Frequently Asked Questions

Our studio is located at 921 Longtown Rd, Suite D, Columbia, SC 29229, serving Columbia, Blythewood, Irmo, Lexington, and surrounding areas.

We operate by appointment only so every client receives a personalized experience. You can check availability and packages anytime on our Packages & Booking Page.

All standard packages include the solid color backdrops currently available in our studio unless otherwise stated in the package description.

For elaborate themed setups, special décor, or location sessions, the client is responsible for any additional expenses (set design, rentals, or location fees). For custom sessions, please schedule a consultation.

Booking is simple — reserve your session online with a $25 or $50 retainer (applied toward your session). After booking, you’ll receive our studio address, contract, and a brief questionnaire to select your backgrounds, wardrobe preferences, and music.

During your session, you can review images as we shoot. Proof galleries are delivered within 2 business days, and final retouched images are delivered within 3–5 days after selections.

Yes, your retainer is applied toward your total balance and is not an extra fee.

We accept cash, credit cards, debit cards, and digital payments for all sessions.

You can reschedule once with at least 48 hours’ notice. Weddings and events require written notice, and rescheduling depends on availability. Deposits are non-refundable but can be applied to a new date.

No. Our studio is exclusively for Creative Images Photography sessions and is not available for rental or outside photographers.

Yes. We include a private dressing room with up to 10 minutes for outfit changes or quick preparation.

If you’d like to bring a hair and makeup artist, we offer this as an add-on for $100 per hour to block off studio time. Please request when booking.

It depends on your selected package. Each session specifies time, outfit changes, and backdrop options on our Packages & Booking Page.

Standard Sessions: Include basic skin retouching and background cleanup (light blemish removal, skin smoothing, lint/dust cleanup, and minor distractions).

Premium retouching & enhancements (requests beyond basic retouching) are available for $15 per image — examples include item removal (spots, stray hairs, clothing adjustments) and body contouring (arm slimming, waist reduction, stomach slimming).

Creative Photoshop composites are $50 per edit. Adding Photoshop graphics (e.g., a clock, balloons, decorative elements) is $10 each. Adding word art (names, phrases, custom text overlays) is $10 each.

Creative Manipulation Sessions: Advanced retouching and creative Photoshop work are already included in the session price. Extra requests beyond what’s included are charged at the rates above.

All premium enhancements are invoiced separately and must be paid before delivery of final images.

No. Session fees cover your photography time and digital images per your package. Prints, albums, wall art, and other physical products are not included and may be purchased separately at current studio pricing (available upon request or during your ordering session).