Hi There! Hope the information provided below, maybe of help to answer some of the questions you have! In case you have any further questions or inquiring on availability. Simply contact me at this link, so we can discuss your portrait session or wedding date! Look forward to hearing from you!
How do I book my Wedding or Portrait Session with you?
Once you’re ready to make it official with Lily Hayes Photography, a non-refundable retainer fee of 50% is needed to secure your desired date and time. That amount is applied to the total amount due the day of your session or event. For the deposits, I’ll send you a Paypal invoice, along with the contact. Your Paypal invoice allows you to pay on line via debit or credit card.
Is there a perfect time to shoot my photos?
There is indeed! It’s called the Golden hour! 1-2 hours before the sunsets is the best time to shoot. You get the most amazing glowing radiance during this time.
What if I need to re schedule my Portrait Session?
No problem! I understand unforeseen occurrence can happen, babies get sick, emergencies at work, so have no worries. I would be happy to reschedule with you. If the weather isn’t permitting, I will be in contact with you to reschedule your portrait session.
Do you edit your own images?
Absolutely! All photos are edited using the latest software in Light Room 5 and Photoshop CS6.
You took so many photos! Do I get them all?
You will hear my camera clicking a lot! I take a lot of images in order to capture that perfect one. Sometimes someone will blink or look away so I will cull out those unflattering images so you are only left will the very BEST from your session! For any edited B&W photo, I always like to include one in color. Taking multiple shots per frame allows me to do that, but you will most certainly get one for every scene we do.
How long will it take before I see my images?
Excited to see your images?!? Me too!! I work very hard and swiftly to make sure my clients have there photos done and mailed within the first 7 days from there session date. For weddings, due to the amount of photos to post process, turn around time is about 3 weeks.
Am I allowed outfit changes during my session?
Absolutely! You are entitled to however many you like as along as it’s within your allotted time coverage.
What’s in your bag?
I shoot mostly with my Nikon D4, and also bring my other Nikon D4 and (or) my Nikon D3s for backup. I carry lots of lenses, 2 Nikon 50mm f/1.2L, Sigma 50mm f/1.4L, Nikon Fish Eye Lens, Nikon 35mm f/1.4L, Nikon 85mm f/ 1.4L, Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8L, Nikon 105mm f/2.8L Macro, Nikon 24mm f/1.4L and Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8L Wide Angle. Among others, I also carry 3 Nikon Speedlight’s (SB910, and 2 SB900’s), 2 ICE lights and at times my Pocket Wizard. I get my workouts hauling my gear around!
Do you shoot Jpeg or RAW format and do you shoot in manual mode?
I shoot in RAW format. I prefer to have the post processing power, rather than my camera and yes, I always shoot in manual mode.
My wedding and (or) portrait session is located out side of Dallas, will their be a travel fee?
Depending on which package you acquire, you will definitely be given a milage allowance. Any extra miles, not covered by the said allowance will be charged at a rate of 75/cents per mile. Travel fee covers the traveling distance time and gas to and from said location giving by the client.
What forms of payment do you accept?
Cash, check and Paypal
Who has the rights to the images?
Lily Hayes Photography, retains the copyright to all the images, per USC Title 17 (US Copyright Law). So just a little insight as to what that means, as the photographer, I retain the right to show off your gorgeous images to my other potential clients so that can see my beautiful work. You have solely, purchased reproduction rights, not the actual design. With your full print release (usage rights), you have the right to print and share the images being provided to you by, Lily Hayes Photography. In case you are wanting more information on USC Title 17 (copyright law), please feel free to click on this link for more helpful insight.
