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"Can you just edit this out?"

This is a common question during sessions! While I have excellent Photoshop skills, some things simply can’t (or won’t) be edited. Proper preparation ensures everyone looks their best and helps me deliver your photos quickly.

What I Do Edit (included in every session at no extra charge):

Teeth Whitening
Flyaway Hair Removal
Small Bruises and Blemishes
Skin Smoothing
Bald Spot Patching (Depending on Angle)
Red Noses (Cold Weather)
Minor Sweat on Clothing
Random people that pop up in the background in public places

Special Note:

If you have extra requests, please know that per my contract, you get 1 extensive edit for free, then additional edits are $20+tax each. Payment is required before extra edits could be completed.

What I Don't Edit:

If you do want something from this list fixed on your images, you get 1 free extensive (extensive is anything I have not already included in your completed photos), then each extensive edit additionally is $20 per image.

Clothing and Accessories

Wrinkled Clothes: Make sure to iron linens and outfits before the session. Be careful picking out clothes for your session if they are highly likely to wrinkle in the car on the drive!
Bulging Diapers: Check and change diapers before hand.
Clothing Colors: I won't change the color of your clothing in photoshop.

Hair and Makeup

Makeup or False Lashes: These can’t be digitally added.
Hair Adjustments: I won’t add curls, enhance hair depth, or cover roots and grays. However, I can patch bald spots depending on the angle and intensity.
Greasy/Wet Hair: Please ensure hair is clean and dry before your session.
Nail Polish: Adding or removing polish isn’t included, so clean and polished nails are best.

Glasses

Progressive Lenses or Blue Light Filters: These are difficult to edit out. A great solution is to remove the lenses from your frames during the session, so you look like your normal self with your fames. Or, bring an old pair of glasses that don't have as much of a glare.

Personal and Hygiene Details

Birthmarks: I will not edit these out unless you request it 😃.
Major Snot or Boogers: Please wipe faces clean before the session, preferably in the car before you walk to your session, to give the little ones a chance to breathe after having their face wiped. Haha.
Kids’ Stickers/Tattoos: Remove any stickers, stamps, or temporary tattoos in advance.

Environment and Miscellaneous

Swelling or Injuries: If swelling is an issue, contact me ahead of time to discuss rescheduling or if it's something I can edit out easily.
Other Requests: Significant edits that alter the essence of the photo (e.g., changing someone’s weight) are not included.