services - photography

planning
A one hour photo session starts with planning - a date and location needs to be determined, as well as determining what type of pictures you desire.  Everyone has a different style, and so it's most useful if you take some time exploring the 'Photo Gallery' section of the website and inform the photographer of your style.

We also need to determine how many people will be at the photo shoot.  In general, the more people involved the less poses of each individual person.  For example, if you have a family of four and you want:

1. family photos
2. individuals of each child
3. the children altogether
4. photo of the parents 

A one hour photo shoot will produce about three to four poses of each.  If you desire to have more poses or shoot at multiple locations, a two hour photo shoot should be scheduled, or less people present at the photo shoot.

the day of the shoot
On the day of the shoot the photographer will meet you on location.  It is best to dress in 'simple' clothing that does not have a lot of distracting patterns.  Black and white photos turn out best when wearing a white top.

proofs
Your photos will each be edited and cropped to best showcase the photograph.  Some photos will be combined, words placed on them, or other digital effects applied, based on your desires.  Proofs will be ready for viewing within one week.  Proofs will be available online and you will also recieve an email with a PDF file.  At this time you will receive an order form where you specify your photo order.

prints
Prints will arrive one to two weeks after the order date and can be shipped directly to you, or a pick-up can be arranged.  Additional photos can be ordered at any time.  A copyright release can be purchased if you desire to print your own photos - see Pricing for more information.