LOCATION IDEAS:
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THE RIVER ARTS DISTRICT

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​the omni grove park inn​

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​DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE

CRAGGY GARDENS

NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM 

ROAN MOUNTAIN

THE BILTMORE ESTATE 

WEST ASHEVILLE

DANIEL STOWE BOTANICAL GARDENS

CANT DECIDE ON WHAT TO WEAR?!

Don't overthink it darling. I've got you covered! I always recommend long flowing dresses or skirts. They are super fun and have amazing movement, plus all body types look great in this! MATCHING OUTFITS? Even better wear em! If we are going into the mountains I definitely do not suggest 3 inch stilettos, ante nobody got time for that girl. Dress is something you feel comfortable and confident in and I'm sure you'll look amazing! 

Testimonials 

"Such a great experience!!!! She spent extra time and care to make sure everything was perfect!! So thankful for finding her!!! Highly recommended."
-April McAbee
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"Our pictures turned out great! I recommend Courtney, she is awesome and we got along great! She made us feel comfortable and she is so sweet!"
-Miranda Martinez
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"Courtney went above and beyond with our photos that absolutely no amount of money would ever be enough to repay her!! I definitely recommend her for all your photography needs, because I know I cannot wait until I need more done in the near future! Thank you again, Courtney, they are amazing!"
​-Erin Duncan
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"Where do I even begin?! Working with Courtney was so amazing! She knows how to make everything look so natural! Not to mention she give great directions on how to pose! She’s a fantastic photographer as well as person! I highly recommend getting any sorts of photos done by her— you will not be disappointed!"
-Kiana Hughes
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"Courtney made me feel absolutely beautiful and had the BEST most creative ideas. Highly recommend this sweet soul!"
-Lexy Fischer
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"Courtney did a phenomenal job capturing my husband and I. She has such a creative vision and definitely delivers the best! I had so much fun, and she did an incredible job being patient with my goofy husband. Seriously, though; I recommend Courtney to everyone!"
-Kelsey Foster
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7 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Let’s cover our bases! Most of these are frequent, some I've been asked only once or twice. Either way, I’ll cover it here to save us both time in our inbox!


HOW LONG DO THE SESSIONS TYPICALLY TAKE?
My time frames are very generous, I usually wrap up earlier because I am able to shoot quickly. I suggest blocking out 3 hours for your shoot, but don’t be surprised if we wrap up half an hour early. If we are shooting in a busy area in Asheville, such as Downtown, it might take us a little longer because we are waiting for people to scoot out of the way, etc. This just takes a little more time. Time frame includes travel time between locations. For my standard portrait and couple sessions, I say about 1 hour per outfit. Be mindful of how long it takes to change into each outfit as well.


WHY DO I HAVE TO PAY A DEPOSIT?
The purpose of the deposit is to lock in your date + time. If you cancel last minute, I most likely would have been able to book someone else during that period. I do not write anything down in my calendar until the deposit has been paid, making your desired time slot up for grabs. Nothing is booked until the deposit has been paid.


WHEN DO I PAY THE REMAINDER? CAN I PAY ALL UPFRONT?
The remainder of your session is due immediately following your shoot before we both depart. No images will be delivered until final payment is made. The way my booking system is set up is in two increments: deposit + final payment.


WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS?
If the weather is crazy/act of god/I am sick/etc... We will put your deposit toward a re-schedule. However, if you simply don’t show up to the session, the deposit will not be refunded. If you have booked a portrait, couple, or family session [this does not include elopements or weddings] and need to re-schedule your session, your deposit can be put toward a re-schedule as long as I am notified within 14 days of your session. I get it— life happens. However, if you need to cancel and do not want to re-schedule, your deposit is not refunded. Sorry!


CAN I BRING A FRIEND TO BE MY HYPE-PERSON?
We love a hype man. YES! Bring a friend, parent, spouse! Whoever can cheer you on + whatever will make you feel more comfortable, go for it!


HOW + WHEN WILL I RECEIVE THE FILES?
You will receive the edited images within 4 weeks of your session. You will receive all of the files via Pixieset, which is an easy + free service. You then can send them to print, forward to your friends + family, and post online! Download links do expire after a few days, so be sure to download your images asap! Make sure to save + backup your images.


HOW LONG DO YOU STORE OUR IMAGES FOR?
I clean out my client files every 3 months and cannot guarantee that I will backup the images for you, so be sure to download the images and create your own backups. I do not store the raw files for more than 2 months.


DO I GET TO SELECT THE IMAGES?
No. Part of my job is making the image selects and choosing the most flattering photographs. The images I do not deliver are either repeats, blurry or out of focus, shots of you blinking or mid-sentence speaking. I have no reason to withhold any images if there are additional ones I think you would enjoy! I am on your side.


CAN I HAVE THE UNEDITED VERSIONS OR RAW FILES?
No.


WILL YOU RE-TOUCH (PHOTOSHOP) HOW I LOOK?
No, I do not retouch or alter my client’s appearance UNLESS asked!


WHAT IF WE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE FINAL IMAGES?
I have never had a client tell me they were unhappy with my services in 7 years of photography. Really. This is because I have clear communication + expectations set before hand. If you have read my faq throughly and done all you can to prepare yourself for your photoshoot, including picked a location you love, an outfit you feel confident in, then this is the best way to ensure you will be happy with the final result. If I have delivered what I promised to you, photography services of your package of choice, and you are not happy with the final outcome there is nothing I can do outside of perform my professional photography services.


WHAT IF WE DON’T WANT THE IMAGES USED ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITE, OR ANYWHERE ONLINE?
Please make it clear to me in your initial contact email if this is the case and let me know the reason. The sole way I market my photography services (and how you found me!) is the internet and I rely on sharing my photography to bring in customers. Therefore, I do have a fee if this is something you want waved. Please inquire.


CAN WE PICK WHAT IMAGES GO ON YOUR WEBSITE?
No. Any of the files I deliver to you could be shared online.