Faq`s

We start with a vision in mind. Before creating any imagery, we need a plan for how the artwork will be displayed in your home. This planning results in a session that will create memorable portraits. Let's discuss your goals and how we will achieve them! Bring all your questions to our pre-consultation meeting in person or via phone. We will coordinate outfits with locations, whether in the studio or outdoors. The ordering appointment is where all the fun is! Your portraits are revealed, and you can make your final decisions on what images look best with a wall gallery or album.

1. A Pre-Session Consultation 2. Our Session 3. A Preview & Ordering Appointment 4. Delivery

We recommend booking your session 2-4 weeks ahead. This allows us to plan locations, outfits, and address any questions, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable photoshoot experience.

Booking a session is simple! A $100 non-refundable retainer secures your date and acts as a cancellation fee. This amount can be credited toward a future session. The remaining balance is due before your scheduled session.

Your headshot images will be ready the next day! For portrait sessions, expect a turnaround of 5-7 business days, depending on the season.

I only shoot at a certain time of day to ensure you with the most flattering light for your session. If the weather is less than ideal, and depending on how bad the weather is, I will let you know either the day before or a few hours before our session if we need to reschedule. Or if you just do not feel comfortable shooting in a certain type of weather - we can always change the session date for that too! My goal is for your shoot to be as convenient and enjoyable as possible. There are no extra charges for rescheduling.

I completely understand that sometimes, life happens! So no worries if you need to reschedule. Whatever day works best for you, we will aim for that. Yes, you can reschedule your session once with at least 48 hours notice.

Any client who does not cancel or reschedule within 48 hours of the session will forfeit the $100 retainer and it will serve as a cancellation fee. As previously stated, the fee can be credited towards a future session if the client reschedules the appointment by calling 48 hours prior to the date of session and re-booking at an agreeable date and time. If we cannot perform this Contract due to fire or another casualty, strike, act of God, or other cause beyond the control of the parties, or due to Photographer’s illness or emergency, then the Photographer shall return the retainer fee to the Client but shall have no further liability with respect to the Contract. This limitation on liability shall also apply in the event that photographic materials are damaged in processing, lost through the camera or other media malfunction, lost in the mail, or otherwise lost or damaged without fault on the part of the Photographer. In the event Photographer fails to perform for any other reason, Portrait Deluxe Studio shall not be liable for any amount in excess of all monies paid.

We understand the importance of loving your photos. While we don't offer refunds, we provide a complimentary session to ensure you receive images that you truly cherish.

For your photoshoot, wear solid-colored clothing with texture and don't shy away from bold colors. Pick 2-4 complementary tones for group portraits, adding one fun color for balance. Choose tops with sleeves to the elbow and dark socks or footwear (unless it's a barefoot beach shoot). Style your hair as usual or ensure any new haircut is done at least two weeks prior.

We will take a handful of each, full body pictures, half body pictures and close up headshot pictures. We typically will have you smile, put your serious face on and make a more natural face for each type of pose that we do.

If you are a no show for your appointment or attempt to cancel/reschedule within 48 hours you will unfortunately lose your session reservation booking deposit. I know “life happens” but I arrange my entire day and shuffle my schedule around to accommodate each booking. No shows are disruptive and take up time slots from other customers, so I have to be firm on this policy.