Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about the photography experience or sessions? Find answers to our most common questions to help you prepare and feel confident for your shoot. Not finding what you’re looking for? Please reach out to me!


ABOUT MY PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES

DO YOU OFFER INDIVIDUAL HEADSHOTS (CORPORATE, ACTING, MODELING)?

Yes! Headshots and commercial portraits are a specialty of mine. Be it corporate headshots (typically head and shoulder), commercial portraits (corporate headshots, half body, 3/4 body, full body as well as team image) or acting / modeling portfolio building headshots, I’ll work with you to create the images you need.

DO YOU OFFER VOLUME HEADSHOTS?

Absolutely! For these, I typically bring my photography and lighting equipment as well as any chosen backgrounds to your offices.

WHAT ABOUT PORTRAITS?

As part of my services, I offer both family portraits and individual portraits, allowing your personality, individuality and inner beauty to shine. These are the images you want to showcase on your wall. I’ll gladly do your couple and engagement portraits as well.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM A BOUDOIR SESSION?

I typically offer these to women only. This is a moment just for you to feel confident and your best self. This session is truly about empowering you, and making you feel gorgeous. While there is a sensual touch to it, I always respect your level of comfort and it is always in good taste. You can be wearing your fancy black dress, your newest lingerie outfit, or if you so desire, you can dip your toes into nude art.

DO YOU OFFER ANY OTHER SERVICES?

I do provide additional services like event photography upon request. Please reach out so we can discuss your specific needs.

BOOKING A PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION

DO I NEED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT?

All photography sessions are offered by appointment only and must be reserved ahead of time. A contract must also be signed and a deposit made prior to the session.

HOW CAN I BOOK MY SESSION?

To book your photography session, reach out to me by filling out the contact form, sending me an email at  my****@my**********.com “> my****@my**********.com  and/or by texting or calling me at 819-967-2920. Once we’ve discussed the type of session you need, your vision for it, the cost and timeframe, I’ll draft a contract reflecting our discussion and send it to you for review and signature along with an invoice so you can pay the required deposit to reserve your date and time. Once that’s done, your session will be booked.

LOCATION OF THE PHOTO SESSIONS

DRUMMONDVILLE IS A LITTLE FAR FOR ME… CAN YOU COME TO ME?

While you can come to Drummondville for your session, you don’t have to! I regularly go to various locations throughout Centre-du-Québec. Whether you are in Wickham, Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot, Saint-Guillaume, Yamaska, Acton Vale, Kingsey Falls, Richmond, Sherbrooke, Nicolet or Sorel-Tracy, I will be happy to travel to you for your photoshoot. I’m also open to discuss further travels.

WHERE WILL THE PHOTO SESSION BE HELD AT?

The location will be determined during the consultation time, according to the specifics of your session. It could be indoors or indoors, in a studio setup at my location in Drummondville, at your place of business or your home, or at a different location like a studio rental or a park, for instance.

IS A PERMIT REQUIRED FOR A PHOTO SESSION?

Permits requirements are location dependent. Some locations do require a permit, in which case the request must be submitted ahead of time (at least 2 weeks prior to your session, sometimes even earlier). I am happy to help you out with the paperwork but your will be solely responsible for the costs of the permit.

IS THERE A COST FOR THE LOCATION?

This is highly dependent on your chosen location. If the chosen location requires a permit and/or charges a fee, you will be solely responsible for any associated costs.

ABOUT THE PHOTO SESSION

I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO WEAR FOR MY PHOTO SESSION. HOW SHOULD I DRESS?

I can help! I can make outfit styles and colors recommendations specifics to your photography session.

DO I NEED TO HAVE MY HAIR & MAKEUP PROFESSIONALLY DONE?

Visiting a hair and makeup artist ahead of your photography session isn’t a requirement. It get it, it adds to the costs. BUT… hear me out: you are investing in yourself and/or in your company with these images. You want them to look as good as can be and hair and makeup do add that extra touch and truly makes a difference on the final look.

That said, you can go to your regular hair & makeup artist or, alternatively, I can offer recommendations or make arrangements for you if you so desire.

I’M UNCOMFORTABLE IN FRONT OF A CAMERA, WHAT TO DO?

No worries: it’s my job as the photographer to help you relax and feel more comfortable during our time together and guide you through the poses.

PAYMENTS, DEPOSITS AND REFUNDS

WHAT TYPE OF PAYMENT METHODS DO YOU ACCEPT?

Typically, payments are made using Interac transfers or cash. Any other type of payment would need to be discussed and approved.

WHY DO I NEED TO PAY A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT?

When you commit your time for a session with me, I also commit my time for a specific date and time. That specific block of time is reserved just for you and no one else can reserve that time. By then, I’ve also already invested time and expertise in consulting with you and planning your session.

CAN I GET A REFUND IF I CANCEL MY PHOTO SESSION?

You’re sick? You have an emergency? Your session is outdoors and it’s pouring rain? Things happen, I get it. Using your same deposit, we can work on rescheduling your session to a different day and/or time once. Any subsequent change will require an additional deposit.

Rescheduling isn’t an option for you or you have decided to go elsewhere? It’s all good, no hard feelings. Any amount paid in advance above the deposit will be refunded back to you. The deposit itself is non refundable.

Should an emergency arise on my side, I will work with you to reschedule our session or find another photographer to replace me. Should we not be able to find an acceptable solution for both parties, I will refund you any amount paid toward your session, deposit included.

OTHER QUESTIONS ?

Your questions is not featured here?

Please contact me, I will be happy to answer you.

Preparation tips

Understanding our photography process

We prioritize creating a comfortable environment for all clients, guiding you from session planning to final image delivery. Expect friendly communication, clear instructions, and professional support to help you feel confident and relaxed during your photoshoot.

Mylène Cusson, Photographer