WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
We are located in Mason City, Iowa and serve clients in the North Central Iowa area. A travel fee may apply over a 40 mile roundtrip radius from our base of operations.
WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO BOOK A SESSION?
As a natural light photographer, we prefer portrait sessions to be two hours before the scheduled sunset during "the golden hour' when the light is the dreamiest. Remember, the sun sets much earlier during the colder months of the year and much later during the warmer months, so make sure to factor that in when choosing your portrait session date, especially if you're taking off work or have evening plans afterward. If you prefer during the day or an indoor session, we recommend either in the morning or late afternoon.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER CHOOSING THE DATE?
You will be sent a contract and style guide via email. These tend to go to the spam folder, so please make sure you check that a few days after you book. All collections require a 25% non-refundable retainer to secure your session date.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE SESSION?
First, we'll get to know each other for a few minutes. Usually this is done while taking some test images to make sure that the lighting is the best.
Second, we'll begin taking the images. If this is your first portrait session or maybe your tenth, nerves are bound to happen. Don't worry! I'll coach you through what to do - where to stand, look, and more. We'll also have some lifestyle images, which just means these are un-posed images. Again, I'll coach you through these by giving you some prompts.
HOW LONG IS THE TURNAROUND TIME FOR SESSIONS?
Portrait sessions typically arrive to your inbox three weeks
after your session. Weddings arrive 6 weeks after your wedding date.
HOW WILL THE PHOTOS BE DELIVERED?
An online gallery with all of your final, edited, high-resolution
images will be delivered directly to your email.
After choosing your images according to your collection,
you will receive high-resolution digital downloads.
DO I GET THE COPYRIGHT TO MY PHOTOS?
Once delivered you will receive a print release that allows you to share and print your photos as you please. We do ask for credit for any that are shared on social media or marketing purposes.
HOW MANY PICTURES WILL I HAVE TO CHOOSE FROM?
You get to choose your favorite images per the chosen package. There will be a variety to choose from. All packages have the option to upgrade to the full
gallery, this just means that you will have all the images
from the gallery.
WHAT SERVICES DO YOU OFFER?
For photography we offer family portraits, engagements and weddings, personal and business branding, senior portraits, maternity and newborn, and general portraits. We also offer a range of graphic design services like logo design, website design, custom apparel and prints.
HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY STYLE?
Our photography style is clean, light, bright and airy images. We love soft colors paired in natural outdoor elements. We are here to capture memories for you. We love to capture moments where you're being silly, serious, and confident. We strive to tell your story through everyday moments.