Session Info

Indoor/Outdoor Photography

I photograph primarily outdoors. If you have a location in mind, just let me know. If you’re flexible with the location, I can make a few suggestions. I have portrait studio equipment which I can bring to your home if you wish to photograph indoors. Just remember, an indoor photo session has limitations as far as what you can do.

Clothing Recommendations

I want you to be completely comfortable with what you chose to wear for the photo session. Here are a few tips: avoid wearing distracting clothing (anything with large logos, emblems, busy prints, cartoon characters, and heavy patters); avoid wearing green, yellow, orange and red; your shoes should go with what you have on; select neutral colors (e.g., tan, beige, white, light blue, navy, dark grey, black); couples and families should wear the same or similar colors to complement eachother, but avoid overly matching; feel free to wear as many accessories (i.e., jewelry, belts, hats, hand bags, scarves, shoes, boots, wigs, ties, etc.) as you desire because they add interest to photos.

Bring multiple outfits to the session to switch it up, but don’t bring your entire wardrobe. There will be plenty of places where you can change outfits.

Style

My style of photography is urban, traditional, classic and a blend of all the above. I like capturing candid moments as well as those moments that are planned out. Before the photo session, I’ll talk with you to get a feeling for what kind of photos you want. I’ll do my best to match what you have in mind with my artistic style and vision. I encourage you to relax, have fun and just be yourself.

Location

I photograph in the following locations: Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C.  I’m based in Alexandria, Virginia.

Time

I only photograph on weekends. Review my calendar and select a Saturday/Sunday that’s not reserved. Contact me with your desired day and time. If it’s available, I’ll reserve it for you once I receive your deposit (see prices). The early morning and the few hours before sunset are best for taking photos because the sunlight isn’t harsh.

A photo session typically lasts 1-3 hours. Time is set aside for outfit changes, breaks, and session stops along the way.

Travel

I will travel within a 30 mile radius of my home location (Alexandria, VA) free of charge. Extra travel costs will accrue beyond that. I’m available to travel out-of-state; however, you will be responsible for my travel and lodging costs.

Equipment

I photograph with Nikon. Nikon is world-renown for its award winning, state-of-the-art cameras and sharp lenses. I have a Nikon DSLR and a variety of lenses. I edit photos on an Apple iMac using robust, professional photo editing software. I’ve invested thousands of dollars in equipment to deliver quality photos to my clients.

Contract

I will send you a simple 1 page contract with a model release for review and signature prior to the photo session. The release grants me permission to display your session photos on my website and on other promotional material(s) for my business. You should carefully review the contract, sign it and give it to me before the session.

I like to showcase some of my best photos by publishing them online to promote my work. If you don’t want me to publish your photo(s) online, just let me know. I will respect your privacy.

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