No. The session fee only covers the cost of the time spent planning, setting up, and shooting your session.

Half of the session fee is a retainer required to hold your date and time in my calendar and as such is non-refundable. The remaining portion is not due until a week before your session and is non-refundable once the session has taken place. I've intentionally kept the session fee low to only cover my time spent planning and executing your session. That way, in the unlikely event you're unhappy with your finished photos, you've not paid for anything more than what you've received.

I like to keep it true to life but with vibrant pops of color. I prefer to keep the photos looking as natural as possible but emphasize and bring out certain colors depending on your outfits and the location without it being distracting. Think real life with a little bit of whimsy. *wink* If you want a certain style, let me know so that I can help us select a location and even outfits that will naturally bring out that style.

Some types of sessions take more time to plan and execute than others. The bonus is that these sessions also typically produce more finished photos than the other types of sessions.

The time varies depending on the type of session and how many photos were taken. Some seasons are also busier than others and may affect the time frame of when to expect your photos. I will let you know at your session when I think your photos will be ready but it is typically 2-3 weeks after your session. If you need your photos sooner than that, let me know when you book and I will see if it is possible to work something out.

It really depends on how long we spend on your session (more time = more images) and how photogenic you are! But my full galleries almost always include 50+ images. My goal is to give you as much variety as possible from your session.

I want you to get the most out of your investment! By only charging for my time and creativity upfront, you get to choose how much more to spend based on what you need and what best fits your budget.

I have a list of Chattanooga photo locations and can help you select the best location for the look and feel you want for your session. I'm always scouting new locations and always open to suggestions. If you've got a spot or an idea, let me know! I can also shoot indoors just about anywhere. I have the right equipment and know how to use it to get well-done and well-lit photos indoors. I can come to your home or I have a small in-home studio in mine.

I can help! If you're going for a certain look, what you wear can definitely make or break it. Let me know the style and look you want to achieve with your photos and we can go over outfit choices that will help to get you the look you want! I am also building out my client closet so there may be something in there for you if you're interested.

I do light and basic retouching. I remove small things in the background that may be distracting, like a "no parking" sign; small boo-boos, if possible; some pimples/blemishes, when possible, and anything that I consider to be distracting from the subject of the photo, YOU! More detailed retouching - like changing large things in the background, extensive blemish removal, etc., may be possible for an additional fee. If there is something in your photo that I did not adjust but is important to you to have removed or changed, please let me know and I will see what can be done.

I believe there is beauty in everyone and my goal is to capture and reflect the beauty that I see in you. Unfortunately, I can't control how you see yourself. I can tell you you're beautiful every day but if you don't believe it yourself, it won't matter what I say. I believe that I take beautiful photographs and you do too, or you wouldn't be here.

I cannot make you skinnier, taller, or add muscles. What I can do is offer posing and outfit suggestions to minimize the areas you want minimized and instead highlight your favorite features. If you have an area you are concerned about, let me know ahead of time.

If your session needs to be rescheduled due to the weather, there is no penalty. In the unlikely event that I need to reschedule your session for any personal reason, there is no penalty. If your session needs to be rescheduled for any other reason, including sickness, your retainer allows you to reschedule your session date and time up to 2 additional times. If you must reschedule more than twice, the original retainer is forfeit and an additional 50% retainer is required in order to book a new date. I ask that you provide a minimum of 24 -hours notice when possible if you need to reschedule.

I prefer to email an invoice for all payments and through the invoice, you have the option to use PayPal or Venmo or a credit/debit card.

Yes, please contact me if this is something you need and we will work out the details together.

I am primarily a Chattanooga photographer and also serve the immediate surrounding areas but I'm not opposed to traveling further for your photos. Send me a message if you'd like photos further away from Chattanooga and I will see what we can do. There may be an additional travel fee.

The short answer is yes, I can. The long answer is that I am primarily focused on family photography and am not advertising for weddings at this time. However, if you're interested in me for your wedding photography, send me a message and we can discuss options.

No worries! Just send me a message with the form above and I'll get back to you ASAP. We can email, text, or even hop on a quick phone call - whatever you need to ask your question and feel comfortable with the answer.