The FAQ
Do you Travel?
I will always travel anywhere in the world for your life events. Traveling to far flung places on this earth always add an element of uniqueness & beauty to your wedding day photographs.
How long have you been a photographer?
I have been a photographer for 10+ years, however I have been a full-time photographer since 2020.
How many photos do we get?
Portrait Sessions 100-120
Elopements 250-500
Weddings 500-1k
Full Weekend Coverage 1k-2k
Film Photos 30/roll
How do we get our photos?
Your final gallery will be shared electronically via Pixieset. When your gallery is finished, you will receive an email invitation to the email provided, along with a private download pin.
Do you retouch photos?
I edit all images with my signature editing style before delivering a final gallery. I also do light touch ups to eliminate things like acne, texture, fuzz on clothing etc. I also do my best to edit out any photo bombers from important images. If there are any touch up needs outside of this basic realm, I do require a meeting to know the extent of your expectations. I do not do extreme editing- i.e. make bodies smaller in any capacity.
What is your turn around time?
For all Engagement & Portrait Sessions, the turn around time frame is 2-3 weeks. For all weddings & elopements, the turn around time frame is 8-10 weeks.
How do we book you?
Submit your inquiry through my contact form
on this website :) You can also email me: michellelanningphoto@gmail.com
Can you help us with planning?
For elopements, I can help with location planning and advise on the timeline. I can also legally marry you! I am ordained.
For traditional weddings, I can advise on the timeline as long as your wedding planner is in agreement.
How far out do you book?
My books are open 1 year in advance for all weddings/elopements.
What should we do for an engagement session?
I highly recommend incorporating a favorite place such as your favorite vista or a favorite hiking area. Or a special place in your story together such as the location you were proposed to or where you had your first date. If you are an outdoorsy couple- let's go explore! If you are a city couple- let's go romp around the city streets or go to your favorite coffee shop!
What should we wear?
I have a style guide that I can send you upon booking, giving you advice on what to wear during your shoot. For maternity sessions, I can provide you with a few website links where you can either rent or buy maternity gowns to wear for your maternity session.
How do Travel fees work?
I do not have travel fees for any travel roundtrip within 50 miles. Anything over that requires a travel fee. In scenarios where driving makes the most sense, travel fees will be calculated by time/mileage. In scenarios where flying is the method of travel required, the travel fee will include airfare & rental car accommodation. In some cases, overnight lodging may be required depending on the location/ time frame of our shoot.
Are you an inclusive photographer?
Y E S. Love is love is L O V E as far as I am concerned and I want to tell A L L love stories.
I am a LGBTQI, inter-racial, multi-racial, same-sex safe zone. I just want to celebrate YOUR LOVE.
Let's make some art together beautiful people ♡