What is the length of a typical photo shoot?

It can take anywhere between 1-2 hours.  This allows time to work with a variety of poses, one outfit change, different backgrounds, and lighting conditions.  Baby photo sessions, engagements, and bridal sessions may take longer than 2 hours. 

How do you identify your primary photographic style?
I speak to my clients to find out what type of style they prefer.  Personally, I enjoy shooting with a bit of creativity. I look for interesting pictures based on expressions, color, lighting, and backgrounds. I tend to capture images with a photojournalistic and traditional style.

Do you charge for travel?
If it is beyond 50 miles, I charge $2.50 per each additional mile. If it is beyond travel by car, please contact me directly for pricing.

Do you offer your digital images on a CD or DVD?

Yes. I offer High and Low resolution images which can be purchased individually or on CD or DVD. The Low-Resolution images are ready to upload on Facebook, Myspace, Ipods, or to send via email and the High-resolution images can be printed at a local lab.

Do you limit the number of pictures you take?

No.  I will work with you until there are many quality images to choose from.

Where can I see my proofs?

Your password protected proofs are available online within 48 hours after your session.  Airbrushed images may take up to 7 days. 

Can I pay for my session fee and pictures online?

Your session fee is due the day of the session by check or cash.  You may also pay in advance.  The photos are available for purchase online by debit or credit card.  If your check fails to clear the bank, resulting in an NSF, you will not receive your final product and your gallery will not be accessible until full payment for services has been made.  An additional $15 fee will be added to your total. If you have already received your product, you will be asked to pay immediately.  If you fail to do so in a timely manner, legal action may be taken.

How long will it take to get my pictures?

For all sessions except Weddings, basic photos are available to select 24-48 hours after the session. Enhanced images are available in 7 days.  After the selections have been made and you have placed your order, it will take 3-6 business days, unless you select 2 day or priority.  
For weddings, the untouched images will be available for the bride and groom only, 24-48 hours after the wedding. They will be completely ready for the bride, groom, family, and friends(with airbrushing and photo enhancement) 10-14 days after the wedding. After selections have been made, the photos will be delivered in 3-6 business days unless you select 2 day or priority.  The photo album takes 6-8 weeks. 

Do you photograph black and white pictures or black and white with color?

All photographs are taken in color which can be converted into black and white and/or have selective coloring.  If requested, I can also shoot in true monochrome digital black and white.  However, these would not be able to be converted to color.

Do you offer mounted prints and/or what are they?

Yes we do.  A mounted print is adhered to a firm mat board and will prevent bubbling and wrinkling over time.  Framing these images without a glass eliminates glare and distraction.  Mounting images larger than an 11x14 is suggested.

Do you do any airbrushing or photo retouching?

Yes. I can retouch your images to give you just the look you want; smoother complexion, removing lines/wrinkles, brightening/whitening teeth, removing blemishes, removing bags under eyes, and trimming unwanted areas.  Photo color saturation can also be added to images, as well as sepia tone instead of black and white.  Retouch is a free service for the photos selected by the photographer. Photo retouching will add extra time to your order processing. 
If the customer requests additional photos to be retouched (outside of the images chosen by Destiny Photos), this will be available at $3 per additional image.

Do you recommend clothing choices?

Yes and this depends on the genre of your session.  Simple, solid colors, generally work best for most types of sessions.  Stay away from distracting patterns.  For group photos, similar clothing choices work best.  Individuals have more freedom in clothing design choices.

Where is your studio?

I am an on-location photographer.  This means that I carry my studio with me.  I work from home, but do not have a home studio.  I can suggest a variety of outdoor locations or I can work with your choice.  I can also shoot indoor sessions at your home. 

Do you do special events?

Yes, I am available for special events.  Weddings are the main event that we specialize in, but I can also shoot birthday parties, anniversaries, company parties, or reunions.  Please contact me for special event pricing.