FAQ
Do you have a client closet and is it free to use?
Yes we do have a client closet that is free to use during your sessions. You can see these on the respective pages for the session you are trying to book for.
Are Prints Included with the session?
Prints are not included in the session fee. The session provides ditigal images in the amount specified by the package chosen. They can be purchsed seperately after the session or if specifically included in a page.
When should I do my maternity session?
Great question, we recommend doing sessions from 30 weeks to 36 weeks, 33 weeks being the most ideal time.
When should I book my session?
Typically we recommend booking at least 2-3 months in advance since some weeks get fully booked. As well as times desired for yourself may be unavailable. So the earlier the better.
Where are you located?
Our commercial studio is located at 1807 Rogero Rd, Jacksonville FL 32211
Do I have to know what scene I want to book?
Scene selections are done after booking the appointment. Generally it is a good idea to have some overall direction, but you can change your mind just let us know.
Do you edit or retouch photos?
Short answer is yes, below on the FAQ page we indicate what editing and retouching photos include. Your package will indicate if this is included in your photos. Most of our packages include both edited and retouched photos.
Do we get all the images from the session?
No, we only provide the previews for your to select the images that you purchased based on your package chosen. Additional images may be purchased after the session.
What is a composite image?
A composite image is a fantasy like image that is merged manually to create a wonderful looking image. These are extra and done on a per image basis.
How long before we see our preview photos?
Typically we send these out within 72 hours.
Editing policy:
Basic editing light correction, cropping, saturation, temperature, white balance and color correction will be done to all photos.
Packages including terms "fully edited" or "light retouching" this means all basic edits, basic skin smoothing, skin blemishes fixes, sharpening eyes, teeth whiting, simple object removal, distracting objects, tonal lighting changes, studio background extensions no additional retouches will be done to these photos.
All other types of photo alterations including but not limited to head swaps, clean up background, advanced detailing edits, advanced object removal, background or dress extensions, people removal, composites, advanced skin smoothing, body shaping, composite images, or significant changes to the photos, this will cost extra and no package contains any of these. Contact us for a quote as these can be done on a per image basis.
Previews for client selections will be sent out within 72 hours, if client does not select favorites and notify photographer within 30 days. Photographer at its sole discretion will select the photographer feels are best and edit the amount purchased. Any additional images will be additional images after this time period and will incur an additional fee.
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Edited images Vs Retouched images
We get asked this question a lot and to help avoid any confusion in terminology and get a full understanding of what each request type is. Please review below to see if you would like your photos just edited or purchase premium services like retouching.
Non Edited
Used for preview selections
This is how we will deliver your preview gallery to select your images for us to edit. This is how the image come straight out of the camera based on the lighting conditions and environment.
Edited
How all photos are delivered
All of our images are delivered like this. Basic editing includes light correction, cropping, saturation, temperature, white balance and color correction will be done to all photos. This image would be edited. no additional things will be done to these images. Do not that it looks very different than the non edited photo that colors and contrast appear to be more defined.
Light Retouching
Starting from $15/image
For an additional fee or packages including terms "light retouching" this means all basic edits, basic skin smoothing, skin blemishes fixes, sharpening eyes, teeth whiting, simple object removal, distracting objects, tonal lighting changes, studio background extensions no additional retouches will be done to these photos. This will give your images a very polished finish with vibrant colors, more flattering skin, and emphasis on details that matter.
Retouching
Quotes depending on request
All other types of photo alterations including but not limited to head swaps, clean up background, advanced detailing edits, advanced object removal, background or dress extensions, people removal, composites, advanced skin smoothing, body shaping, composite images, or significant changes to the photos, this will cost extra and no package contains any of these. These are quoted individually based on the request.