FAQ
What should we wear?
i truly believe that you should wear what you are most comfortable with...when you are at ease, that will exude in the photographs. with that being said, monochromatic looks, soft and rich colors, and accessories always photograph well. white, creams, and blush are great colors to capture! floral prints and dresses are great for the ladies while vests, sweaters, and collared shirts create a level of dressiness and comfort for the gentlemen. it's not necessary to match each other but it's important to complement one another!
Where are you based and do you travel?
i am based in the western suburbs, located in downers grove, illinois and i will travel as far as a 15 mile radius outside of this area. please contact me if you are interested in having me travel further than that. a travel fee will be applied.
When will we get our photos?
you will receive an online gallery link with all your edited photos within 2 weeks (sometimes less or more depending on the season i photograph your story). you will choose your favorites based on the package you chose. additional photos to purchase or whole gallery downloads will be at an extra cost.
Do I receive the unedited photos?
i always choose quality rather than quantity and that's why i will choose the best and most significant photos to tell your story. unfortunately, any raw, unedited photos will not be shared.
Where do photo sessions take place?
we will agree to a set outdoor location based on the distance between client and photographer. local parks and natural scenic areas are most ideal.
additional details...
there's always some of the nitty gritty with all things good. with that, there are some details i would love to clarify!
the session time stated is an estimate. please keep in mind, depending on subjects or environment, that a session's time will vary based on what i feel i have captured to fit your session of choice!
there is an additional $25 fee if you would like me to travel outside the 15 mile radius of downers grove and a $50 fee beyond 30 miles. there is a $25 fee per person outside a nuclear family of 5.
your gallery is available for two weeks from the date you receive it! please download your photos in the time given. if you need me to open your gallery back up outside the expiry date, there is a $25 fee.
i mainly photograph outdoors with natural lighting and will photograph indoors with lots of window, open lighting without artificial lights. please contact me if you are interested in an indoor sessions and we can discuss our options!
in post processing, i will not alter bodies, heavy editing of skin...in general, no body manipulation. please understand that i want these photos to be real, to be you, and to be authentic of the moment.
with us currently being in a state of a pandemic, i will wear a mask while photographing you outdoors and indoors. please let me know if you have any concerns via email.
i am mainly a children, family, couples photographer but i will take on micro weddings. please submit a request and we can discuss the details!
payment is due once services are rendered and before the gallery is delivered.
thank you!