WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT MY BRAND BEFORE BOOKING?

Before booking a brand shoot you should definitely go on a deep dive about your why, your mission, your brand themes, and your values. Super importantly, we need to know who your ideal client is so we know how best to speak to them through these images.
You'll also want to have your color scheme nailed down so we can sprinkle your brand elements throughout your shoot day to make for a cohesive gallery. You will have the chance to share these with me in the questionnaire you'll fill out before our planning session.

ARE THERE ANY SURPRISE COSTS OR TRAVEL FEES?

Not at all! What you'll see on your personalized quote is what you get, although I would suggest taking the time to have your hair and makeup done professionally as it does wonders for your confidence and takes a couple daunting tasks off your to-do list! I would also recommend renting an indoor space (such as a bright and airy airbnb) to make sure weather and crowds won't hold us back. Starting in a space like this allows you more time to get ready, a place to change (not to mention a private loo), and plenty of vignettes to work with for lifestyle shots from the kitchen and sofa, to the bed and desk. Travel fees may apply for shoots outside of the Liverpool area to account for the cost of getting to you (transportation and accommodation), rather than for the time it takes me.

WILL YOU TRAVEL FOR MY SHOOT?

Oh yes!! I traveled for the better part of my twenties, visiting over 100 countries so I would absolutely love to chat about your brand shoot abroad!

DO YOU OFFER ANY DISCOUNTS?

Occasionally you may be able to book me at a discounted rate or for mini shoots that come at a much lower rate. I also run a referral program that allows you to earn a discount on future bookings. It's a point-based system dependent on the type of shoot your contact books. The best way to hear about discounts is by signing up to my mailing list.

WHAT'S YOUR PAYMENT PROCESS?

To secure your spot on my calendar I require either payment in full or a deposit of 50% (and a signed contract) at time of booking. Any remaining balance will be due one to two weeks before the shoot.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FULL DAY SHOOT?

It is SOOO much fun to dedicate an entire day to your brand shoot and allows for a lot of outfits, locations, creativity and content! I have found that my clients that opt for the full day are able to show up less distracted than half day shoots, and since photoshoots can take a bit of a warm-up period to feel comfortable, the full day allows for that. Your Full Day Shoot package includes:

• discovery questionnaire
  • for you to share all the things that make you passionate about what you do, as well as specific information about your brand and your shoot vision
• detailed planning session
  • brand shoots are lots of fun and can take many forms so we will spend about an hour creating an outline, shot list, and prop ideas to make our time together is efficient and productive
• pre-shoot session guides
  • a beautiful guide with lots of juicy details to prepare you for your shoot, as well as a style guide to help you choose your looks
• multiple locations & outfits
  • we can do about 4-6 locations and up to a dozen outfits on the full day shoot
• image color correction
  • basic crops and color correction to the images you've chosen from your proof gallery. Extensive edit requests may need to be outsourced for an additional cost.
• basic retouching
  • removal of spots, bruises, etc.
• private proof gallery
  • a week or so after our session you'll get to choose your unedited favorites for me to edit. Chose only the ones you love! You get a preview AND it speeds up my editing process, which means you get your completed gallery back faster!
• 100 images - you choose your faves!
• quick turnaround
  • I know the last thing you want is to wait ages to get your photos back, so my aim is one week or less to get you your proof gallery and another couples weeks until your final images are ready.​
• killer commercial user license
  • you have the permission to use these images nearly anywhere, you're not be required to credit me AND you'll have the freedom to make further edits at your discretion
• donation of 50 trees upon booking
  • as a thank you for supporting my small business, a thicket of 50 trees will be planted in your name when you book a Full Day brand shoot

WHEN DO I GET MY PHOTOS BACK & WHAT IF I WANT MORE?

Unless otherwise discussed you'll receive a lightly edited, low resolution proof gallery within a week for you to chose your favorite images you'd like edited. My aim is to get your final gallery back to you within 3 weeks after you've chosen your faves. The final gallery will be online for one month. You'll receive automated emails to remind you it's expiring. Need them back sooner? Ask me about how we can expedite your edits! If you want more than the included photos, all you have to do is choose more than the included amount while going through your proof gallery and I'll send you a follow-up invoice to account for the extra editing time.

DO YOU RETOUCH THE PHOTOS?

My edits are fairly true to life with basic color correction, crops, and light retouching included. This includes removing spots, bruises, and lightening under the eye. In terms of changing the way your body looks, that's not my bag baby. I want to show you in your true, authentic beauty.

DO I HAVE TO CREDIT YOU?

You do not! I worked hard with a lawyer to tailor my contract to suit the needs of my clients and it includes the license to make photo edits to your heart's content and share without crediting me - how great is that?! I’m so glad to offer this benefit to my clients, however, tagging @wildkindphotography on social media does help me engage with and share your posts, AND can help your followers find a photographer to help grow their brands! You can use your photos pretty much anywhere as long as you don't sell them the actual image.

DO YOU USE MY PHOTOS?

Unless we've chatted about this, I absolutey share images from past sessions as they are incredible for marketing, social media, and blog posts! They help other small businesses find a photographer and grow this beautiful community, not to mention they help direct people to you as well!

HOW SHOULD I PREPARE? SHOULD I GET HAIR & MAKEUP DONE?

Preparation is key to a successful shoot both mentally and physically! Mental Prep Being in a good mental space is incredibly helpful as you prepare for our session. In the days leading up to our shoot I invite you to treat yourself. To you that may look like: meditation, relaxation, splurging on that mani/pedi, soaking in the bath, hitting up that yoga class you rarely have time for...you get the idea. Do what feels right in order to center yourself, pause that mental to-do list, and de-clutter your mind before our session together. Physical Prep Shooting in your space is a great way to capture your personality, surrounded by the tidbits of your life. If we're shooting in your house, make sure your space is prepped before I arrive. - De-clutter the space we will be shooting (the rooms with the best light) - Stow away anything you don't want in the photos - Pick up some fresh flowers to create accents and brighten your rooms - Gather the special items you'd like to incorporate - Turn off lights and open shades Confirm your hair and makeup appointments (getting your hair and makeup done is a personal choice but in my experience, I've seen people's confidence skyrocket when they've had professional hair and makeup done, plus it's one less thing on your to do list.) Prep your out-of-office email for the day, iron your outfits, and pack up all your goodies the night before, using a separate bag for each location to maximize effeciency and help you feel organized. Say your affirmations and shut off those phone notifications! It's go time!

WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO THE SHOOT?

Good energy and a postive mindset to start! Make sure you've packed all the outfits and props you want to incorporate. Using a separate bag for each location will be super helpful! Grab some healthy snacks (fruit, trail mix, etc.), a giant bottle of water, and anything else that will help boost your energy!

HOW SHOULD I POSE?

I don't want you worrying about posing or let that hold you back from booking a shoot. Most people feel awkward in front of the camera and that's nothing to worry about. I'll provide direction throughout that helps you feel at ease and natural, introducing movement and stories to walk you through, in order to get those authentic shots. Your pinterest board will help me understand the vibe you're going through so put some effort into choosing the images that inspire you. And you are free at any point to have a peek at the back of the camera to make sure you're happy and we're nailing your vision!

SHOULD I BRING A FRIEND?

You may invite others like coworkers, friends, and family to your photoshoot if they are one of the stories you want to tell, however unless you book this as a partner shoot, this is YOUR session and it will not include solo shots of anyone else. Make sure if others are joining, you help them find a complementary, rather than matching wardrobe. Sometimes friends are nice to have on hand to help you feel comfortable or assist you with setup, wardrobe changes, capturing behind the scenes footage, or carrying your things. I'm all about that as long as that person doesn't hold you back, distract you, or make you feel self concious in any way. Please let me know if anyone will be joining us when we have our initial chat so I can plan ahead!

WHAT DO WE DO IF IT RAINS?

My dad used to say growing up in Seattle, "if you don't do things in the rain, you don't do things." Weather is a huge reason I would recommend renting an airbnb, although amazing photos can come out of a cloudy or drizzly day, especially if we prepare for it. Ultimately I'll make the decision about rescheduling due to the forecast based on the severity of the weather, my availability to reschedule you, and whether the shoot aesthetic, and gear will be okay.

WHEN DO I GET MY PHOTOS BACK & WHAT IF I WANT MORE?

Unless otherwise discussed you'll receive a lightly edited, low resolution proof gallery within a week for you to chose your favorite images you'd like edited. My aim is to get your final gallery back to you within 3 weeks after you've chosen your faves. The final gallery will be online for one month. You'll receive automated emails to remind you it's expiring. Need them back sooner? Ask me about how we can expedite your edits! If you want more than the included photos, all you have to do is choose more than the included amount while going through your proof gallery and I'll send you a follow-up invoice to account for the extra editing time.

DO YOU RETOUCH THE PHOTOS?

My edits are fairly true to life with basic color correction, crops, and light retouching included. This includes removing spots, bruises, and lightening under the eye. In terms of changing the way your body looks, that's not my bag baby. I want to show you in your true, authentic beauty.

DO I HAVE TO CREDIT YOU?

You do not! I worked hard with a lawyer to tailor my contract to suit the needs of my clients and it includes the license to make photo edits to your heart's content and share without crediting me - how great is that?! I’m so glad to offer this benefit to my clients, however, tagging @wildkindphotography on social media does help me engage with and share your posts, AND can help your followers find a photographer to help grow their brands! You can use your photos pretty much anywhere as long as you don't sell them the actual image.

DO YOU USE MY PHOTOS?

Unless we've chatted about this, I absolutey share images from past sessions as they are incredible for marketing, social media, and blog posts! They help other small businesses find a photographer and grow this beautiful community, not to mention they help direct people to you as well!