Question 1

When should I book you?

Accepted Answer

As soon as you know you want to hire me! I cannot hold dates, as they are first come, first serve.

Question 2

How do I hire you for my wedding/session?

Accepted Answer

First, contact me to make sure I am available. Once we have talked about your event/session, I require a signed contract and a 30% non-refundable retainer. This contract and retainer secures your date on my calendar!

Question 3

Do you have business insurance?

Accepted Answer

Yes! I am a legal, tax paying business with insurance.

Question 4

Do we need to feed you at the reception?

Accepted Answer

Although not necessary, it is always welcomed! My team and I typically eat while you are eating, mostly because who wants to have photos taken while chewing? It also ensures that we are done eating when you (usually sooner), so we can continue covering your reception without missing a beat.

Question 5

Can i add additional hours to any collection?

Accepted Answer

Yes! All of my wedding collections include 6-10 hours of coverage, if you’d like to extend coverage, ask me about adding additional coverage.

Question 6

Will we receive the raw files and or copyright to our wedding day images?

Accepted Answer

In short, no. I do not release any RAW files under any circumstance. Most consumers do not have the ability to use a RAW file, but mostly because it is not the complete depiction of my work. (and it’s kind of like asking a baker for the ingredients to their cake…) I deliver the best of the best images, and would never hold anything of sentimental value from you. As far as copyright, I retain the copyright to all of the images, however, I do give a print release that allows you to make prints of your images as needed.

Question 7

Do you work with a second photographer?

Accepted Answer

I do! I work with a team of women who I have helped train to shoot alongside me on a wedding day. These individuals have been trained to shoot just like me. Usually, this photographer will spend time with the groom and groomsmen, grabbing candids, details, etc.

Question 8

Do you provide videography services?

Accepted Answer

Sadly, I do not. But! I do have a handful of wonderful videographers that I LOVE working with and will gladly share their information with you.

Question 9

What is the digital gallery that is included in the collections?

Accepted Answer

Your digital gallery is an online album that holds all of the edited images from your day/session. The gallery gives you the option to share, download and order prints from my superb online printer. A USB can always be added to your collection.

Question 10

Do you offer payment plans?

Accepted Answer

I certainly do! With a signed contract outlining the expectations of the client, I do allow payment plans, usually up to 6 months after the wedding date.

Question 11

Where are you located & do you travel?

Accepted Answer

My tiny, downtown studio is located in Summerton, South Carolina, 1 N Cantey Street to be exact. I will travel! Most of my weddings are in the Midlands, Pee Dee and Low Country of South Carolina, but I do venture to the Upstate and beyond on occasion. I do charge travel fees to certain locations as well. I follow the IRS standard milage rate ($.56 per mile for 2021) outside of a 30 mile radius from my studio.

Question 12

Do you offer additional products, i.e. Prints, albums, wall art and canvases?

Accepted Answer

Definitely! You have the option to add on any product I offer to your collection. I offer beautiful, archival photographic prints, heirloom albums and custom framed portraits, as well as sturdy wall canvases.

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