Pre session

Prior to your session, I will consult with you to determine style, location, mood, etc. Your photoshoot is customized to you and your needs and preferences. I will provide you with a questionnaire to start which will help get an idea for who you are and what you need. We will then have a conversation to discuss in detail. I want to learn about who you are, and what your goals for the photoshoot are.

Location

Once we decide on a theme, style and mood for the photoshoot a location will be chosen. I work with several studios in the Chicago area in order to provide a location that matches your needs. Weather permitting, we can also shoot outdoors taking advantage of the many beautiful sites in and around Chicago.

Hair / Makeup

I partner with licensed and professional hair and makeup artists to provide you the look that you desire. These services are optional and provided at additional cost for the artist(s) work.

Session Time

A standard photoshoot will consist of two hours with an average of 2 to 3 looks / wardrobe changes. Additional time can be provided for an additional cost.

Digital Images

I do not charge a session fee then try to upsell digital images. I believe in making packages as simple as possible, and frankly while I’m a lovely person, I don’t think you are hiring me to pay for our time together. My product provided to you is the photographs that I make from our session. You will receive all of the edited digital images from the session. I do not specify a set number of images provided. The number of will be determined by the number of wardrobe changes and other factors during the photoshoot. I believe in making the best photos for you, not the most photos. That said, most two hour sessions will result in approximately 50 images.

Digital Image Editing

I personally edit all digital images prior to sharing with you. The basic fee includes editing for color, exposure, and cropping.

For an additional fee I provide professional retouching for each image as well. My approach to retouching is to fix blemishes, provide contouring to enhance make up if needed, but I do not modify body shape or remove earned life marks such as stretch marks, scars, birth marks, etc. My #1 goal is to help you feel beautiful as you are. I personally edit all basic edit files. Retouching purchased at time of scheduling will also be performed by me. Retouching upgrades purchased at delivery time may be outsourced with my supervision.

Digital Image Delivery

Digital images will be provided in a private gallery available only to you. You will have the ability to order prints, magazine photo book, or upgrade to the retouched images if not purchased prior.

Basic edited digital images will be provided within 1 week after photoshoot. Retouched images will add an additional week to delivery time.