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My school says I have to go to Blah studio for my senior pictures or I won't be in the yearbook. Is that true?

Nope! But schools do make it seem that way. You have the right to go wherever you want for senior portraits. The school may strongly suggest that you be photographed by a certain studio, but it's just that, a suggestion. You can bring me the yearbook guidelines provided by your school, or you can go to your school's photographer for just the yearbook shot, and then come here for your real senior pictures. This approach has the additional benefit of freeing you from your school's early yearbook deadline. That way, you can schedule your pictures for when you want them... in the fall for great outdoor shots, in the spring when you are closer to graduating, or even in the winter if that's when you'd prefer. Remember... it's your choice, not your schools!

Do you charge for outfit changes or have a limit on the number of outfits I can bring?

No way! Getting your senior pictures done should be fun and exciting... you shouldn't have to stress about whether you should wear this outfit or that outfit... bring them all... including your prom or homecoming dress if you want. It is actually better to bring too many choices so that I can better coordinate your clothing with various backgrounds. We may not use all of them all, but it's better to bring them rather than saying I have an outfit that would've gone perfect!

Can I bring a friend or my mom with me to help with my hair, make-up, etc.?
Definitely! I actually require that somebody accompany my clients during their photo shoot. They are a second set of eyes to help me make sure you are looking your best. And if you bring a friend and want them to be with you in a few of your pictures, that's no problem. However, one thing I don't recommend is having your boyfriend around for your photo shoot. They tend to be a distraction and can prevent a natural expression of your personality.

What if my complexion isn't perfect on the day my photos are scheduled?

Not to worry! Almost everyone has days with less than perfect skin. After you've selected your final poses, part of the artwork process I go through with each image involves removing minor skin blemishes. This is often referred to as retouching and is one small part of what is involved in creating my finished prints.

How expensive are your senior pictures?

Well expensive is a relative term. I am the first to admit that I am not the senior photographer for everyone. At the same time, it is important to remember that senior pictures are truly once-in-a-lifetime, and the investment you make in them will last forever. For most people, this will be one of the only times they can work one-on-one with a professional photographer!
Many clients love their photos and will invest a lot in them. But it's really up to you. My Create Your Own Package approach allows you to get exactly what you want without being restricted by pre-determined packages.

My friend/relative has a nice camera. Can't I have them take my senior pictures?

Well, you could... but I can pretty much guarantee you won't be happy with the results! It takes much more than just having a camera to be a photographer (just like buying a sweet guitar doesn't make you a rock star!) I've had years of training and won awards for my images. Applying what I know about proper portrait lighting, posing and digital artworking, I can make you look your best. And although great photographers can take fantastic pictures with just about any camera, the right equipment definitely helps. My camera, lenses, strobes and lighting modifiers are high-end, professional-grade tools the same things you see being used on the sidelines of sporting events and on TV shows.

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