Your Portrait Session: The Whole Experience
(If you don’t want to read this, give me a call instead.)
The Beginning
We’ll start with a “get to know you” consultation phone call. We’ll discuss all your wants, hopes, and dreams; who will be photographed, and where the session will take place. I will help you decide on the outfits and props (the more, the merrier) to bring. Pricing will also be discussed over the phone.
I will send an email with a simple portrait session prep guide. I want you to look and feel your best on photo day.
Get excited! I know I am.
The Middle
I’ll arrive early at the location to set up. You should arrive on time or a few minutes earlier if you need to change. We will start with the “Hi, how are ya’s” and then, get right to it.
It will be a fun and carefree photo session. If you want to play music, you can! If you need to bring a hype friend, do it! At the end of your session, we will wrap up and give each other high fives or hugs.
If you are nervous about your upcoming session, don’t be. I will guide you throughout the entire session. I will show you how to place your hands and which ear to tuck your hair behind. That’s my job, and it’s fun.
Portraits are exciting. You get to be the star of the day, and I know you’ll love it!
*I will lightly retouch your photos as I edit them. If you wake up with a blemish on photo day, I’ll take care of that. If you have a small scratch your beloved cat gave you, I can take care of that too. I cannot, however, make you 10 feet tall or give you blue hair.
The End-ish
2-3 weeks after your photo session, we will get together to view your images in person. I will guide you when choosing your wall art, album, and anything else you’d like.
After your order ships back to me from a professional print lab, we’ll schedule a pickup in another 2-3 weeks. I want both of us to see your beautiful images and make sure everything looks perfect! If you need help hanging up your new artwork, I can help with that, too.
I’m going to walk you through this entire experience. Start to finish.
FAQs
Q: You’re in the High Desert, will you drive to other Southern California areas?
A: Yes. Palm Springs, Rancho Cucamonga, the beach, and San Diego are all beautiful places and within driving distance. During our initial phone call, we can decide on your location and go from there.
Q: I love my photos so much, can I purchase more prints after the first session?
A: Yes, of course!! I will keep your files for one year. You can order additional photo books, prints, or wall art pieces within that time. After one year, however, you will need to schedule a new session.
Q: Do you give me the digital files?
A: I’m a print artist. I photograph to print my art. Your images are printed by professional printers that are not available to consumers. Their job is to print beautiful images that will last for generations. I don’t want you printing at your local big box store or drugstore. The quality is not there, and the colors will not print correctly. You will receive a low-res digital file of your purchased image(s) to use for social media.
Q: What should I wear?
A: We can discuss clothing during the consultation call. But, in the end, wear whatever makes you feel comfortable. You don’t want to wear 6” stilettos if you can’t walk in them. And don’t wear a three-piece suit if you don’t love dressing up. You do, however, want to have clean, wrinkle-free clothing. Read this blog post for some ideas.
Q: Are you available on weekends?
A: Yes. My schedule is more hectic during weekdays, so weekends work great for me!
Q: How much do you cost? I don’t see pricing on your website.
A: I charge a $150 creation fee for every session. This is to set aside my time for you. After that, you only invest in what you want. You can invest in prints, a beautiful gallery-wrapped canvas, framed art, photo books, and more.
Q: Why should I book a photo session with you, instead of someone else?
A: I’m not like most photographers out there, they only give you digitals. I want you to have images of yourself (and your family) hanging in your home. I offer fun portrait sessions that are filled with laughter and are all about YOU. You deserve to have images of yourself in your home. When kids see their portraits in their homes, it boosts their self-esteem; adults like to see themselves too. I will guide you through the entire experience, from start to finish. My goal is to create something memorable that will be handed down from generation to generation.
Q: I’ve never had portraits done before. How should I pose?
A: It is my job, as a professional photographer, to pose you, your hands, and tell you which way to look, etc. I will guide you during your whole session. On the flip side, if you have other poses in mind, we will do those too.
I probably didn’t cover every question, if you need any more information, feel free to reach out. I’m just an email or phone call away. Send me a text if you prefer. 760.563.2209
