In the state of North Carolina the answer is yes you do.

Yes I have a minimum. The minimum is 50$.

No. At this time I do not require a booking fee to make appointments.

Yes, either through an in-person consultation, over the phone via text, or email.

For most small to medium sized work, I will give a flat rate price. For large scale work like a sleeve, rib panel, chest panel, and etc. prices are by the hour. I am currently 150$ an hour. I do provide a ballpark estimate for large work, but this is not to be taken as an exact quote but a floating number. The end price will be what it is when the piece is finally finished. Furthermore, you only pay for the duration of time spent per session till completion when your work is priced by the hour.