My Process
“How does this all work?!” you may be asking yourself. Hiring a photographer can be daunting, so I’ve broken it down step-by-step so you know exactly what to expect! From the minute you click the “Book Steph” button to final file delivery.
We will review the process over the phone if you decide to book with me, but if you have any additional questions, feel free to shoot me a note!
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When you click “Book Steph,” you’ll be asked to answer a few questions. This will help me understand what services you’re looking for. When I get your inquiry, I will reach out to schedule a quick phone call to talk through details!
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Once I receive your inquiry, I will reach out to you to schedule a quick phone call to answer any questions you have, ask questions about your event/shoot, and talk through process, pricing, file delivery, etc.
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Once you’ve agreed to work with me, I will send you a contract outlining the terms we agreed to on the phone call.
You can review and sign online. Once you sign, I will counter-sign and the next step is the deposit.
I require a non-refundable deposit to hold my time. The deposit goes toward your total balance.
After you’ve signed the contract, and I’ve counter-signed, I will send you an invoice for the deposit.
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Once you’ve signed the contract, I will issue an invoice for the non-refundable deposit, which can be paid online.
I require a non-refundable deposit to hold my time on your event/photoshoot date. This deposit will go toward the total balance of your photoshoot. For example, for a mini session, I require a $75 deposit, and you pay the remainder once the photoshoot is complete, on the date outlined in the contract.
My booking system will issue the final invoice automatically, on the date specified by the contract.
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Once I’ve received the deposit, I will send you an online questionnaire which will help me gather more nitty-gritty details on your wedding/event. This is where you can share any Pinterest/inspo boards, shot list, and any other must-haves/details that you’d like for me to know!
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About 2-3 months before your wedding date, I will check in with you with some rough timeline options for photos. You may be working with a planner or coordinator, so I am happy to work directly with them to make sure to meet your needs! I am also very flexible with timelines, and often try to schedule family portraits/bridesmaid/groomsman photos before ceremony to allow the couple some time to enjoy cocktail hour with their loved ones :)
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Whether you have a wedding/event booked with me or a mini session, I always check in with clients 1-2 days before the photoshoot to make sure we are all set and no details have changed.
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This is where the magic happens!
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My booking system will issue a final invoice based on the schedule we agreed to in the contract.
You can pay your invoice online!
Your invoice will be the total cost, minus the amount you paid for the deposit.
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I will send along a link via email with your final gallery!
Turnaround Times:
Mini Sessions/1-hour: 10 days
Elopements: 30 days
Weddings: 75 days
Corporate Events/Photos: 7-14 days, variable based on business needs