STEP ONE: SCHEDULING YOUR SESSION
Most of the time we don't know exactly when baby will arrive! Don't fret!I only accept a handful of newborn clients each month to ensure that no matter when baby arrives I'll be ready!
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Before your session we'll chat to discuss your session in detail. We'll talk about what poses most interest you, what images stand out to you, and your favorite props and colors.
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In order to book your session, I'll have you sign a portrait agreement, fill out a brief questionnaire that goes over some basic details and your goals for our session - and that's it! You're on my calendar :)
On the day of your session I'll collect a $250 session fee. The session fee covers all of the preparation I'm going to walk you through to get you ready for your session, the time spent at the session itself, and the selection and editing of your final images after the session.
STEP TWO: THE SESSION ITSELF
Once you're officially on the books I'll send you a getting ready guide that will walk you through everything from choosing outfits to strategies for getting older siblings to cooperate. While the guide will help with some of your questions, if you'd like to discuss anything at all I'm only a text, call or e-mail away!
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A typical session is about 3 hours. I will gently move baby through a variety of poses and props, stopping as needed for diaper changes and feedings. The time can fly and sessions can last longer if baby needs a little extra time to snuggle with mama.
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I arrive with everything I need, including lights and backdrops! I'll do the work while you can sit back and relax.
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STEP THREE: THE FUN PART!
About a week after the session, you’ll get an email from me letting you know that your photos are ready, but I do this next part a little differently from a lot of other photographers.
Most people just send you a gallery and kind of leave you to your own devices, but getting your photos is an exciting event and I want it to FEEL exciting! So what I do is I take all of your photos - usually with a Newborn session that’s somewhere around 50 images - and I create a slideshow set to music. My hope is that you will gather around the biggest screen you have and hit the play button so that you can see your photos for the first time together, and really relive that experience - it’s a part of the process that my clients absolutely love.
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That slideshow will give you the ability to look through all of your photos, and you’ll have access to it for a full 24 hours, so you can watch it as many times as you like and share it with whomever you’d like! Then, once you’ve had a chance to see all of your photos, you’ll be able to make an informed decision about which of the three collections I offer you’d like to purchase.
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And again, the way I structure my collections is different from the way you might’ve seen this done in the past, but I do it this way because it gives you the ability to get exactly what you want.
Each collection includes two things: a certain number of digital files and a certain amount in a gift certificate that you can use in your online store to purchase things like prints, albums, and framed art.
Collection A
Includes 10 digital files
and a $100 print credit
$600
$800
Includes 25 digital files
and a $250 gift certificate
Collection B
Collection C
ALL of the digital files from your session
your slideshow set to music
and a $500 print credit
$1000
What you're going to do with your images is an important aspect to consider when you're planning for a photography session, but it's all too often an aspect that's overlooked. After all the time and energy you've invested into your photography session, your images deserve to be created into something tangible. You'll never get the same feeling looking at your images on your screen as you will holding them in your hands, so I include a gift certificate to your shop with every session. Below is a sample of some of the items available for purchase:
DECKLED-EDGE FINE ART PRINTS
Hand torn prints that are truly unique with a rich and textured finish. Each print is carefully torn to reveal a soft, feathered edge that adds a beautiful softness to each image. These archival prints are 100% cotton, acid free and weigh 350gsm.
5x7 $36
8x10 $80
11x14 $180
PROFESSIONAL LAB PRINTS
Your favorite images are professionally printed on archival quality photo paper with your choice of a semi-gloss, deep matte or fine art finish. These full bleed prints are available in a variety of sizes, and are perfect for framing and hanging on the wall or giving as a special gift.
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5x7 $8
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8x10 $10
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11x14 $35
FRAMED PRINTS
These beautiful frames will protect your prints from damage and help them to look their very best in a spot for everyone to enjoy. Frames come in a variety of colors and sizes, and arrive ready to hang with all necessary hardware included. Please note that prices vary by color.
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8x10" (external measurement) $250
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11x14" $350
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20x24" $800
PREMIUM LAY-FLAT ALBUMS
Assembled by hand with curated, high quality materials to be cherished as an heirloom. Created with beautiful cover choices and thick, lay-flat pages. Layout and design options are limited only to our imaginations as each pages is personally designed by me and approved by you. Albums can be further customized with your choice of linen covers and custom foiled letters.
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10 spreads (20 pages) are included in the price below. Additional spreads (1 spread = 2 pages) can be added for $25 each.
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6x6" $500
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8x8" $650
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10x10" $750
LAST BUT NOT LEAST...
thank you
I'm so excited to work with you, photograph this time in your life and capture your story. If there is anything that I can do to make your upcoming session easier and more enjoyable for you, please don't hesitate to ask.
My most heartfelt thank you for considering me to be your photographer.