Who are the Professionals who make up Poshtography? 

Suzanne & Marlene a dynamic duo of multi-faceted Artists!

What is the Artist's style? 

Our style of Photography & Videography definitely falls into the category of creative photojournalism with artistry & fashionable visions. While we do focus on multiple genres of the Art, our style is seamless & fluid no matter what we are capturing, & we stay well versed on the latest trends for all of our specialties! 

Do you shoot Digital or Film? 

We shoot both actually! Our company began completely film based, but with the digital revolution providing all of it's possibilities, we primarily focus on digital works these days, though we absolutely love the organic quality of film!

Do you shoot Black & Whites? 

Absolutely! We offer complimentary black and white conversions in our digital work to all of our subjects for any style of photography, all you have to do is ask! 

What equipment do you use?

Throughout our careers we have used so many different brands, but we're personally partial to Canon's Pro Digital Series Equipment & Nikon Film. Currently we work with the Canon Mark lll 5d’s.

How do I Book my Event or Photo Session with Poshtography?

As soon as you connect with us we will either message you, or call you over the phone. 

Personal, one on one consultations are available for all of our detailed shoots!

Deposits 

Required Deposits for all regular sessions $99.

Required Deposits for all Weddings, Events, Fashion Look book Collections, or Special Projects are 50% the final cost of the selected Package. 

Deposits must be placed for us to schedule your session date and begin to discuss all of the exciting details surrounding your special day or shoot! 

Deposits & All Payments are nonrefundable, non-negotiable. 

What are my payment options?

We offer multiple ways to pay, these include; Venmo, The Cash App, personal checks & more. Please ask Suzanne Simone for specific details or additional options.

Do you work with the Middle Man?

We prefer to work directly with our clients, especially when it comes to signing contracts/agreements. If you do have a third party provider, family member, or otherwise paying for services, we will not only need all parties involved signatures (for example the bride to be & groom to be), but also the third party’s. This is extremely important for the understanding of all parties related to contracts/written agreements & whomever is paying. For all large events or sessions we require the same, ensuring that all parties directly or indirectly related understand our policies on using images in the future. We also need this signatures in order to release images as we make it our practice to only release images to the signing parties & appreciate your understanding.

Shipping & Delivery Fees 

Please ask for applicable details! Additional rates may apply. 

Late Fees 

We understand that sometimes life gets hectic, however our time is also really valuable too! With weddings and special events we block off the entire day making your special day our main event, and because this day passes by in the blink of an eye, punctuality is of a top importance! For a variety of our more intimate studio sessions, it’s possible in the heart of the season that we will have multiple bookings taking place, and in any case, being a touch early is always going to be more beneficial than a late arrival with the potential of additional fees. 

Our contracted time on the job begins as our agreed upon contracts/written agreements read. Additional shooting time can always be added onto any session on the day of. Additional payment for hours added is required within 1-2 week’s time of earlier.

Late fees must be paid prior to proofing. If you know for sure that you will not make it on time, please discuss with Suzanne Simone at 303.999.8894.

Please Note: Clients can also add overtime rates the day of for any session/event. Additional hours of time must be paid in full prior to the delivery of your final product.

Rescheduling

We ask that we receive advance notice in regards to rescheduling sessions. Once your deposit is placed we will honor rescheduling utilizing that deposit within the upcoming 3 months time. All deposits are non-refundable due to the high volume of concentrated work we do, and every session date is a work day for us. 

Complimentary Online Proofing

Proofing with our chosen provider is simple! All you need to do is register your e-mail, enter your pin# as sent with your initial email link, and click on the hearts to select your favorites. Please avoid sending image numbers & only use the hearts when making image selections.

Typically proofing is available within 72 hours of your event depending on the season. Once your selections have been completed please notify Suzanne so that she can begin preparing your order. Edits & Retouching don’t begin until all final selections included in your package collection have been made. If you don’t feel that you will have time to make selections you can entrust Suzanne to make the selections for you, or opt to add onto your Complimentary Proofing time for $99. each additional month.

Can I select more Images than are in my Chosen Package?

Absolutely! Clients may add Digital Image Selections, Prints, Canvas, or Albums at anytime. Additional Digital Selections always come to you Fully Edited & Retouched as does any Add-On’s for Print and Canvas as well. All of these additions must be paid in full prior to the development & delivery of the product.

How Long do I have to Download My Images after Editing & Production has been completed?

Clients receive 1 Complimentary week to download Final Package Selections Fully Edited through our Proofing and Downloading Site, after which time a re-uploading fee of $50. is required to re-activate the link. Re-activation isn’t something that we want to charge anyone, but because we pay for the luxury of Pixieset for our valued clients, we ultimately have to pay more for the web space once Complimentary Live Links expire. 

The good news is that you will receive up to 3 Reminders prior to your Link Expiring to help you remember to make selections or process those quick downloads. 

Can I take screenshots of my proofs or remove watermarks?

The way that we proof with our clients is in providing the bulk of their session with blooper images removed so that you can see the session in it’s entirety. As in all of our contracts/written agreements, it is not permissible to screenshot & post proofing images and/or download and/or remove watermarks and/or add personal edits or edits from anyone else amateur or professional. I promise you, this is not to be mean, but to maintain the high quality standards of excellence that we hold ourselves to. Our proofing is a complimentary service that we love offering to our clients, we just ask that you remember that at the end of the day, we are a business and everything we put on the internet is our brand. We provide un-edited proofs so that you CAN have more limitless viewing of your session’s entirety!

Copying Your Digital Product

We highly recommend saving final images in a couple of places to avoid Replacement Products or Reactivation or Replacement Product Fees. 

How long is Image/Video Production & Turn Around Time?

Our estimated Retouching and Production Turn Around Time is usually approximately 2-8 weeks depending on the type of session, or less from the date that you submit your order, not your session date. If you know prior to a specific date that you will need select images immediately, please tell us & we can discuss rush options. Additional fees may apply.

For Same Day emergency image needs, there’s a 50/50% chance that we will be able to provide these to you, & additional fees will apply, but we will do our best to make this a reality for you!

Production Time is ultimately determined by how extensive your order is and how many additional orders we may be working on at the same time. Because we’re a Professional Company, we always want our subjects to have the highest quality in their overall work bringing out their best features while naturally adjusting and editing to create a polished final look, & these are the unseen hours of our job as we work on everyone’s orders.

What’s involved in Production, Retouching, & Edits?

Unless Same Day Photography is requested we do not batch edit images, instead Suzanne uses her Professional Techniques in Photoshop and Lightroom, hand editing each selection to perfection! 

Did you Know where the Real “ Work” begins?

Yes we all have extensive experience and years behind the lens which cultivates our unique style and quality of work, but our real “work” begins in the Production, Editing & Retouching Studio!

Hand Editing above vs. Batch Editing, so let’s break it down so that it makes more sense…

Imagine that your package included for example, 100 Wedding Day Portraits, or 10 Headshots. Whatever the shoot may be, we don’t believe in clicking on a button to process each image the same exact way because we know that each image is specifically unique, and if you want the best overall polished, flawless but realistic outcome, it’s going to be in working on each individual image one by one. 

For each individual order Suzanne will invest anywhere from 10-80 hours of work unseen, Off the Job in Professional Retouches and Editing depending on the order size and extent of the content because we want to stand out with product that will keep you coming back for more! Even when capturing Photography through the lens the right way it’s this finesse and precision that makes magic happen!

Do you give away RAW, un-edited Images? 

While we have made it our practice in our Professional endeavors, especially now that Social Media is so popular & in many cases we shoot anywhere from 2000-5000+ images not to release unedited work, we do make Digital Contact sheets available for clients to purchase by request. Digital Contact Sheets allow future proofing without the use of our preferred proofing company, after Complimentary links expire. 

Should Clients wish to purchase the entirety of the unedited Digital Negatives, please ask Poshtography for pricing options. When Clients purchase their Digital Negatives, they receive Full Printing Rights of all negatives and may print from any provider at their leisure.

What if I want very specific Edits & Retouching?

No problem, under every image selected as a favorite in proofing, you can leave personal notes. Should Suzanne not hear from Clients about their preferences or know to look for these notes, she will use her standard Editing & Retouching Techniques to complete your order.

Re-Editing

Every now and then a Client realizes that they didn’t want what they thought that they would in a selection or overall product. In most cases, additional fees apply to re-work an order or specific selections of an order after the completion of the order. This same idea is the same for Videography footage, music, etc.

About our Sessions

Do you provide Release Forms?

Yes, Always. It’s been our Professional practice & is a great practice for all aspiring Photographers & Artists to partake in!

How many Weddings do you shoot a year? 

We are extremely particular about the number of Weddings we accept throughout the year & much depends on the season. With our emphasis on providing the ultimate experience for all of our couples, we ensure that our schedule is complimentary to our bookings so that we’re investing our best selves in YOU!

Do you Shoot Engagement Photography even if we are bound to using a Venue Photographer? 

Absolutely, we do it all the time! We also offer a great variety of options for our Wedding Couples including; Bridal Boudoir, Dudeoir, Bridal Portraiture, Bachelorette Paparazzi, and More! 

So I love Boudoir Photography, but I don’t want my photos on the Internet.

We get it, and this is why in much of our Boudoir work, we share and use the same series of image selections as our Marketed Shots because discretion is a HUGE priority for our Clientele! Much of our Boudoir work is a “Behind Closed Doors” engagement, and that’s perfectly fine with us! We always ask Clients upon signing their releases about keeping their Boudoir Images Private or allowing them to be used Publicly.

Do you work with Agency Models?

Yes we do, all the time & we love it!

Do you work with Brand New Models or Non-Agency Models?

Absolutely, currently we do! We love working with newer Models and helping them cultivate their personality and brand as a Model. We are also willing to share various Industry tidbits that might be helpful to our Models as they pursue their careers. 

Do you work outside of your personal Studio?

Of course we do and as much as we love working in our space, we also enjoy working outside of it and are happy to work with additional Studios!

IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL FAQ ABOUT THE MOVING PARTS

(Included with all Release Forms, also here for clientele’s future reference)

Production, Edits, & Retouches: I understand that Poshtography begins the Production process within 24-72 hours of my session unless otherwise discussed or specific deadlines have been set into place. I also understand that rush orders are always available & sometimes additional fees may apply during high volume seasons. 

Photography Proofing & Selections: In relationship to Poshtography’s Complimentary Proofing Site, preparations (including; initial uploading, sorting, individual proofing site creation, & raw-unedited proof uploading), begin as to provide this Complimentary link to clientele within 72 Hours or less of their Session or Event.

I understand that all proofs appear in their raw, un-edited, as seen through the lens when captured state. Full edits, retouches, & full production are applied as final selections are made by clientele. These include; Lighting & Color adjustments, Skin Smoothing, Blemish Removal, Tooth Whitening as requested, Professional Filters/Mood enhancements etc. 

I understand that when my designated Complimentary Online Proofing time as noted in my initial agreement expires, that I have the option to extend proofing for $50 p/mo. and/or have my Photographer(s) fill in the blanks for me. 

Sneak Peeks: I understand that if specified to Poshtography in advance, my Photographer(s) will provide me with Professional Fully Edited sneak peeks within 1-3 days of my event or less. 

Proofing Provision: I understand that my Complimentary proofing site through Pixieset is available to me as a professional courtesy for easy selections & simple proofing. I understand that screenshots & posting screenshots on social media or otherwise is not permitted as to maintain professional standards at all times. Out of respect for my Photographer(s) I agree. 

Digital Negatives: I understand that all raw un-edited images seen through my Pixieset proofing link act as my digital negatives and my final images received will include my selected number of images as included in my collection package agreed upon when booked.

I understand that my final selections will arrive upon the completion of my full production when all final payments, if any still unpaid, have been made in full, & if not included in my package (mainly included with Wedding Collections), that I may inquire with Suzanne Simone about acquiring digital contact sheets (essentially digital negative sheets) that I may purchase for my personal archives or potential future selections through Poshtography. 

Turn Around Time: Poshtography works to ensure not only quality content, but a seamless workflow of raw un-edited proofs, edits, retouching, & delivery in a timely manner for all clientele! Full Photographic Production begins as soon as clients have made their image selections from ‘Pixieset,’ Photography’s chosen proofing provider.

Videography: Uploads & initial production preparations/production begin within 24-72 Hours of my Session

Turn Around Time: Depending on previous deadlines (which may already be set into place), as well as video length/depth of content, Poshtography works to provide final content within 72 hours of final video revisions. Full turn over time is typically 1 week-1 month depending on client needs/length of videos.

Still have additional questions related to your special shoot? Please call us at 303.999.8894 so that we can begin to make the magic happen and we’ll see you in front of the lens!

ALL Photographic Collections receive: Complimentary Online Proofing | Weddings and Events (2 mo) | Portraiture, Boudoir, Fashion, Headshots (1 mo)

Complimentary Edits and Retouching are included in all packages for images selected and received in your chosen Collection Package.

Customary Edits and Retouches include: Color Enhancements and Adjustments, Skin Smoothing & Foundation, Shine Removal to the best potential, Blemish Removal, Tooth Whitening as needed or requested, Clarity, Shadows, and Tone Adjustments to the best of our ability. Additional requested Editing & Retouching techniques are available and may require hourly rates. Please speak with Poshtography for further information. Please feel free to divulge your ideal Retouching desires if not listed above upon finalizing your image selections so that we can prepare!

Complimentary Color to Black and White Conversions (upon special request by Clients) is also available.

Deposits: Deposit retainers and payments are non-refundable, non negotiable. By placing your Deposit, you are securing your Photographic or Video Session and Date with us, so this Deposit represents security for the both of us! Each day to Poshtography is a work day and we work so hard to make your session as flawless as possible. Deposits with Poshtography are simply deducted from the final cost of your selected Collection Package and are not additional fees. As soon as a Deposit has been placed, Poshtography will secure a Session Date with you in their schedule.

Rescheduling: (Excluding Weddings & Events, please see respective Contracts). In the event that you need to reschedule, please provide Poshtography with 1 week’s notice, otherwise your Deposit will then become your rescheduling fee as this is a work day for us. The full amount of your selected Collection Package will be required to reschedule. Of course we understand cases such as impossible weather conditions or in extremely rare instances: being snowed in or roads closing down, but we value scheduling our Clients highly as to receive the best experience from us throughout our busy scheduled seasons and we are very strategic in our planning and we appreciate our Clients respecting our Time and Professionalism as well.

In the event that you need to cancel, and trust me, we understand that life happens sometimes, Poshtography cannot refund any payments made, but we will be more than happy to honor your agreed upon Collection Package for up to 4 months following your proposed Session Date! We will require a $99. deposit unrelated to your Package Cost to hold your selected Collection Package as Pricing & Options vary from season to season.

Preparing for your Session or Event: In preparation for your Session Poshtography recommends…

An At Home Facial or Spa Facial. A light, non invasive facial can really bring out that glowing skin on camera, and if you don't have sensitive skin, this might be a great option to prep your skin for your shoot!

Investing in HMUA. A flawless look on camera can always be created with a Hair and Makeup Team! As soon as you have placed your Deposit, we'd love to extend our Professional options and/or Recommendations and Preferred Vendors to you! Please ask for Rates and Details if interested in adding onto your Package with Poshtography!

If you decide to do your own Makeup, just remember that you can go a bit more dramatic than your everyday look for the sake of your Photography & Lighting, we want you to really pop on camera!

To tan or not to Tan. Self Tanner and Spray Tans are phenomenal, just be sure that your entire body is the same color as your Face and be mindful of hands & feet. A gentle body exfoliation prior to the tan can help this process tremendously also! Sometimes we can fix tan lines in Photoshoot, but it creates additional work for us and you'll be happy that you took precautions before your special shoot. We thank you in advance!

Don't know what will Photograph best from your wardrobe?! Feel free to Text 303.999.8894 or Message Suzanne on Facebook and send pictures of your options so she can help you pick your strongest looks!

Accessories are always a great idea, please bring options along!

If possible, if you are of age, please avoid drinking the day before (ideally a few days before) your shoot as we want to avoid potentially bloodshot eyes. The choice is yours.

Don't forget ladies to remove all pieces of jewelry, hair ties, shoelaces, and anything else that you may not want to mysteriously and randomly appear in your Collection. It's so easy to forget, so try to remove these the evening before as you get everything prepared.

Valid ID. Please bring a Valid ID and be prepared to sign a Release Form prior to your session. Everyone under 18 is required to bring a parent/guardian.

Escorts: Poshtography completely understands bringing a friend or family member to accompany you to your Session. Please remember that creatively we have been Professional since 2003 for a reason and are 100% in tune with everything that you need Artistically for your shoot. After all, we will have time to plan our course of action together upon your booking us. We ask that all Escorts please remain respectful while we are working, let us do the work, and they're more than welcome to enjoy the process!

Please note that we can no longer allow children in the Studio or on Location unless they are part of the shoot or its been previously discussed with us.

BTS, Selfies, and Shots while your Session is taking place: It's a technological world and we understand more than anyone just how much we all want to capture BTS, Selfies, and more! However, to make your shoot exclusively unique and awe inspiring, we ask that should you want to stage a Photographer shooting your photo, to please let us know and we can make this happen, but impromptu shots of the Photographers hunched over mid shot can't happen. We ask that all Selfies (not to be taken in the Studio) are taken prior to shooting or after the shoot and we highly welcome them, just don't forget to Tag our Social Media handles in your posts! Please understand that we no longer allow anyone other than the Poshtography Team to shoot over the Photographers shoulders as the shoot is going on, and we rarely practice even this. This is not only to avoid the distractions to our Subjects as well as the Photographer and Team, but also to maintain the quality and allure of your Professional Session and our Creative ideas together! You're booking us for a reason, so please trust us in the process!

Online Proofing: Poshtography offers Complimentary Online Proofing with our chosen provider, Pixieset! Selecting your images is easy, all you have to do is use your given Email & Pin Code attached to your Pixieset email to login. Then click on the hearts to select your favorites and edit those at anytime during your Complimentary Proofing period! Once selections have been made, just notify poshtographyphotographics@gmail.com and we will begin the Production Process! Pixieset will help to guide you through when you first receive your link also!

Pixieset Expiration: Clients will typically receive up to 3 Expiration Reminders via Email, and will find the initial email from Pixieset containing the official Expiration Date. Poshtography programs these as a convenience as for Clients to avoid additional fees. This doesn't mean that your Live Link has expired, but are just helpful reminders so that you don't have to make additional, unnecessary payments. Don't worry, our packages offer 1 Complimentary Month minimum, and for Weddings & Events, 2 months.

With that said, your Pixieset Live Link can be activated at anytime after your shoot. Usually Poshtography works to have a Live Link within 24-72 hours after your shoot unless otherwise requested or times may vary during high volume seasons. Should you have any reason to postpone your Complimentary Period, please let Poshtography know in advance!

Once your Live Link expires, Poshtography will have to charge a $75. re-uploading fee for the additional preparations and hosting space, as we pay monthly fees so that we can provide this amazing service to our Clients for Complimentary periods, and time extensions cost us extra money also. However, with the Complimentary period of proofing and selection time, Clients have more than enough time to select favorites and avoid additional fees.

When selecting images, we recommend going off of impulse for your initial round of choices, then if you need additional help, please Call/Text Suzanne Simone at 303.999.8894 and she will be happy to help you choose those “It Factor” shots!!! Friends, Family, Agents, and otherwise can also register to view any Public Live Links to assist and/or Purchase Images.

Should your Live Link expire and you don't wish to reactivate, Suzanne can select from your current choices and fill in the blanks with her expertise!

Backing up your Images/Video: While Poshtography tries to keep copies of every Photography & Videography Client Order, Backing up your Images in a couple places is highly recommended! In our experience, it's best to keep additional copies on your Hard drive, External Hard drives or USB’s.

Clients are encouraged to copy images or videos to 2 locations to be safe.

Clients requesting replacement USB’s or reactivated Live Links within 1 year of receiving their materials will be subject to $99. minimum replacement fee, and Clients requesting replacement USB’s or reactivated Live Links after 1 year's time will be subject to $299. minimum replacement fees. Should a USB stick be defective, Poshtography will ask that you return the defective product and will replace this for you free of charge.

Social Media: Just as Poshtography will Credit & Tag you with the majority of Social Media posts, it is required and beneficial to you when you Credit & Tag us. You will usually receive the appropriate Credits & Handles from Suzanne Simone upon release of your Images!

Client Rights & Copyright: While Poshtography owns the sole copyright of images, Clients have virtually Full Rights to do pretty much everything except alter Edits & Retouching, Add Social Media or App Filters, or sell images for income. This relates primarily to Recording Artists, Authors, and the like. In certain instances Photography Credits suffice, and in other cases, additional fees may apply, please discuss this with us if applicable. Otherwise Clients can use images for Websites, Social Media, Promotions, Business Promos, and more! Please ask Poshtography if you have any questions.

RAW Digital Negatives: Poshtography does not release RAW Digital Negatives. Your RAW Digital Negatives are just like the Negatives of Film. Should Clients want to obtain these exclusively, payment options are available. We want our clients to always have the greatest versions of their images, and our Digital Negative Collections start between $999.-$1999. depending on the shoot. We are always more than happy to discuss options and explain further.

Digital Contact Sheets: Poshtography extends Digital Negative Contact Sheets with select packages.