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Guidelines for Seniors' Preparation Guidelines in General: Location
– Your session will take place in either my home studio, or at a location of
your choice (within the Lexington area). Good locations for portraits include
parks, the mountains, or even your home or backyard. I will travel outside of
the Lexington for an additional fee. Many
children are more comfortable in their own home or their own backyard. We will
achieve the best images if your child is comfortable. If you feel that your
child will be more comfortable outside of the studio, then I am more than
willing to comply. How
long will my session last? - A portrait session will typically last
between one and two hours. We will take as many breaks as necessary – for
nursing, snacks, and simply to ensure that your baby or child is completely
relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera. I will do everything possible to
ensure a successful and enjoyable portrait experience. What
to wear – Simple clothing is best. Avoid wearing patterns or logos in
order to keep the focus of the portrait on the subject’s face. Simple clothing
will also enhance the timeless look of your portraits and keep them from looking
“dated.” Clothing
choices that photograph well include denim (particularly overalls for children),
khakis, and solid colors. Babies look adorable wearing diapers or no clothing at
all! Dark colors have a slimming effect. Avoid
combining dark and light clothing choices in the same portrait. Make sure that
everyone is wearing the same style of clothing. Wear formal, semi-formal, or
casual clothing depending on your family’s personality, but be sure that the
style is consistent for everyone being photographed. What
should I bring? – I prefer to shoot with minimal props in order to
keep the focus of the portrait on the subject. However, please feel free to
bring items that are particularly special to your child – a doll, blankie,
stuffed animal, etc, as this will add to the meaning of the portrait for you and
your child. Please
do not bring additional cameras with you to the session. Please
avoid inviting more people to the session than will be participating in the
actual portraits. Having too many people around can be distracting to the
subjects and may result in less than pleasing portrait results. You
are more than welcome to bring snacks and drinks with you to the session, as I
do allow for breaks in between portraits. Please avoid bringing sugary snacks if
they tend to make your children hyper, as again, this can lead to less than
pleasing results. Viewing
your portraits – Your proofs will be available for viewing online
within 5 days of your session. Ordering appointments can be placed at my home
studio or through email. You are encouraged to place an order within 30 days of
the session, payment will be due when the order is placed. Finished
Portraits – Your finished portraits will be available to pick up
within 2 weeks of placing your order. I will contact you when your portraits
have arrived. Reorders
– Your images will be kept on file for one year after your session. No
minimum purchase is required for reorders. Rescheduling
– I understand that occasional illnesses are inevitable. Please do not bring a
sick child to a portrait session. If you need to reschedule your session due to
an illness, please notify me within 24 hours of your session.
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