Policies and Details

PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES

Scheduling

Preferably, all bookings for services should be made on my website or this link. However, I am open to scheduling through email, text, or DMs on my social media platforms.

Deposits

A non-refundable 50% deposit is required to secure your appointment. This deposit must be received at the time of scheduling your appointment, or received at least 48 hours before the time of the shoot. The remaining 50% is due at the end of the shoot before you receive your photos. You may choose to pay in full during your deposit, but only 50% of your payment will be subject to the non-refundable policy in case you need to cancel/reschedule. For hourly rates (e.g. for events, special projects, etc), a non-refundable deposit of $125 is due at booking. After the service, an invoice with the remaining balance will be sent to you, which will have to be paid before receiving the finished products.

Payment Method

At the moment, all payments are to be made through my website, PayPal (@kerliefoto), Cash App ($kerliefoto), or using the invoice I email you. If these options do not work for you, I will provide another specific method of payment.

Cancellations, Rescheduling, and Lateness

Stuff happens, you need to cancel, that’s okay. Unfortunately, your deposit is non-refundable. However, you are able to reschedule and put your deposit towards the new time of service. If you are going to be more than 15 mins late for your shoot, please text me and let me know. Please be respectful of my time. If I do not hear from you after 20 minutes, I will unfortunately have to leave.

COVID-19

I am fully vaccinated (and boosted) and can show proof upon request. For outdoor shoots, I will not be wearing a mask, unless you do not feel comfortable with that. For indoor shoots, especially at your home location, I will be wearing a mask out of safety for myself and you/your loved ones. COVID-19 can still be contracted and transmitted even while vaccinated. If you show any symptoms of COVID-19 while shooting, I have the right to reschedule your appointment for two weeks.

Newborn and Infant Photography

A parent/caregiver must be present at all times during this shoot. I will not hold, soothe, dress, or position your baby myself. I will direct, guide and support you as you do so. This is my policy due to liability and culturally sensitive reasons. In exchange, I will provide all the props for the shoot, and a calming vibe with lullaby music and white noise machine to help keep baby calm and comfortable. I block out 2 hours for this session because frankly, we are on the baby’s time lol

Editing Time & Process

I agree to have your photos and edits ready within two weeks (14 days) from the shoot, given that you have finished paying all your remaining balance for the service performed. If I require more time, I will let you know in advance.

What goes into the editing?

  • Straightening and Cropping

  • Blemish and scar removal

  • Lighting adjustments

  • Teeth and eye whiting

  • Wrinkle removal (basic)

  • Hair and body enhancement (e.g. skin smoothing)

  • Adjusting exposure, contrast, white balance, color vibrancy and saturation, etc

I majorly use Adobe Lightroom for my editing, but I also use Adobe Photoshop for more complex editing (e.g. removing objects, adding designs).