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I currently offer outdoor (May thru August) and in-studio sessions (year round). I also offer audition portfolio/CV sessions. Mini sessions (outdoor and indoor) are offered throughout the year with a fixed number of sessions available for booking. I do not offer traditional photo days for studios (volume class photos and portraits), and I don’t shoot theatre events/competitions/shows. There are plenty of people who do that, and do it well.
Yes! Packages include headshots and full body photos. If booking a longer session, we will typically have time for extra photos that can be used for portfolio building, social media, and personal use.
The packages and pricing on my website are for sessions taking place in HRM. I’m happy to travel outside of HRM – there is generally an additional fee for this.
For mini sessions and in-studio sessions, locations are pre-determined by yours truly.
For outdoor sessions (solo/group sessions), dancers pick their own locations. When a dancer picks a location for themselves, shoots tend to be more meaningful for that dancer. You will be sent tips and location ideas when you book a session.
After you book your shoot, I will send you a link to a page with tips on picking what to wear, locations, posing, and other suggestions for making the most out of your shoot. You can also send me any questions you might have prior to our session.
Your photos will be delivered within 4-6 weeks, often less. I share one or two photos with you as a sneak peek in the week following your shoot, but I deliver my best work when I can edit an entire session from start to finish, so the rest of your photos typically land in your online albums a few weeks later. Sessions taking place outside of my busy season tend to be completed in 1-2 weeks. (July through end of Sept is busy season.)
Please note: mini session clients are not sent sneak peeks.
You’ll receive an email with links to online galleries where you can download all of your high-res images straight onto your phone or computer.
I don’t cancel shoots if the weather is overcast or windy, but we may adjust the session time a little if you are able. I do reschedule if there is a high probability of rain. I will do my best to get you rescheduled quickly and always keep a few dates held back from my booking calendar to accommodate rebooking.
No. Lots of photographers use that model, but it doesn’t work well for me. I ask my clients to trust my eye for technique. I only edit our best captures.
Absolutely! Dancers are always welcome to bring a parent or guardian to the shoot, and that person is permitted watch. (Please limit to one person.) Bringing a trusted guardian with you is a good habit to get into especially if you don’t know the photographer you plan to work with.
Payment by e-transfer is preferred, but you can also pay by credit card when I send your invoice. I also accept cash payments on session day. (Cash is not accepted for retainer payments.)
The number of photos you receive depends on the package you select. The estimated number of shots for each package is conservative and based on averages over the years. I focus on quality not quantity. If I get a few more than expected, I share them with you. I only edit our best captures. Some dancers are reserved and/or require more posing assistance, some are more comfortable in front of the camera and require a little less fine tuning. There is no guaranteed minimum number of shots, though I have never delivered fewer than the estimated package size. Coming to a shoot armed with posing inspiration will help you get more out of your shoot and give me an idea of what sort of photos you might like to create together.
Yes! Gift certificates can be redeemed against the cost of any dance photography session.
In-studio sessions are more labour and time intensive (equipment transport, setting up and striking the set), and also require the rental of studio space.
The short answer is no. If requested before our session, I can accommodate requests for black and white photos, but my editing style is focused almost entirely on colour, and I photograph your session with that in mind. Your gallery will typically include only colour images unless I feel black and white better serves some of your photos.
No. You have personal usage rights. If a studio would like to use my photographs they should contact me for rates.
If a studio or organisation commissions a shoot, they are tagged in my posts on social media. Generally, the dancers participating in those sessions will also be tagged. Studios are not tagged in photos commissioned by dancers.
You can find your client portal by clicking here. Setup is done through the email address you used to sign up for your session and you’ll be asked to set a password to keep your information secure. Your portal houses all of our communication, files, and details in one easy-to-navigate place.
As the photographer, I own copyrights to the images I take. That’s the law. But don’t worry – I supply you with fully edited, high resolution files and you can print them, share on social media, blow ’em up poster-size, or share with friends and family.