Couples

Milestone

Birth

Seniors

Fresh48

Family

Branding

Weddings

I always strive to create unique and personal sessions for clients, which means YOUR session is a reflection of you and your style. I lean towards dark and moody edits, however what you wear, and where we go, will be deciding factors on what direction your session goes!

PLEASE note that I will always do my best to create accurate skin tones, however the colors of clothing and your surroundings might not be exact as they may be bolder, or affected by direct sun or golden hour sun!

If you prefer one style over another, PLEASE let me know! We can pick your outfits and location according to the vibe you're wanting for your session!

Enter a Minis are ALWAYS posted first to my website!

This means that there might not be a great example of what the sessions might look like, but you DO get first dibs on date and times!

Family Minis

May 24th

Library & Love

I'd love to adventure to Springfield to photograph a couple in an old library or book store! You'd have to be very lovey-dovey and huge plus if you're a reader who'd feel at home in the stacks!

Art & Portraits

I've been ITCHING to go north and take portraits at the Nelson Atkins Musuem. I'm open to this being a senior session, Couples session, OR Family!

If I can, I'd love to schedule two sessions for a day even!

Biker/Skater Senior Portraits

My Insta feed is FULL of BMX, Racing, and Skate videos because my 8yr old thoroughly enjoys them... and if I'm being honest, I do too. lol

I think a senior session focusing on some speed and danger could be an absolute BLAST!

Frequently asked questions

What should we expect to do at our session?

I am striving to be a PROMPT Photographer. This means that I will provide you with things to do, say, or ways to pose so that you may feel more comfortable in front of the camera.
I will always come in with poses and prompt ideas, however I might allow you to sit in a pose for a minute, without any direction, to see your natural expressions and interactions! If those natural moments are awkward, then they're awkward!

How long should we expect to be at our session?

I do my best to use our time wisely.
My goal is anywhere from 45-90 minutes. It will always depend on how many people are in your session and how they cooperate.
Extended Families will likely take the full 90 minutes whereas smaller families or single portrait sessions might only take 45 minutes!

Why do I sign a contract?

Contracts are forms which allow the client and the photographer to be on the same page in regards to the session. There is nothing worse that thinking that you'd get one thing and then you get something else or something less than expected.
Contracts cover session fees, image counts included, cancellations, and everything in-between.

What is a Retainer?

A retainer is a payment made to "Claim" your session date and time. Without your retainer, your session is not guaranteed and can be offered to any other clients.
Retainers are non-refundable as time is money, and canceling a session means that Gray Photography is missing an opportunity to host a session that pays for the education, gear, and supplies necessary for her to provide the services her clients deserve.

What is a "Turn Around Time"?

Turn around time is the time that can be expected to pass between the session date and the completed gallery being delivered.
Currently, I work at a 4-6 week turnaround! If I need more time to deliver a gallery I will always reach out to you before the 6 week deadline.
NOTE: A TAT is an estimate, not a guarantee, however it is RARE for me to not meet that TAT!

What if we have to reschedule?

Rescheduling is rarely an issue, even for weddings. If you have signed a contract, please look into your contract for specifics for this issue.
Most reschedules can be provided without an issue, however no date is guaranteed in a request to reschedule.

Why does it cost so much?

This is honestly the hardest question to answer. I will always strive to answer it though, as it DOES cost a lot, and it is important to understand why.

Photography requires more time of me than just the time we spend together at your session. There is usually about an hour's worth of time in prep for smaller sessions and over 2 hours of prep for weddings and births. This doesn't even include the time I spend researching locatoins, studying my techniques and editing, and learning more about my camera. AFTER your session comes the hardest part, editing. For every 10 minutes in session time, there is about an hour worth of editing time, and that is for the easier edits. Sessions with changes in lighting or paper backdrops, this means there could be TWO hours for every 10 minutes of session time!

On top of the TIME that is needed for photography, there is the money. Gear, education, and necessary subscriptions cost a lot! Session fees don't just pay myself, but they also help me keep a small business running!

Basically, yes it costs quite a bit to book a session, but keep in mind that you will have memories to hold onto forever and you are supporting an artist along the way.