Ruby K Photography is based in Waxhaw, NC.

Service areas include:

Union County, NC
Charlotte, NC
Lancaster County, SC

As a professional photographer, I have the experience in producing high-quality images. I have spent several years learning through seminars, workshops, classes, and schools through PPA and PPNC (Professional Photographers of America and 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. 

Behind every image is a combination of technical training, creative problem-solving, and years of experience learning how to control light, composition, color, perspective, and storytelling. Professional photographers invest significant time and resources into education, workshops, industry training, specialized equipment, and real-world experience to create imagery that not only looks beautiful but also serves a purpose. Whether the goal is attracting customers, building trust, showcasing products, highlighting a workspace, or strengthening a brand, every photograph is created with strategy and intention.

While today’s mobile devices are incredibly convenient, they cannot consistently replicate the quality, precision, and flexibility that professional photography provides. A professional photographer understands how to work in challenging lighting conditions, use advanced lenses and lighting equipment, and create images that align with a company’s marketing goals. Commercial photography is an investment in your brand’s first impression. Professional imagery helps businesses appear more credible, established, and trustworthy, giving potential customers confidence before they ever make contact. In a competitive marketplace where visual content often determines whether someone stops to learn more or moves on, professionally created images can make a measurable difference in how a business is perceived.

Services I offer are: headshots, branding, commercial lifestyle, and architecture (interior and exterior).

A retainer fee 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 retainer fee DOES COUNT TOWARD YOUR FINAL BALANCE. 

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.

Yes, I do charge for travel. Anything greater than 10 miles from my location in Waxhaw, NC, is subject to a charge of $0.725/mile (reimbursable rate as of January 1, 2026, per the IRS). 

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 digital images provided to you will be fit for posting on social media, website, online presence, and marketing materials. 

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 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.

The turnaround time for your images is dependent on the size and length of your session/project/event. 

After your session, your images are then backed up in 3 different locations. All of those edited images are then archived for 1 year.