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05Before Your Shoot
Before your shoot.
A short read for the day or two before. Nothing here is homework. It's what makes the session run smoothly.
01
Before the day
- I'll confirm the exact time and meeting spot after you book. If you don't have both two days out, message me.
- Pick your outfit ahead of time. One outfit works best for a 30–45 minute session. Wear something you already feel good in.
- Not sure between options? Send me photos and I'll weigh in.
- If you have a look in mind, send reference images. Two or three is plenty.
- Get it ready the night before: steamed or ironed, lint-rolled, shoes clean.
- Haircuts land better a few days before than the morning of.
02
What to bring
- A charged phone. We coordinate by text on the day.
- Water, and a layer if it's cold.
- Anything for touch-ups: comb, hair product, lip balm, makeup.
- Accessories or props you want in the photos.
- As little as possible in your pockets. Phones and keys show.
- A friend, if that helps you relax. They can hold your things.
03
Arriving
- Aim to be there 5–10 minutes early, and text me when you're close.
- There's a 15-minute grace period. Text if you're running behind. Arrive within it and you still get your full session.
- Anything past 15 minutes comes out of your shooting time.
- If that would leave less than 15 minutes to shoot, it's treated as a same-day cancellation.
- If you're not there and I haven't heard from you 15 minutes after the start time, it counts as a no-show.
04
During the shoot
- You don't need to know how to pose. I direct the whole time: where to stand, how to move, what to do with your hands.
- The first ten minutes are a warm-up. Everyone loosens up after that.
- We may walk between a few spots around the same location.
- I'll show you frames on the camera as we go. If something feels off, say so and we change it.
05
If the weather turns
- I make the call, usually a few hours before. Overcast and light rain often still shoot well.
- If it would hurt the shoot, we move it at no charge, and it doesn't count as your one reschedule.
06
If something comes up
- With at least 24 hours' notice you can reschedule once at no charge, to a date within 30 days, or cancel for a full refund.
- Same-day cancellations aren't refunded, but you can rebook once for a $30 fee.
07
After the shoot
- I cut the obvious misses and send a proof gallery with my picks marked.
- You choose your 5 within 7 days. If I don't hear back, I choose for you.
- Finished images are delivered digitally 5–7 business days after you choose.
- Extra edited images are $10 each, or 5 for $50. Two rounds of small revisions are included.