Everything You Need to Know Before Booking a Photoshoot
Here are the answers to the questions I frequently receive when someone wants to book a shoot with me. Take a look to better understand what my packages offer. If you don't find the answer you're looking for, feel free to reach out—I'll get back to you as soon as possible!
1. how will i receive my shortlisted and final photographs?
You will receive the files within 3-4 weeks of your session. You will receive all of the files via wetransfer, which is an easy + free email service. You can then send them to print, forward them to your friends + family, and post them online!
The download links expire after a few days, so be sure to download your images ASAP!
Make sure to save + back up your images. I clean out my client files every few months and cannot guarantee that I will have backups for your shoot.
2. when will i receive my final photographs?
You will receive the edited files within 3-4 weeks after shortlisting your photographs, keeping in mind you have cleared the payment in full.
Your final photographs will be sent via wetransfer, which is an easy + free email service.
3. do i get to select all the images?
Part of my job is making the image selects and choosing the most flattering photographs. The images I do not deliver are either repeats, blurry or out of focus, shots of you blinking or mid-sentence speaking. I have no reason to withhold any images if there are additional ones i think you would enjoy! Rest assured, you will get the best images from the event.
4. what if i want more edited images than offered in the package i choose?
My work is divided into to two Parts: Photography and Editing. Each Photograph requires hours of tedious editing and fine tuning prior to the final photographs. The packages offer you limited edits as per the basic requirements of majority of the clients. You could always ask for more edits, keeping in mind each edit costs an additional $25.
5. what if i want to book you for a longer period than the package?
Each hour consists of hundreds if not thousands of clicks, which eventually impacts the life of my equipment.
I charge additional $300 per hour.
6. i am a little tight on my budget can i still be accommodated?
Of course! I would hate to send you back, Contact me and let me know what you have in mind. If my schedule allows - I might be able to accommodate you!
7. can i get an album or hard copies?
If you require hard copies or an album, please let me know prior to your shoot so that you are charged accordingly. There are additional charges for albums.
8. how can i get a discount?
You can unlock discounts on double bookings, referrals, or if you have a seasonal discount code.
9. will i get all the images from the shoot/event
You pay for a limited amount of photographs, as per the package you've chosen. Unedited/raw images are not included. However, if you need all the unedited photographs from the event please let me know prior to the event so that I can give you a better quotation of your package that includes the raw footage.
Estimate: 10 extra unedited images for $200
NOTE: You can not change your package at the last minute (for example: wanting all unedited images from the event instead of the limited edited images from that package that are paid for)
10. how do i know my booking is confirmed?
60% non-refundable advance payment is required to secure your session date + time, at least 3 weeks prior to the shoot. Followed by the remaining 40% upon delivery of shortlisted images. Once you’ve deposited the amount you will receive an email with an invoice confirming your deposit and booking
PLEASE NOTE: If you book a shoot with less than 1 week's notice, then a 100% non-refundable advance payment is required to secure the session date and time.
I do not write anything down in my calendar until the deposit has been paid, making your desired time slot up for grabs.
11. what happens if you need to cancel/the weather is whack?!
If the weather is crazy/act of God/fall sick/etc, you can put your deposit toward a re-schedule or you can have it refunded, so long as you cancel within 30 days before the shoot. However, if you cancel less than three weeks left to your booked session or if you don’t show up to the session, the deposit will not be refunded.
12. why do i have to pay a deposit?
The purpose of the deposit is to lock in your date + time with all the photographers you need. If you cancel last minute, I still have to pay other photographers and could have booked someone else during that period. Nothing is booked until the deposit has been paid.
13. are there any additional charges not covered in the package price?
The prices for the listed packages primarily cover the photography and/or videography services. However, they do not include travel, commute, or accommodation expenses for shoots outside of my base city. Any such additional costs will be communicated and agreed upon prior to booking confirmation.