Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do you handle editing and retouching?

    I offer basic photo editing services including cropping, color correction, and lighting adjustments to enhance the overall quality of the images. In addition, all photos will receive edits to make your images match stylistically with the photos that you see in my portfolio.

  • How many photos will we recieve?*

    The number of photos you will receive can vary depending on the length and nature of the event. However, a good estimate to use as a guideline is approximately 100 photos per hour of the event. Please note that this is an estimate and the actual number of photos may vary.

  • When will we receive the edited photos?*

    You will receive the edited photos within 2 weeks of your event. I understand that sometimes you may need your photos sooner, so I do offer rush options for an additional fee. Please let me know if you have any special time requirements and I will do my best to accommodate them.

  • Do you offer posed photos?

    Yes, I am able to take posed photographs, but it's not my main focus. My specialty is capturing candid and natural moments that showcase the energy, emotion, and dynamics of the performance. While I can definitely take posed photographs, I recommend that you take a look at my portfolio to get a sense of my style and approach to concert photography.

  • Are there any additional expenses beyond the cost of the photoshoot?

    When you book your photoshoot with me, there are no hidden costs or fees. The cost that is quoted to you during the booking process is the final amount you will be responsible for paying. You will not be required to pay any additional costs beyond what is quoted.

  • What are we able to do with the images?

    You are free to use the photos for any personal or commercial use. However, as the photographer, I retain the copyright to the images.

  • How far in advance should I book?

    I typically am booked around 6 months out, but I put no limit on that and I have repeat clients that regularly book me a year in advance in order to ensure their dates. The sooner you let me know the date you’e looking for, the bette the chance I’ll be available.

  • Should we get photos of the actual performance or of a dress rehearsal?

    It depends what you're looking for. I have clients that opt for both and that is definitely the best option since you get the best of both worlds, but if you're only choosing one you should think about it this way: If you choose the performance, I may not be able to move around as much so the photos may not be as varied as in a rehearsal. On the other hand, I can get photos with the audience in it which is important to a lot of my clients. If you choose a rehearsal, you get the opposite, more varied photos but no audience shots.

  • Any tips for better photos?

    In general, just make sure I know what’s coming. If you’re going to want a group photo after the performance, make sure to tell me beforehand if possible. If there’s a special guest in the audience, let me know. The less surprises for me, the better. Other than that, the best advice I can give, which is good musical advice anyway, is to look up! If you’re in a performing ensemble make sure to look at the conductor (you’re welcome, conductors!) and look happy to be there so that when I take photos you’re not looking down at your music. If you’re not in a musical ensemble that uses sheet music, this is less of a worry, but still make sure to cheat out to the audience when possible so that I can get a good photo of your face. The other common thing I see, usually with choirs (although some other types of ensembles too), are people using iPads to view their sheet music. Musicians should be aware that iPads cause a blue light to be cast on your face which often can’t be removed from photos in editing.

*If you’re wondering how many photos you’re likely to receive and how long it will take you to get your gallery, you’re in luck! I’m a gigantic nerd (and proud of it!) so I’ve put together a chart that updates with every shoot that I work and tracks the average amount of photos in a gallery (based on the type of the shoot) as well as the average amount of time it takes me to deliver the gallery.

Please note: The average time can be skewed by clients that purchase rush delivery. These are estimates only.