Frequently Asked Questions

We are AMAZING at giving direction. We know most people aren't used to being in front of the camera so we specialize in posing instructions and making it a LOT OF FUN! When you have fun it makes for great memories and photos.

Wear something you feel great in. If you feel great, then you'll look great! We recommend choosing 2-4 colors and having everyone wear something within that palette. That way, you coordinate without being to matchy-matchy.  Natural colors and pastels tend to look really nice against the ocean/beach backdrop.  Collars and buttons look better than plane t-shirts. Feel free to bring along some flower leis or wear flowers in the hair. They look great in photos! Generally, you want to avoid dark colors like black or brown, busy bold patterns and logos.  And make sure you don't mind getting a little water and sand on your outfit.

It takes about 10-14 days for us to edit your photos and send you the link to your online gallery. You will be able to download your images in high resolution. Your images will not be watermarked, so you can take them to the lab of your choice for printing. Your gallery offers professional print ordering options from the WHCC lab. We give you a coupon code for 20% off your entire order. We are happy to assist you in ordering prints and enlargements from your gallery.

We offer both morning and sunset sessions. Sunset is our most popular time to shoot and usually gets booked first. We call this the golden hour. The tones are warm and the colors and intensity vary greatly depending on the clouds. Mornings tend to be more popular for families with young children, who haven't adjusted to the time change. They have more energy and are more likely to cooperate in the mornings. Mornings offer cooler tones with bright blue skies and water. Morning sessions begin between 6:30am-8:30am depending on the time of year and location.

Basic editing for color, cropping, straightening and certain effects/enhancements are included. Advanced photoshop editing is available for an additional charge. This includes things like making you thinner, removing scars/sunburns, face or head swaps wrinkles, acne. You'll make us a list of edit requests and we will quote you a price based on how long it will take to complete.

We deliver images digitally via Pixieset as most photographers do these days. It is an easy and efficient system to preview, favorite and receive your images

Typically, we get your finished photos to you within 2 weeks of the session. For weddings, please allow for 4 weeks.

Yes, we can absolutely provide Photoshop such as slimming, head swapping, etc. We edit each photo by hand and do not just use a "filter" like on Instagram so there is an additional fee based on how long each photo will take and what needs to be done. Our photoshop/editing prices are absolutely competitive with other family photographers.

We use All Canon cameras with a wide variety of Canon Lenses and off camera flash equipment. We will always have a backup camera just in case!

On average, photography fees can swing wildly. From the time spent at the shoot, how many people are in the shoot, time editing to photoshop hours, and if you want drone or video footage can cause pricing to vary. Our family photography sessions typically start at about $400 and will go from there, again depending on all the options.

Review their Portfolio and look at their Instagram posts and Reviews! Look for consistency. Make sure you like their style, because there are many photographers with different styles to choose from. We are all a bit different, so choose the style you want your photos to look like. For example, if you like heavily photoshopped, or very bright or dark and moody images, then choose based on what you want your final product to look like based on their overall portfolio.

On average, photography fees can swing wildly. From the time spent at the shoot to the location. Typically, our engagement/couples photography sessions start at about $400 and will go from there, again depending on all the options.

Review their Portfolio, look at their Instagram posts and Reviews! Look for consistency. Make sure you like their style, because there are many photographers with different styles to choose from. We are all a bit different, so choose the style you want your photos to look like. For example, if you like heavily photoshopped, or very bright or dark and moody images, then choose based on what you want your final product to look like based on their overall portfolio.

This depends on how much you love or dislike photoshoots! If you are a person (or have a partner) who LOVES having their photo taken on a beautiful beach...then go for an hour. But if you are more the shy type, who just wants that moment, 30 min is enough.

OF COURSE you should! That is one of the most special days in your life and you'll definitely want to remember it! I've heard SO many couples say they regret not having a photographer. But I LOVE having memories in photo form...so if that's you too... then do it!

If you're using them for a specific reason such as Save The Dates or at the ceremony, plan no later than 3-4 weeks prior to mailing or the ceremony. Otherwise, its never too late.