FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q.) Are you licensed + insured?
A.) Of course! I’m a legal, tax-paying LLC in Colorado. And I always carry a business liability insurance policy.
Q.) What is the difference between a mini-session and a regular photo session?
A.) I host mini-sessions 2-3 times each year – usually in early May when the spring trees are flowering, in October during the fall colors, and sometimes in November for holiday photos. Mini-sessions allow me to photograph more families during these peak times, and they offer a quick and easy photo session option for families who may not need a full 60-minutes of photography time. I schedule minis back-to-back at specific locations on predetermined dates, so I will photograph multiple families in the same place on the same evening. I get so many requests for mini-sessions that I began offering a 30-minute photo session for clients looking for a shorter option outside my mini-session dates. 30-minute photo session clients are given several locations to choose from in the Castle Rock/Parker/Elizabeth areas and have more scheduling flexibility than mini-session clients.
Q.) What is your policy regarding weather reschedules?
A.) You aren’t paying me for rainy and wet photos, so I’m very flexible with the weather. Part of my job is to watch the weather forecasts and keep in touch with my clients if the weather may be an issue. If needed, I will happily work to find a new (mutually agreeable) date/time. As a broad guideline, I recommend rescheduling in the following scenarios: forecasted temperature of less than 40 degrees, wind speeds of over 15mph, and 50% or more chance of rain. *Mini-Session clients will be given a pre-scheduled weather make-up date when booking.
Q.) What equipment do you use?
A.) I have been a lifelong Canon user. As of late 2024, I am using two Canon R6 Mark II mirrorless camera bodies with L-Series lenses. I primarily use the RF 70-200 2.8L, RF 135mm 1.8L, and RF 28-70mm 2.0L.
Q.) How will you protect my photos from equipment malfunctions?
A.) If you’re wondering about this, you have likely heard horror stories about a photographer losing someone’s photos. I have done everything possible to ensure it won’t happen to you! I photograph Every. Single. Client with two professional-quality memory cards in each of my cameras. If one of my memory cards fails, there is a built-in backup. After your photo session, I will back your photos up on two external hard drives and a cloud backup service. Am I “extra” when it comes to backing photos up? Definitely, yes, but I’d rather be extra than disappoint you.
Q.) Are you self-taught, or did you go to school to learn photography?
A.) Both, sort of. I went to school for History + Professional Writing & Rhetoric, but I took plenty of photography classes in High School and college. That said, 99% of my photography knowledge came from self-teaching. From workshops and classes to books and videos, I am a lifelong learner who soaks up information whenever possible. I also have 15+ years of experience as a portrait photographer, and every photo session is an opportunity to learn and grow.
Q.) How do you describe your photography style?
A.) Art is subjective and personal. 10 people can look at the same photograph and see something different. I love bold + vibrant photos, genuine smiles + laughter, connection + emotion, candid + well-posed photos, and warm + backlit photos. Hopefully all of these things are reflected in my portfolio! If you are looking for a photographer, I recommend looking through several photographers’ websites/portfolios and choosing the person whose work speaks to you the most. Maybe it will be mine – perhaps it won’t, but there are so many different styles that you shouldn’t have a problem finding someone you connect with.
