Frequently Asked Questions

What Does The Package Fee Cover?

The cost of your package covers the photography session, post-production, prints, albums, reproduction permission release for high resolution images and materials used to present your final images to you. Any additional products or services not listed in the package of your choice will be extra. Payment is due before the session starts.

What Comes on My CD of Photographs?

If your package includes photographs on CD, the CD you receive following your session will contain the following based on your package details: high resolution images (amount determined by package and/or contract) and a text file giving you permission to reprint the images at the location of your choice. Also included on your high resolution CD - web friendly files which are watermarked for you to share digitally through email, personal and social networking websites.

In offering digital negatives for print, I strive to make every effort that the images will print in the manner in which they were edited. Even though I use professional grade calibration tools and monitors to ensure colours are correct and that you will be able to print with ease - I am not responsible for any difficulties for printing jobs outside of my preferred list of printers.

When Will My Photographs Be Ready?

Proofs will be online within 7 days of the session in their own password protected gallery which remains online for 14 days. During this 2 week period, you as the client are required to choose the photographs for final production. Final delivery of product will occur within 30-60 days from final production choice.

What If I Have To Reschedule?

In the event you need to reschedule your session, 24 hours' advance notice is required. In the event of a no-show or less than 24 hours notice, you will be invoiced a fee of $60.00. As a mother I understand that naps, potty breaks, snacks, or even meltdowns happen and I will work around your child's schedule; even if it means coming back another day. This mid-session rescheduling is at no cost to you.

My event takes place outside of the Ottawa Valley, are you able to photograph my special day?

Absolutely! I am able to travel to most of Ontario and select Quebec cities for the cost of travel and housing in addition to the photography package chosen. This also includes portrait sessions. Quote available upon request.

I won a photography session prize at a sponsored event! How do I claim it?

Congratulations! To claim your photography session prize, please contact me with; the details of the event you won the prize at, the type of session you are looking for and when you would like to book your session. Event prizes have no "cash value" and cannot be applied towards a "package". Event prizes also cannot be applied towards already booked sessions.

What Should Be Worn In My Portrait Session?

Please wear something that reflects your personality and that you are comfortable in. Here are a few guidelines to help you choose your wardrobe choice(s):

• Avoid distracting numbers, letters, logos and bright patterns
• Ensure clothing is free of wrinkles, rips and stains
• If more than one person is in the photograph, complimentary or matching shades of colours work best

What type of clothing should I bring to my boudoir session?

Please bring 3-4 outfits minimum to your session, depending on the length of your session we can discuss which would suit best to the type of photographs you would like. Some clothing to consider could include: bra and panty sets, tight jeans, corsets, bustiers, night gowns, thigh high stockings with garters, something of your significant others (button down shirt, tie, jersey) or Halloween costumes. If you desire nude or partially nude photographs, please arrive wearing loose fitting clothing that won't leave marks or indentations on your skin.

I really love your style, do you shoot events like parties, or corporate functions?

Absolutely! Birthdays, stag & doe, bridal showers, baby showers can be easily covered. I am also available for corporate or charity functions. Please contact me for a quote.

What is included in my Birth Photography Session?

Your customized birth photography session includes a pre-birth consultation, my time during the stages of labour and delivery, at least 1 hour after the birth to capture those precious first few bonding moments and post processing. The type of photographs I take for you are entirely dependent on you and will show as much or as little as you desire. Some moments during your labour and delivery that can be photographed: the journey through your labour, your child's first cry, meeting baby for the first time, weighing the baby, cutting the cord, little details like hospital bracelets, tiny fingers, tiny toes and congratulatory gifts. I promise to work in a discreet and photo-journalistic style to bring to you photographs that capture the raw emotions of your child's wondrous entry to the world.

What Kind Of Paper Is Used For The Prints & Books?

All photographs are printed on Kodak Professional Endura Paper with a satin finish. Ablums are hardbound bound in quality fabric with several colour and pattern options. Canvas prints are printed on canvas with customizable finishes with archival inks. There are several options for paper and cover upgrades - Please inquire.

How much editing is done to my photographs?

Post-production editing includes only the following basic enhancements: colour correction, cropping sharpening, small blemishes removed, and artistic filters. Contouring, reshaping, tattoo removal, tan lines, wrinkles, heavy acne, object removal, teeth whitening,and other intensive Photoshop activities are not included and will incur an additional fee. Please see the À la carte pricing page for retouching fees. It is at the photographer's discretion to decide what constitutes intensive Photoshop work and will discuss each edit beyond the basics with the client.

What If I Want My Photographs Done Indoors?

Studio lighting and backdrops (white & black) are available.