The Process | What to Expect

From consultation to artwork delivery, here’s exactly what happens.

7 Steps to Your Legacy Artwork

1. Book Your Consultation (15 Minutes)

What happens:
We get on a call (or exchange emails if you prefer) and discuss:
– Your vision (what do you want to feel in these portraits?)
– Your timeline (due date, anniversary, reunion date?)
– Your investment (which collection aligns with your goals?)

This is pressure-free. I’m not here to sell you. I’m here to determine if we’re a good fit.
If we are: You’ll book your session and pay your deposit.
If we’re not: I’ll refer you to photographers who might be better aligned.

2. Prepare for Your Session

Once booked, you receive:
📋 Session contract (sign within 7 days)
📧 Welcome email sequence (30-day countdown with tips, prep guides, excitement building)
📘 Prep Guide (12-page PDF – wardrobe, physical prep, what to expect, mindset)
📝 Pre-Session Questionnaire (helps me understand your vision, comfort level, goals)
💄 Hair & Makeup coordination (for BECOMING collections – HMUA scheduled)
📅 Session reminders (3 days before, 1 day before, morning-of)
You don’t have to figure anything out. I guide you through everything.

3. Your Session (2-4 Hours)

What actually happens on session day:
For BECOMING (Maternity/Milestone):
– Hair & Makeup: 90 minutes (you’re pampered)
– Photography Session: 2-3 hours (unhurried, multiple outfits if applicable)
For DEVOTION (Couples):
– Photography Session: 2-3 hours (no rush, natural connection building)
For LEGACY (Generational):
– Photography Session: 3-4 hours (coordinating everyone, multiple groupings)

My role: Direct everything (posing, angles, lighting, movement)
Your role: Show up. Trust me. Breathe.
You’ll feel awkward at first (everyone does). Then something clicks. You soften. You become present.
That’s when magic happens.

4. Editing (2-3 Weeks)

While you wait, I’m:
– Culling (selecting the best 40-100+ images from your session)
– Editing (colour grading, retouching, artistic enhancements)
– Preparing your reveal presentation

You’ll receive an email when images are ready with link to book your reveal appointment.

5. Reveal Appointment (90 Minutes – 2 Hours)

This is the big moment.

What happens:
Part 1: The Reveal (30-40 min)
You’ll see EVERY fully edited image from your session (projected large, professional presentation).
Bring tissues. Clients cry at reveals. (The good kind of crying.)
Part 2: Favorites Selection (20 min)
You’ll narrow down to your absolute favorites.
(This is harder than you think — you’re going to love SO MANY.)
Part 3: Artwork Design (30-40 min)
We’ll design your collection together:
Which images for wall art?
What sizes?
Where will these hang in your home?
Album layout?
I’ll create digital mockups showing how artwork will look in your actual rooms (send me room photos before reveal if possible).
Part 4: Finalize Order (10 min)
Lock in your selections, process remaining payment, celebrate.

Remaining balance due at reveal (or payment plan set up).

6. Production (6-8 Weeks)

Your artwork is being created:
Week 1-2: Order submitted to professional labs
Week 3-5: Museum-quality printing, gallery-grade framing, album binding
Week 6-8: Quality control, packaging, shipping preparation

You’ll receive email updates throughout production.
Why so long?
Because I don’t use consumer labs (Costco, Shutterfly).
I use museum-quality archival labs , the same labs that produce artwork for galleries and museums.
Your portraits are designed to last 100+ years. That takes time.

7. Delivery & Installation

Your legacy arrives.

Delivery options:
Option A: Shipped to your home (signature required, fully insured)
Option B: Studio pickup (no shipping fee)
Option C: White-glove installation (available in Hamilton/Golden Horseshoe)
White-Glove Installation includes:
– Professional hanging & levelling
– Wall anchors (drywall or masonry)
– Layout design (if multiple pieces)
– Clean-up

Once installed:
Your artwork is on your walls.
Your descendants will inherit it.
Your legacy is secure.

Frequently Asked Questions

A: 10-14 weeks total
Booking → Session: 4-8 weeks (depends on availability)
Session → Reveal: 2-3 weeks
Reveal → Delivery: 6-8 weeks

Total: About 3 months from booking to artwork on your walls.

A: No.
Why? Because seeing 2-3 “sneak peeks” on Instagram ruins the reveal experience.
The reveal is DESIGNED to be emotional , you see ALL images at once, beautifully presented.
Trust me. The wait is worth it.

A: In 10+ years, this has never happened.
But if you’re genuinely dissatisfied with editing quality (not subjective “I don’t like how I look” but actual technical issues), we’ll discuss re-editing.

However: At reveal, you approve everything before ordering. Once you order, all sales are final.

A: Yes, within2 days of reveal appointment.
After 2 days, production begins and changes are no longer possible

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