About Me:Â
Q1Â - Location & Areas of Photography
Q2Â - My History with Photography
Q10Â - Professionalism & Me
Session Expectations:Â
Q3 - What Sessions are Like
Q4Â - Session Types & Pricing
Q5Â - Number of Images
Q6Â - When to Expect Images
About My Images:Â
Q7Â - Image Privacy Policy
Q8Â - Camera & Other Gear
Q9Â - Image Editing Software
Q1:Â Where and what do you photograph?
All-Around Photographer in NW Indianapolis
    My primary services focus on portraits—individual, couple, family, and group. I especially enjoy working with natural light, though I can accommodate indoor setups when needed, especially for individuals. Portraiture is the core of what I offer and what I mainly expect my clientele to request.
    I also offer pet, real estate, product, and macro photography as secondary services. While these may not always be featured in my portfolio, they’re areas where I’m fully confident in delivering professional results at an affordable rate. If you’re ever unsure whether a request fits my strengths, please contact me; I’ll always be honest about what I can and can’t offer. For example, I only accept event photography on an experimental basis do not accept videography requests.
    I’m located in northwest Indianapolis, based in the Eagle’s Nest neighborhood near Trader’s Point. My standard sessions cover a 10-mile radius, including Whitestown, Zionsville, Brownsburg, Carmel, and the greater northwest Indianapolis area. For a minor travel fee, I also serve Plainfield, Fishers, and other Indianapolis-adjacent locations within a 20-mile radius. If you’re outside that range or unsure if I cover your area, feel free to reach out; I’m happy to discuss.
Q2:Â How long have you been doing this?
6 Years Casually, 2 Years Seriously
    I got my first DSLR in 2019, but my pictures from this era were snapshots. The real spark came when I saw a series of enormous landscape prints during that same year. They felt like portals to foreign worlds and I instantly knew I wanted to take photos that imparted the same feeling.
    In 2022, I got my dream camera, the Sony A7R4, and took photography seriously. Initially I looked to capture a sense of wonder in grand landscapes but instead fell in love with the overlooked world of the miniature with macro photography. A year later, my pictures had evolved technically, but still lacked emotional depth.
    Since 2023, I’ve been focused on mastering the core elements of portraiture: lighting, composition, and storytelling. Those turned out to be the missing pieces in all my photography. Today, I want to offer affordable sessions so I can continue to learn and advance under diverse conditions. Plus, portraiture is uniquely rewarding; unlike flowers and water, people actually smile back =)
Q3: What does a session with you look like?
I design Sessions to be Fluid & Friendly
    Before the session, I'll help coordinate a time and a place that works for the both of us and answer any questions you may have. Prior to your shoot, I will directly reach out and provide some tips on what photographs well and what doesn't; just note I do not provide outfits or makeup.  When we meet, I'll begin by getting to know everyone; my ideal session is relaxed and personal. Both half and full sessions are structured to include buffer time so that we have time to get comfortable, take breaks, and enjoy the process.Â
    Once everyone is ready, or as ready as can be, we'll begin shooting! I usually start with classic poses; the kind meant for family albums and sending to the grandparents. At the midpoint, we'll usually take a small break while I review the images and let everyone decompress. For phase two, we’ll ease into expressive shots that reflect the personality and mood of everyone involved. Some of these will be silly, others serious. No person or family is perfect—but we’re all uniquely beautiful, and that’s what I aim to capture. Towards the end of full sessions, I'll ask for your suggestions. For example, in groups, I recommend some individual portraits. Ultimately, I want the session to adapt to you, not the other way around.
Q4:Â What do you charge?
$50 for a 1 Hour Session
    My standard offering is a full session for $50, which lasts about an hour and is suited for most needs— portraits with one person, several people, or even for other areas of photography. I also offer half sessions for $30, which are limited to my discretion and typically reserved for quick individual or pet portraits when a shorter session could make sense. Occasionally, I also offer free sessions, for neighbors or for charity work such as with shelters.Â
    My pricing is intentionally affordable because I’ve structured my sessions to support quality, not quantity. Rather than cramming in as many shots as possible, I build in time to slow down. Introductions and breaks are critical for finding natural pacing that helps everyone feel more relaxed, which leads to more genuine and higher-quality images, and better experiences.
Q5:Â How many images do I get?
Quality over Quantity... but typically ~10 to ~20
    Each session tells a unique story, and I won’t know how many images will beautifully convey it until we’ve captured it together. Asking me how many images you'll get is like asking an author how many chapters are in their book before they've written it. The number of final images also depends on the mood, the light, and the subjects before the camera. I promise I will never reject an image simply because it’s more work to edit but not every frame is meant to be a keeper.
    For full sessions, I’ll present a pre-filtered proofing gallery of promising shots. Together, we’ll select our favorites, and you can expect 10 to 20 edited images in the end. If I end up with more than 20 exceptional images from your session, I’ll happily edit and return all of them at no extra cost. If you’d like more than 20 edited photos, I’m happy to process additional images for a small editing fee.
    For half and free sessions, I typically select and return between 5 and 10 edited images entirely at my personal discretion. Half and free sessions aren’t as extensively planned which results in a smaller and less consistent pool of candidate images to select from.
    Regardless of your session type, you'll get digital images in an online gallery for you to download! Each image is intentionally chosen and carefully processed to harmonize with the rest— together the images weave the full story of our session, yet each frame stands alone as a moment of beauty.
Q6:Â When can I expect images back?
In Most Cases, 1 to 2 Weeks
    I aim to deliver completed images within 1–2 weeks after shooting concludes (or after a proofing session, if applicable). I generally book shoots on weekends and aim to complete editing by the first or second Friday afterward. Photography is my passion project, and in rare cases, professional or family obligations may cause a delay. In such cases, I ask for your understanding and if I anticipate needing more than two weeks to deliver your images I’ll reach out to coordinate a solution.
    Thoughtful editing is as much an art as shooting itself. Rushing can lead to results that feel forced or overdone so I often revisit images with fresh eyes to ensure they meet my standards. I want the images we create to stand the test of time. If you're working with a tighter deadline, I'm always open to discussing a faster turnaround, though I hope you’ll understand that quality work requires patience.
Q7:Â Do my images stay private?
All Images are Private by Default
    I treat every photo I take as private by default. Whether your session is free or paid, I will never share any images on my website, portfolio, or social media without getting your explicit consent first. If I find a photo from our session that I’d like to include in my portfolio, I’ll always reach out to ask. You’ll have full control over whether it’s shared publicly, shared only in private one-on-one contexts (like showing a potential client), or kept entirely private. Your comfort and trust come first.
    I’ve grown up with the internet and studied it as an IT graduate so I understand both its reach and its risks more than most. I believe that once an image is made public, it can never be fully taken back; so, I approach sharing images with caution. If you'd like to read more, please see my privacy policy in section 5 of my ToS:
Q8:Â What Camera Do You Use?
I Use a Sony A7R4
    I love images that mesmerize with detail— the kind you can explore, inch by inch, and still discover something new. Every step of the process is critical to capture detail. It starts with the light available in the scene, continues through how the lens gathers and shapes that light, and finally in how the camera sensor records it.Â
    To that end, I use a Sony A7R IV, a camera known for its ability to capture exceptional detail with its 60-megapixel full frame sensor that's 12 times larger than an iPhone 16 Pro. Of course, a sensor that sharp demands lenses that can keep up—which, unfortunately for my wallet, means investing in some of the best glass available. Sharp gear doesn’t replace skill or vision, but I treat every moment like there won't be another.
For the curious, here's a list of my equipment:
Can you tell the difference between these lenses?
$: Sony FE 28-70 Kit, 35 mm, F4.0
$$$: Sony FE 35 GM 1.4, 35 mm, F4.0
Credit: The-Digital-Picture.com
Q9:Â What Do You Use to Edit The Photos?
Most Of What You See is Done with Lightroom
    Before explaining my software of choice, I think it's important to understand what happens after I press the shutter button. A RAW file, or a digital negative, gets saved to my camera's SD card. From there, I need to import the 100s of images to my computer to select the best ones, edit them, and then export them into JPEGs for you to keep! I can accomplish most of these steps on my phone too, but it's less efficient and less refined, so I typically avoid it for client photos.
1. Culling & Initial Viewing: Fast RAW Viewer
    Step 1 is is to quickly eliminate the obvious misses in a process known as culling. I visually scan through the images with Fast RAW Viewer and reject typically 50% of images here! You can also look at images in the RAW processor, but it's slower.
2. RAW Processors: Lightroom & Photomator
    Step 2 is where most of the magic happens! I read the data from the RAW files in a RAW image processor, like Adobe Lightroom, and begin editing with basic brightness and color correction. At this point, many of the images can be organized into sets of near-duplicates; so for these basic adjustments, I can simply edit one and then sync the settings to the others in the set.
    Still in the RAW processor, I then choose the standout image from each set and then, per-image, do tailored editing. For me, this editing usually involves adjusting specific tones in specific areas or to selectively adjust and rectify any minor flaws like stains or loose threads. This is the most time consuming step but it's where I refine each photo into an image I'm proud of! Finally, I will use the processor to export the edited RAW images into universal JPEG files for you to cherish =)
3. Raster Editors: Photoshop & Affinity Photo
    Step 3 is optional and only applies in the 0.5% of cases where I truly believe an image has serious potential but requires a heavy edit. I will import the RAW into a raster editor like Adobe Photoshop which lets me edit it pixel-by-pixel. The changes done here are known to be destructive, as in they can't be reversed once performed. A raster editor can either be used to fix a majorly-flawed image or to artistically manipulate a photo into art. At any skill level, it is not easy to fix a major flaw perfectly, it's just a matter of what level of imperfection is visually acceptable.Â
Q10: Are You a Professional?
I'm not a Pro... but I aim to give you Pro Results
    In today’s world, anyone with a camera and a website can call themselves a professional; there’s no official credential or central authority. Personally, I define a professional as someone who earns the majority of their income through photography; I don’t— so I won’t claim to be a Pro.
    That said, I’ve invested in professional-grade gear, developed a personal editing workflow, and spent years refining the technical fundamentals of exposure, depth of field, and image quality. My current focus is artistic mastery— learning how to consistently tell stories within a single image using light, composition, and posing. Many photographers turn to street photography to master these areas but I’ve never been comfortable photographing strangers without their knowledge and consent.
    Instead, I do sessions with intentional collaboration. In return for real-world experiences to develop my creative instincts, I provide beautiful, timeless images— at a minimal cost that still reflects the time, effort, and equipment I’ve invested. While many photographers prioritize quantity, fast turnarounds, and trendy edits, I focus on images that stand the test of time. Just know that sessions with me aren’t a transaction; they’re a way for you to tell your story, and for me to capture it.
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