Everything most clients ask, answered up front — booking, pricing, delivery, editing, and what to expect on session day. Still have a question? Reach out directly.
A 50% non-refundable retainer secures your date and time. The remaining balance is due the day of your session, before shooting begins.
1-2 weeks out is typical, though sessions can be booked up to 90 days ahead depending on availability. Booking earlier gives you more date and time options.
You'll receive a confirmation email with the session details and next steps you need before shoot day.
Book directly through the booking page — choose a session type, pick a time on the live calendar, and secure it with your retainer.
Reach out as soon as you know you need to change your date. Outside of weather-related rescheduling, changes are handled case-by-case, so earlier notice means more flexibility.
The 50% retainer is non-refundable, since it holds your date and turns away other bookings for that time slot.
Deliverables vary by package — see Services for exact pricing, session length, and what's included. Studio rental is already built into studio package pricing, so there's no separate fee.
Travel within about 25 miles of downtown Houston is included. Sessions further out may include a travel fee, which is discussed before booking.
Yes — additional edits and retouches beyond what's included in your package are available for purchase.
Outside of the booking retainer, payment plans aren't currently offered.
Final galleries are delivered within 72 hours of your session — many go out sooner.
Expedited delivery is available for an added fee depending on your package — ask about it when booking.
Edited image counts and included retouches vary by package — check the Services page for the specifics of what you're booking.
Every delivered image receives a basic edit. Some packages also include premium retouching.
Advanced work like skin cleanup, body refinements, dodge and burn, frequency separation, eye enhancement, sky replacement, and other Photoshop work beyond standard editing.
Yes, additional premium retouches can be purchased beyond what's included in your package.
RAW files are never delivered — only the final edited images.
Whatever fits the theme and vision you're going for. Solids and simple patterns tend to photograph best.
You're welcome to bring 2-3 friends along for support if you'd like.
Always welcome.
Pets are welcome for outdoor sessions as long as someone is there to look after them. For studio sessions, it depends on that studio's individual pet policy.
None at all — posing and expressions are fully directed throughout the session.
Sessions end at the originally scheduled time regardless of a late start, so please communicate if you expect to be late. Arriving more than 20 minutes late without notice may result in the session being cancelled.
Outdoor sessions affected by weather will be rescheduled, or moved indoors if both parties agree that works.
Klout Creative retains full copyright of all images. Clients receive a personal-use license to print, share, and post their photos.
Personal-use licensing covers printing and sharing for yourself. Commercial usage requires separate licensing — reach out to discuss what you need.
By booking, clients acknowledge that selected images may be used for portfolio, website, and social media marketing. If you'd prefer your images stay private, just ask before your session and it will be accommodated.
Houston — on or near University of Houston, Third Ward, Midtown, and Downtown are the most-booked spots. Help picking a location is always available on request.
Portraits, branding sessions, headshots, graduation sessions, events, and similar work.
Not currently.
Yes — University of Houston and Texas Southern University students are regularly booked for graduation sessions on or near campus. See the UH photographer page for details.
Send it over and it'll get a straight answer, usually same-day.