Custom Maps to Tell Your Story

Timelines can vary quite a bit depending on the size and complexity of the map. During our free 15-minute consultation, I’ll let you know when I can fit your project into my schedule and give a rough estimate for how long it should take from start to finish.

• Small projects: usually take 2–4 weeks once work begins.
• Medium projects: often run 1–3 months, depending on detail and feedback rounds.
  
• Large or ongoing projects: can span several months to multiple years when there are many map components or phases.
  

I’ll always keep you updated on progress and timelines throughout the process, so you’ll know exactly where things stand.

My schedule can fill up quickly, especially during summer and fall. It’s best to reach out at least a month or two in advance for small projects and even earlier for larger ones. During our consultation, I’ll let you know the next available slot of time I will be able to work on your project.

Right now I'm booking my ​schedule out into 2026 and cannot take any projects for the 2025 Christmas season.

If you’re working under a deadline, let me know! I occasionally take on rush projects depending on my schedule. Tight turnarounds may incur an additional fee, but I’ll always be upfront about what’s possible before we begin.

After our initial consultation, if I’m able to take on your project, I’ll send over a short project form to gather the details I need before getting started. This form will ask about things like:

• The location(s) or area your map should cover
• Your preferred map style or examples you like
• Any specific information, labels, or data you’d like included
  

Having this information up front helps make sure we’re both fully prepared and ensures I can start your map with a clear vision and strong foundation.

Each project includes one round of revisions after the final draft is provided. However, I will always look for feedback on earlier sketches and styles and you will be able to give feedback and on these as they come up before any final draft is provided. 

I share drafts in Notion, where you can easily leave comments and suggestions. If additional edits are needed beyond the included round, they’re billed hourly.

You’ll receive the final high-resolution digital files of your map, ready for print or web use.

For a hand-drawn project or an artistic map, I can also arrange to ship the original artwork or a fine-art print version upon request and at cost of printing / shipping.  

If communicated up-front I can also send original GIS or Adobe files.

Unless we’ve discussed otherwise, all projects include personal and promotional use rights. If you’d like to use your map for commercial purposes (like selling prints or products), this needs to be discussed upfront before the project commences.

You’ll receive the finished map files and the right to use them as agreed upon, but I retain the copyright to the artwork. This allows me to share it in my portfolio or social media unless we agree to keep it private.

In addition, If I've created basemaps or terrain visualizations as part of a "background image" for a map, I may reuse this for future prints or cartographic work although the map will never be resold as it was created for you. If your'e interested in obtaining a piece that will never be replicated in any way, mention this to me and I can build that into the pricing structure of the quote for the project.