We are about 1/2 mile from the Harmon Creek Exit#3 and apx a 3 min drive from Three Springs Drive in Weirton or the Downtown/Main St Exit.
It's the best of both worlds, conveniently located and yet we have an indoor studio, a wood lined outdoor space and the walking trail entrance just down the road by the exit!
We do location shoots as well all around the tri state area and beyond - just give us a call to discuss your ideas!!

Located just 1/2 mile off the Harmon Creek Exit #3 the Studio is on the Right on Harmon Creek Rd (40 Overlook Terrace) , Colliers, WV 26035- Look for the Creative Side Studio/ Harms Photography sign!

From PA/Three Springs Dr - take Harmon Creek Exit #3 - make a LEFT off exit onto Harmon Creek Rd & go under the highway underpass.

From Ohio/Downtown Weirton area - make a RIGHT off exit onto Harmon Creek Rd

YES!!! The more ideas and vision you can share the better! Don't know what you like? Today many people like the 'lifestyle' casual and airy photos, I can also do more traditional and 'drama' studio portraits - and I love to try a challenge so bring pets, props and your ideas!!!

I love sending a 'sneak peak' within 1 or 2 days of a couple images! I usually just can't wait to show you my progress and your beautiful images any more than you can't wait to see them!!!

Some Packages that include prints will take a couple weeks to get them edited and printed. However, your gallery & digitals will be up within 7 business days after your shoot - depending on the session/amount of photo's that need edited for your package. With that said, we don't want to rush through them either! Especially if we are getting creative with some of your locations or props that we used in your shoot! We get them turned around as soon as possible!

"Under promise - over deliver" is our mantra - mostly because we love photos! If I can't pick a favorite amount how can you!? And amounts can vary by how many people are in the photos, how many backdrops or locations are used. Most smaller shoots see around 20+ images (like mini sessions) But larger or location shoots can see up to 30, 40, 50+ or more!! As I said under promise, over deliver. But trust me you will have plenty! I used to give all 300 I might shoot on a location - it just made all our heads spin! So now I pair that down, weeding out the similar images and giving you a fully edited final portrait.

Your online gallery will have all your edited photos for you to download, share etc. YOUR GALLERY WILL BE PASSWORD PROTECTED and you will receive a download pin by email (so you must give the pin or password to family if you want them to be able to enter your gallery!) This Password is only given the the client who pays for and attends the photo session with the child - anyone else must get it from that parent/person. We do not get involved in family dynamics and realize there are many blended families - we find this policy especially important where children are involved!

Yes! Yes and Yes!
A "print release" will be included in your image gallery for you to download along with your images. Once downloaded you can print wherever you like! I do recommend using a well known print lab either online or local - sometimes big box stores are... well, kinda ehhh on print quality. You can also purchase prints directly from your gallery from our professional lab and have them shipped directly to you or a family/friend anywhere! Making it a great way to share prints and let family choose the pose they like!

This is the way studio's ran back in the day - we do not impose limits on poses.... we do have some packages that will state limits on outfit changes, only due to time constraints to get your session completed.

Yes! We suggest that even if you do download your images you back them up to a USB for safe keeping. We can put the images on a USB rather than an online gallery - And the print release will be on the USB as well!

Life happens, from kids being sick to unexpected events, we get it! We certainly appreciate as much notice as you can give so we may fill your spot, so we do not charge an initial booking fee at this time. If you have to cancel and give us at least 24 hours notice - there is no re-booking fee, if you are a 'no show' or cancel right before your shoot we do ask that you pay 50% of your session fee up front to rebook on a different date, with balance due at time of session. So we don't increase your price, we are just trying to keep folks committed to the second session after a cancellation. Time is money as they say lol - But we understand, we have families too!