WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
I am in Charleston WV.
I also travel to Hilton Head Island, SC around 3 times a year, and will schedule sessions there as well.
WHERE DO YOU SHOOT YOUR OUTDOOR SESSIONS?
I typically shoot my outdoor styled sessions at Coonskin Park. However, if a client has a particular property that they would prefer to use such as their personal home or farm, I think that adds a great personal and sentimental touch.
My indoor lifestyle sessions are shot inside/outside the client's home. I will travel 30 miles outside of Charleston for no additional fee.My studio minis are shot at the studio location, 206 Maryland Ave Charleston WV.
WHAT IS YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY STYLE?
I am a 100% natural light child photographer. My style is balanced between documentary, lifestyle and styled sessions. I couldn't pick a favorite, but with any session type, the results are non posed and candid. I thrive off of capturing organic expressions and personalities. The best way to see my style of photography is to browse my website, Instagram and FB business page.
WHAT AGE OF CHILDREN DO YOU WORK WITH?
I take on new children 8 years and younger. (However I do grandfather in my clients and continue to document them until graduation) Generally after around 8 years of age, kids are getting more self conscience and aware of the camera and it's extremely difficult for me to capture realistic expressions, and since I don't do posing instruction, I usually cut off around this age.
WHAT TIME OF DAY DO YOU SHOOT?
ALWAYS the last 2 hours of sunlight for my outdoor sessions.
Depending on the time of year, this can start as early as 3pm and as late as 6:30pm.
Indoor sessions are much more flexible, starting as early as 10am and as late as 6pm, again depending on time of sunset.
HOW LONG ARE YOUR SESSIONS?
Typically a session runs around 2 hours. When filming video in additional to stills, it may go a little over. Studio minis take around 30-45 minutes.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO PREPARE FOR MY SESSION?
Typically nothing. I provide wardrobe for all of my outdoor and studio sessions, all you should do is make sure the child/children's faces are clean and hair is washed and dryed.
I prefer no gel or mousse in the children’s hair as it can look very 'wet and crunchy' in photographs. (I keep some styling wax on hand if needed)
Indoor sessions require even less, my objective is to capture your real everyday. Bedhead and all!
DO YOU DO NEWBORN POSING?
No. While I think it's adorable when done properly, it's not my style of photography. My newborn photography is all done in your home (or in studio) in a lifestyle fashion. This style may not be the images you're looking for, so please see my work on my website and FB business page to make sure this will meet your needs.
DO YOU SELL PRINTS OR DIGITAL FILES?
I only sell digital files at this time. Around 6 weeks after our session, you will receive a minimum of 20-60 digital images (depending on session type) with a print release via email. With one click of a link you can download the entire session to your computer.
WHERE SHOULD I HAVE MY IMAGES PRINTED?
I HIGHLY recommend you print all of your images through the professional lab that is associated with the link you will receive from me, I also love Artifact Uprising. Your prints from either company will perfectly reflect the results you see in your gallery. Please remember to check the 'Do not color correct' box at checkout. All of your images have already been hand edited and do not need any further adjustments, as well as check crop boxes as they alter when ordering different sizes.