How do I contact you? Just email christine (at) olyphotography.com. Text me: 360.918.3398 or just call. I typically reply within 24 hours.
What is your service area? For weddings I mainly serve the entire state of Washington & Oregon but I am willing to travel as far as you’d like me to;) For sessions I serve Olympia & Seattle & areas surrounding these two cities.
Can I bring a pet? ALWAYS! I don’t mind at all. I’m a dog person myself. Just bring a squeaky toy, treats, or something that grabs attention.
Of all the work you do, which clients do you see most?
Wedding clients & families.
After the session, how long does it take to get the photos back?
I strive to get them edited and ready for you 2 weeks after a session, 4-12 weeks for weddings depending on my wedding work load. If I’m in a slow period, I will be able to get sessions done sooner than 2 weeks.
If You Have a Wedding FAQ, please just email me or you can check this page 🙂
Do I have to pay a deposit to guarantee a date? Yes. 50% deposit for sessions, 30% for weddings. All deposits are non-refundable.
Will my images come water-marked?
No. You will receive high resolution un-marked images for your personal. Please credit your photographer when posting their photos online.
What is ‘shoot and burn’ and do you do it?
Nope. Nada. Nilch. Shoot and burn refers to basically taking the pictures then burning them straight to CD without editing. I take all my images in RAW format & edit each one prior to turning them into a JPEG. When a photographer ‘shoots and burns’ they do not correct bad lighting/white balance, remove blemishes, turn the image into something more creative, etc.
What Do I Wear??? This question is asked over and over again. Once you schedule a session I will send you a link with some tips/ideas but you are more than welcome to ask me. I love complementary colors in neutral tones. Big no-no’s: items with big logos/brand names, shimmery/metallic materials (causes strange reflection sometimes), items with rips/stains (duh), revealing items, see-through items, patterned pieces. I like classy and neat/clean-cut looks.
Do I have to order prints from you? Nope! If you like my work, just order prints if you prefer to have your images on archival-grade papers, metallic papers, giclee papers, on canvas, metal, etc.
Do you travel? Yes! If your location is outside my service area I will tack on a small charge based on miles and travel time. I am willing to drive anywhere in WA, ID and OR but if you are outside this area flight and lodging will be applied. If your event goes late into the evening, I may tack on a lodging charge based on how far I am away from home.
Can I Use My Photos Online (like Facebook)?
Yes, but always credit your photographer.
Do you have props? Yes, for newborns!
What’s Your Style? Clean, timeless.
Can I just call you? Not really, due to my schedule. Please email or text basic questions to me & if you have further questions, we can chat over the phone but must be scheduled….so either way, you’ll need to email/text first.
Do you offer video consultations before the session? Yes, for fine art or newborn sessions because we need to go over setups. Other session questions can be resolved through emails/texts. I receive many inquiries and have only a small amount of time each week to respond so that I stay on top of my editing schedule.
Do you offer body contouring editing? Yes, in my fine art sessions or the service can be purchased separately for traditional sessions.
What types of payment do you accept? Cash, check, Venmo, credit cards via Paypal (3% will be charged for credit card transaction, sorry!).
Will you teach me?
Yes! If you are getting into photography, I can surely help you understand your camera & lenses though I charge an hourly rate of $750. It will help if you list out items that you’d like to know. I will not cover post-production techniques (image enhancements in photoshop).
So what’s so special about the camera you use….I have a dslr too. This is a fully loaded question but first thing is first, I use a professional dslr not a consumer-friendly one you can easily get at places like Costco that contain numerous automatic settings. I set my settings myself for increased creativity including my own custom white balance after I test the lighting we’re standing in, aperture, ISO, exposures based on lighting at location, etc. I also use professional lenses (i have a collection of what i consider top-notch lenses) that allow for even more creativity. Please see Why Custom Photography for a full explanation.
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