What are your prices and packages?
The first question I get asked, always! And while I don’t mean to sound vague, it really does depend on the type of shoot you are looking for.
1.5 hour dance and personal branding shoots start at $300.00. This base package includes 20 final images, with the option to purchase more. Large dance studio packages (such as year-end recital pictures, company photos, etc.) vary depending on how many routines and dancers your studio has – and it’s typically up to the parents as to what they want to order.
Where are you based, and do you travel?
My home is in Oshawa, about 45 minutes from Toronto. I work regularly out of studios in Toronto and the greater surrounding area,! Outdoor shoots happen all over Ontario; so please don’t be afraid to contact me wherever you are!
Do you do dance studio photos?
Yes! Company photos and year-end dance photos have a special place in my heart. It’s the first form of photography I learned as a dancer myself!
What do we wear to our shoot? Do you have wardrobe with you?
Aside from pricing and packages, this is the second most common question – so don’t worry, you’re not the only one!
In your prep guide for your session, we’ll go over basics of what to have on hand. I often bring speciality pieces with me that can add an accent to your images, but I always recommend bringing more rather than less. Keep all the tags on your clothes so that you can return what you don’t use!
Do shoots include hair and makeup?
1-hour sessions do not include hair and makeup. While I leave it up to my clients, I always recommend professional makeup where possible. Professional makeup artists are trained for camera makeup, and the result is always much more polished. You are absolutely welcome to bring your own hair/makeup artist, just let me know beforehand so I can ensure there is enough space for them to work as well! I have many recommendations for makeup artists that can meet us at our session as well, so this is always an optional add-on.
How many images do we receive?
This question really depends on the package you are getting. For example,1.5-hour sessions, whether portrait, dance, or personal branding all come with 20 Re-touched final images (you receive a proof gallery of all your images to choose from). Additional images are available.
How do we receive our images?
After your session, you’ll receive a complete digital gallery of all the images, unedited to make your selections. Once your final selection is received, I start work on editing! From there, you’ll receive a final gallery with all your selected images, in full resolution with print and web release. In your final gallery, prints and print products will be available for purchase as well.
How long does it take to get our photos back?
My turnaround time depends on the season. Some seasons are crazy busy, and I also go through quiet seasons. Because I work with other dance companies, competition season (March – June) gets quite busy, as well as the Christmas season. I am currently a one-woman operation: I edit each individual photo by hand for you myself.
Can we have the RAW images?
In short, no. Photographers will very rarely hand out their RAW images, most often times because the client is actually looking for unedited images, versus RAW files that only open with photo-specific programs.
As for unedited image, this is also a no. You wouldn’t ask your cake decorator to give you a cake that you decorate yourself – it’s a similar situation. So much is put into editing that your gallery would be incomplete without it. Trust me, you will absolutely love seeing the very best of yourself and your images with the final, edited galleries.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner, the better! I often book 1-2 months in advance, but during quiet seasons I often have next-week availability. Please contact me if there is a specific date you had in mind!