What is included in your rate?

The quote covers the cost for me to come to photograph your family, edit the images & give your family access to them through a password-protected online gallery. The contract we will sign has a copyright section allowing you to download and post photos online.  I prefer to keep it simple!  You can use the images from your gallery however you want once I give you access! Professional-quality prints are available to order inside your online gallery if desired.

Where do we meet you? / Where do you take photos?

Beach Locations
If your family is staying at a place within walking distance of the beach, I will plan on parking there, and then we will all walk to the beach together. However, if the closest beach access point to where you are staying is a heavily populated area or if it is not within walking distance, I will recommend a public beach access point for us to meet at that is great for photos.

Parks and Scenic Locations
If we’re photographing at a location other than the beach—such as a park, plantation, or downtown area—I’ll work with you to select a spot that fits your family’s style and vision. For parks and plantations, we’ll typically meet at the main entrance or a designated parking area. For downtown sessions, I’ll suggest a central meeting point that offers great photo opportunities within walking distance. If you already have a specific location in mind, let me know, and I’d be happy to incorporate it into your session!

How much time do you allow for photo shoots?

Beach Locations
My photoshoots tend to last 45-60 minutes, with the last 15-20 minutes of the shoot being centered more on candid/relaxing on-the-beach-type photos.

Parks and Scenic Locations
My photoshoots at parks or scenic locations like Boone Hall Plantation and downtown Charleston typically last 45-60 minutes. During the session, we’ll travel to several key areas at the chosen location. I’ll guide you through a mix of posed and candid moments to cherish.

When do you usually schedule your photo shoots?

I schedule sessions during the early evening, offering two timeslots: 2.5 hours before sunset and 1 hour before sunset. Although the best time for taking photos is during the sunset period, starting a photo session at around 7:30 PM during summer months can be quite late for some families. That is why the 2.5 hours before sunset timeframe is available as well. Sunrise and morning sessions are available upon request.

We rented a big beach house, and all our family is here. Are you equipped to photograph a large group?

The more the merrier! As a wedding photographer, I live and breathe photographing large groups! I usually hire a 2nd photographer to come with me to help split up the workload during the photo shoot if your family has more than 40 people.

Where else can we take pictures besides the beach?

In addition to the beach, I frequently photograph in many of our city parks and downtown Charleston, which offer stunning backdrops for locals and visitors alike. I also have a photographer’s pass to Boone Hall Plantation, allowing me to bring guests onto their picturesque grounds. If you’re interested in a session at Boone Hall Plantation, simply mention it in the location section of the form on the Contact page, and we’ll make it happen!

What happens if it looks like it will rain during our photo shoot?

I encourage families to book a session at the beginning portion of their vacation. This way, we have the flexibility to reschedule the shoot for another time while you are still in town. If we are unable to reschedule, our contract is voided, and you are not charged for a session.

How many images will we receive?

Family photoshoots receive back, on average, between 50-100 edited images.  There are many factors that play into this, such as the size of the group and the desire to have just a few or many photos taken.  I do not give a hard cut-off on images that I’ll edit… If a great picture was taken, I will edit it and give it to you.

Is there an additional fee for the shark photo?

The shark photo takes around 2-3 hours of careful Photoshopping to make that one image just right. Because of the extra hours, there's an add-on fee of $250 to include this photo in your family session. If you're interested, please let me know in the message section of the contact form, and I'll happily provide a quote that includes this special moment.