FAQ's
Where do the photos take place?
Photo sessions take place outdoors for shoots like couples, engagements, family sessions etc. Newborn and maternity photos are a tad different being as they require indoor locations. If you do not have access to a place with lots of natural light and open rooms, we can work together to find a location that does.
What do I wear for photos?
Avoid anything with logos or text on it, that's the biggest rule. Also avoid being too matchy-matchy. Pick a few colours (3-4) and stick to them. Patterns are totally okay as long as there isn't an abundance of them! Have fun with the outfits too but remember to be casual!
How does payment work?
For regular sessions, I require payment in cash before my camera even gets turned on the day of your shoot. I am also not opposed to e-transfers either!
Statutory Holidays have different pricing; why and which holidays?
As a student, family time with my own family is slim. I understand that holidays are a time that the family is all together which means it's the perfect photography opportunity or great dates for a wedding. However, I hope you understand that these holidays spent with you means I do not get to spend time with my family and for that reason, I charge extra. These holidays include New Years Eve, Family Day, Easter Monday/Good Friday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Do children have the same rate as adults?
Yes. Any child above 6 months old will be charged the same price as adults. Toddlers are just as challenging to pose as adults, if not more, which means they will be accounted for in the total.
Do you charge for animals to be included in photos?
If the pets will be included in all of the photos, yes. However the one or two photos is totally okay, free of charge.
How long will it take for my photos to be edited?
This depends on how busy I am. Generally speaking, photos will take roughly five weeks to edit. Wedding photos are approximately double that, so ten weeks to edit. Please understand I do love my photography job and do love to keep my customers happy. I hope you understand and know that I will get them to you as soon as I can!
What if the weather is bad or I am sick and need to reschedule?
I understand that living in Canada, there will be poor weather. I also totally understand sickness. Don't fret! We can always reschedule. Obviously it's not ideal, but things do happen. In fact, I may get sick as well. There will always be another day and we can easily discuss when works instead.
When is a good time for maternity and newborn photos to be shot?
For maternity photos, typically around 8 months pregnant is ideal. You are big, but not yet to the extremely uncomfortable point. Newborn photos are typically when they are 3-12 days old. That way, I can move your wee one around while they are totally sound asleep! The earlier, the better for newborns!
Do you print photos?
No I do not do any printing. I give you a link to download your high resolution images or USB stick of the edited photos that way you can decide which photos to print now and can print later too. You have the flexibility to do what you would like with the collection of photos!
"I remember taking a specific photo, however its not here in our album. Why is that?"
Sometimes, photos just do not turn out. Plain and simple. I do not feel comfortable putting photos that did not turn out in your gallery. I aim to give you photos of great quality and sometimes that means they don't include everything we tried.
Are we in charge of props?
Props are what make photos more exciting. It spices them up and makes them YOURS. If you have props that you are considering, please please please bring them! I usually bring minimal props just to make structured photos easier, for example, a blanket, but nothing that personalizes them. Bubbles, drinks, picnic meals, bubble gum, flowers, picnic baskets, chalk, baseball and baseball hats, something farm related, WHATEVER! They could be even bigger like tractors or rowboats or horses! Bring them all or get me to come to you!!
Photo sessions take place outdoors for shoots like couples, engagements, family sessions etc. Newborn and maternity photos are a tad different being as they require indoor locations. If you do not have access to a place with lots of natural light and open rooms, we can work together to find a location that does.
What do I wear for photos?
Avoid anything with logos or text on it, that's the biggest rule. Also avoid being too matchy-matchy. Pick a few colours (3-4) and stick to them. Patterns are totally okay as long as there isn't an abundance of them! Have fun with the outfits too but remember to be casual!
How does payment work?
For regular sessions, I require payment in cash before my camera even gets turned on the day of your shoot. I am also not opposed to e-transfers either!
Statutory Holidays have different pricing; why and which holidays?
As a student, family time with my own family is slim. I understand that holidays are a time that the family is all together which means it's the perfect photography opportunity or great dates for a wedding. However, I hope you understand that these holidays spent with you means I do not get to spend time with my family and for that reason, I charge extra. These holidays include New Years Eve, Family Day, Easter Monday/Good Friday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Do children have the same rate as adults?
Yes. Any child above 6 months old will be charged the same price as adults. Toddlers are just as challenging to pose as adults, if not more, which means they will be accounted for in the total.
Do you charge for animals to be included in photos?
If the pets will be included in all of the photos, yes. However the one or two photos is totally okay, free of charge.
How long will it take for my photos to be edited?
This depends on how busy I am. Generally speaking, photos will take roughly five weeks to edit. Wedding photos are approximately double that, so ten weeks to edit. Please understand I do love my photography job and do love to keep my customers happy. I hope you understand and know that I will get them to you as soon as I can!
What if the weather is bad or I am sick and need to reschedule?
I understand that living in Canada, there will be poor weather. I also totally understand sickness. Don't fret! We can always reschedule. Obviously it's not ideal, but things do happen. In fact, I may get sick as well. There will always be another day and we can easily discuss when works instead.
When is a good time for maternity and newborn photos to be shot?
For maternity photos, typically around 8 months pregnant is ideal. You are big, but not yet to the extremely uncomfortable point. Newborn photos are typically when they are 3-12 days old. That way, I can move your wee one around while they are totally sound asleep! The earlier, the better for newborns!
Do you print photos?
No I do not do any printing. I give you a link to download your high resolution images or USB stick of the edited photos that way you can decide which photos to print now and can print later too. You have the flexibility to do what you would like with the collection of photos!
"I remember taking a specific photo, however its not here in our album. Why is that?"
Sometimes, photos just do not turn out. Plain and simple. I do not feel comfortable putting photos that did not turn out in your gallery. I aim to give you photos of great quality and sometimes that means they don't include everything we tried.
Are we in charge of props?
Props are what make photos more exciting. It spices them up and makes them YOURS. If you have props that you are considering, please please please bring them! I usually bring minimal props just to make structured photos easier, for example, a blanket, but nothing that personalizes them. Bubbles, drinks, picnic meals, bubble gum, flowers, picnic baskets, chalk, baseball and baseball hats, something farm related, WHATEVER! They could be even bigger like tractors or rowboats or horses! Bring them all or get me to come to you!!