Booking Process

Knowledge Empowerment

Before contacting me, reading these pages sets the tone for transparency and respect. It ensures clients understand the basics, so conversations focus on meaningful details, creative alignment, and trust.

•   Rates & Packages:

  Understand the investment for professional, personalised photography. This ensures clarity and helps decide if my services fit your budget.

•   Service Agreement:

  Outlines collaboration terms, boundaries, and commitments. Reading avoids misunderstandings later.

•   Privacy Policy:

  Explains how images and information are handled. Essential for clients needing discretion or considering a privacy buyout.

•   FAQ:

  Answers common questions on process, timelines, and style. Saves time and builds confidence before reaching out.

Package Consultation

Visit the contact page and click on the WhatsApp icon to text me directly, answering the template questions as clearly and thoroughly as possible.

Clients can share their hopes, ask questions about the packages, highlight if any add-ons is needed, and explore possibilities. This helps us understand if we're a good fit and allows me to suggest the most suitable package without surprises later.

Please note: tailored ideas and creative advice are not offered at this stage.

Booking Confirmation

Once we're aligned, a booking fee secures the session. This step affirms commitment and opens the creative portal. It also allows me to allocate time and care to clients who truly value the experience.

Please note that if the booking fee isn't placed, any discussed timeslot is not considered booked.

Session Planning

This is a collaborative phase where we discuss ideas, outfits, location, date, and other details. I’ll guide clients in shaping their vision and making choices that feel authentic and meaningful.

Your Photoshoot Experience

The session unfolds with care. I guide clients gently, allowing space for spontaneity, emotion, and sanctuary-safe expression. My style leans toward natural, candid lifestyle imagery — and I guide without physical contact.

Final Payment

The remaining balance (total price minus the booking fee) is paid at the end of the shoot, on the same day. The photo selection timeline begins only after full payment is received.

Photo Selection

Clients receive a low-resolution curated gallery to choose their favourite images. I may include the behind-the-scenes moments — not always glamorous, but often worth keeping as part of the memory.

The number of final photos included is stated in each package. Clients can purchase additional images if they wish — though I always believe that less is more.

Final Delivery

Final edits are delivered with love via a download link.

Note: Most packages include basic edits to preserve authenticity. If skin retouching (advanced editing) is desired, this add-on can be requested after receiving the final photos.

Case Study: Importance of Booking Fees & Clear Requirements

I once received an enquiry filled with many red flags. The sender left out basic details, said the shoot was for her "partner", asked for "examples" despite my portfolio being online, and kept changing locations. Even when I requested direct communication, her partner showed little urgency, deleted messages before I could read them, and overall they weren't aligned.

With unclear requirements, I couldn't provide a proper quotation. Lighting, editing, number of photos, and privacy considerations all affect pricing — without clarity, there's a risk of price shock.

When I later fell ill, I explained I could likely proceed, but we needed to finalise the package immediately. Instead, she accused me of being "unprofessional" for "cancelling" a "confirmed shoot". In reality, no package was chosen and no booking fee was placed, so the shoot was never confirmed.

I also often receive inquiries where people ask about availability but ignore the rates clearly listed on my website. Many disappear or reply awkwardly that it's beyond their budget, showing they haven't reviewed crucial information or don't fully appreciate the value of professional photography.

This case reinforced why my process is structured the way it is:

• Direct communication with the person being photographed.
• Clear discussion of requirements (lighting, editing, location, mood, privacy, etc.).
• Package selection and booking fee before any date is considered confirmed.

When these steps are respected, shoots run smoothly, expectations are aligned, and the results are beautiful.