WHAT TO EXPECT
My goal is to deliver on your vision and meet your photography needs. My aim is to give you an awesome experience that leaves you with tangible and useful products that match your vision as much as possible.
My time with you starts from our initial consultation, the shoot itself, editing your images, presenting your images and then finalising your order.
INITIAL CONSULTATION
Every session begins with an initial in-person consultation so we can get to know one another. Your place, mine, or somewhere in-between – I love to meet over a cup of tea or coffee and learn more about you and your family, your goals for the portrait session, and ideas for decorating your home. If we can’t meet in person, I’m happy to give you a call and we can chat over the phone.
I also encourage clients to use this time for questions and ideas; and I love to show you my beautiful print products in-person to give you a feel for the final outcome of your session.
BOOKING THE DATE
Once you’ve decided on the right photography package for your family, I’ll go ahead and get the date booked for your photo session! In order to reserve your day, a non-refundable $150 session fee retainer and a signed contract are required. We’ll work with your schedule to find a perfect day and time for the session!
PHOTO SESSION
On the day of your session, we’ll meet at the agreed location and time and start snapping away! A portrait session can take around an hour. There’s really no rush – or general time limit – just what feels natural. It generally takes at least 30 minutes for us to “warm up” together, meaning getting comfortable and feeling relaxed in front of (or behind!) the lens. After that, it’s really up to you as to how long the session will last. This is the fun part – let me do the work!
PRESENTATION APPOINTMENT
The photos have been taken, individually retouched with great love and care, and now it’s time for you to see the end result of all our hard work and planning! One of our clients’ favourite parts of the entire Photo Stories Photography experience is getting to see their beautiful images projected on my studio big screen TV! At this point in time, you’ll have the opportunity to choose the photographs you would like to have as prints, albums, canvas, or a variety of other handcrafted photo products I offer. I’ll go over my pricing guide again and make recommendations for photo products I think would enhance your living space! This is your time to ask questions, place orders, and get excited about your images.