01. WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT AFTER FILLING OUT THE CONTACT FORM?
After you fill out the Contact Form, I should be in touch within 24-48 hours via email. If not, check your spam folder! If we decide we are a good fit and you want to reserve a specific date for a photography session/event or commission a piece of art, I will send over a contract. After the contract is signed, a 30% non-refundable deposit is due. I’m happy to work with you for the rest of the payment schedule!
Keep in mind you are definitely not obligated to hire me just by contacting me or asking for more information. Feel free to reach out about anything! ☺
02. WHERE ARE YOU BASED AND DO YOU TRAVEL?
I’m located in North Georgia and yes, I love to travel!
03. TRAVEL FEES?
If you’re located within 45 miles of the Gainesville area, no travel fees are required. Inquire if you’re looking for something out of that range — I typically charge the federal going rate based on the extra mileage.
04. WHAT’S YOUR AVAILABILITY?
I work as a Foster Care Case Manager Monday-Friday, typically from 8am to 5pm. I can usually squeeze in golden hour sessions on weekday evenings, but am only available for morning sessions on the weekends. After you contact me, I can send over my calendar that lists my current availability for sessions if needed! If you desperately need me for a weekday event, please let me know ASAP — I can always try and arrange something with work if I’m given ample amount of notice!
I try to reply to emails in the mornings before work between 6:00-7:30am or after work between 4:30-8:00pm.
05. DO I HAVE THE RIGHTS TO MY PHOTOS/ART?
A-b-s-o-l-u-t-e-l-y. You can print and do whatever the heck you want with ‘em. You will always get a print release! If you want to share on social media, you're more than welcome to — I love to see it! I just ask that you don’t edit or add any filters to the photos. Oh, and please don’t forget to tag me (@victoriaarmourstudios) — it really helps get my name out there. ☺
06. WHAT IS YOUR TURNAROUND TIME?
One hour sessions (portraits, lifestyle, etc) are typically 2 weeks or less. Weddings are around 4-6 weeks, but you will always receive 10-15 preview images 24 hrs after the wedding!
I do offer a $60 add-on for 24-hr photo turnaround and $40 add-on for 72-hr photo turnaround. Make sure to discuss this with me beforehand if you’re in a rush!
07. WHAT IS YOUR STYLE?
There should be nothing about my editing that stamps your images with what year they were taken. Colors typically won’t be muted, and yes, the grass will look green. I love warmth and natural skin tones. I try to steer clear of the trendy and stick with the classic. Real life images with real life colors — because I believe those type of images are timeless.
There are five things I focus on: the scene, a connection, light, movement and emotion. I will definitely step in and give direction/posing prompts as needed, but I love to step back and just let things happen. You deserve to feel as natural and carefree as possible when you’re in front of my lens. And trust me, after I’ve tripped over my own feet a good dozen times (I promise, it will happen!), almost dropped my camera at least once, or made a very bad joke, it’s pretty easy to relax and not feel awkward…even if you’re one of those people who “never takes photos.” ☺
08. DO YOU HAVE A STUDIO?
Maybe one day! Right now, all photography sessions are shot on location or in clients’ homes! And all art is typically created in my bedroom with constant interruptions (and stealing of art supplies) by my cat, Hazel. ☺
09. HOW CAN I PAY YOU?
When you submit a contact form, you are automatically added to my projects list powered by HoneyBook. If we decide to proceed and you book a session/commission art, you are sent a written summary of the services and details we agreed upon, a contract to sign, and an online invoice. A 30% deposit is due after the contract is signed, and I’m happy to work with you on a payment plan for the remainder of your balance! This is all done through HoneyBook’s website and this process is my preferred payment method. However, if preferred by the client, I also accept Venmo (@Victoria-Armour), Zelle or cash.
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11. CAN I GET THE RAW FILES/UNEDITED PHOTOS?
No, sorry! RAW files, also known as “digital negatives” contain minimally processed data from the camera’s sensor — they’re typically dull, flat and underwhelming. They’re not designed to be final products and can only be processed with specific software. Plus the file sizes are ridiculously huge! I would never want to deliver a half-finished product and I’d hope you wouldn’t want one! My editing is part of my process, my product, and my style — it should be part of why you want to hire me!
*As a side note, if you opt for 110/120/35mm film photography, you will NOT get back negatives with your film scans. You will receive any instant film (Polaroid or Instax) taken during a session/event + digital scans of the film.
Below is a comparison of a totally untouched RAW photo and my completed edit:
