FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 
  • I book 2+ MONTHS in advance.

    Horse & Rider and Canine Session are only available for booking Thursdays-Sundays during peak lighting, just after sunrise and before sunset.

    Equine Portraiture Sessions can be done at any time of day provided we have a fully shaded doorway to work in.

    I do my best to accommodate any immediate needs for farewell sessions, so please do not hesitate to reach out if you and your horse/dog are on limited time.

  • Absolutely! I am located in North Muskegon, MI. but offer my photography services throughout Michigan and across the USA.

    The first hour of total travel from North Muskegon, MI., is complimentary. Every additional hour of travel is accompanied with a $45/hr fee.

    Sessions outside of Michigan will have a flat rate of $300 to cover travel costs. This fee can be shared between multiple clients who book for the same date, within a 1 hour driving radius of each other!

  • I will be in touch 12-24 hours prior to your session if the weather does not look promising during the scheduled time of your session. Please keep in mind that a forecast of 100% rain can be rain in the morning, but beautiful sunset at night when your session is scheduled for.

    Weather dates will be provided with no additional charge, and scheduled within 7-14 days of your original date. This applies to Equine Portrait Sessions as well.

    Rescheduling (outside of weather reasons) will be accompanied with a $100 fee.

  • A 30% non refundable retainer is required to reserve your date/time in my schedule. This amount goes toward your total investment, remainder due in full by the date of your session. Payment plans leading up to your session are available upon request, offered in bi-weekly or monthly payments, accepted by credit card or bank transfers.

    Gift cards can also be purchase and applied to session payments!

    *Retainer and final payment requirements may differ for Limited Time Mini Sessions or photoshoots booked outside of Michigan.

  • Yes! Barn discounts are available when 3 or more clients book for the same date and location. Travel fees will be divided equally amongst those who book for the same date and location as well.

  • Gift Cards are available for amounts between $100 - $1000, and can be used toward booking or upgrading photoshoots, fine art prints and printed products, or photography mentorships.

    Gift cards can be purchased HERE!

  • Your private online gallery link will be delivered via email. My turn around time on completed collections is 2-3 weeks, but between your session and receiving your online gallery, sneak peaks will be revealed through J.Klein Photos Facebook and Instagram. Expedite editing is available for immediate needs. Please inquire for expedite pricing.

  • Yes! You are allowed to share your photographs on social media. Images must remain unaltered with credit to J.KLEIN PHOTOS.

  • Yes! If all goes well in your session, your online gallery will include MORE retouched images than your original investment promised. This allows you as the client to either pick and choose your favorites OR upgrade your collection to receive more digital images.

  • Fine Art Prints and Printed Products of ALL SIZES AND STYLES can be ordered simply through your online gallery. A typical client invests $1,200 in Fine Art for their home, office, or barn!

    See pricing of fine art HERE.

    Print orders place through J.Klein Photos will not have the watermark included on the printed product.

    Full (PERSONAL) Printing Rights on unwatermarked High Resolution Images are available for purchase for those who want the ability to print themselves, or need printing rights for advertisements. Copyrights still remain with J.Klein Photos. Please inquire on pricing. 

  • Absolutely! All low res digital images included in your packages do come with a small watermarked logo.

    High resolution digital files are available for purchase that are not watermarked, and include full printing rights.

  • My complimentary prep guides are filled with proven tips and tricks will be provided to you upon booking! Following these guides will ensure that your session is relaxing, enjoyable, and the resulting collection of images is better than you could have imagined! 

  • Yes! I have a thin photography halter we can use to help keep your horse safe and secure while photographing through the farm’s property. It will later be removed in post production, giving you the natural photos you dream of!

  • Not at all! Majority of the dogs I photograph are on leash, and the leash is edited out in post production. This allows us to stay safe while getting the photographs you dream of!

  • Horse & Rider Sessions can be split between photographing you, your horse, and your dog (individually or as a group) against the natural backgrounds found through the farms property.

    Due to intense editing requirements for Equine Portrait (black/white background) Sessions, an addition fee to have your horse and dog photographed together will apply. Click HERE for package details.

  • These sessions only requiring a fully shaded doorway wide enough for your horse to stand and turn around in. A barn aisle with a hard floor is preferred, but an arena doorway or an open garage door will also work! I do advise that the area is tidied up, lights can be turned off, and additional doors can be closed. NO spooky artificial lights or paper/cloth backdrops required! Further details included in complimentary prep guides.

    Click HERE to see Before & Afters of these photos and the magic of post production editing!