HOW DO I CHOOSE A LOCATION FOR THE SHOOT?

I have page of my favorite Cincinnati/Covington photoshoot locations  page and we can talk about this on our consultation call. I’m open to other ideas and suggestions, too. Most locations within 30 minutes of Cincinnati are available for most sessions. I also shoot in parts of Kentucky, such as Florence, KY for an additional fee.

WHAT TIME OF DAY IS BEST?

Lighting is best right after sunrise or about 90 minutes before sunset. Evenings are best for park/outdoor shoots. Urban shoots can be good both in the morning and evenings.

IS THE DEPOSIT REFUNDABLE?

Yes. If you are rescheduling, it will get applied to the rescheduled appointment. For cancellations (without reschedule) within one week of the shoot, the deposit is non-refundable.

HOW AND WHEN DO I PAY THE BALANCE?

I will send you a Square invoice after our photoshoot for you to pay the balance via credit card. You may also pay by cash in-person.

DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR THE DIGITAL FILES?

No, my pricing structure is “all-inclusive”, meaning that the photoshoot and the digital images are included in the price you see. Some photographers offer a super low price for the shoot, and then charge you for photo packages and digitals. 

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET MY PHOTOS?

Normal turnaround time is about 7-10 days for the initial gallery of edited images. Busy season (Summer-Fall) turnaround time is 10-14 days. Retouching will take an additional 3-4 days.

HOW MANY PHOTOS DO I RECEIVE?

It depends on the package you choose. This is listed in the package info when booking.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EDITING AND RETOUCHING?

Editing includes basic edits and adjustments to exposure, contrast, coloring, and the overall general look and feel to the image. This is included in every photo that is delivered to you. Retouching is the process of removing blemishes and skin or hair detail that is unwanted. Depending on the session you book, you’ll select a certain number of photos to be retouched, if necessary.  

HOW MANY OUTFITS CAN I BRING?

For family/group photos, I’d suggest only one or maybe two. It just gets chaotic and eats up a lot of time if it’s a group of people. For individual portraits, bring as many as you want and we can try to squeeze in as many as we can within the session. See the packages on the booking page for guidance on that. For example, the Mini Session is about 30 minutes and is usually best for one outfit. But if you are quick and efficient at changing, sometimes we can squeeze in two.

WHERE DO I CHANGE OUTFITS?

Depending on location, you may have to change in your car or pop into a restroom and change. It’s just the nature of doing photoshoots outside and in cool or interesting places.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN DOING PHOTOGRAPHY?

I got my first camera in 2012 and started out shooting corporate events and weddings. In 2014 my wife and I co-founded a web & creative media studio, Power Couple Media Group, where I have been a full-time photographer ever since.

WHAT EQUIPMENT DO YOU USE?

I shoot with a mirrorless Canon R5. My go-to lenses are the 85mm prime and the 24-70 2.8.

HOW FAR OUT SHOULD I BOOK A SESSION?

During Spring, Summer, Fall, I recommend booking 1-2 months out. 

HOW DO I BOOK A SESSION?

Easy! To book a session online using my online booking platform.

WHAT IF I NEED TO CANCEL OR RESCHEDULE?

Weather in Cincinnati can vary and I know life can be unpredictable at times, so rescheduling is okay. Shoots canceled and not rescheduled are subject to losing the deposit, if canceled within one week or less of the photoshoot.

CAN I GET THE RAW / NON EDITED PHOTOS?

Usually, no.

DO YOU SHOOT WEDDINGS?

We shoot weddings and small elopements.

CAN I BRING MY FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER TO MY SESSION?

Yes! I’m all for having a support crew.  

CAN I BRING MY DOG MEMBER TO MY SESSION?

Yes. But they will be difficult. Have a plan for them after we get a few good ones.

DO YOU TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF THE CINCINNATI AREA?

Yes. I will travel most places, with a travel fee included if outside of 45 minutes of Cincinnati. We can discuss over the phone.

HOW DO I RECEIVE MY PHOTOS?

I’ll send you a link and password to a digital gallery where you can download them all. They will be in JPEG format.