All your questions answered
Headshots and Personal Branding FAQ’S
Not at all! Most of our clients aren’t models. Being photogenic isn’t about special genes—it’s about working with a professional who knows how to bring out your best. We’ll guide you through styling, wardrobe, lighting, and posing to make you look and feel confident.
Don’t let that hold you back! We believe in capturing who you are right now. With expert posing and professional retouching, we’ll help you look your absolute best. No one ever looks at a great photo and thinks, “I should have waited.” Let’s celebrate you today.
Yes, we offer “responsible editing” to enhance your natural features while keeping you authentic. We’ll take care of blemishes, stray hairs, and clothing wrinkles, ensuring you feel great about your images without looking over-edited.
Absolutely! Wardrobe consultation is part of your Vision and Strategy appointment. We’ll discuss colors and styles that suit you and the image you want to project. Plus, you’ll receive our comprehensive Wardrobe Guide when you book, and we have a studio wardrobe you can choose from.
Yes, we’ll direct you throughout the entire session—from head to toe. We’ll help you with posing, including what to do with your hands, so you feel comfortable and look your best in every shot.
We stand behind our work 100%. Our personalized approach ensures we understand your needs before the session begins. We’ll even show you sneak peeks during the shoot so you can see how great you’re doing. Your satisfaction is our top priority.
A headshot session is $390. The Personal Branding Experience and family sessions are a $450 session fee plus an image collection, and collections start at $1,790. You only purchase the images you love, after you’ve seen them. Every price is on my pricing page.
Yes, variety pays off. LinkedIn, your website, social media, and marketing materials each ask for a different look. A strong collection of images tells your story and keeps you connected with your audience.
We understand that life happens. If you need to reschedule due to illness or an emergency, your session fee will carry over to your new date. We do charge a rescheduling fee of $250 to keep our schedule running smoothly.
For Custom Sessions, we schedule a Reveal & Ordering Appointment within 2–3 days after your shoot, either in person or via Zoom. For Headshot Minis, you’ll see your images the same day. We’ll also share sneak peeks during your session to keep the excitement going.
We’ll help you select your favorite images during your Ordering Appointment. While we don’t keep non-purchased images after this appointment, we’re confident we’ll help you choose the ones that best represent you.
Professional hair and makeup is included in every Personal Branding Experience. For headshot sessions, it’s available as an add-on. If you prefer to do your own makeup or bring your own artist, that works too. Just let me know when you book so we can plan your session time around it.
Punctuality helps me take care of every client. If you’re running late, let me know as soon as possible. Arriving more than 20 minutes late for a headshot session or 30 minutes for a branding session may require rescheduling, and rescheduling fees may apply.
A note for my newborn and maternity families: I now photograph newborn and maternity sessions for returning clients only.
Family FAQ’S
A family session is a $450 session fee plus the image collection you choose. You’ll find the full breakdown on my pricing page.
At my Los Gatos studio, at your home, or at a Bay Area location you choose.
Yes, for one person.
Everything else, from wardrobe to wall art, is on my family photography page.
