YOUR BOOKING GUIDE
A thoughtful experience, from the very beginning.
We believe your photography experience begins long before you step in front of the camera. From our first conversation to the moment you receive your final collection, every detail is thoughtfully prepared around you and your story.
Here’s what you can expect when you book with us.
 
Ready to move forward?
HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS
 
STEP 01
 
CONNECT
Tell us your story. Reach out to us through Facebook or Instagram and tell us a little about what you’re looking to create.
STEP 02
 
CURATE
Choose your experience. Once we understand what you're looking for, we'll recommend the collection that best fits your needs.
STEP 03
 
Create
Your session day. Come as you are. You don't need to know how to pose, where to stand, or what to do with your hands. We'll guide you throughout the experience while making space for genuine moments to happen.
Our goal is for you to leave feeling like:
"That was actually fun."
STEP 04
 
Keep
Your story, beautifully preserved. Your complete collection will be delivered through your private online gallery.
 
 
 
 
 
RATES
 
FAQ
How do I book a session?
The best way to get started is to send us a message through Facebook or Instagram. Once we connect, we'll guide you through the booking process and help you choose the experience that's right for you.
We recommend keeping our conversation on one platform whenever possible. This helps us keep track of our previous conversations, preferences, and booking details in one place—so you don't have to repeat yourself and we can give you a smoother, more personalized experience.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking at least 5–7 days in advance, especially for sessions that require styling, cakes, props, or location preparation.
Giving us enough time allows us to prepare your experience thoughtfully rather than rushing through the details.
If you have a specific date in mind, we always recommend reaching out as early as possible.
Do you accept last-minute or rush bookings?
We understand that sometimes plans come together at the last minute. We'll always do our best to accommodate you, depending on our availability and what your session requires.
For bookings made within 3 days of the session, an Express Preparation Fee applies:
Studio Sessions — +1,500
In-Home Sessions — +2,500
Event Coverage — +3,000
Rush bookings are subject to availability, as we need enough time to prepare the details of your session.
Please note that alternative studio locations and professional hair & makeup artists (HMUA) are also subject to availability. Additional fees may apply depending on your chosen experience.
What happens if I need to cancel or reschedule?
We understand that plans can change, and we’ll always do our best to work with you. 🤎
Because your date is reserved exclusively for you and we begin preparing your session in advance, booking fees are non-refundable.
If you need to reschedule, please let us know at least 5 days before your scheduled session. You may move your booking to another available date once, at no additional fee, provided the new date is within 60 days of your original session date.
For rescheduling requests made 3–4 days before the session, a Rescheduling Fee of 1,500 will apply.
For requests made within 48 hours of the session, a Late Rescheduling Fee of 2,500 will apply, in addition to any non-refundable costs already incurred for your session, such as studio rentals, cakes, props, HMUA, or other preparations.
Same-day cancellations, no-shows, or failure to arrive for your session will be considered a forfeiture of the booking, and a new booking fee will be required to reserve another date.
If we need to reschedule due to circumstances on our end, we'll work with you to find a new date and no rescheduling fee will apply.
PS. We don't create these policies to make things difficult—we create them because your session is prepared specifically for you, and your date is reserved exclusively for your story.
Are there additional transportation or travel fees?
Some locations may require an additional transportation or travel fee depending on the distance, accessibility, parking, tolls, or other location-related costs.
For in-home and outdoor sessions, we'll confirm any applicable transportation fee before your booking is finalized, so there are no surprises.
If your chosen location requires:
- Parking fees
- Tolls
- Ferry or other transportation
- Entrance fees
- Special access fees
these may be charged separately based on the actual cost.
For curated studio locations, the studio rental fee and any applicable transportation costs will be communicated to you before we confirm the location.
Our goal is simple:
You should always know what you're paying for and why before your session is confirmed.
What happens after I inquire?
Once you reach out, we'll get to know a little more about what you're looking for—your story, occasion, preferred date, and any ideas you may already have.
From there, we'll recommend the experience that feels right for you, check availability, and walk you through the next steps.
You don't have to figure everything out on your own. We're here to help.
Do I need to choose a package right away?
Not at all.
If you're unsure which experience is right for you, just tell us what you're hoping to create. We'll help you understand the differences between our collections and recommend one based on your needs, number of people, location, and the kind of story you'd like to preserve.
Can I request a specific location?
Absolutely.
If there's a place that feels meaningful to you, tell us about it. We'll check whether it's suitable for the session and help coordinate the details.
Additional studio rental, entrance, permit, transportation, or travel fees may apply depending on the location.
And if you're not sure where to go, that's completely fine—we're happy to recommend a location based on the look and feeling you're after.
What should I wear?
We'll provide session-specific styling guidance after your booking.
In general, we recommend choosing pieces that feel comfortable, timeless, and true to you. Soft neutrals, earthy tones, natural textures, and coordinated colors photograph beautifully.
Don't worry about everyone wearing the exact same thing. We'd much rather see your personalities than perfectly matching outfits.
Do you provide styling, hair, or makeup?
Every session includes basic styling guidance to help you prepare your outfits and overall look.
For select experiences, we can also arrange professional hair and makeup, wardrobe styling, florals, props, cakes, and other creative elements at an additional cost.
If you'd like help with any of these, simply let us know during the planning stage so we can include them in your experience.
Can I bring props or personal items?
Absolutely.
We actually encourage you to bring things that have meaning to you—favorite toys, books, heirlooms, flowers, instruments, or other personal objects.
You don't need to bring something just because you think you should. Sometimes the smallest, most ordinary things become the most meaningful photographs.
If you're unsure about an item, send us a photo beforehand and we'll help you decide.
What happens if my child or pet isn't cooperating?
Don't worry. Really.
Children and pets don't always follow the plan, and that's completely okay.
We'll give them time to settle in, work around their energy, and use gentle prompts rather than forcing them into poses.
Some of our favorite photographs happen when things don't go exactly as planned.
You don't need to make your child or pet perform for the camera. Just let them be themselves.
Do you provide all the unedited photos?
We don't deliver RAW or unedited photographs.
After your session, we carefully select and edit the images that best represent your story and our photographic style.
Your final collection is meant to be a finished body of work, rather than a collection of unfinished files.
When will my photos be ready?
Your standard turnaround time will be communicated when you book and may vary depending on the type of session and collection.
If you need your photographs sooner, we may be able to offer Rush Editing, depending on our current editing schedule.
Rush Editing starts at +2,500 and varies depending on the turnaround requested and number of photographs.
Because we carefully edit every photograph ourselves, rush delivery isn't always possible—but we'll always let you know what we can accommodate.
What makes Sage & Story different?
We don't want your experience to feel like you simply book a photographer, show up, and receive a folder of files.
We want you to feel cared for from the very first conversation.
We take time to understand your story, prepare for your session, guide you through the experience, carefully curate your photographs, and present them in a way that makes them worth keeping.
Because to us, photography isn't just about how a photograph looks. It's about how it feels to return to it years from now.