where can i find your contract?

 

What does my non-refundable retainer cover?

Right here: CONTRACT

 

Your non-refundable retainer - $100 for regular portraits & $500 for weddings - covers any cancellations for the original date only. You can expect to pay a new retainer of $50 for portraits and $500 for weddings when rebooking. However, weather is an exception for portraits and will be decided by myself within 8 hours of the shoot to reschedule at no additional cost.

 
 
 

What should I wear?

My style is intimate & cozy, yet elegant. Please… go ALL out, it pays off more than you know. I recommend neutrals & mute colour options such as white/black, cream/beige, jeans, silk, earthy tones, all the good stuff. Please avoid bright colours & neons unless we are shooting studio.

 
 
 

What location should we choose?

Places I recommend:

Halifax

  • Rainbow Haven/Crystal Crescent/Conrads Beach; use of the boardwalk, beach grass, large rocks, and wave shots.

  • Halifax Public Gardens; use of florals & plants, colourful trees, two bridges, and cafe. Great for summer, fall, and winter (closes around 7-8pm during summer & 3pm in winter).

  • Peggy’s Cove/Polly’s Cove; very coastal, use of lighthouse, rocks, cove shops, and nautical backgrounds. *Can be too windy*

  • Halifax Waterfront & Downtown; between Citadel Hill and Queens Marque. Endless architecture options that are historic & modern.

  • The Muir Hotel & Bar; must be rented ahead of time.

  • The Halifax Club: must be rented ahead of time.

  • The Westin, The Marriot or Hollis Street Parkade, Rooftops for some vintage looks.

  • The Dingle; great for families, use of waterfront view & access, smooth pathway, waterfall & greenery (outdoor only).

  • Mount Uniacke Estate Museum; use of lake, bridge, field, and house (outdoor only). Closed on Mondays, and 4pm in winter.

South Shore

  • Rissers/Sperrys/Green Bay/Hirtles Beach; use of the boardwalk, beach grass, and wave shots

  • Windhorse Farm; whimsical environment great for multiple backgrounds & families, with floral covered terraces, rustic barns, a zen garden and lake view

  • The Town of Lunenburg or Mahone Bay: endless vibrant and historic buldings with waterfront access.

  • Odins Maple Farm in Chelsea; available upon request, white fence leading into a grassy-overgrown field and wooded areas.

  • Indian Garden Farms; use of field/look off, large trees and greenhouse.

 
 
 

Can I request the raw/original photos?

No. RAW photos are not to be seen or sent to the client. As a client, you pay for my finished work only. If you must request raw images, there is an additional fee to obtain them.

Portraits $500 | Business $175 | Weddings $1,500

 
 
 

How long do my photos last?

Your photos are sent via Pixieset Gallery; an easy click & download link that is sent to your email and lasts 7 days for regular session and 2 months for weddings. Afterwards, I keep your photos for up to 6 months before I can no longer guarantee that they can be resent if needed. I highly recommend you store your photos on multiple devices, Google Drive, DropBox, and a USB.

 
 
 

Can I print my photos?

Yes! Treat yourself to some prints and frame some new photos around the house. I work with Canon’s top quality equipment; your images are amongst the highest quality portraits. However, many ‘photo centres’ can destroy high quality as their equipment cannot process such high resolution. I recommend the following printing tips:

  • How you store your photos will affect their quality when it comes time to printing. Do not store on random apps from the App Store or places like Facebook or Instagram and definitely no screen shots. All these methods compress and distort quality. Only store photos for future printing on your iPhone/desktop photo library, Google Drive, USB, etc.

  • STAY AWAY from places like Walmart, Staples, Superstore, etc. Their equipment is not capable of processing high quality imagery and your photos will be compressed. I am not responsible for any distorted images and no refunds will be given

  • Print through Atlantic Photo Supply located in Halifax & Dartmouth, Michaels, Bloom Printing Co., and Costco. They have great shipping methods and their equipment can process all my imagery to deliver the sharpest and most crisp photos: https://www.atlanticphotosupply.com/online-prints
    https://www.bloomprintingpro.com