There's a lot of info here: Prices, how a shoot works, clothing, and finally, how to order images after your shoot.

Price List

All Packages Include:

> Online Proofs within 24 hours
> Proof Sheets
> Preview Disk w/ 72dpi file of every shot
> One Final Image* per look
> One Email/Web version per look

1 Look** / 80 images + 1 Final Image $275
2 Looks / 160 images + 2 Final Images $375
3 Looks / 240 images + 3 Final Images $450
4 Looks / 320 images + 4 Final Images $510

**What is a "Look"?
A look is a type of headshot, a certain lighting set up and background, and you may change clothes once or twice during a look.

*What is a "Final Image"?
A final image is your choice of image retouched, cropped (if you like), and laid out like a headshot with borders and your name in your choice of font. A final image is an electronic file which I send to you and any third party printer to have multiple copies made.

Additional Final Images $35
Women's Makeup/Hair (cash) $125
Prints are obtained from a 3rd party printer and are about $1/ea.

VISA, MASTERCARD, AMEX, DISC, Checks, Cash Accepted

The payment schedule is as follows:
We set a date to shoot and you sign a contract and put down $100 to retain my services. Half of the deposit ($50) is non-refundable. The balance is paid when we shoot. Master prints/Images on disk to be mailed are paid for in advance.

Cancelletions: If you cancel 4 or more days before the shoot, you get half of your deposit back in full. If you cancel less than 24 hours in advance, I will keep your full deposit.

Rescheduling: If you need to reschedule a shoot you already have booked, you must do it 24 hours or more in advance. If you need to reschedule a shoot less than 24 hours in advance, you will forfeit the other $50 (half) of your deposit.

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General Info

I'm committed to creating images that represent you in the best light - images that you will be proud and excited to send out and show others. That means getting to know you and understanding what you need in a studio session. It is your career that we're working on; I respect that and will contribute positively to that. If you're open and prepared, youÌll get great headshots.

The Shoot

Everybody needs and wants a different amount of coaching when they shoot. It's okay if you're not sure how much you'll need or want. It's my job to find out, intuitively and by asking.

First, I'll make sure we're on the same page, we have a good idea of what you are going for (like what kind of looks/headshots), and we agree on how to get there. We'll plan out some clothing choices and some background and lighting choices. I'll give you some tips for engaging the camera in general. We'll do some test shots. We'll take a look at the test shots on a TV monitor and make sure you really like what's going on there.

I like to see where you take things first and then step in with ideas to make sure I think you're fully covered in terms of having lots of great choices for now and in the future with your headshots.

I have my secret tricks for getting great smiles, sexy looks, and dramatic looks while still being inviting. I could tell you those, but then . . . .

The most important thing I do is make sure you feel comfortable when we begin and that you stay in that space. The more comfortable you feel, the better you'll perform.

Ordering Process

Within 24 hours of your shoot the images will be posted online and you will be emailed a link to them. They remain up for 4 weeks. 1-2 weeks after the shoot your hard copy proofs and preview disk will be mailed to you. Next, you email me your order (specific details of ordering process are below). You may order as early as you like. You may also order different shots YEARS later. I save everything indefinitely.

Digital Advantage

With digital, I can shoot more for you and let you keep the best, deleting the not-so good ones. I let you see on a monitor all of the images of the shoot, so you can tell not only the lighting, pose, clothes, framing, and makeup, you can tell how the shoot is going. Plus, as I'm shooting I monitor and instantly edit out a lot of the unusable shots (closed eyes, etc.) that you would have been stuck with in film. The result: more and better headshots.

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Clothing for Headshots

Bring a lot of tops for us to choose from. Bring at least 6 shirts for each look you are shooting, even more if you're bringing t-shits or camis to layer underneath (you obviously won't wear them all, but we need choices).

Subtle, solid colors that aren't too light are the best. Avoid super bold colors like bright red. If you have blue, green, hazel or other bright color eyes, bring tops that match your eye color to bring out the color of your eyes.

Bring a pair of jeans that fit you well and aren't torn or too distressed. Oftentimes that's all you'll need to wear. You really only need to bring other pants, skirts, etc. if you are shooting a business/industrial look OR if you have a more unique style or another idea in mind.

Follow these guidelines for most of the clothes you bring, and then ignore everything written here for some more! Be a rule breaker.

Bring your favorite clothes, the ones that make you feel attractive or special or important. Bring clothing that you love, stuff that says, "this is me; this is my look." Oftentimes one of the best outfits we use is the one clients walk in wearing off the street and didn't plan to use! That's because it's simply them.

Bring different types of stuff. Vary the style and tone of your clothes. If all your shirts have the same type of collar, then the tight shots might seem like the same look even though you've changed. Think variance in: styles, fabric, texture, necks, collars, casual, dress, casual-dress.

Bring clothes that fit perfect and are fresh and clean looking. If you don't like most of your clothes or they're in bad shape or don't fit well, please go shopping! Save your receipt and return them if you don't want to spend extra $$$.

Casual clothes are great. Don't feel you have to be dressed up, unless that is your style or the look you're going for.

Avoid all black and all white for the outside layer of your shirts.

Avoid distraction: crazy patterns, crazy stripes, crazy styles and really loud colors can be a problem. Your clothes should never steal focus from your face.

When in doubt, just bring it!

Iron, steam, or have your clothes pressed. It's ok if they wrinkle some in travel, we'll take care of it. You do not need to bring an iron.

Women: PLEASE bring a seamless, smooth bra that matches your skin tone very well. This way it will rarely show through.

If you like bring your favorite music (ipod / mp3 player preferred - cd's also ok).