portraits info + investment guide
welcome
Hi there and welcome! I am honored to be consideried for capturing your family! I have been shooting families and children since 2003 and have loved every minute of it. My aim is to capture stunning portraiture while relishing all the little moments caught in between. And just for free, I am also the doting wife of my college sweetheart, the smitten mama to three beautiful girls and a lover of Jesus!
Brandy Shirley
www.brandelynlee.com . brandy@brandelynlee.com . 678 234 5492
contents Welcome....................................................................................................... 2 About ............................................................................................................ 4 Sessions ........................................................................................................ 7 On Location......................................................................................8 Outdoor Studio.............................................................................. 11 Seniors..................................................................................................12 What to Expect........................................................................................ 15 Digital Files ................................................................................................ 17
About Brandelyn Lee Photography It has been said that “all frustration is born of unmet expectation”. Ain’t that the truth?! Before we begin, I want to share with you a little about where I have been and where I am headed as a photographer to hopefully aid you in setting the correct expectations for our time together! I hope you will read on and find me the perfect fit for you! my story
I was a painter first. I have a bachelors degree in Fine Art from the University of Georgia. When commissioned for an oil portrait I would photograph the subject before beginning painting. My love for oil portraits quickly grew into a passion for photography portraits! By 2003, it was a passion that paid the bills! I have photographed hundreds of families and weddings over the years and my love for creating portraits only grows, however, as my children also have grown, I have come to realize that I can be tempted to spend more time capturing others’ memories than I spend making my own. In 2016, with the unexpected birth of our sweet little angel, real live baby doll, Emily, I realized that I needed to scale back. I took the year off to do what so many moms wish they could do. I was “just mom” to my girls. (A cheer mom at that! gasp!) When Baby Emily hit her first birthday, it was like a switch was flipped. It was Spring 2017 and the world was alive with color! In addition to that, I also felt a kiss from above when our family was led to move to a new home just a few miles away. The outdoor space of our new home was just what I had always wanted. I had all but retired until I stepped in this backyard... the soft grass that feels cool to the toes no matter how hot it is, the soft canopy of trees to filter that harsh afternoon sun, the moss covered path, the weather worn steps, the flowers, and on and on ...it was just what I needed to entice me back in the game! This space has become my “outdoor studio”, where I hope to do most of my shooting. However, I know I will also enjoy the occassional location session as well! a new way
For my returning clients, the system has changed just a little... formerly we charged a session fee that covered only the shoot. Products were purchased separately. This is an excellent business model and many photographers use it. However, for my busy family, having albums to design, canvases to order and print orders to package/ship out is simply not possible at this season in life. It may be wishful thinking, but I eagerly hope I could still appeal to the family that longed for beautiful portraits but didn’t necessarily need or desire the full service studio. Maybe I will find a way to blend design and product fulfillment back in, but for now, I am offering my time and talent for a set rate. You will recieve the edited images in digital file format, ready for print. I won’t leave you completely in the dark, however. If you have any questions or need direction, in how to get the most out of your images, just ask!
www.brandelynlee.com . brandy@brandelynlee.com . 678 234 5492
www.brandelynlee.com . brandy@brandelynlee.com . 678 234 5492
session info
Because everyone has different needs, we offer a few session options. Read on to learn about each one and find the one that fits your needs!
Location Outdoor Studio Seniors
Location STARTING AT $450
sessions
Location shoots can happen anywhere semi-local to Canton! Perhaps a nearby farm, downtown area, or even your home! If you aren’t sure, let’s work together to find the perfect place for your shoot! Location sessions last approximately 60-90 minutes. The session yeilds approximately 60+ edited images presented in color and black & white. Your images are showcased for 30 days in a private password protected gallery. Best of all, you also recieve ALL your gallery images at full resolution with a print release!
SESSIONS INDIVIDUAL ................................................................................. $450 JUST THE KIDS ......................................................................... $650 THE WHOLE FAM (immediate fam only) .......... $800 ... ...
space is very limited
locations beyond 20 mile radius to 30114 may incur additional travel expenses
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saturday sessions add $25 to session fee
www.brandelynlee.com . brandy@brandelynlee.com . 678 234 5492
www.brandelynlee.com . brandy@brandelynlee.com . 678 234 5492
Outdoor Studio
STARTING AT $300 Come enjoy my outdoor studio, crafted to be the perfect backdrop for your portraits! Outdoor studio sessions will typically last 45-60 minutes. The session yeilds approximately 40+ edited images presented in color and black & white. Your images are showcased for 30 days in a private password protected gallery. Best of all, you also recieve ALL your gallery images at full resolution with a print release!
SESSIONS INDIVIDUAL ................................................................................. $300 JUST THE KIDS ......................................................................... $375 THE WHOLE FAM (immediate fam only) .......... $450
sessions
Seniors STARTING AT $300
sessions
Senior Sessions last approximately one hour (sometimes more) at my outdoor studio or location of your choice (we can chat to find the best place to capture your style)! The session yeilds approximately 40+ edited images presented in color and black & white. Your images are showcased for 30 days in a private password protected gallery. Best of all, you also recieve ALL your gallery images at full resolution with a print release!
SESSIONS at the Outdoor Studio............................................................. $300
On- Location ................................................................................... $450
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locations beyond 20 mile radius to 30114 may incur additional travel expenses
...
saturday sessions add $25 to session fee
www.brandelynlee.com . brandy@brandelynlee.com . 678 234 5492
www.brandelynlee.com . brandy@brandelynlee.com . 678 234 5492
WHAT TO EXPECT Fee free to text ( 678-234-5492 ) or email ( brandy@brandelynlee.com ) to me to schedule your outdoor studio session or your location session. I am at home with my three girls most days and am not always prompt with replies, however I assure you I am eager to work with you and will respond as soon as I am able to give you the care you deserve! I will ask you to fill out a form to assist me in preparing for your shoot. I will get you on the calendar as soon as possible and hopefully wow you with the finished images approximately 3-4 weeks after your shoot! Your images will be delivered first in an online gallery that is password protected. This link will be emailed and/or texted to you. You will be able to download the images directly from this gallery for 30 days, and we will also mail you a USB drive of your images for your archives. after you recieve your images, you are free to print them wherever you choose. The online gallery
does however have print ordering available if you want to not worry with uploading them to a third party website for ordering. Should you choose this route, I think you will be pleasantly suprised at our print rates. They are professional quality prints at really close to consumer lab prices. Your images will be edited prior to delivery. This editing includes processing from raw format to jpeg, some color enhancements, sharpening and shown some overall “love�. All the images you see on my website, blog, and in this magazine have recieved this level of editing. More intensive editing may be available upon request for an additional fee.
www.brandelynlee.com . brandy@brandelynlee.com . 678 234 5492
a word about
digitalfiles We understand it is hard to choose your favorite images. Because of that, we offer the digital files of your edited images, ALL of them, in color and black & white in full resolution for your personal use. The digital files are included with ALL of our sessions. Your digital files are delivered through digital download and shortly thereafter on a USB drive for your enjoyment. You can use the digital files in any personal method you choose. i.e. but not limited to creating your own prints, canvases, and albums at consumer labs of your choice. (Shutterfly, Kodak, and our favorite, Mpix, etc.) If you aren’t sure where to turn, ask for help, we want to be sure you are getting the highest quality products from your digital files!