2020 | 2021 Session Guide - Captured by Sherry Ann

WELCOME 2020 | 2021

Session Guide

Contents 4 Getting started

It’s more than just a phone call. Get the most out of your session starting with the meeting.

6 before the shoot

The best steps for you to take to be completely ready for your shoot, from self care to outfit choices.

8 during your session

What you can look forward to during the day of your shoot.

10 final steps

How to access your images and share with your friends.

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Getting Started What you need to know about booking your shoot.

I like to make sure that we cover all of the details and information as possible ahead of time to ensure that you feel prepared. Here is some information you will need to know when booking your shoot.

Typically a pre-shoot meeting is scheduled, depending on the type of session you have requested. This gives us a chance to meet face to face and make sure you feel comfortable hiring me as your photographer. Some of the questions we will cover include your style, your preferred season, locations, and the packages offered.

I recommend that everyone joins a private Pinterest board to share with me their thoughts and ideas on how they picture themselves for their shoot. These pin boards help give me a sense of what locations and seasons you are looking for. They also give me a chance to understand your personal style. They’re used to inspire your hair and make-up for the Elite packages.

To secure a date in the calendar, a retainer is required. This is a small fee that will be applied to your final balance. The balance is due the day of your shoot.

In addition to the required retainer, a model release, COVID Waiver, and general contract are sent to you for review and signature.

This will all be sent over as one document and will require an adult signature.

Once the contract is signed and the retainer is paid, your date is placed on my calendar.

Top: Behind the scenes selfie with Lily and Tara from their studio shoot.

Right: Lily Johnson, Class of 2020 studio photo shoot

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“My goal is to give you the best experience possible.”

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What you should know

Before the

shoot

Top: Elite Packages include professional hair and make-up services.

Leading up to your session, there are a few things to keep in mind. I recommend

In addition to self-care, a good plan of action

giving yourself some self-care if you’re able. This includes a manicure and

is pulling out all of your outfit ideas, and put

pedicure, especially if you’re planning on wearing open toe shoes. At the very

them together how you envision them. Try

least its a good idea to remove any chipped nail polish from your fingers and

them all on, take pictures and even match

toes.

up some accessories for your outfits.

Another thing I recommend, is lathering on the sunscreen, particularly in the

Take a little time to iron or steam (or dry

summer. If you plan to wear anything that might reveal some stripes, you may

clean) your outfits so you’re fresh and ready

want to consider taking the time to even it out.

for your shoot. Hang anything up that might wrinkle.

As long as you’re taking care of your skin, groom up your facial hair as well. Its nothing new to clean up your eyebrows, and it pays off in the final image.

I’m

always

available

for

questions

throughout the process. My goal is to give Unless you’re going in for a trim, its a good idea to wait to make any drastic

you the best experience possible. I do not

changes to your hair. I find a lot of people hit a point every year where they

want you to have any uncertainty along the

are tired of their current hair style, and are anxious to change it up. Change

way.

is fantastic, I suggest avoiding any drastic changes that will leave your photos looking dated.

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During your

Session “Friends and family are always a good way to lighten the mood and ensure you have a good time.”

When the day of your shoot arrives, my goal is to

I only schedule one full session per day, so the

have everything set up for you so that you don’t

entire day is dedicated to you. While my packages

have any stress. Locations will be determined,

indicate a specific time and location allotment, I

times in place, and your wardrobe ready to go.

am always up for exploring and trying new things.

It’s possible we may make several stops along the

Elite Packages start with Hair and Make-up, either at the salon, or at the studio, based on your schedule. Your appointment will be scheduled approximately an hour before your shoot time.

Whether you’re looking for something more edgy, or if you want a clean and traditional style, my team of professionals are ready to make you look your best for your big shoot. I encourage you to arrive for your hair and make-up appointment in your first outfit. It’s also a good idea at this point to make sure you’re not wearing a hair tie or anything you don’t want in your photos.

You are welcome to bring friends and family to your shoot. Friends and family are always a good way to lighten the mood and ensure you have a good time.

I encourage you and your friends to take behind Left: Some final images from Yasmeen Guzman’s

the scenes photos as well. Posting and sharing your

photo shoot.

session is going, where you’re at and who you’re

Right: Behind the

with is a great way to share your experience but

scenes taken the day of Yasmeen’s shoot.

also a good way to remember your shoot.

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way to our locations if time and weather permit.

Left: Jack Louallen, Class of 2020 Senior Top: How your gallery will appear after your shoot Right: Kera Deverman senior photos in the lavender fields

FINAL STEPS

There is quite a bit that happens after

to favorite the ones you love. While

your session. I collect all of the images

looking through your gallery, please let

from your shoot and copy them to a safe

me know if there are any images you

location. I will cull down your gallery

would like me to make special edits to.

and remove all of the images that are not absolutely the best. This will save

If you have made it through you gallery

you a lot of time when you go through to

and managed to select 20-25 of your

pick out your images.

favorites, just let me know when you’re ready and I will provide you with a

Once your images are sorted through,

mobile app of your favorites.

I will go through each image and apply some general edits. These edited images

Your gallery will also have a shopping

will be exported and uploaded to your

cart which allows you to order archival,

personal online gallery. You will be

professional quality images to last

provided a link to your gallery along with

a lifetime. Special products are also

any pin code as needed. When visiting

available at your request, including

your gallery, you will have the ability

gallery canvas and personalized books.

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Front: Macayla Cramer during a summer beach session.

Back: Claire Cowman walking in the sunflowers.