The following will be covered in our initial consultation.

 Basic Services and Fees

You’ll be charged a one-time fee for your photo session, basic post processing, and access to your digital images via SmugMug©, an online photo-sharing site.  

The fee for portrait sessions will depend on the number of people or family groups, locations, and outfit changes (if applicable) to be expected; and those factors also affect the number and variety of images you will have to choose from in the end.

Note that a studio setting with various props and backgrounds may be available if you would like to explore those possibilities!

Every image from the shoot that meets the high standards of composition and quality of D Kay Photography (DKP) will be made available to you.

 Scheduling

Beginning several hours prior to sunset is best for outdoor shoots, but any time of day can be accommodated. I can be available evenings and weekends throughout the year.

 Consider

Consider the setting(s) you would most prefer and the mood you would like to communicate based on your unique interests and background.  What location(s), props, or even pets could make the shoot more story-telling for viewers of the resulting photographs?

Clothing should not distract the eye of the viewer.  Color and style matter.  Solids or small prints, patterns or florals work well. It’s more interesting if groups mix and match solids with small prints or patterns. Subtle tones of any color are better than blacks, whites, reds, and bright greens. Coordinated color schemes for groups look the best. Wear somewhat fitted outfits.

 Don’t hesitate to relay to me special requests that might begin with “be sure to include,” or “this setting is particularly important.”

 Accessing Your Images

Processing can take up to two weeks, but you are likely to have your photographs sooner. You will be sent a link via email and/or messaging to a gallery containing your images when your photos are viewable online.  Simply click on the link to go to your SmugMug© gallery.

You may order prints or products via SmugMug© if you wish; or download specific images or the entire gallery to your computer.  By downloading the images to your computer, you may share them electronically, post on social media, or send to an online printing service of your choice. (My personal preferences are Rockbrook Camera in Lincoln for quality, in-person service; and Nations Lab for on-line mail orders of prints.) And yes, you may share your SmugMug© gallery with whomever you wish!  DKP retains the copyright but grants you, the Client, use rights indefinitely. 

 Your images will be stored on SmugMug© for six months before the gallery is removed.

 Thank You

It’s a privilege to capture moments in time for you.   Thank you for giving me the opportunity!   If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to let me know.   It is my sincerest wish to exceed your expectations.