Frequently asked questions.

Standard sessions run 60–90 minutes, Deluxe sessions 2–2.5 hours, and Combo sessions 3–4 hours. You'll never feel rushed — sessions are scoped so we have time to warm up, shoot, switch looks, and review along the way.

Your unedited proof gallery arrives within 10 days of our session. Once you've made your selections, your final edits arrive within four days.

Three things: sleep, hydration, and wardrobe. Get a good night's sleep. Drink water the day before — your skin will thank you. Bring 3–5 wardrobe options in solid colors and textures that read well on camera. I have a full prep guide on the blog that covers everything.

Yes. Every final image gets professional retouching — skin, stray hairs, fly-aways, color, contrast. The goal is "you on your best day," not a different person. My goal is always to capture your personality as authentically as possible. (Casting directors notice over-retouching and don't love it — more on that in what casting directors actually look at.)

My studio is in Arlington, but I travel throughout New England and NY for shoots on location. Travel is always possible for the right project — reach out and let's talk.

Absolutely. About a third of my work is for non-performers — founders, lawyers, authors, musicians, and creatives who need a portrait that doesn't look like a stock photo. The actor-prep approach (authenticity, real conversation, no stiff posing) works on anyone.

Life happens! Try to give me as much notice as possible. I'm happy to try and accommodate all rescheduling needs as they come. The more notice, the better.

You receive a lightly edited proof gallery of photos within 10 business days of the shoot. You pick your selects by "hearting" them in the gallery. I retouch those, and your final edits arrive within four days of receiving your choices.