What changes are coming in 2023?
I have a few changes to how I'm operating my business this year, as I continue to evolve and grow.
Portrait Sessions: If you'd like to book a family, maternity, senior, or baby milestone portrait sessions, you can book a short (25 minutes), regular (45 minutes), or newborn (60 minutes) session on any weekday or weeknight. I'll no longer be offering sessions on the weekends, unless you absolutely can't make a weekday work.
Mini Sessions: Minis (15 minutes) sessions will be limited and offered at random times throughout the year, and will have some weekend offerings. These will be announced closer to the actual date, unlike in the past where they've been announced months in advance.
Images: I've always included all of the images, but in order to operate my business in a more sustainable and profitable way, I can no longer continue to do this. You will always get a set # of free images, but there will be an up-charge for the entire album.
What can you expect during a photo session?
My style is lifestyle, and while it is a combination of posed + candid images, I lean heavily toward the candid side. Of course I'll always make sure to get those photos where everyone is looking at the camera smiling, but the unstructured photos are my favorite. The moments where you catch the emotion between family members that can't be prompted is everything. I do my best to guide you into these situations, but it's also up to you to let these types of photos happen; get lost in these moments with your family.
Where do sessions typically take place?
I use locations close to the heart of Pittsburgh. My typical go to locations include Mellon Park, Frick Park, Allegheny Commons Park, Allegheny Rivertrail Park, and Hartwood Acres. Occasionally I go to Succop Nature Park, Sewickley Heights Borough Park, and Fern Hollow Nature Center.
I also can travel to you for an in home session, back yard session, or we can use a park in your neighborhood. Newborn sessions almost always take place in your home, but can also be outside at a park or in a studio.
How many images are included?
Depending on how long your session is, you will get a set # of images to download. You'll have the option to upgrade to the entire album for an additional fee.
What is the turnaround time for photos?
I guarantee photos to be delivered within two weeks, but usually it's closer to one week.
How are images delivered?
Images are sent digitally in a website link.