Frequently Asked Questions

No. The kind of work I do requires trust and 100% willingness and desire from both parties. The initial consultation is a chance for us both to get to know each other and to figure out if working together is a good fit. Either one of us may walk away after the consultation without hurt feelings knowing that we’re both on a journey to discover if we are a good fit. I often refer people to other local photographers and artists if either of us decides another photographer or artist may be a better fit.

No, but you may if you want to, in collaboration with me. I have a client wardrobe of dresses I use for all my commissions that are available to you for your commission. There are also options for renting and/or buying from an outside vendor whom I can refer you to as well, and can help facilitate.

Sometimes I do and sometimes I don’t, but I will always ask permission first. For many personal reasons, I am not consistent about what I do and don’t share on social media. What I share (or don’t share) on social media is not a reflection of my happiness with my commissioned art or not. Because I highly value establishing and maintaining trust between myself and clients I also have a strict policy of not sharing any commissioned work my client is requesting to stay private.

No, but with a caveat. I will add depth to the natural shadows which are reflected in all of my art pieces. While I will never change your appearance in any way that changes any of your permanent features (bone structure, wrinkles, scars, birth marks), my lighting setup and editing style does tend to soften the appearance of some wrinkles, birth marks, moles, skin blotchiness or redness. Temporary features that are not a normal representation of the state of your skin will be removed (acne, bruises, cuts, etc). Note on editing skin tones: I am currently welcoming more in-depth editing feedback particularly from women of color, precisely because many photographers are notorious for not getting black and brown skin tones to accurately depict their natural color. I am actively working to expand my education/skills in this regard, and I believe it is important for me to continue to accept feedback in this regard from women of color.

The idea of a person being, or not being “photogenic” is a myth. My priority is to create a poetic representation of your unique and authentic self. In order to do this, my overarching goal is two-fold; to create artwork of you, and to make sure your experience with me in the process from beginning to end is healthy, introspective, and healing; one where you are allowed to be your most authentic self, where trust is formed and a partnership in creating art together is born. Ultimately only you can decide if/when you are ready for a commission with me. I believe the experience with me is one you will never regret, but I could never try to guarantee your happiness with your appearance; this is work only you can do on your #EmbracingSelf journey. I consider it an honor to be a stop along your journey.

I have photographed and made art of women of all ages, shapes, and sizes. I do not turn anyone away for reasons of how they look. Doing this would be the absolute antithesis of what I am passionate about. I believe anyone who wants it, deserves to be represented in images. I am specifically passionate about women existing in photographs as they are, the way they are, right now, no matter what. My artistic style has been described as feminine, romantic, whimsical, and authentic. My images have been described as emotional visual poetry. Women do not need special permission to exist in photographs, as they are, right now, at any age, in their own skin, as their authentic selves. Women need to be seen in all of their unique complexity and nuance. Show up as you are and let me make art of you with you.

The Commission Sitting Fee changes from year to year. For current rates check out my booking page. Each Commission Sitting Fee typically includes what is listed below:

• Pre-sitting consultation appointment (in-person or virtual)

• 1st Appointment: In-person pre-sitting wardrobe fitting and session planning (virtual option available)

• Professional hair styling and makeup application (optional)

• Access to hand-picked, designer-brand wardrobe and accessories

• 2nd Appointment: Up to 3 hours Commission Sitting for capturing base images

• Indoor session with outdoor option and up to 3 backdrops/scenes

• Complimentary refreshments

• 3rd Appointment: Image reveal, selection, and product ordering appointment

All digital image files, fine art prints, products, and wall art are sold separately in addition to the Commission Sitting Fee. Fine art prints, products, and wall art are available in a myriad of fine art paper, sizes, and finishes in archival quality. I’ve pre-bundled collections all of which include digital image files and prints, and can be accessed via my booking page.

Mostly no, but not never. My overall goal and mission in creating art and sharing it, is to create art with you as an equal partner in the process. This means, getting photographed by me requires more of me (and you) than just showing up to a session time, getting photographed, and getting back a gallery of my favorite images. After honing my craft over the years I have learned enough about myself to know what garners my best work. I have discovered that it is time. More time getting to know you before hand. More time referring people to other local photographers as needed. More time listening to you. More time planning for the Commission Sitting appointment. More time at the Commission Sitting capturing a plethora of images to use as the base for my art creations. More time making sure you are prepared for, comfortable during, and excited to see your images after our time together. More time going over the resulting images with you. More time allowing you to hand-pick your images. More time hand-editing your favorites. More time choosing and providing archival quality materials and products for the gallery-quality art we created together.

So mostly no, but not never. Mini sessions are the exception to the rule for me, but you are always welcome to reach out with any specific requests or ideas. A typical mini session is $500 (pricing subject to change, email for current rate) for 30 minutes and 3 digital image files that you select on the spot from the back of my camera, delivered to you via a gallery emailed around two weeks later.

All digital image files, fine art prints, products, and wall art are sold at the Reveal, Selection, and Ordering Appointment and are in addition to the Commission Sitting Fee. Fine art prints, products, and wall art are available in a myriad of fine art paper, sizes, and finishes in archival quality. By offering Collections, I am able group digital image files and wall art sets together providing more affordable options for my clients as opposed to a la carte ordering. Collections begin at $750 and all include digital image files and a minimum of 5 high definition prints matted with archival quality materials from my professional print lab in Italy. Clients typically spend between $1250 and $3500 on artwork.

The next step is to get you officially booked on my calendar. Choose the link below to book the type of commission you’re interested in. Once we have a Commission Sitting date, we’ll back-date from there for your Wardrobe Fitting/Planning Appointment. After you have paid your Commission Sitting fee and signed your contract, you’ll be officially booked!

The process is typically as follows:

1. Consult & Booking

2. Wardrobe Fitting/Planning Appointment

3. Commission Sitting Date (this is where we make the images!)

4. Image Reveal, Selection, and Ordering Appointment

5. Delivery of any digital image files via private online gallery

6. Delivery of fine art prints, products, and wall art