FAQ.... For The Curious
Q | Where am I located?
A | I am located in Springfield, MO/Missouri
Q | How can I book a session with you?
A | My advice to everyone is BOOK EARLY! During the busy season (Spring - late fall) I can book up as far as 1-2 months out. Email me. I will work with you to understand what you would like photographed and then we can select a date for your need. Typically closer to the session date is when I nail down an exact location and meeting time and the place.
Q | When do you schedules your photo shoot?
A | I hold my sessions on Thursdays-Sundays. My schedule is limited, when scheduling an outdoor portrait session, I recommended shooting during a very precise time of day – generally the last an hour to an hour half before the sun has completely set. (Example: In May, depending on that day's light, we may start a session about 5:00 pm; in November, depending on the day's light or noon, we would be starting a session about 3:00 pm). Newborn sessions are best in the mid-morning.
Q | Do you offer digital images?
A | Yes, each of my collections includes a selected number of digital images; which also include the printing rights to those specific images. A digital images are not included in your session fee. All digital images, collections, prints, products, and more are sold separately.
Q | What are your fees?
A | Session fees start at $75-$100 (this does not include any digital photos or products are sold separately.). I offer a full range of products including digital images, art prints and gallery wrap canvases, luxury fabric albums, custom albums, proof booklets, press print cards, and more. There is a minimum order of $50+ with clients typically investing $145+ in digital images, prints, and products.
Q | Do you offer a Payment Plan?
A | Absolutely. I understand that this is an investment. Let's chat about it and shoot me an email.
Q | What is in your bag?
A | I'm a Canon girl. I shoot with a 5D Mark III with the grip battery pack. At starting to find my dream and career I began shooting with prime lenses because I find that I love shooting wide open is really awesome! I started with Canon's 24-105mm and my collection grew from there. I am an on-location, natural light photographer, but do use a light beauty disc and reflector for most of my sessions (thanks to the help of my assistant!).
Q | What types of sessions do you do?
A | My favorite sessions to shoot are modern, vintage, rusty, creative-unique children, High School seniors, couples, model, and families etc. If after we were chatting, if I find out that you are interested in something outside in my area of expertise. Tells you that I would be appreciated to referring you to other great photographers in the area who may be specialized in what you are after.
Q | How can I have my products, clothing, or accessories photographed by you commercially?
A | Please e-mail me your interest with your name, business name, and website link. If we are a match for one another, I would be happy to partner together and I will respond with all of the pertinent information for you!
Q | How can I communicate with you?
A | I can write, and giving example poses. It is pretty easy to work and quick. I don't have a problem with it before with my clients.
Q | Where are the photo shoots held and what should I wear?
A | Not worry. I work with each of my clients to create a customized experience for their satisfied. Once you have booked a session, we will schedule with you in person (writes a note back and forth) or email to talk about all of those important details. I will also send you an 2014 Session Guide with details and links to everything you want to know about a session, including: session pricing and collections; examples of locations (nature, urban, barn, rustic, etc.); photos and links of cute stylized outfits ("what to wear guide") that I believe photograph as well as recommended places to shop in town and online; detailed information about printing your images; ex. How to arrange the photos around your home and recommended sizes for print collections.
Q | I am not near the Springfield area, do you travel?
A | Of course, I do travel for any sessions. For sessions that must require travel, travel fees are paid for by clients and additional travel rate applied before photographed. Please shoot me an email for more information.
Q | How can I contact you?
A | I am excited to chat with you. Shoot me an email is the best way via diane@dianeleephotography.com.
A | I am located in Springfield, MO/Missouri
Q | How can I book a session with you?
A | My advice to everyone is BOOK EARLY! During the busy season (Spring - late fall) I can book up as far as 1-2 months out. Email me. I will work with you to understand what you would like photographed and then we can select a date for your need. Typically closer to the session date is when I nail down an exact location and meeting time and the place.
Q | When do you schedules your photo shoot?
A | I hold my sessions on Thursdays-Sundays. My schedule is limited, when scheduling an outdoor portrait session, I recommended shooting during a very precise time of day – generally the last an hour to an hour half before the sun has completely set. (Example: In May, depending on that day's light, we may start a session about 5:00 pm; in November, depending on the day's light or noon, we would be starting a session about 3:00 pm). Newborn sessions are best in the mid-morning.
Q | Do you offer digital images?
A | Yes, each of my collections includes a selected number of digital images; which also include the printing rights to those specific images. A digital images are not included in your session fee. All digital images, collections, prints, products, and more are sold separately.
Q | What are your fees?
A | Session fees start at $75-$100 (this does not include any digital photos or products are sold separately.). I offer a full range of products including digital images, art prints and gallery wrap canvases, luxury fabric albums, custom albums, proof booklets, press print cards, and more. There is a minimum order of $50+ with clients typically investing $145+ in digital images, prints, and products.
Q | Do you offer a Payment Plan?
A | Absolutely. I understand that this is an investment. Let's chat about it and shoot me an email.
Q | What is in your bag?
A | I'm a Canon girl. I shoot with a 5D Mark III with the grip battery pack. At starting to find my dream and career I began shooting with prime lenses because I find that I love shooting wide open is really awesome! I started with Canon's 24-105mm and my collection grew from there. I am an on-location, natural light photographer, but do use a light beauty disc and reflector for most of my sessions (thanks to the help of my assistant!).
Q | What types of sessions do you do?
A | My favorite sessions to shoot are modern, vintage, rusty, creative-unique children, High School seniors, couples, model, and families etc. If after we were chatting, if I find out that you are interested in something outside in my area of expertise. Tells you that I would be appreciated to referring you to other great photographers in the area who may be specialized in what you are after.
Q | How can I have my products, clothing, or accessories photographed by you commercially?
A | Please e-mail me your interest with your name, business name, and website link. If we are a match for one another, I would be happy to partner together and I will respond with all of the pertinent information for you!
Q | How can I communicate with you?
A | I can write, and giving example poses. It is pretty easy to work and quick. I don't have a problem with it before with my clients.
Q | Where are the photo shoots held and what should I wear?
A | Not worry. I work with each of my clients to create a customized experience for their satisfied. Once you have booked a session, we will schedule with you in person (writes a note back and forth) or email to talk about all of those important details. I will also send you an 2014 Session Guide with details and links to everything you want to know about a session, including: session pricing and collections; examples of locations (nature, urban, barn, rustic, etc.); photos and links of cute stylized outfits ("what to wear guide") that I believe photograph as well as recommended places to shop in town and online; detailed information about printing your images; ex. How to arrange the photos around your home and recommended sizes for print collections.
Q | I am not near the Springfield area, do you travel?
A | Of course, I do travel for any sessions. For sessions that must require travel, travel fees are paid for by clients and additional travel rate applied before photographed. Please shoot me an email for more information.
Q | How can I contact you?
A | I am excited to chat with you. Shoot me an email is the best way via diane@dianeleephotography.com.