Question 1

Late Policy

Accepted Answer

Please plan for the shoot ahead and be sure that you are not tardy to the shoot.   Most, if not all, days are booked with multiple sessions back-to-back, and I respect every client's time that they are entitled to for their session.  If you are late to the session, we will account for the time that you are late. If your package typically lasts for an hour and you are late 15 minutes, we will shoot for 45 minutes.  I try to be flexible within reason.

Question 2

1) What do I wear?

Accepted Answer

Black, red, white outfit(s) look best on campus.   Many seniors don't wear their gowns so that they can show their outfit better (also looks more modern) but we can always mix them in. Your call! Grad gown/cap are not counted as a second outfit.    Please feel free to bring your stole to put over your outfit (be mindful when planning your red outfit, your stole is also red). If you don't have a stole, just let me know in advance and I'll bring one for you to borrow (both TTU and HSC).   Men: Don't forget to bring a belt if you plan on wearing a suit!

Question 3

2) How do I do my makeup/grooming?:

Accepted Answer

Ladies: Natural/natural glam makeup work well. Avoid dark lipsticks (black, purple, etc.), unless that's your style. If you use self tanners, please be mindful of the time it takes to develop and try not to rub/apply with bare hands to avoid spots on your hands.   Men: groomed hair/facial hair with ironed clothing can go a long way.

Question 4

3) Can I bring props?

Accepted Answer

Of course! Cheap Walmart champagne, glitter, balloons, etc. are all welcome.   No need to YouTube how to pop a champagne. I'll show you.   Confetti: If you are wanting to use confetti, I recommend getting the smaller ones. I'd avoid buying the confetti cannon— they're unnecessarily huge, loud, and a lot of people will frown at you for making a mess. These are quite difficult to clean up after.

Question 5

4) How do I pay you?:

Accepted Answer

You most likely have made your 40% down deposit by now.   I take the rest (60%) after the shoot and before I send the online proofing gallery for you to pick the photos from. People usually just Venmo me or give me cash when we are finished with the shoot. Venmo, cash, Zelle, Cash App, PayPal, etc. are all okay!

Question 6

5) How long does it take to edit the photos?

Accepted Answer

I will send you all the edited photos by the 10th day from the day that you pick your photos from the online proofing gallery and make the remainder payment (60%).   I do not use watermarks.

Question 7

6) Can my (fill in the blank) come?

Accepted Answer

Boy/girlfriend, best friend(s), roommate(s), parent(s), dogs, snakes, Bumble match, you name them, I have met them.   You are more than welcome to bring someone along for moral support or be in some of the photos together.   Or come completely solo.

Question 8

7) Where are we shooting?:

Accepted Answer

These routes are the most desired routes/locations on campus for graduation photos (even for HSC students):  If you had other location(s) in mind, please let me know in advance. We can either swap out locations or create a different route.   Full Shoot (multiple locations): Geosciences Building white stairs > Chemistry Building archway > Will Rogers horse statue or TTU Admin Building > TTU Seal/Fountain.  ​ Standard Shoot (2 locations): Chemistry Building archway > TTU Seal/Fountain ​ Mini Shoot (1 location): TTU Seal/Fountain   English Building steps are not too different from Geosciences Building steps/stairs. The Geosciences steps/stairs photograph better than English steps/stairs when photographed closer to sunset.

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