will have a set amount of “looks”. A “look” is a complete change of clothing. Sometimes a client will throw on a jacket, add a headband, or put on a different lipstick color while wearing the same base clothing layer. I don’t constitute that as a completely new look. When you come to your shoot, bring options! Upon booking we will discuss your goals and mood for your shoot and what color options and outfit ideas might be fitting. On the day we’ll make choices together to find what will work best for the vibe of your shoot and bring out your personality. Unsure where to start? My rule of thumb is: wear what you love. Don’t worry about finding the perfect blue tank top or solid color dress. The best photos come when you’re wearing your favorite clothes that make you feel awesome.

makeup

A makeup artist is not required, but if you choose to use one, application must be done before your scheduled shoot time. The makeup artist is permitted to be on set with us for touchups and second or third looks and time will be allotted for those changes.

cancellations and rescheduling

Cancellations and reschedules are permitted no less than 5 days prior to the shoot. If you choose to cancel or reschedule within 5 days of your scheduled shoot, your deposit will be forfeited. If you choose to reschedule before 5 days out, your deposit will be transferred to another shoot day. For indoor studio shoots, there will be an additional studio fee ($85) if you reschedule within 5 days of your shoot.

weather

Since many of the locations I use are outdoors and rely on using natural light during golden hour, I will happily reschedule shoots that fall on days with inclement weather at no additional cost to you. California weather is pretty predictable, but for the unlucky chance of rain or clouds (or smog), you’ll be on priority for next available booking.