I respond to inquiries either the same day or no more than 12 hours from the date and time of the inquiry depending on my schedule. I offer expanded hours of operation and scheduling availability.

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Click on "Contact Me" first to set up an email or phone discussion about the type of photo session you want to hire me for. It's an opportunity for both of us to ask questions and talk about the type of photo session that will best fit your ideas, budget, and needs.

Clicking on "Book Me" will get your photo session booked. It is where you will find the latest links and/or instructions on how to initiate the booking process.

I'm all about providing options that best fit your buyer style and comfort before you commit financially by formally booking my services. I feel it works better for both of us using this two-step process. Thank you!

Yes. To fairly compensate me for committing my up-front time to provide the "Services", turning down other potential projects or clients, I do require a retainer fee. Both parties agree that the "Retainer" will be credited towards the total Fees payable by "Client". My retainer is 40% of the total quoted price due at the time of booking. You will receive a payment link and invoice. You will have 48 hours to make a payment to hold the booking. The "Retainer" is non-refundable per the contract clauses signed by both parties.

NOTE: Circumstances beyond the control of either party that forces cancellation of the booking (Force Majeure clause of contract) are the exceptions, whereby the paid retainer may be used to re-schedule a future booking.

I accept all major credit cards and ACH payment powered by the Stripe payment system for invoices or website purchases. Retainer fees must be paid through Stripe processing methods with the initial invoice.

I also accept convenient credit card tap/swipe and Zelle on a case-by-case policy for balance due payments.

No personal checks or cash accepted.

Yes, I value word of mouth referrals greatly and will back that up with a 20% refund to contracted paid clients and high-resolution downloads from my gallery store. Validations of referrals required. Details will be included in our photography agreement or email responses from the gallery store. Limit of 2 referral refunds per paid client.

Typically, 4 weeks or less to receive your digital images. If you order customized high-quality photos in our agreement, delivery times may vary. I always provide turnaround time commitment in my photography agreements.

Yes. From the website menu "Photo Gallery" or "buy photos" buttons on several website pages; you will find digital downloads, prints, wall art, cards, and albums and books that will ship to the USA, Canada, and internationally.

Yes. From the "Portfolio" menu go to "Photo Gallery" and select digital downloads in either webs size resolution or high-resolution size photos as needed that fit your goals. I highly recommend high-resolution sizing if prints will be made from the download. *Licensing is baked into all image pricing, allowing you to use your images for marketing or multi-media content.

Yes. I have partnered with high quality print labs to make your print project stand out from the rest. I will do all the work for you, even helping you decide which photos and albums to choose. You can add this service to any photo session/project you hire me for. Please contact me for more details about this full service no hassle offering as well as current pricing.

I enjoy collaborating with other photographers if we need each other's help due to the size or scope of a project. Most of my projects are solo, however I do work well with others as a lead photographer or as a second photographer for another lead photographers' project and vision. If you are a photographer and want to have discovery dialogue about the possibilities to be on each other's vendor list, please message me. References provided upon request.

NOTE: The majority of my paid photographer collaborations to date have been events and weddings. All photos on this site are on my copyright, Scott Olson Photography, LLC.

Yes. I will travel outside my base of the Greater St. Louis Metro area for any of the photo session/projects found on the "About" and "Investment" pages of this website. Customized quotes are available upon request.