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.
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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.