Frequently Asked Questions
- What style of photography do you have?
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We take an artistic approach to our photography, traditional or contemporary with a classic feel. Every client we work with is unique, and every portrait we take is unique to each client and their vision. Studio, on location, at your home, outdoors.
- How do I contact you to schedule an appointment?
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You can reach us by email or phone through our contact page.
My studio hours are Monday through Friday 9:30-4:00 pm by appointment only.
Limited evening & weekend photography times may be available by special request based on availability.
- How can I receive package and pricing information?
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Please fill out the inquiry form on our contact page and submit a request for pricing information, or give the studio a call. Someone from our team will contact you to go over any questions you may have or send you additional information.
We have many custom portrait options and package/pricing available to meet your needs.
- How do I reserve you as our photographer?
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In order to reserve your session simply contact the studio by phone or fill out the online submission forms to reserve your session.
We require a non-refundable retainer fee to cover your session fee in advance, which covers Michelle's photography time. Retainers are transferrable if an appointment needs to be rescheduled at a later date due to any weather or personal conflicts you may have.
All sessions have a minimum portrait order requirement above and beyond the session fee.
- What should we wear?
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Get inspiration from your home decor as your portrait will become a piece of art for your home and a design element to any room. Our team will work with you on clothing with a pre-portrait design consultation to ensure your beautiful images can be displayed at their best. Choosing colors that seamlessly work together is essential. We are here to hold your hand and guide you throughout the process, we want you to have a wonderful "Michelle's" experience.
- What type of albums/portraits do you offer?
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We offer coffee table albums and custom designed art albums in several sizes and finishes. We have a beautiful selection of hand-crafted albums in many fabrics, leather styles and sizes. Our fine art image boxes include individually matted, fine art prints presented in a luxurious custom image box of your choice. Our fine art portraits and canvases are printed on the best archival materials available. We also offer gift size portraits 8x10 and smaller and holiday cards your family & friends.
- Can I purchase digital files from my session?
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We believe that photographs should be a part of our daily lives, a tangible reminder of a special time in our life that doesn't get lost in the cloud or on our computer drives. You will receive web-size digital files for sharing in a personal media share app for any/all of your mobile devices of the images you've ordered from. New this year, however, we now offer digital collections with high res files for printing and archiving.
- When do I get to see my photos?
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About 2 weeks after your session we will have your theater style reveal and order appointment. This is when you get to see your entire gallery of images and select your favorites. This is also the time that you order your collection and we custom design your products. You will know exactly what you are getting and how it will look.
- What form of payment do you take?
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We accept Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard and Discover, American Express. There is a 4% fee for credit card payments.
All sessions have a minimum portrait order requirement above and beyond the session fee.