The Vibe
What exactly is a creative portrait?
A creative portrait is an invitation to play. Unlike traditional photos, these are sessions where we build a world together.
Whether you are playing a character, documenting your career in action, or manifesting a specific "era" for yourself we encourage the use of props and costumes that you provide to capture your frequency.
Do you pose me?
We aren't interested in stiff backs, and forced smiles. We practice intuitive direction. We may give you a prompt or a movement to start, but we are looking for the in-between moments - the raw, the unscripted, and the honest.
We enjoy natural and candid moments the best.
Which Creative Portrait Session is right for me?
Send us an email! Let us talk, Let us collab. What is your vision and ideas? What do you want to capture?
We will work with you to ensure we pick, or customize a session that fits your needs.
Ultimately look through our portrait gallery for inspiration.
Does the Indigo Style fit Me?
We are very non-traditional. The Indigo Child is for the person who has outgrown the need for outside approval. It's a aesthetic that embraces the ' messy ',the moody, and the unconventional.
If you aren't afraid of how others perceive you and want a gallery that feels honest, You've found the right home.
Will you retouch my photos or change how I look?
My editing process is about the vibe of the image, not the correction of the person.
You don't need to be corrected, you just need to be captured. My goal is expression, not deception. I retouch for mood, lighting and tone.
I do not erase character lines, or blur your skin with a digital mask. I focus on enhancing the atmosphere and pulling out the colors that reflect your energy.
We do, remove temporary distractions - like a stray hair, or a blemish. We want to ensure the focus remains on the spirit of the image.
If you are looking for a photographer to "Perfect you" I'm likely not the right fit.
If you want to see your raw power, You're home.
The Process
How do I book a session with you?
Use the booking platform found under the services page. Or click the link found at the bottom of the page labeled "Book Now"
To secure your date we require a non-refundable retainer of 25% of the total package price. This ensures your date is protected and our creative prep is secured.
For all other inquires email us at the.indigo.child33@gmail.com
Is There a Deposit?
We Require a 25% non-refundable deposit on all sessions booked.
This deposit ensures that I can dedicate the necessary time to prepare for your session. Our art is about more than just thetime we spend together, its planning, gear prep and creative labor that starts the moment you say "Yes"
This deposit protects that work
What happens to my deposit if I cancel?
There is a 25% non-refundable deposit required to book.
This deposit is non-refundable because it serves as a "liquidated damages" fee. Once you book, I turn away all other potential clients for that date. By paying the deposit you are essentially purchasing that exclusive time on my calendar.
The deposit is a commitment to the session taking place.
What happens if I need to reschedule?
While your retainer is non-refundable, we do allow for rescheduling if handled within the time frame outlined in the master contract. Rescheduling is allowed up to 3 days before your scheduled session.
Photographer allows one reschedule without penalty if the request for a reschedule is provided within 3 days written notice. If Client provides less than the "Minimum Notice" of 3 days or rescheduled for a second time, a rescheduling fee of $50 to cover the cost of shifting the Photographers calendar.
What happens if I have an emergency and need to reschedule?
In the event you experience a documented family emergency or sudden illness, we may at our sole discretion, waive the rescheduling fee if it applies, and allow the deposit to be applied to a new date, provided the new session occurs within 6 months of the original date.
If we are not able to accommodate your change despite using commercially reasonable efforts, or you have not chosen a new date within 7 days - such rescheduling will be deemed as Cancellation and we will be under no obligation to perform the Services.
What happens if I need to cancel?
You may Cancel the session by providing us with written notice no later than 3 days before the original date of the Session.
As stated before and during booking with us you agreed to a 25% non-refundable deposit.
This deposit is non-refundable because it serves as a "liquidated damages" fee. Once you book, I turn away all other potential clients for that date. By paying the deposit you are essentially purchasing that exclusive time on my calendar.
The deposit is a commitment to the session taking place.
Why cant I get a refund if I cancel with less than 36 hours notice?
Think of your session like a front-row concert ticket. If you cant make it to the show last minute, the venue doesn't give you a refund because your seat is empty. The performers were there (Photographer), the lights were on, and the ticket was held specifically for you.
My session dates are the same. I have prepared the 'stage' for your story and that time cannot be resold once the show is about to start.
Photographer allows one reschedule without penalty if the request for a reschedule is provided within 3 days written notice. If Client provides less than the "Minimum Notice" of 3 days or rescheduled for a second time, a rescheduling fee of $50 to cover the cost of shifting the Photographers calendar.
We may at our sole discretion, waive the rescheduling fee if it applies, and allow the deposit to be applied to a new date, provided the new session occurs within 6 months of the original date.
If we are not able to accommodate your change despite using commercially reasonable efforts, or you have not chosen a new date within 7 days - such rescheduling will be deemed as Cancellation and we will be under no obligation to perform the Services.
What happens if I paid in full and need to cancel?
As stated before and during booking with us you agreed to a 25% non-refundable deposit.
We require a minimum notice of 3 days before session to cancel.
If cancellation occurs within the agreed time frame of 3 days you will receive a refund of the amount paid MINUS the 25% non-refundable deposit.
If a cancellation occurs 2 days before the session, one day before the session or day of the session this will result in the forfeiture of the entire session fee, no refund will be given.
Late cancellations are non-refundable because that time slot is impossible to fill on such short notice.
Do you offer payment plans?
Please reach out to us if you need a payment plan.
When you book with us the only thing we require is the 25% non-refundable deposits upon booking.
After we review your questionnaire we set up and send you your invoice for final payment collection, Due 3 days before your scheduled shoot.
You do not need to pay per payment plan, you can absolutely pay for the session in full.
Most payment plans are as scheduled
25% non-refundable deposit due upon booking.
Payments are on a schedule of 14, 30 and 90 days.
Book your dates accordingly.
Sessions booked out less than 1 week in advance - payments will be paid in full at time of contract sign.
Sessions booked out longer than 1 week payment must be paid in full no later than 3 days prior to session date.
If the balance is not paid by the specified deadline, the photographer shall be under no obligation to attend the session, or perform services, and the session will be considered cancelled by the client
No photographic materials, including digital previews, or final galleries will be released, published, or delivered until the final invoice is paid.
When will i recieve my photos?
Standard delivery for signature edits is a standard processing time of 2 to 6 weeks.
How do I receive my photos
All finished photos will be delivered via online private gallery.
You will receive a link and 2 passwords.
One password is for you to share to friends and family. The other password is your personal password, where you can go into your gallery and make photos private, and make a favorites list.
Can I request RAW files?
In the Indigo world the edit is half the magic. We do not release RAW or unedited files, as they are unfinished fragments of our artistic process. You will receive only High-resolution Signature Edits included in all sessions.
There is a photo I was expecting to see, and I don't. Where is it?
Perfectly curating your gallery to ensure every image reflects The Indigo Child highest standard is part of our artistic process. If a specific shot didn't make the final delivery, it's because it didn't meet the "Indigo" quality. I only release images that represent my work un-apologetically well.
Outlined in our service agreement when you book with us is as follows
Photographer will use its artistic judgement when providing the Services, and shall have final say regarding the aesthetic judgement and artistic quality of the Services; and Disagreement with Photographer’s aesthetic judgement or artistic ability are not valid reasons for termination of this Agreement or request of any monies returned.
but, I paid for the session. Don't I own all the photos taken?
When you book with Indigo Child Photography you are paying for artist time, expertise and the final edited gallery.
Per the contract you receive upon booking, and US copyright law, the photographer retains ownership of all raw files and the sole right to determine which images meet the standard for release. This ensures every photo you receive is a masterpiece.
The Details
Who owns the Copyrights to the images?
The Indigo Child Photography LLC retains the copyrights to all images created. You are granted a personal use license, allowing you to print them, share them on social media, and use them for your personal brand.
Can you use my photos on your website and social media?
As a visual artist, sharing my work is how I grow. Our master contract includes a Model Release that allows us to use your images for marketing and advertising. If you require a private session, please let us know.
Can I order prints or albums through you?
Yes! We believe art is truly finished when it leaves the screen and enters the physical world. Our prints ensure that deep blacks, cinematic textures, and skin tones remain exactly as they were manifested in the edit. When you print through us, you are investing in a piece of art that will not fade or shift like prints from other major retailers.
You will receive an album for your session, at that time you will gain access to the Print Store.
Do you Travel?
Absolutely!! We love scouting new landscapes. Travel fees apply for locations more than 50 miles from Mauston, WI.
Lets us know where the magic is happening, and we'll give you a travel quote
the.indigo.child.33@gmail.com
Where do photoshoots take place?
We are in the process of curating our in home studio, Most shoots can happen there. Our home is a work of art.
We prefer clients have a location in mind, that can be inside your own home, favorite walking trail, downtown shopping, or public park. Locations are always To Be Determined for this reason.
Weather permitting, but photo shoots can happen basically anywhere as long as you have creativity in mind.
Where are you located?
We call home to Mauston, WI
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