Hey there! Here's our little preparation guide!
You've booked a session with us but you have so many question! That's alright, we got you covered! As we've done this a few times over, we decided to include this little guide which will cover what you should expect from us, what we expect from you and our most common frequently asked questions! If you feel that anything is missing, feel free to let us know the day of our session!
Before the SESSION
You will receive a reminder email 3 days before the date of your session. It also serves as a reminder to complete the payment by following the instructions. We asked that payment in full is received before the day of the session. If there's any concerns with payment, simply call or email us!
The day of the session
The time has come. You've pampered yourself, picked out nice outfits for the kiddos and you're wondering if you're missing anything? Keep reading, we got you!
- We've been there and know how difficult it can be to rally the troops or other family members for pictures. We will do our best to catch the right moments as they happen. We will guide you through this and have fun in the process - no stress at all. Trust us, we did this a few times!
- Bring water or snacks (the non-messy ones)! We'll spend our time together outdoors so if especially if you have children tagging along, water breaks are key! Snacks (or also known as "bribes") are welcome to as an incentive for little ones! Don't worry, we do it too! :)
- We want to spend as much time as possible capturing your moments, but it's common to have multiple bookings one after another. So that we can honor our commitment to all of our clients, we ask that you arrive on time, or even a tad early to be safe! We're very thankful for that consideration!
AFTER THE SESSION
Ok, we had fun taking pictures but now - what's next? We take all the pictures and put all of our finishing touches on them. 2-4 weeks after the day of the session, you will receive a link to an online gallery where you can view your picture and choose the ones that you want (full galleries can also be purchased). Once that's done, our system will email you a custom PIN and unlock the gallery download options.
The gallery link expires after 30 days. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you download your pictures within that time and that you store them in a safe place, like an external or cloud drive. We keep pictures for a period of 2 years and during that time, if you need access to them again there's a fee of $50.
Part of every client contract includes a model release so that we can use some of the pictures we take in social media posts of marketing campaign. We respect that some individuals would prefer not to, and that's fine - Just let us know!
Help Us grow
If you enjoyed dealing with us, we'd love to hear from you! You can share your experience by leaving a Google review or send us your testimonial! If you want to follow our journey, follow us on social media! If there's any area of your experience that you feel need improvement(s), please don't hesitate to call or email us!
With all of that said, most importantly - Thank you for choosing us to capture your special moments.
Kevin & Kelly
Frequently Asked Questions
What if something happens and I need to cancel?
What if the weather is bad?
What should I wear?
Can we include our pets in the photos?
How soon after the session will we receive the photos?
How do we get our pictures?
What should I get ready for my Newborn session at home?
Frequently Asked Questions
What if something happens and I need to cancel?
Life happens, we get it! We will do our best to reschedule! We will carry forward the deposit to the new date. All we ask is for as much notice as possible!
What if the weather is bad?
Mother nature always has the opportunity to interfere with our plans! If the weather forecast looks bad for the date of our session, we will be in touch the day before to offer to reschedule. Your deposit will be transfer over to the new date.
What should I wear?
That's entirely up to you but we do have some recommendations!
Coordinate color - Choose colors that complement each other, rather than wearing matching outfits. For example, pick a color scheme and have everyone wear different shades of those colors. Not saying that there's anything wrong with cute matching onesies or specific themes, go ahead and own it!
Consider the location - Think about the setting where the pictures will be taken. If it's outdoors, avoid wearing green or brown, as you may blend in with the background.
Avoid logos and busy patterns - They can be distracting and take away from the overall look of the photo.
Pay attention to the little details - Accessories like jewelry or scarves can add a nice touch to your outfits, but be sure not to overdo it! We love your beautiful smiles, but dislike the requests to photoshop your dental retainer out of the pictures. We don't feel it takes away from the pictures, but we understand that it might make some clients self-conscious!
Can we include our pets in the photos?
Absolutely! We are very pet friendly! All we ask is that you let us know ahead of time so we can plan accordingly!
How soon after the session will we receive the photos?
We usually have a 2-4 weeks turnaround for pictures, depending on the season. If you need pictures for a specific date, be sure to let us know how we can accommodate!
How do we get our pictures?
After the pictures are taken and processed through magical workflows, a link will be sent to you by email to an online gallery with your pictures. Depending on the session that you booked, you will have a certain number to select from. For those of you that find it too difficult to choose, you can also purchase the full gallery!
What should I get ready for my Newborn session at home?
That's a good one! The most important thing about newborn sessions is comfort. You want baby to be fed and happy before we begin. If there's siblings around, it's always best to have them in a separate play area when we work with baby, just to keep things calm.
If you want to use special props and outfits, we just ask for everything to be ready at the time of the session!
"Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still."
—Dorothea Lange