Ruby K Photography is based in Waxhaw, NC.

Other local service areas include:
Marvin, NC
Weddington, NC
Monroe, NC
Indian Trail, NC
Lancaster, SC
Indian Land, SC

As a professional photographer, I have spent several years learning through seminars, workshops, classes, and schools through PPA/PPNC (Professional Photographers of America/Professional Photographers of North Carolina). My learning is ongoing as there is an infinite amount of knowledge to be had. This also keeps my skills fresh.

I have the experience in producing high-quality images that will last a lifetime and create wonderful memories for you to look back upon.

I offer all portraiture: portraits, headshots, branding, high school seniors, and pets!

A retainer fee is $250.00 and is non-refundable. This payment, with a signed contract, will secure your requested date and my service therefore making me unavailable to other clients.

The $250.00 retainer DOES COUNT TOWARD YOUR FINAL BALANCE after selections for your artwork purchase have been made and finalized.

Acceptable payments include:

Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Diners Club

Yes.

My first goal is to work with the client to reschedule the session for another date.

If the client cancels, the retainer fee is non-refundable.

Partial refunds: is dependent on how far in advance the cancellation occurs. The closer to the session date, the smaller the refund.  
More than 48 hours: Payment received in full, excluding $250.00 retainer fee. $0 additional fees.
24-48 hours prior: $50.00 fee. Balance of payment, excluding $250.00 retainer fee.
Less than 24 hours prior: $100.00 fee. Balance of payment, excluding $250.00 retainer fee.

No show policy:
If a client does not show up without notice, then Ruby K Photography may charge the full session fee.

Ruby K Photography currently does not have a studio to call their own.

I'll be shooting on location for your session. If necessary for the session, a backdrop/backdrops and any needed flash/lighting will be included.

If a studio space is needed for a session, one will be reserved at an additional cost to the client. These rental studio spaces are closer to or are in Charlotte, NC.

You are welcome to use more than one location for your session. But, if your session is short, time allowed for the session may forbid this.

If you have a longer session, an additional location is welcome. That is, if it's within a reasonable distance from the original location.

Yes, I do charge for travel. Anything greater than 20 miles from my location in Waxhaw, NC, is subject to a charge of $0.70/mile (reimbursable rate as of January 1, 2025, per the IRS). A charge will also be applied when traveling between multiple locations for your session. This amount will be added to the final amount due.

Time spent is unique and depends on the need of the client.

For a portrait session, expect roughly 2 hours. This includes the time portraits are taken and any outfit changes.

Yes, outfit changes are encouraged, if time allows.

The estimated time needed will be arranged when clarifying details about your upcoming session.

This is not a good idea. It creates a distraction for the client I am working with at that time. Also, I will then lose valuable dedicated time with the client and possibly not meeting the goals of the session. 

The number of photos you will receive is dependent upon the type of session you have and the type(s) of physical artwork purchased.

All portrait sessions are taken in full color. An image can be edited into black and white. Some images can actually look amazing in black and white. It depends on the client's preference.

Raw photos are not included or made available for client purchase.

Digital images from your session are only made available when the purchase of artwork (for example: wall art, albums, etc.) has been made.
The digital images available will only be those corresponding with what you have included in your purchase.

The digital images provided to you will be fit for posting on social media and/or sharing with others. These digital images will not be suitable for printing. If you would like a print made or anything else, I will be happy to work with you and get an order sent to my print lab right away. 

Included with your session is minimal retouching. Anything beyond will be charged a fee. This type of editing takes a much longer time to complete.

After your portrait session is complete, we will set up a time to meet and review your images. The only edits applied at this time are any color corrections, if needed. Further editing, if necessary, will be after your images have been selected.

After final edits are complete, and artwork, album, etc., are created, your order is sent to my print lab.

The turnaround for your images is about 2-3 weeks AFTER YOU have selected images for you physical art purchase.  

After your session, your images are then backed up in 3 different locations.

After your physical artwork with corresponding digital images are received by the client, those images are then archived for 1 year.