Here are some of the most frequently asked questions to help you learn more about this experience!

How long is a typical session?

Depending on the session you want, it can go anywhere from 30 minutes to multiple hours. Headshot sessions are usually the shortest while pictures with multiple people usually last the longest.

How much does a session typically cost?

You can see the starting rates for my packages here. I price based on length of shoots, so the longer the session, the higher the price.

When and how do I pay?

To secure your date, I require a reservation fee of 20% of the session price and you can pay the rest before or after the session. This fee counts towards your total, so for example, if your package is $100 you will pay $20 to reserve your date and have $80 left to pay. This fee is fully refundable if you cancel your session within the period specified by the cancellation policy.

I accept Venmo, PayPal, cash, or check as payment methods.

What are your policies for cancelling or rescheduling? What about bad weather?

If you wish to cancel a session, I request that you do this at least 48 hours in advance to receive you reservation fee back. I understand that life happens, but I have to put policies in place to make sure I can continue to book clients.

If you wish to reschedule a session, I ask for notice as soon as possible. The earlier I am notified, the more likely I am to still have dates open for you! I save dates for cases such as weather, emergencies, or illness, so message me and we will work on changing that date.

Where can we go? How many locations can we fit in?

We can go wherever your heart desires! I love exploring the places that are most meaningful to you. I am currently in Tuscaloosa, Alabama so if I need to travel to a location that will be an additional fee.

As for how many locations, my prices go by time, not number of locations, so we can go to however many spots fit within the time you booked. I have found that most grads can fit around 3 locations in one hour (example: Gorgas Library, Denny Chimes, Bryant Denny), but that totally depends on how many photos you want in each place and the distance between them.

What should I wear? What else do I need to bring?

This is totally up to you! Again, I price by length of session rather than number of outfits or props so if you want to throw on a new outfit halfway through, a jersey by Bryant Denny, or a lab coat and goggles by Shelby, live your dreams. Depending on the session you book, I will send you a list of suggestions for things you can bring along. I know as a grad, there are so many things to remember!

A few things I suggest ALL clients bring are water, comfortable shoes for walking between locations, season-dependant gear (coat in winter, fan in summer) and any touch-up products you might want to have on hand.

Can I bring friends to a session?

Absolutely! A lot of people like to bring along a friend or partner to help make them feel more comfortable or just to carry extra stuff around. If you want to take photos with friends, too, just let me know! Again, I price by length of session rather than amount of people, but if I am shooting multiple people it usually takes longer. You can book a session specifically for a couple or group, but just be aware that if you want individual pictures within this too, you probably want to book a longer shoot.

When will I get my pictures back?

I have a 2 week return period on images. I often get them back sooner, but this is my general policy. If you need them back faster, we can discuss this too!

How do I get booked?

The best way to start is to fill out my contact form. To get an idea of my available dates, you can check my calendar. With this, be aware that some of the dates that say open are not necessarily guaranteed available, I update it as often as possible but book on a first come first serve basis.

After filling out the form, you can expect to hear back from me within 48 hours. We will then further discuss ideas, dates, and times to get you scheduled!

If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to me directly at sarahosuchacreative@gmail.com