Frequently Asked Questions

Booking, pricing, & what to expect

Getting Started

  • For Headshot Sessions, we are normally scheduled about 10-14 days out. For Brand Shoots, it’s best to book your session a minimum of 4-6 weeks in advance so that everyone involved has enough time to plan & prepare. To get started, please visit our contact page to schedule your complimentary consultation call.

  • Our Photography Studio is located in Bend, Oregon. We also work frequently in-studio and on-location in Portland, Oregon, and Los Angeles, California. If you are interested in having us come to you for a shoot, please fill out the inquiry form on our Contact page and we can discuss travel fees, upcoming availability, etc. 

  • No matter your gender, sexuality, body type, age, ethnicity, etc., you are welcome here! Many of our clients are women, but here at Miranda Kelton Photography, we believe in creating a safe space for everyone that is inclusive, body-positive, and identity-affirming. Having your portrait taken creates an opportunity for you to explore your own identity and personal style - it can be a deeply healing experience to have photographs taken of yourself. Everyone deserves to have a photo of themselves that they love!

  • We make every effort to run the Studio as sustainably as possible - we use only recyclable &/or biodegradable shipping & packaging materials & limit our use of plastic and single-use products. We also offer environmentally friendly eco-leather options for our heirloom products. Read this for more information about our commitment to running an environmentally conscious business: Leave No Trace | Outdoor Ethics for Photographers.

Preparing For Your Session

  • We offer a variety of photoshoot types depending on your image needs. Our Headshot Sessions begin at $490, our Brand Shoots begin at $4300, and our Team Headshot Days are custom quoted based on the number of people to be photographed. We offer images in package collection sets &/or at a per-image fee. Reach out to us via our Contact Page to receive pricing guides and more detailed information!

  • We’ll let you in on a little secret… the majority of people you’ll see in our Personal Branding and Headshot galleries have never been professionally photographed before! Check out this gallery of real client Before & After Photos, and just know that it’s totally normal to be nervous about being in front of a camera. We’ll spend a lot of time getting to know each other before our shoot so that you’ll feel less overwhelmed on the day of your session. It’s our job to guide you into natural poses, find the best lighting, and help you choose flattering outfits so that you feel confident and prepared.

  • Believe it or not, makeup can show up very differently on a camera than it does in real life. If you choose to wear no makeup at all, the flashes and lights used during your session can wash you out and make your face appear to have no depth or any natural skin tones whatsoever - especially if you are very fair-skinned. What may appear to be heavier makeup in person will actually photograph beautifully and will help to smooth out any blemishes or uneven patches of skin, minimize wrinkles, etc.

    Our makeup artists are trained in camera-ready makeup, and that includes “clean beauty” or “no-makeup” makeup looks. They know how to apply makeup in a way that will help you look great on camera - this includes adding subtle definition to your eyes, using pro products that make your skin appear flawless on camera, and adding just a touch of color so that your complexion will look radiant and healthy. To learn more, click to read our blog post: 5 Reasons To Hire a Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist For Your Photoshoot.

  • We have styling guides available to help both men and women, and we are happy to help you narrow down and choose outfits during your Planning Session. Feel free to be as casual &/or as dressy as you like - flip through your closet and make sure to choose pieces you feel comfortable in that suit your style and fit you well. Click here to read our blog for more info: What To Wear For Your Photoshoot.

Your Images & Products

  • Yes, every image that you choose to purchase will be edited with our signature color toning methods and will also be given a full professional retouch to handle the removal of distracting elements such as stray hairs, skin blemishes, undereye circles, etc. During your Image Purchasing Session, we will communicate about any specific retouching requests you may have and we’ll edit all of your final images with a clean, natural look so that you’ll look like the most polished, authentic version of yourself. You can be confident that your final images will look flawless & beautiful!

  • After your photoshoot, we will go through your images and pick out the best of the best for you to review. About a week after your photoshoot, we will meet up either in person or via Zoom so that we can help you to narrow down and select the final images, Collection Packages, or Wall Art pieces that you would like to purchase. To learn more, click here to read our detailed Image Purchasing Session Guide.

  • A Lifetime Warranty is included with every product sold by Miranda Kelton Photography. If any accidental damage should happen to a print or product, we will replace it for you. Only the finest products leave our Studio, and we guarantee that these heirloom-quality items are carefully handcrafted by our selected Labs and partners. Your prints and products are meant to last a lifetime!

  • Yes - your referral is the greatest compliment that you can give us! Once we’ve wrapped up your session, we’ll give you a referral card that you can gift to a friend - this card will give the recipient $100 off the cost of their session with Miranda Kelton Photography. For every new client you send our way who books a shoot, you will earn $250 of image credit in return. Click here to learn more!

Session Policies

  • In accordance with US Copyright Law, Miranda Kelton Photography retains the copyrights to all media we create during your photoshoot. For full details regarding copyright & licensing agreements, please visit our blog post: Understanding Copyright & Licensing | A Guide To The Ownership & Usage Of Your Photos.

  • Your Booking Fee or Session Retainer is non-refundable in the event that you cancel your session without intent to reschedule.

    We do allow a one time rescheduling of your shoot in case of sickness, poor weather, or an emergency. Your new session date must take place preferably within 90 days of your original session date. Please let us know as soon as you can if you do need to reschedule so that we can make your date available to other clients.

  • If you are running late, please call or text (971) 337-0516 ASAP! Keep in mind that your shoot time will be reduced if you arrive late. Depending on our client schedule and our hair and makeup artist’s availability, we may need to reschedule your photoshoot if you are more than 20 minutes late.

  • You are welcome to bring your dog along for all or part of your session! All we ask is that you please give us a heads up ahead of time if you are planning to bring your pet to your session or appointment.