Frequently Asked Questions
Where do you work?
I am based in Jacksonville and photograph projects throughout Northeast Florida, including St. Johns County, Ponte Vedra, St. Augustine, Amelia Island, and the surrounding coastal communities. Travel within the region is included. Select projects elsewhere in Florida are welcome as well.
When is the best time to photograph a project?
Ideally once construction is finished, furniture and styling are installed, and landscaping is in place. Finished details make finished images. If your timeline is tight, strategic planning can still produce strong results. The shoot itself is then scheduled around light, based on the building's orientation and the spaces we are prioritizing.
How long does a photo shoot take?
Most projects are a full-day shoot, timed to follow the light from morning through twilight. Each composition is carefully staged, lit, and often captured across multiple exposures, and a full day allows interiors, exteriors, aerials, and twilight images to each be photographed at their best.
How many images will we receive?
A full-day shoot typically yields 15 to 20 final images, depending on scope and lighting. I deliver a curated set where every image is individually crafted, with hand-blended lighting, color correction, retouching, and perspective refinement.
What is your typical turnaround time?
Final images are delivered within two weeks of the shoot. If you're working against a hard deadline such as a launch or publication date, let me know during planning and we can discuss expedited delivery.
Can you do drone images?
Yes. I'm an FAA Part 107 certified pilot with hundreds of hours of flight experience, and aerial imagery is included in full-day sessions. Some locations require advance airspace authorization, which I handle during pre-production.
Can the images be used for publications?
Yes, and I encourage it. Your license covers submitting images for press features, design awards, and your own marketing, and I'm glad to help prepare a submission-ready set. Separate licensing applies only when another business, such as a vendor or product manufacturer, wants to use the images for its own advertising. That's simple to arrange.
What if the weather is bad on the day of the shoot?
I monitor forecasts closely and adjust scheduling when needed. If conditions turn mid-shoot, we photograph interiors first and return to exteriors when the weather clears. If the day won't do your project justice, we reschedule.
Do you scout a project ahead of the shoot?
Pre-production planning is included in every shoot, typically using plans, drawings, and reference photos to map sun direction, viewpoints, and the shot list. An in-person scout can be arranged for larger or more complex properties.
Do you use supplemental lighting equipment?
Yes, when the image calls for it. I blend natural light with off-camera lighting and multiple exposures, combined by hand in post-production, so the final image feels natural while holding detail and color that available light alone can't balance.
Can multiple parties share the cost of a shoot?
Yes, and it's one of the smartest ways to commission photography. A 25% surcharge is added per additional party, and every party receives the same images and usage rights. Depending on the number of participants, each party typically saves 30 to 50% versus commissioning a shoot alone. Cost sharing is arranged by the primary client, who coordinates with the other parties and collects payment, so please let me know before the shoot if additional parties will participate. Note that cost sharing covers the complete final image set at the agreed usage tier rather than per-image selection.
How much does a photo shoot cost?
Pricing is customized to each project's scope, image volume, and licensing goals. Rates are structured around a creative fee for the shoot day, which covers planning, photography, travel, and equipment, plus per-image licensing for the final images you select. Reach out with your project details and I'll prepare an estimate.