What happens first?
If you're interested in me being your photographer, the first thing that will take place is a casual meeting to get to know each other a little bit and to talk about what I offer and how we can mold that to fit your specific needs. At this time we will also go over my package offers, pricing, and answer any questions you may have! We can meet up at a coffee or tea shop, a cute restaurant for dinner, a walk in the park - wherever you will feel the most comfortable! I also offer phone call and FaceTime meetings if that fits your fancy :)
...But I feel so awkward....
It is no secret - getting your picture made can be awkward. I will lighten the mood and help draw out your personality! I will embarrass myself to make you laugh. Seriously. There really is no length I will not go to help you get the most natural, relaxed photos. My goal is to create a memorable day with you and whoever you are with! I want you to look back at this day and think, "oh my gosh that was a lot of fun!!" instead of dreading the next milestone event in your life because you have to have pictures for it. By the end of our session, I hope it will feel like we have been friends for years and that you look forward to your next session as much as I do!
Where will the session take place?
Your session will take place at a location of your choice. The best way to figure out where you want your pictures is to ask yourself what type of person or family you are! Are you homebodies or spend a lot of time outdoors? Do you like city life? Gardens? Or rolling hills? I can photograph you in a place that is very meaningful to you! I also have a list of some great locations if you are up for an adventure!
How long will it last?
The typical time for any session lasts from about 30 minutes to an hour for most sessions. Wedding collections begin with 5 hours of coverage. We can also work together to create custom wedding coverage. Just let me know the dets!
What should I wear?
Most importantly, wear something that you feel comfortable in! When you are comfortable, you're happy! And when you're happy and comfortable, your images will be even better! If you're in a family session, I do caution against being too matchy-matchy and to try to stay away from the typical 'everyone wear white shirts and blue jeans' or having everyone wear the same shirt. Those don't allow you to express who you are as a fun-loving individual! Also, feel free to spice it up with accessories, shoes, a unique headband, or jacket. Ultimately, it is entirely up to you what you wear :) Click here for more helpful hints about what to wear!
You can also think about bringing some props. Does your family enjoy having a picnic for Sunday brunch under a huge tree? Why not bring those picnic supplies and enjoy some family time during your session. How cool would that be?! Do you like to play guitar? Go ahead and bring it! Wanna roller skate on top of a parking garage? Play around at a car wash with your lover? Lets do it. I am here to bring your creative and fun ideas to life!
So, what happens AFTER the shoot?
I usually upload a couple sneak peek photos for you to view and share with friends and family a few days after the shoot. 2-3 weeks later, you will receive an online gallery with the allotted images from your photoshoot and from there you can choose which images to show off on your empty walls at home or online for the world to see! Since weddings contain many more hand-edited images than portrait sessions, they will take a bit longer for delivery! Usually an 8-10 week turnaround time.
What will I receive?
Each photo session will first receive a digital proofing gallery with watermarked, fully edited images from your session. From this gallery, you can download your favorite selection of high-resolution images so you can print them at your favorite photo store and show them off to friends and family!
Wedding collections include a digital gallery with high resolution downloadable images and the option to purchase heirloom prints, albums, and more!
Thanks for sticking around my FAQ’s ‘till the end! If you have a question that was not addressed, please do not hesitate to ask :)
xoxo
-Alexandria