If you have any questions that are not covered in the questions below, feel free to leave a comment, or contact me directly at tasha@redwallphotography.com.

Q: What should I wear to my portrait or e-session?

A: First of all, wear something you feel “pretty” in.  You need to be confident about yourself when you get your picture taken.  Aside from that, avoid large bright patterns and shorts.  Really, those are the two cardinal rules. If you show up in shorts or large bright patterns, I can’t promise to not make a face.  Other than that, try to wear classic clothes – anything too trendy will look silly in a few years (remember those pictures you took in the 80s?).

If you’re participating in an e-session or family session, try to coordinate with the other individuals in the photo so that you’re not clashing (but you don’t have to be all matchy-matchy).  Also really important – styles of clothing should match across the board!

Once we decide what location we’re going to shoot at, I always try to make a few suggestions as to style of clothing, or colors, but as long as you follow the general guidelines above, you should be on the right track.

Q: Can we do more than one location/one outfit at a portrait/e-session shoot?

A: The short answer is yes.  When you book me, you basically have me for the time allotted in the package, and we can go wherever you want to go. If you’re interested in shooting in a few different locations, please make sure to discuss this at a consult.

I generally encourage my clients to bring a change of clothes so that they can get pictures with a few different “looks.”

Q: Do you travel for weddings and other types of shoots?

A: Yep. I do travel, and my travel fees are pretty reasonable (if I do say so myself). Contact me if you need photos outside of the Chicagoland area, and I will get back to you with a personalized quote.

I really want to go to Greece *hint hint*

Q: Where do I see my pictures after the wedding/session?

A: As soon as I edit all the photos, I will post them on my proofing site (www.redwallphotography.com/proofs) and email you to let you know they’re ready.  From there, you can pass the link around to your family and friends, order prints, and just gaze at the multitude of photos.  If you purchased the images on DVD, or it came with your package, then I will also be mailing out the DVD to you right away (so keep an eye on your mailbox!).

Q: What do I get if I refer someone to you?

A: You get my undying love and gratitude.

In addition to that (like you really need more?!), if someone you refer books a session or a wedding with me, I give you, the referrer, a gift certificate to show my appreciation.  If you refer someone that books a wedding, you get a certificate for $100 toward any future service or product.  If you refer someone for a portrait, family, or e-session, you get a certificate for $50 toward any future service or product.

Q: What’s the difference between owning copyright and being given a license?

A: “Copyright” is a term that relates to who owns the rights to distribute, publish, and sell photos (or other creations). Copyright is automatically given to the photographer when he/she takes a photo, as it is his/her original work. Photographers very rarely wish to give up their copyright, as it basically means other individuals decide what gets to be done with their photos.

“Licensing” is generally what photographers (myself included) provide to their clients. Licensing can take many forms, and should be spelled out on a contract. In my case, when clients purchase DVDs with hi-res images on them, I also provide the client with a personal printing license. This allows my clients to print the photos on the DVD however many times or at whatever size they want. The photos can only be printed for their own personal use, and the digital images may not be distributed to anyone (that includes other family members, vendors, or websites!).