Frequently Asked Questions.
Here are my most frequently asked questions for your convenience. If you have other questions, feel free to email at [email protected]
Most Common Questions.
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How Do I Book A Shoot? What If I Don’t Live Nearby?
To book a shoot, simply fill out my contact form and provide me with your details. I will get back to you ASAP. I’m Located in Oshawa, Ontario, but if you’re not in town, no worries! I am happy to travel for photoshoots!
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Do you deliver every image you shoot?
No, I do not. I eliminate duplicate images, test shots, missed focused shots, shots with bad expressions and other images that may dilute the overall product delivery. For example, because I shoot with low apertures, sometimes I take a few extra shots to make sure I have the perfect focus. I don’t expect you to have the expertise or the time to zoom into each image to select the one with the sharpest focus, so I spend hours doing that on my end. In another example, candid laughs and emotional tears are some of the best images from a shoot. Unfortunately, they can also yield some unflattering facial expressions. I might snap a few extras of any of these moments to make sure I have a great shot with the ideal expression for the moment. With my expertise of processing thousands of images each year, I may eliminate ones that we feel are duplicates and only deliver the best one.
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Do you provide retouching, colour adjustment or corrective services?
Yes, all your photos will receive basic colour correction/touchups within Lightroom so that they shine! If you have photos from another photographer that needs editing ill happily provide retouching services!
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Have you shot at my location before?
I have shot at hundreds of locations, so there is a good chance that I have. However, if I have not, I will get to the location early on the day of and be sure to perform a thorough walk-through to scout out the best photography locations. I also do extensive online research prior to the photoshoot!
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Do you do headshots, individual portraits, family portraits, newborn shoots, commercial photography, or other types of photography?
Yes, I have experience in many fields of photography. Feel free to contact me with specific requests.
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Do you shoot Quinceaneras, Debutants, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, or Corporate Events?
Yes. These are all considered ‘event photography” and I would love to cover your celebration!
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Do I have to use you for my prints/albums?
A lot of studios and photographers do the watermark thing or force you to print albums through them – im not a big fan of that route. I do offer albums and prints through on my website, but the way I see it, you’ve invested a lot for your photos, so you should have the freedom to do what you want with them for personal use.
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How are my photos delivered? Will I receive all the digital negatives? Are they watermarked?
I think when you’ve invested a substantial amount in your photographers, you should get ALL of the images. All packages include digital delivery of ALL your photos delivered in High Res. No watermarks of any kind.
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Can I give you a specific list of photos we would like?
Absolutely. My goal is to work with you to create gorgeous photos that you’ll have to cherish for years to come. A specific list of must-have shots makes sure we don’t miss anything, so I love it, while at the same time I like to leave some room for creativity and originality – because your photos are unique to you, so it deserves unique photography too!
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Do you shoot in colour and black and white?
Yes, and YES! The beauty of shooting in Digital format is that I am able to produce ALL your photos in either colour or black and white! When I develop the photos in the studio I select the medium that works best for each image.
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Do you shoot on film or digital?
I shoot exclusively digital, most often using Canon EOS R as my main camera body. Digital means I can shoot WAY more photos during the day, fix any skin blemishes/colouring issues in photoshop, and deliver them to you far faster. While I certainly love the organic feel of film cameras, they come with a large set of limitations, risks and drawbacks that outweigh the gains.
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How are my photos delivered?
You want your photography to last a lifetime in the best possible quality! With everything moving online and onto the cloud, DVD’s and even USB’s are now going the same route as VHS. Seeing this trend coming I have switched exclusively to Online Client Galleries. This allows you to share your photography with your family and friends around the world at the click of a button, and make as many copies as you desire. Having copies also prevents the risk of losing your photos in a house fire or the misplaced moving box (Trust me, it happens!)
One huge benefit of Online Galleries, as opposed to USBs, is it also allows me to get you your photos faster. Not having to wait for USB’s and CD’s to be printed and delivered before we can ship them out to you means I can cut my final delivery time by 1-2 WEEKS! Literally as soon as your photos are finished you can have access to your gallery.
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How long does it take to receive my photographs?
I think long turnaround times are crazy and push to have your photographs finished in 3-6 days. That said backlogs in busy summer months can mean a LOT of editing, and I never want to compromise on quality in a rush to finish faster, so your contract will state it may take 1-2 weeks in case circumstances arise that prevent me from maintaining my quick turn around times.