The FAQ
Do you Travel?
Yes I do!
Travel by car - travel costs outside of Brisbane & Gold Coast will be calculated based on $2/km to the destination round trip.
Travel by plane - all travel & accommodation costs will be covered by the client, I strive to keep costs to a minimum however the travel bookings I will have to secure will be ones with free cancellation or rescheduling to accommodate both my and your needs.
How long have you been doing this?
I picked up my first DSLR at 16 in 2007, I finally turned my passion into this business in 2020.
How many photos do we get?
Most 1-hour sessions will give you the option to pick 60 High-Resolution edited images out of the entire gallery as best picked by myself. Please trust me in filtering the best images out of our session.
Any other sessions less than 1-hour long will have a specified amount of images, that can be due to time constraints and/or type of session e.g. a Lovers session, most people don't require a large amount of photos.
Please contact and discuss if you require a more specialised session than shown and I will quote accordingly.
How do we get our photos?
It will be digital.
An initial gallery will be sent to your email/s provided to pick your favourites then a final gallery will be sent to the same once all the chosen images are retouched & finalised by me.
Do you retouch photos?
Yes I do however my motto is to keep you and your loved ones looking as natural as possible.
P.S. Things in images that may be distracting are hair ties on wrists, sunglasses, phones & wallets in pockets, bra straps, brightly coloured underwear under sheer/white clothing (if that bothers you)
Whats your turn around time?
1-2 weeks to pick your images, and another 2 weeks to receive your final gallery.
What is the best time?
The fancy term for just before sunset & just after sunrise is Golden Hour, which is 30 to 45 minutes, sometimes quicker depending on location.
I recommend between 4.30 p.m. & 6.30 p.m. is best as the light becomes softer when the sun isn't high in the sky. Depending on the season as the days are longer in summer and shorter in winter, the times may defer by half an hour or so when booking.
If you are a morning person and would like to catch the sunrise as we are on the East Coast of Queensland, I am happy to do so, just let me know when enquiring.
How do we book you?
Contact me via email at lilykhanphotography@gmail.com or fill out a contact form on this website.
I have an availability schedule on my website as well however you will still have to contact me to enquire and book your session.
There is a 50% deposit to secure your date however you can pay in full in advance if you so choose.
There will be a contract that needs to be signed with the 50% deposit payment upon confirmation of booking date.
Can you help us with planning/location?
I have many options for locations around Brisbane & Gold Coast.
Please refer to my location options on my website. I am always happy to try new places if you have somewhere in mind.
If you want the session in the comfort of your own home, I am more than happy to photograph you in your comfort space.
How far out do you book?
6 months maximum. Do not hesitate to get in contact with me if you have something specific planned in advance as I can pencil you in tentatively if dates are not confirmed.
There is a 50% deposit to secure your date and the invoice will be sent to your respective email.
What should we wear?
Wear as much or as little as you want.
I only ask if you could keep bright/loud colours to a minimum as it may detract from the style of photography & editing that I specialise in.
You don't have to be matching per se, however, aim to be cohesive in colours and patterns. Do let me know if you are struggling and I will try my best to guide you while keeping to your personality.
Maternity - how far along should I be?
Anytime from 34 weeks is ideal, most people prefer to showcase their baby bump. Please keep in mind your health, mobility and comfort when choosing a date & location.
Be kind to yourself, try to love yourself even if you sometimes don't feel like it and let me remind you to do that.