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We recommend 3-4 months in advance for typical sessions.  This allows us time to meet for a consultation and gather props for the session.  We recommend 6+ months for fairytale sessions.

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I started my photography journey as a child but took my first photography class in high school and was the family photographer ever since then.  While I have been serving clients for over 20 years, I did not go full time, it was my children graduated high school. 

We offer photography services for children, fairytale, maternity, newborn, pets, pin-up/retro, and seniors.  We also offer digital products for other photographers.   All sessions are on-location of your choice (outdoors, in your home or my studio).   My work is created by natural outdoor lighting along with or studio lighting. If you have an idea or vision that is not listed here, contact us today and we would love to hear about what you have in mind!

I completely understand this concern, having your pictures taken for the first time can seem overwhelming.  Never fear, we are here to help!  I will discuss and go over everything with you when we meet for your consultation whether it be via in person or a phone call.  I will go over poses (I still feel awkward when posing for photos of myself), location, what to wear, props to bring , what to do before your session, and what will happen during and after your session. 

While I help guide you with posing; I try to capture as many candid photos as possible that I can.  My goal is capturing special moments for you to look back on for years to come.  My editing style is a fine art, vintage painterly style.  My goal is to help turn your precious memories into art for your walls and/or coffee table.

Weather in Virginia can change by the hour.  If you have booked an outdoor session and the weather is not favorable, then we may move indoors or you have the option to reschedule at a later date.  There will not be a reschedule fee for inclement weather or if someone is ill.

Digital photos will be available from a week to two weeks after the photo session.  Prints usually take two weeks after being delivered to the lab.  Albums and wall art will take three to five weeks after being delivered to the lab.

The images in your gallery will be edited not only be edited to improve lighting, contrast, sharpness, and color (standard progress for photographers), but will also be edited with my unique editing style.  Therefore, I do not provide unedited RAW images.

Your photos will be watermarked during the viewing gallery, but your edited digital files, wall art, or albums will NOT be watermarked.

Yes, you will receive two different sizes of each of your digital files.  One for Instagram and one for facebook.  I just ask that you credit me as the photographer.

Due to the sensitive nature of these sessions, I have created a private Facebook group for mermaid, and some pin-up sessions.  You may request to join this group by clicking the button at the bottom of this page.

A model release is a contract allowing me to post your photos on my website and social media.  While we would love to showcase your photos on our site, you do NOT need to sign a model release.  We have models that we use to show examples of my work.  Thise that do sign the model release will receive 10% off a package of their choosing.

Fairytale sessions are a more in-depth session involving, just that, fairytales. Mermaids, fairies, pirates, favorite book characters; let your imagination run wild.  This is your time to shine and have fun!  Let’s take this journey together and create not only a fun experience, but an heirloom for you to treasure for a lifetime.

Please note: They require more time due to make-up, outfits, props (that need to be made or purchased), and often composite work.  Composites are digital assets that I either create or purchase to make a digital scene.  

Your digital files will be delivered to your email with a link to an online gallery.  Your wall art, albums, and prints will be delivered to your doorstep.  Once they have arrived, we will have a consultation to help you place your art on your walls (should you need it).

There is additional travel charge for anything outside of 50 miles from my location.  Price changes with the cost of gas.

We accept cash, credit/debit cards through our site, and Paypal.

While most of my sessions are outside, I do have a small in-home studio for when there is inclement weather.

Everyone who signs the model release will receive 10% off a package of their choosing.  We also offer 10% off total purchase for those in the military.

I take your safety seriously; if I am feeling ill I will set up a time at your choosing to reschedule. 

  Due to COVID-19 I will try to keep to a 6 ft distance (if possible).  I will be wearing a mask (if you're little ones have not been around people with masks, please explain this to them so they will not be scared!  My mask is fun with paw prints.)

  I ask PLEASE to reschedule if you or someone in your family is sick.  I will not charge a rescheduling fee due to an illness.  If anyone starts to feel ill during the session, please let me know and I will be happy to reschedule.

  For outdoor sessions, I have a lens that is very long in the focal range and will be using this lens for our session.  This allows me to stay at least 10-15 away.  I am very much a "hands on" person, so there may be times when I will be closer than 6 feet.  If you are uncomfortable with this, please let me know ahead of time. 

  For indoor sessions, I do have a shorter lens and will try being a little closer, I do have an air purifier that I will run during this session.  Please know, that while it is not loud, it may seem so to sensitive ears. 

  If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call or message me. 

We realize your time is precious, so we try to make our sessions run as smooth and quickly as possible; especially when there are little ones involved.  While we do before and after consultations, we will accommodate to meet your needs by communicating in person or via email/phone/text.  We strive to make this as easy on you as possible.