Your Session
What should I bring?
Here’s a list of things you might want to have:
1. Several different outfits
2. Touch up make-up
3. Hair accessories, brush & hairspray
4. For children, bring their favorite toy or blanket
5. Special or meaningful props you want to include
What should I wear?
It’s important to wear an outfit that doesn’t compete with you.
Solid colors that aren’t too bright work really well. Hats and jewelry
are always a nice compliments.
Is my input welcome?
I love when a client comes in with the vision of what they like, but
if you don’t, that’s ok too. Feel free to bring in any magazine
pictures, ideas that you see on TV, etc.
What is the best time of day for a nature session?
An hour after sunrise or an hour before sunset
is usually the best time of day for outdoor photos. However, a cloudy
day is always good or if there is ample shade available at the location
we can meet at a wider range of times.
How long is a session?
This depends on the type of session and the individual. For infants
and children, I work with their span of attention, and for newborns it’s
important to factor in feeding and diapering. For others, we just have
fun and let the time fly!
What about retouching and editing?
We all sometimes have a blemish, scar or maybe even a stretch mark that
we don’t want in our picture. This is no problem! Basic retouching is
part of the package. Just let me know ahead of time if there is
something you don’t want to show in the final product.
Can I bring a friend or relative with me?
Absolutely! But keep in mind that with
children’s sessions, too many people can easily distract a child and
make it difficult to capture the perfect moment.
When do I pay?
Payment if preferred at the time of the session, but I’m flexible to
work with you. I accept cash, checks, and PayPal. I guarantee that you
will be 100% satisfied with your portraits or I will refund your money.
Recommended Portrait Schedules
Your infants and children will change the most in the
first 2 years, so I recommend the following ages: Newborn, 3 months, 6
months, 9 months, 12 months, 18 months, & 24 months. After age 2, it’s
good to get one done at least every 1-2 years.
High School Seniors can be done as early as the spring of their Junior
year up until March of their Senior year. Earlier is always better!
Family portraits are best done every 1-3 years and every time a
new addition arrives.
