Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do to help make my photographs the best possible?
Your beautiful portraiture will require a bit of careful planning... Our photographers' goal is to direct the viewers eye to the face or faces in the portrait.
Basic colors and classic styles are always timeless. Black, navy, denim, white, ivory, khaki, darker shades of green and earth tones are almost always pleasing.
Darker shades are generally more flattering and slimming!
Solid and muted colors are preferred so as to not distract from the subject(s). Avoid plaids, bold stripes and busy prints.
In a family group, color coordination is of utmost importance. Choose clothes in the same tonal range so that no single person stands out due to clothing being too light or bright as compared to the rest of the family.
Long sheeved shirts or blouses are recommended. (especially for women)
Schedule hair cuts a few days to a week before your photo session to avoid that fresh cut look. (back to top)
Do children need special preparation?
Prepare your child by telling them that you're taking them someplace fun and exciting to 'play'.
For fun images, you can break the clothing rules a little. Feel free to bring several outfits... bathing suit ... dad's shirt ... play 'dress-up' clothes, etc.
Props help to personalize your portraits ... a favorite toy, teddy bear, doll, blanket, etc. Please avoid telling your child to "smile nice for the photographer" ... this usually results in a most unnatural expression.
If you have some special pose or 'look' in mind ... please tell us about it. We are always open to new ideas and suggestions. (back to top)
What size prints do you offer?
Include in our standard package are sizes : 8x10, 5x7, 4x5 and wallets.
For Standard Prints, Canvas, Digital Art or Fine Art we offer: 30x40, 20x24, 16x20, 11x14 and 8x10. (back to top)
What are your session fees?
What finishes can be used?
Color and/or black & white, black & white with select 'color', toned.
Canvas of 7 oz. or 10 oz. The mount can be matboard, masonite or stretcher frame that is available in 1 1/2 or 2 1/2 inch frame.
Digital Art made to look like a painting or 'Pop-Art' ... and can be mounted on canvas with brush strokes - also available as 'Poster Prints'.
Laminated prints - (high gloss or matte) ideal for prints that will be handled frequently.
Fine Art prints. (paper similar in appearance and feel to watercolor paper.)
Textured finishes.: Fine Linen, Pebble, Florentine, Linen, Palette. (back to top)
Do you charge sales tax?
When will I be able to see my photographs?
You may view your images on line or in our studio about 6 weeks after your session. (back to top)
What refund policies do you have?
Please see Our Policy page.
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