HOW I WORK:

luxury photography work flow

how i work:

luxury photography workflow

Collaboration, creativity, and excellence define my approach to every project. By combining careful planning, expert technical skills, and an intentional process, I craft high-end, custom visuals designed to attract and engage your ideal audience.

I take the time to understand your brand and vision, ensuring that every detail aligns with your goals. My process is built on clear communication and thorough preparation, so you can trust that the final product will exceed expectations.

Collaboration, creativity, and excellence define my approach to every project. By combining careful planning, expert technical skills, and an intentional process, I craft high-end, custom visuals designed to attract and engage your ideal audience.

I take the time to understand your brand and vision, ensuring that every detail aligns with your goals. My process is built on clear communication and thorough preparation, so you can trust that the final product will exceed expectations.

Inquiry

Inquiry

Every project begins with you reaching out. Whether it’s through a call or email, I’ll gather the essential details to start shaping your vision.

Every project begins with you reaching out. Whether it’s through a call or email, I’ll gather the essential details to start shaping your vision.

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PRE-PRODUCTION: Strategic Planning For Stunning Results

PRE-PRODUCTION: Strategic Planning For Stunning Results

Discovery

Through discovery calls, questionnaires, and interviews, I dive deep into your brand’s story and messaging. This stage is all about fully understanding your goals and project requirements.

02

Careful Planning

With the information gathered, I develop a detailed creative brief. This document includes a shot list, location details, timelines, and other key elements to ensure we don’t miss anything important. You’ll have the opportunity to review and refine this brief to ensure it aligns with your vision.

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Site Visit

If applicable, I’ll visit the location in advance to plan compositions, assess lighting, and ensure every aspect of the shoot is set for success.

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Creative Brief Approval

If applicable, I’ll visit the location in advance to plan compositions, assess lighting, and ensure every aspect of the shoot is set for success.

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PRODUCTION: Crafting Every Image with Expert Precision

PRODUCTION: Crafting Every Image with Expert Precision

The Shoot

The Shoot

On shoot day, creativity and technical expertise come together to bring your vision to life. Every shot is crafted with intention to reflect your brand’s essence.
Here’s what you can expect during the shoot:

On shoot day, creativity and technical expertise come together to bring your vision to life. Every shot is crafted with intention to reflect your brand’s essence.

Here’s what you can expect during the shoot:

Collaboration in real time:

Collaboration in real time:

I maintain an open line of communication throughout the shoot, ensuring we’re aligned on each shot and making adjustments as needed to meet your expectations.

I maintain an open line of communication throughout the shoot, ensuring we’re aligned on each shot and making adjustments as needed to meet your expectations.

Expert lighting & composition:

Expert lighting & composition:

From mastering and modifying natural light to specialized setups, I use advanced techniques to create beautifully lit, high-quality images that highlight the design and elegance of your space. 

From mastering and modifying natural light to specialized setups, I use advanced techniques to create beautifully lit, high-quality images that highlight the design and elegance of your space. 

Efficiency & attention to detail:

Efficiency & attention to detail:

I estimate 8-12 images per day depending on the size and complexity of the space, details, and whether interior or exterior. Every element within the frame, from styling to positioning, is carefully considered to ensure every detail is perfect, crafting a final image that aligns with and elevates your brand.

I estimate 8-12 images per day depending on the size and complexity of the space, details, and whether interior or exterior. Every element within the frame, from styling to positioning, is carefully considered to ensure every detail is perfect, crafting a final image that aligns with and elevates your brand.

POST-PRODUCTION: Perfecting The Final Image

POST-PRODUCTION: Perfecting The Final Image

After the shoot, artistry and technical precision come together as I begin the meticulous process of editing and retouching each image. 

Some things that I do during Post-Production:

After the shoot, artistry and technical precision come together as I begin the meticulous process of editing and retouching
each image. 

Some things that I do during Post-Production:

Editing Process:

Editing Process:

Every detail is thoughtfully refined, from color correction and blemish removal to enhancing textures and lighting, ensuring that each frame resonates with its intended message.

Every detail is thoughtfully refined, from color correction and blemish removal to enhancing textures and lighting, ensuring that each frame resonates with its intended message.

Composite Imagery:

Composite Imagery:

In many cases I hand-blend multiple exposures to ensure lighting and details appear natural, yet are exquisitely illuminated.

In many cases I hand-blend multiple exposures to ensure lighting and details appear natural, yet are exquisitely illuminated.

Finishing Touches:

Finishing Touches:

I execute a final round of retouching on each image to enhance and ensure a flawless result before delivery.

I execute a final round of retouching on each image to enhance and ensure a flawless result before delivery.

Discovery

Through discovery calls, questionnaires, and interviews, I dive deep into your brand’s story and messaging. This stage is all about fully understanding your goals and project requirements.

02

Careful Planning

With the information gathered, I develop a detailed creative brief. This document includes a shot list, location details, timelines, and other key elements to ensure we don’t miss anything important. You’ll have the opportunity to review and refine this brief to ensure it aligns with your vision.

03

Site Visit

If applicable, I’ll visit the location in advance to plan compositions, assess lighting, and ensure every aspect of the shoot is set for success.

04

Creative Brief Approval

Through careful analysis, scouting, and creativity, I will refine the creative brief based on the completed site visit. At that point, you will have the opportunity to review and finalize the creative brief, ensuring a clear understanding of the vision and a plan for success.

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CLIENT EXPERIENCE: What You Can Expect

CLIENT EXPERIENCE: What You Can Expect

Clear Communication & Collaboration

Communication & Collaboration

Working with me means a seamless process driven by professionalism and excellence. Every project is guided by clear communication, meticulous planning, and flawless execution to ensure the final imagery is nothing short of perfect.

What to expect as a client:

Working with me means a seamless process driven by professionalism and excellence. Every project is guided by clear communication, meticulous planning, and flawless execution to ensure the final imagery is nothing short of perfect.

What to expect as a client:

Open dialogue throughout the process to ensure your vision is brought to life with precision.

Open dialogue throughout the process to ensure your vision is brought to life with precision.

Strategic Craftsmanship

Strategic Craftsmanship

Every project is thoughtfully planned and executed with intention to align with your brand's goals and aesthetics. Equal parts technical skill and artistry guide my creative process.

Every project is thoughtfully planned and executed with intention to align with your brand's goals and aesthetics. Equal parts technical skill and artistry guide my creative process.

Luxurious Quality

Luxurious Quality

Delivering meticulously crafted visuals that exude sophistication, elegance, and precision, elevating your brand to the highest standards of excellence.

Delivering meticulously crafted visuals that exude sophistication, elegance, and precision, elevating your brand to the highest standards of excellence.

base pricing summary

base pricing summary

The rates below serve as the starting rates for my services. Final pricing is tailored to reflect the scope and unique requirements of each project. Factors such as location, image usage, project details, and the type of photography - whether architectural, lifestyle, or commercial - play a role in determining the final cost.

For larger or more extensive projects, I use a sliding scale designed to suit your specific needs.

The rates below serve as the starting rates for my services. Final pricing is tailored to reflect the scope and unique requirements of each project. Factors such as location, image usage, project details, and the type of photography - whether architectural, lifestyle, or commercial - play a role in determining the final cost.

For larger or more extensive projects, I use a sliding scale designed to suit your specific needs.

Creative Fee (Day Rate) $2450
Post-Production and Retouching $250 per image 
Site Visit $850
Travel Fee (Day- US) $850 

Creative Fee (Day Rate) $2450
Post-Production and Retouching $250 per image 
Site Visit $850
Travel Fee (Day- US) $850 

I encourage you to reach out to discuss your project in detail so I can provide a custom tailored proposal that aligns with your vision and budget. 

I encourage you to reach out to discuss your project in detail so I can provide a custom tailored proposal that aligns with your vision and budget. 

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