FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How do I book my session?
A: There is a retainer fee of $75 {NON-REFUNDABLE} obtained to book your session and lock in your date with us. Your deposit must be paid within 24 hours of the time you have chosen your date or it will be opened back up on BellaCharee’s schedule. This $75 is deducted from your sitting fee at the time of the session.
Q: What forms of payment do you take?
A: Cash, Venmo, BellaCharee 90% of the time will invoice you via email/text.
Q: Why is my deposit non- refundable?
A: If you were to cancel I could have filled that calendar date with another client.
Q: Is there a travel fee?
A: If you are 35 miles out of Elk River there is a travel fee. That will be determined depending on how far I am traveling.
Q: Is the payment due the day of my session? Cost?
A: You will receive an invoice on the day of your session. Payment is due the same day your portraits are taken. Unlimited outfit changes for any sitting fee, unlimited locations. You are paying for my time so if you wish to select multiple locations I am ok with that. Keep in mind the distance between each location. (This includes your photographer’s time & talent only)Remember your deposit is deducted from your sitting fee below!
Group portrait/extended family session information: After 6 individuals it is $10 Per Person for your session:
a. 35 minutes – $175
b. 60 minutes – $225
c. 90 minutes – $275
d. 120 minutes – $320
MN Sales Tax applies to all orders.
Q: How do I choose my images, where will they be sent, and how much will it cost me?
A: You will get a link sent to the email I have on file. This will be an unedited gallery of your images. In your gallery, you can favorite the images you wish to purchase. No need to screenshot my images or send file numbers 🙂 I can see your favorites as you choose them on my end. If you have any special editing requests other than what is included then yes please email me with the details and the file number. This may entail an additional fee depending on your request. NOTE: Please do not screenshot and share on social media platforms. Please be patient. I will take the gallery down if I see images being posted on social media platforms that are screenshots from your gallery. The only reason is that they are not a finalized representation of my work 🙂 Thank you for understanding.
Q: How long is my gallery up for?
A: Your gallery will be left up for 2 weeks. If you need them left up longer there is a weekly fee of $15 dollars. We like to keep our work flow smooth sailing 🙂
Q: What does editing entail?
A: Eye brightening, teeth whitening, blemish removal, airbrushing, sky enhancements. (All photo purchases include an instant download of your high-resolution file with a print release).
Pricing for Digitals:
– single image edits $20/piece
– 5 edited images-$95 ($19 Per digital)
– 10 edited images-$180 ($17 Per Digital)
– 30 edited images is $480 ($16 Per Digital)
– 30+ edited images is $16 (Per Digital)
Prints are available for purchase directly out of your gallery. Ask about how you can purchase your whole unedited gallery!
MN Sales Tax applies to all orders.
Q: How long do I have to wait for the final edits?
A: Your edits will be ready within 72 hours of the time your invoice was paid for your portrait order.
Q: Where will my final edits be located?
A: They will be in the same gallery that was sent to you only they will be in a folder labeled “FINAL”. This folder is unlocked and ready for download 🙂
Q: Can you send me a USB?
A: Yes! A USB is available for $45 and can be mailed or hand-delivered if its within 1o Miles of Elk River, MN.
Q: Do you Print?
A: Don’t want to deal with printing? Let us handle that for you too! We have our business account through one of the top world wide printing companies with fast turnaround times! 7 Days or less from the time of a placed order to delivery! Just ask me to send you all my printing information.