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Darlene Stewart Photography
About us
If you want to contact me on my personal page, please do so. The web address is www.facebook.com/dmh4197
If you would rather e-mail its dmh4197@live.com
Phone - (253) 468-7432
Address - P.O. Box 4184 Spanaway, WA 98387
I do many different styles of Photography. I can’t stick to just one thing. I like shooting new things and different people. Some different styles I shoot are…
Weddings
Engagement
Senior
Family
Birthing Sessions
Maternity
Children
Birthday Parties
Newborns
Pin Up
Fashion
Fitness
Sporting Events…
And so much more...
Ask me what you are looking for and I would love to customize a package that meets your needs for any occasion.
I am a licensed and insured professional photographer. :D
POLICIES - - -
Seems like the further I get into this business the more I learn, but I guess what better way other then live and learn. Here I am with New and improved POLICIES. I hate having them. I wish there was no need, but I need them to protect myself from whatever situation that could arise.
PAYMENT -
Usually if you are booking a separate shoot that is NOT an event that I haven't coordinated or something like a reunion party, wedding, etc. I take payment the day of the shoot, UNLESS ALL PARTIES AGREE ON SOMETHING DIFFERENT.
I require that all EVENTS (Boudoir, Birthday Parties, Reunions, Parties, Holiday Events, Dinners, Weddings,) be PAID OFF 2 weeks before the event date!
If you are writing a check or money order please make it payable to Darlene Stewart NOT Darlene Stewart Photography.
If you pay me personal check and it for any reason doesn't go through, you will be responsible for ALL costs that I am out. The price of your package, and all of the fees from the bank. Plus a return check fee of $40 for my time.
DEPOSIT - BOOKING FEE
(ALL) Deposits/Booking Fee are NON-REFUNADABLE
General Shoots - (Family, Pin Up, Glam, Fashion, Senior, Portrait) - If you have paid a deposit and for any reason need to reschedule let me know ONE WEEK before your session to allow me ample time... show more to have a chance at re-booking and receive your deposit back or reschedule your session. If you notify me late you will not get your deposit in return.
Event Shoots - (Boudoir, Birthday Parties, Reunions, Parties, Holiday Events, Dinners) - These deposits are usually half the total cost of the full total of the session. Deposits for these shoots are NOT refundable under any condition.
Wedding Shoots - Weddings are both Contract and Deposit based. The deposit for weddings is 50% the package price and due at signing of contract. If there is travel/location change fees those will be figured into the balance. The balance is due NO LATER than 2 weeks before the wedding.
If for any reason your wedding does not take place you forfeit your deposit/travel/multilocation fee and will have to pay a cancellation fee of 100$ for my time and efforts.
TRAVLE FEE -
Seeing gas prices are sky rocketing out of control, I unfortunately need a travel fee for any shoot outside of Pierce County, WA. Gas fee depends highly on where I am needed to shoot. I start charging a travel fee that has me going 30 plus miles out one way. And we will discuss that at the time of booking. As well as any long distance fees.
FREE SHOOTS -
I host a few free shoots a year. I will no longer be sending out discs for promotional events. I coordinate these shoots to keep me busy, I will post up to 8 of my favorites, In order for you to get it free you will have to download the photo’s from my page. If you want copies of all the photo’s/edits and a disc it will be available for purchase. Price of the shoot will be available to your knowledge before the shoot. I also don't reschedule free sessions. Book and cancel then you forfeit your session.
CONTESTS/PROMOTIONAL GIVEAWAYS -
If you have won a giveaway or a contest you must use your prize within 6 months of winning it. No exceptions. And contests that give you just a credit towards a shoot you cannot combine coupons with the prize and you have 3 months to use your winning credit. Also winning sessions are ONLY good for onsite locations, no events, no studio sessions and no house calls. I also don't reschedule free sessions. Book and cancel then you forfeit your session.
LATE TO A SHOOT?
If you are running late it will reflect on the time you have to shoot. Especially if I have a schedule to keep with an event I'm hosting. You are running on my time so it’s important to show up on time and in some cases early and ready to go! Put into consideration the distance you are traveling, traffic, parking, walking, and locating me at that location.
RETURN TIME -
Depends on if your shoot was part of an event. I usually edit events in the order I take them. So definitely something to consider when booking.
Free shoots, contest winners and giveaways unless otherwise stated you will NOT receive a CD. If you request I can send you your photo's to an email that you provide, or you can download photos from FB.
The time to return pictures also depends on if you wanted prints or any add ons to you package. At the most waiting time on blankets and some photo books is 3 weeks.
I hand deliver larger packages that include prints, books and what not...
ALL sessions are delivered via dropbox. The only sessions that will get physical copies are weddings as there are to many photos to send online.
PORTFOLIO PHOTO'S -
Seeing this is my job I do need photo's for people to view to see my work. With general photos like, family sessions, seniors, wedding etc... I will post photos in my online galleries weather that be Facebook, Deviant Art, MySpace, Photobucket... Also I will use photos in a physical portfolio.
With more intimate photos like boudoir sessions or nude sessions I will ask that you choose between 3-5 photo's for my use in my portfolio online and physical. It's important for people to see what I am doing. No longer mandatory.
UNSATISFIED? - Please you have one week to review your photo's from the time you get them and if you have any issues with quantity/quality or if the flash drive isn't working properly, please let me know so I have a chance to correct any issues that you may have with your final product.
If there is an issue with your drive, I will want to see your copy to take a look at it to see if there is indeed a problem with it.
If you have any more questions
or concerns. Please do let me know.
Thank you,
Darlene Stewart
(253) 468-7432
dmh4197@live.com
P.O. Box 4184
Spanaway, WA 98387
show more
If you would rather e-mail its dmh4197@live.com
Phone - (253) 468-7432
Address - P.O. Box 4184 Spanaway, WA 98387
I do many different styles of Photography. I can’t stick to just one thing. I like shooting new things and different people. Some different styles I shoot are…
Weddings
Engagement
Senior
Family
Birthing Sessions
Maternity
Children
Birthday Parties
Newborns
Pin Up
Fashion
Fitness
Sporting Events…
And so much more...
Ask me what you are looking for and I would love to customize a package that meets your needs for any occasion.
I am a licensed and insured professional photographer. :D
POLICIES - - -
Seems like the further I get into this business the more I learn, but I guess what better way other then live and learn. Here I am with New and improved POLICIES. I hate having them. I wish there was no need, but I need them to protect myself from whatever situation that could arise.
PAYMENT -
Usually if you are booking a separate shoot that is NOT an event that I haven't coordinated or something like a reunion party, wedding, etc. I take payment the day of the shoot, UNLESS ALL PARTIES AGREE ON SOMETHING DIFFERENT.
I require that all EVENTS (Boudoir, Birthday Parties, Reunions, Parties, Holiday Events, Dinners, Weddings,) be PAID OFF 2 weeks before the event date!
If you are writing a check or money order please make it payable to Darlene Stewart NOT Darlene Stewart Photography.
If you pay me personal check and it for any reason doesn't go through, you will be responsible for ALL costs that I am out. The price of your package, and all of the fees from the bank. Plus a return check fee of $40 for my time.
DEPOSIT - BOOKING FEE
(ALL) Deposits/Booking Fee are NON-REFUNADABLE
General Shoots - (Family, Pin Up, Glam, Fashion, Senior, Portrait) - If you have paid a deposit and for any reason need to reschedule let me know ONE WEEK before your session to allow me ample time... show more to have a chance at re-booking and receive your deposit back or reschedule your session. If you notify me late you will not get your deposit in return.
Event Shoots - (Boudoir, Birthday Parties, Reunions, Parties, Holiday Events, Dinners) - These deposits are usually half the total cost of the full total of the session. Deposits for these shoots are NOT refundable under any condition.
Wedding Shoots - Weddings are both Contract and Deposit based. The deposit for weddings is 50% the package price and due at signing of contract. If there is travel/location change fees those will be figured into the balance. The balance is due NO LATER than 2 weeks before the wedding.
If for any reason your wedding does not take place you forfeit your deposit/travel/multilocation fee and will have to pay a cancellation fee of 100$ for my time and efforts.
TRAVLE FEE -
Seeing gas prices are sky rocketing out of control, I unfortunately need a travel fee for any shoot outside of Pierce County, WA. Gas fee depends highly on where I am needed to shoot. I start charging a travel fee that has me going 30 plus miles out one way. And we will discuss that at the time of booking. As well as any long distance fees.
FREE SHOOTS -
I host a few free shoots a year. I will no longer be sending out discs for promotional events. I coordinate these shoots to keep me busy, I will post up to 8 of my favorites, In order for you to get it free you will have to download the photo’s from my page. If you want copies of all the photo’s/edits and a disc it will be available for purchase. Price of the shoot will be available to your knowledge before the shoot. I also don't reschedule free sessions. Book and cancel then you forfeit your session.
CONTESTS/PROMOTIONAL GIVEAWAYS -
If you have won a giveaway or a contest you must use your prize within 6 months of winning it. No exceptions. And contests that give you just a credit towards a shoot you cannot combine coupons with the prize and you have 3 months to use your winning credit. Also winning sessions are ONLY good for onsite locations, no events, no studio sessions and no house calls. I also don't reschedule free sessions. Book and cancel then you forfeit your session.
LATE TO A SHOOT?
If you are running late it will reflect on the time you have to shoot. Especially if I have a schedule to keep with an event I'm hosting. You are running on my time so it’s important to show up on time and in some cases early and ready to go! Put into consideration the distance you are traveling, traffic, parking, walking, and locating me at that location.
RETURN TIME -
Depends on if your shoot was part of an event. I usually edit events in the order I take them. So definitely something to consider when booking.
Free shoots, contest winners and giveaways unless otherwise stated you will NOT receive a CD. If you request I can send you your photo's to an email that you provide, or you can download photos from FB.
The time to return pictures also depends on if you wanted prints or any add ons to you package. At the most waiting time on blankets and some photo books is 3 weeks.
I hand deliver larger packages that include prints, books and what not...
ALL sessions are delivered via dropbox. The only sessions that will get physical copies are weddings as there are to many photos to send online.
PORTFOLIO PHOTO'S -
Seeing this is my job I do need photo's for people to view to see my work. With general photos like, family sessions, seniors, wedding etc... I will post photos in my online galleries weather that be Facebook, Deviant Art, MySpace, Photobucket... Also I will use photos in a physical portfolio.
With more intimate photos like boudoir sessions or nude sessions I will ask that you choose between 3-5 photo's for my use in my portfolio online and physical. It's important for people to see what I am doing. No longer mandatory.
UNSATISFIED? - Please you have one week to review your photo's from the time you get them and if you have any issues with quantity/quality or if the flash drive isn't working properly, please let me know so I have a chance to correct any issues that you may have with your final product.
If there is an issue with your drive, I will want to see your copy to take a look at it to see if there is indeed a problem with it.
If you have any more questions
or concerns. Please do let me know.
Thank you,
Darlene Stewart
(253) 468-7432
dmh4197@live.com
P.O. Box 4184
Spanaway, WA 98387
show more
24 recommendations and reviews from 3 people
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Referral from
October 17, 2017
Robin H. asked:Hi there! I am looking for a photo session for myself, husband, and our two dogs to capture the fall foliage. Anyone have recommendations on photographers and locations? We live in maple valley. Any help would be greatly appreciated!Stephanie N. replied:https://www.facebook.com/DarleneStewartPhotography/
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Referral from
February 14, 2017
Kalee C. asked:Hi! My fiance and I are looking for a personable, artsy/lifestyle type, photographer for our outdoor Vashon wedding on 9/9/17! Any recommendations appreciated!Andy H. replied:My wife and I would like to talk more about your day. Www.facebook.com/darlenestewartphotography
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December 5, 2017
Brittnee S. asked:So my dad has asked for a framed photo of Mt. Rainier for Christmas. I know that there have been many beautiful pics of the mountain taken and posted here. Does anyone have one they would share with me or know where I can get a print? Thank you!Darlene S. replied:I have tons that I have taken, would love to share one with you. Here are some of my faves I've taken. Mt. Rainier is literally my back yard and one of my favorite objects to photograph. Lots of others on my photo page www.facebook.com/darlenestewartphotography Let me know if you'd like one, no charge. ;)
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Referral from
September 19, 2017
Amber M. asked:Wondering if anyone can give me any recommendations on a photographer? Specifically someone who does maternity photography. My husband and I are wanting to get some done with my growing bump probably the end of October beginning of November. Thanks everyone!Darlene S. replied:I would love to chat with you. Www.facebook.com/darlenestewartphotography
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August 22, 2017
Nita M. asked:I am looking for a photographer in the Orting area that would be interested in doing a family picture. It is going to be near Christmas with 15 of us. The grandkids will be heading home from college so it will be a one time shot as everyone is coming from all directions. I would love to be able to have outdoor pictures but if the weather is bad we will have to move it inside. Any recommendations?Darlene S. replied:Www.facebook.com/darlenestewartphotography I would love to chat. :)
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August 18, 2017
Ashley D. asked:Looking for recommendations on a wedding photographer who doesn't cost an arm and a leg. It's for my brother and his fiance. Everything that is "wedding" related isn't cheap. Thank you!!Darlene S. replied:I would LOVE to help. Www.facebook.com/darlenestewartphotography
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August 12, 2017
Kristy S. asked:ISO a local maternity photographer with decent pricing.Darlene S. replied:I would love to help you out. Www.facebook.com/darlenestewartphotography
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Referral from
July 7, 2017
Colleen K. asked:My fiancé and I are looking for a wedding photographer for our Labor Day weekend wedding at Skalitude retreat in Twisp Washington! We have a couple of criteria which might be kind of stringent: -right around 1.6k for everything. We can pay for gas and put you and one other person up for the weekend if you'd like - MUST have worked with a queer couple before (I initally said or able to articulate what's different about photographing a queer couple from a straight couple, but after looking through 10+ portfolios that said they met that criteria but had 0 non bride/groom appearing couples, I'm over it) - Be comfortable with and excited about some highly offbeat elementsDarlene S. replied:I would love to be considered. Www.facebook.com/darlenestewartphotography
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Referral from
June 30, 2017
Courtney A. asked:Referrals please! I have two 2018 seniors and need referrals for senior portraits. Any recommendations?Darlene S. replied:Thanks ladies! Definitely check me out. Www.facebook.com/darlenestewartphotography
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Referral from
January 12, 2017
Kyro P. asked:Looking for a photographer. Hello there, I am a wedding planner and have been in touch with a Gig Harbor venue regarding a styled shoot Monday. We have everything confirmed but a photographer. The one we were going to go with is unable to do it. I look at this as a great way to network with a new photographer. If you'd like to take these photos and add to your website and social media of a mock ceremony and bridal shots, please PM me. This is a great way to build a relationship with local vendors, the venue, and perhaps we can land a deal on their preferred list. Besides, you'll get a ton of shots for your portfolio. Hoping to have it set in stone this evening.Darlene S. replied:Www.facebook.com/darlenestewartphotography check me out. :)
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December 22, 2016
Stephanie C. asked:My baby girl was born 6 weeks early and I hadn't lined up a photographer to do her newborn pictures yet... any newborn/family photographer recommendations in or near Orting area who does great work for reasonable prices??Darlene S. replied:Www.facebook.com/darlenestewartphotography
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December 13, 2016
Jeremy H. asked:Looking for a photographer 9/3/17 for under $1220.Darlene S. replied:ME!!! www.facebook.com/darlenestewartphotography :)
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November 16, 2016
Felicia L. asked:Delete if not allowed but does anyone know or can recommend a good photographer to do some christmas photos? I don't need a huge session maybe even a mini session, im willing to spend a decent price for it. Thanks in advanceDarlene S. replied:Thanks Carri, check me out would love to help you out. Www.facebook.com/darlenestewartphotography
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Referral from
September 17, 2016
Sara R. asked:Hi everyone! I've got a friend who's looking for a photographer for an elopement (she's not good with Facebook). She and her fiance are going to get married at a park, want some photos of the ceremony, some formal shots before and maybe some candid photos of the reception. It should be probably less than 3 hours of photographing, all together. If anyone has recommendations or are themselves a photographer, please leave your information and I'll forward it along! Other info: It's going to be a really small ceremony, maybe 6 people in attendance. Reception is low-key at a local restaurant. Thanks for reading!Darlene S. replied:Www.facebook.com/darlenestewartphotography check me out. I'd love to help
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Referral from
September 6, 2016
Sioned F. asked:Hello! I am looking for a photographer to shoot outdoors on Sept 2nd of next year. We are looking for a second shooter preferably, an engagement shoot, and at least 7-8 hours of coverage for under $3,500. We would like someone who creates a very airy, bright and crisp atmosphere in our photos and nothing overly processed. Professional photographers with multiple weddings under their belt please.Darlene S. replied:Thanks Danielle check me out. Www.facebook.com/darlenestewartphotography would love to help you out.
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June 2, 2016
Ashley B. asked:Any photographers in the area for a reasonable price ? Needing family pics /late 18 month pics done for my son. If you can help or no if anyone any info would be appreciated ☺️Darlene S. replied:Check my page out. Would love to help you out. www.facebook.com/darlenestewartphotography
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Referral from
March 17, 2016
Nicole L. asked:Anyone know if a great photographer for October wedding in Sammamish that doesn't cost as much as venues do...crazy!? Or someone trying to build their experience?Darlene S. replied:Check me out I have amazing deals. www.Facebook.com/darlenestewartphotography
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Referral from
February 24, 2016
Aria P. asked:Hi! Looking for a wedding photographer for my wedding on May 29th at Fort Townsend State Park. Max. budget is around $2000 and wanting 8-10 hours of time. Thank you in advance!Darlene S. replied:www.Facebook.com/darlenestewartphotography would absolutely love to help you out.
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Referral from
November 25, 2015
Crystal P. asked:Hello Orting :) I have a question. Who knows the best place to get your pictures taken or dose anyone here in town do pictures for a reasonable price?Darlene S. replied:Thanks Carri, I would love to help you out. Check out my photo page. I have AMAZING TURN AROUND TIMES! www.facebook.com/darlenestewartphotography :D
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Referral from
May 31, 2015
Sethra W. asked:Looking for a photographer for my fiance and my wedding next year on June 9, 2016. Budget is $500. Outdoor ceremony and reception in Olympia. Please message me to talk more about details :) Thank you!Darlene S. replied:Check me out www.Facebook.com/darlenestewartphotography would love to shoot for you.
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Referral from
April 8, 2015
Cece M. asked:So I need a photographer for my wedding Friday June 26th, I was going to hire a friend but it didn't quite work out. Any ideas for someone affordable?Darlene S. replied:I would love to shoot for you. Check out my page. www.facebook.com/darlenestewartphotography I'm super affordable. :)
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Referral from
January 21, 2015
Irene J. asked:CLOSED--Looking for a photographer for a wedding on August 9th at Inglewood Golf Club? Budget 2000+ dollars. I'm busy that day and want to send her a couple good referralsDarlene S. replied:Www.facebook.com/darlenestewartphotography check me out
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Referral from
January 17, 2015
Steph B. asked:Hi all, I'm looking for a photographer or team for 8/22/15 in Tokeland, WA. (Near Westport) for my beach wedding. I would like to have pictures being taken from when I start getting ready all the way through the night. (7ish hours) I want someone that knows how to shoot in direct sunlight and inside the tent. That knows how to use Photoshop without everything looking heavily edited and I would prefer everything on a disc. I don't really care for photo booths, but if the price is right I would consider having one. Would like to stay under 1200$. Thanks in advance!Darlene S. replied:Www.facebook.com/darlenestewartphotography would love to chat with you about your special day
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Referral from
January 15, 2015
Nikita B. asked:Looking for a photographer and a videographer who have packages under 500$ each. Would pay more for a photographer who can add a photobooth set up. :) let me know!Darlene S. replied:Check me out, could definitely help you out. www.facebook.com/darlenestewartphotography
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