FAQs
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Please see my Session Pricing & Info page to learn more about pricing, packages & what’s included.
My session pricing covers:
Logistics, planning & communication
Location scouting
Styling & producing (i.e., sourcing models etc. if applicable)
Shooting time
Editing & processing final images
Travel to and from the shoot location
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I am a documentary-style, natural light photographer. I believe in capturing you as you are. My favourite sessions are those where couples and families are unafraid to move, laugh, play and be themselves, interacting as you would if I wasn’t there—in fact, I’d rather you act like I wasn’t.
During your session, I will shoot a variety of close-up and wider shots. The way I shoot and create images will depend on the natural light and weather conditions of the day.
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If you are being photographed with other people, try to co-ordinate outfits with other group members. This ensures a cohesive look & feel that always helps everyone look their best—but ultimately, it’s about what helps you feel confident in yourself in front of the camera.
For mini sessions, one outfit will suffice. For sessions upwards of 1 hour, 2-3 outfits will help provide variety to your images.
Tips on what to wear:
Avoid clashing patterns & colours, and tops with graphics on them.
Avoid branded hats, tees, sweaters and so on.
Avoid old sneakers, trackpants/sweatpants, and hoodies.
If you’re stuck, neutral colours will be easier to work with than bright or bold colours—but I’m a big believer in being yourself and wearing what you feel most confident in, so if that’s bright and bold, go for it.
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It’s okay to feel nervous! Unless you are a professional model or you have had experience being photographed in the past, almost everyone feels awkward in front of the camera. I’ll do my best to guide you and help you to feel comfortable throughout the process.
My advice? Try not to get caught up in feeling nervous that you’re feeling nervous. Focus on the direction I’m giving you, lean into how you want to feel and embody that. Sometimes closing your eyes and taking a few breaths helps. Come to the shoot with a clear idea of what you are hoping to get out of it—you could even bring 2-3 inspiration images, phrases or whatever may help you to embody the person you want to show up in front of the camera.
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Weather, Wildfire Smoke & Other Unforeseen Conditions
The Canadian Rockies are known for unpredictable weather. In the event of severe weather, wildfire smoke, road closures, government advisories, or other circumstances that make an outdoor session unsafe or unreasonable, I will make every reasonable effort to reschedule your session during your stay.
If rescheduling is not possible, any refund or credit will be determined on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the circumstances, the amount of notice provided, the feasibility of completing the session, and the inability to rebook the reserved session time.
Client-Initiated Cancellations
As a small business owner, I reserve your session time exclusively for you. Last-minute cancellations often mean I am unable to book another client, resulting in lost income.
More than 7 days before your session: Full refund.
72 hours to 7 days before your session: 50% refund of your session fee (or 50% of your deposit retained, if applicable).
Less than 72 hours before your session, including same-day cancellations: No refunds.
At my discretion, payments for cancellations made within 72 hours may be applied as a one-time credit toward a rescheduled session within 12 months. Credits are not guaranteed and are generally reserved for exceptional circumstances, such as severe weather, wildfire smoke, illness, emergencies, or other situations beyond either party’s reasonable control.
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Depending on the length of your session and my work load, it may take anywhere between 2-4 weeks for you to receive your images. I will get in touch if I anticipate any delays.
Larger shoots such as weddings, elopements, and so on may take 10-12 weeks to deliver. -
I do not perform excessive or unrealistic retouching on my clients’ imagery. I perform edits such as colour correction, distortion correction and other technical edits to make the images the best they can be. Some blemishes, stray hairs, lint and other minor imperfections will be removed, as well as urban obstructions (e.g., power lines, telephone poles, etc.) where necessary. I do not and will not make any changes to face & body shape or structure.
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Editing is just as much a part of my art as the photography itself. These edits ensure you are getting the best images possible, and is a non-negotiable part of working with me as your photographer.
All my rates are inclusive of the time it takes to edit & process your images.

