Client guide FRAN JORGENSEN Photography

CLIENT GUIDE FRAN JORGENSEN PHOTOGRAPHY MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA

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INTRODUC TION Welcome to Fran Jorgensen Photography CLIENT GUIDE. Here I hope you will find all the information you need to prepare yourself and your family for your family photography session.

LAW & LEGALIT Y Copyright of this CLIENT GUIDE is reservered, which means you can’t scan the pages and put them up on your website or anywhere else. Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited. By agreeing to be photographed by Fran Jorgensen you agree to the terms and conditions listed at thie end of this document unless a different arrangement is seeked in writing.

GUIDE 2017 Edition Vol I

WRITER Fran Jorgensen

PHOTOGRAPHER Fran Jorgensen

CONTAC T US Fran Jorgensen Melbourne Victoria AUSTRALIA 0409100224 franciscagarreton@gmail. com www.franjorgensen.com

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ABOUT ME Welcome! My name is Fran Jorgensen, I am a Melbourne based family lifestyle photographer, in love with natural light.

I have always loved the power that an image can have, and how they can take you to different places and time. One of my main goals as a photographer is to capture true emotions, and to be able to tell stories through my work. I have compile this guide to show you my work and explain the steps to your photography session.

I can’t wait to meet you!

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WHAT IS LIFEST YLE?

TIPS FOR A GREAT SESSION

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MOMENTS THAT MAT TER

HOW DOES IT WORK?

OUTDOOR SESSIONS

SESSION PRICES

PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION IDEAS

AT HOME Considering having your session at home is a great option for children of all ages. At home the children are on their natural environment.

Changes of clothes in case of accidents can be quickly dealt with, and this option also allows me to understand their personality and try to show it through my work.

ON LOCATION Beach and parks are also a great option for photography sessions. It will always depend on the weather. The best tme for these sessions are early morning (before 9am or late afternoon, after 4pm.

LET’S DO SOMETHING TOGETHER Do you have an activity that you enjoy doing together as a family?

A family tradition? I believe in capturing the simple moments, as our lives are the sum of these instants. A simple activity like baking cookies using grandma’s old receipe book can be a great way to record what your family looked like at that instant in your life.

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WHAT IS LIFEST YLE PHOTOGRAPHY ?

Lifestyle photography is a kind of photography which mainly aims to capture portrait/people in situations, real-life events or milestones in an artistic manner and the art of the everyday.

The primary goal is to tell stories about people’s life or to inspire people in different times.

Have you ever wondered how can photography influence your life? Photography is the only thing left to us after a moment becomes a memory. Through my work I want you to remember how the warm sun felt on your skin, or what the gigles of your young children sounded like when you tickled them.

When photographing children I hope to capture their personality and real emotions beyond the cheesy smile. The strategy I use for this is to follow their lead. I have a set of games and questions that I hope they will enjoy and follow. We al know that things don’t always work they way we plan, so if they don’t want to play along that;s ok, we move on to something different that they will enjoy or have a break with a snack or quiet time.

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“ “Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is YOUER than YOU.” - Dr Seuss

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MOMENTS THAT MATTER

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I spent my whole childhood wishing I were older and now I’m spending my adulthood wishing I were younger - Ricky Schroder.

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OUTDOOR FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS Outdoor family photography sessions are a great option for warmer weather. What should you consider when selecting a location? What should you wear?

Outdoor family sessions are also a great option to consider before you book your session. No matter what age group or what stage in life your family is at, outdoor locations can be a great way to tell your story.

When contemplating a possible location, think about what parks you always go to, and that are meaningful for your family. If you can’t get your head around a location, I can also assist on the selection and propose a few places I love.

My most succesful family sessions have been when we have incorporated an activity that the the family loves to do together.

This gives you something to do with your hands and feet, engages the little ones, and brings an authentic smile to your face.

Do you love to read together? Bring some books. Love to play board games or cards?

Plan to play a round of Uno or Monopoly during your family photo session. Other ideas include: football, piggy back rides, races, bike riding, hiking, singing, picnics, the ideas are endless. When families are engaged in doing something that they love together, it will give me the opportunity to take some beautiful and authentic photographs.

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The best time of the day for an outdoor photography session is early in the morning (from 7am to around 10am) or late in the afternoon after 4pm.

With young children I suggest that you bring a change of clothes just in case they get wet when visiting places like the beach.

Another great tip for a succesfull photoraphy session is for the children to be rested and well fed. Please make sure that you don’t schedule your photography session around nap times or bedtime. It would be great if you can bring a small snack for each of the children involve in the photoshoot, no matter what age group.

The family session is all about the interaction between the family members. Don’t be afraid to pick up your children and toss them in the air. Tell your children and your husband how much you love them and how much you appreciate them. Have fun.

Laugh. Giggle. Joke. Snuggle. Play. Doing these things will allow me to capture the emotion and true beauty of your family. Show me who you really are, so that I get the opportunity to capture your love through the lens.

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Most of my personal lfavourite images contain one person or more than one.

I aim to document and capture relationships in my life to make my work powerful and emotional.

Consider the relationships within your family and try in the net few days to make a list of the most significant moments in your family’s life now. Most likely these relationships will change over time so don’t forget to document who you and children enjoy spending time with most right now.

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TIPS FOR A SUCCESFUL PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION Here you will be able to find some tips to keep in mind to prepare for a great photography session.

With the years I have learned a thing or two about young children and families. I will do my best to try and provide tips to prepare your family so you can have a great experience.

1.- R E L A X ! You can’t have fun if you are

stressed out. My goal is to record the current stage your family is at. The essential component of my sessions is the kind of relationship you have, and the interaction you have with each other. If you are stressed or sad it will show through the images.

2.- “You are not yourself when you are hun-

gry” - remember the Mars bar add? Well the same apply for toddlers and adults. If you are considering going out for dinner after the session, that’s a great idea but make sure you pack a snack and a water bottle for everyone, to avoid being stuck with un cooperative children and stressed dads.

3.- Comfort is your friend! Chose your clothes way in advance and make sure that your outfit choices are comfortable. If you want to wear those new shoes, make sure that you wear them a few times before the session so you are not slowed down by blisters or walk akwardly because they are too tight. Colours have an impact on our mood and they can transmit feelings.

If you want your family photos to look soft and elegant, then chose neutral colors with soft, flowing fabrics…. think creams,

very soft pastels, oatmeals, light browns, tans, grays, and slate blues. Want to showcase the fun and spunky side of your family? Choose coordinating colors (but not matchy, matchy) with bold accent colors, such as hues of gray with yellow or bright red accents. Adding fun accessories like scarves, headbands, hats, etc. can add a modern twist and sassy flair to your images.

4.-You don’t have to always smile. The best

photographs are often the ones where everyone is engaged or interacting with each other. Not every picture needs to have everyone looking at the camera and smiling at the same time. If you are engaged as a family and loving on each other, your eyes will be on your family members and your smile with be natural. These are the photographs that you will cherish most because they depict your family connection and your love.

5.-INTERACTION. The family session is all about the interaction between the family members. Don’t be afraid to pick up your children and toss them in the air. Tell your children and your husband how much you love themand how much you appreciate them. Have fun. Laugh. Giggle. Joke. Snuggle. Play. Doing these things will allow me to capture the emotion and true beauty of your family. Show me who you really are, so that I get the opportunity to capture your love through the lens.

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HOW DOES IT WORK? So, you have an idea of what you want, and who would be involve in your photoshoot. Now ... how does it work?! Here I will explain step by step how your session comes together.

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So you have gone through your albums, and have an idea of what you would like your family photos to look like. Now it’s when the fun begins!

1.- HELLO! Pick up the phone or shoot me an email or a facebook message to let me know who you are and how old the kiddos are.

2.- LOCATION and time of the year. You don’t have to wait for summer to have a great family session. Winter can be lots of fun with puddles and cozy blankets. Depending on the age of the children think about the location of your shoot. As mentioned before you can choose at home or on location, but you can also get outside the box! How about a trip to your local coffee shop where you have breakfast or brunch most weekends?

3.-WHAT TO WEAR?! So we have a location and we know who is involve in the photoshoot, now... what are we going to wear?!

Try to keep it simple and comfortable. Try to stay away from patterns and big logos and character clothing (Dora, Thomas...) as they can distract the viewer from the subject when looking back a the photos.

4.- THE BIG DAY IS HERE! Try to relax and make sure everyone is rested and have a

lasy day. I will arrive to the location, meet you and then the fun will begin! As per the previous articles I aim for genuine interaction and will prompt the kids to do some games and follow along.

Payment should be made prior or on the day of the session.

5.-One week after our session is done I will send you a link to your Mobile Photography App. This app has a selection of images. You have unlimited downloads on it, so you can send the link to other family members for them to download to their mobile/ tablet device.

6.- YOUR GALLERY IS READY! Now you can view and download the images included on your gallery and you can also send the link to other family members for them to view and download the images.

7.-Your gallery has an expiration date (2 weeks after delivery so please make sure that you download the images on time.

8.-REMEMBER TO PRINT! The gallery is lonked to the lab I use for my personal work, they are affordable and have great quality prints. With the files delivered, you can also use other labs available in your area.

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PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION PRICES FAMILY SESSIONS AT HOME OR ON LOCATION $200 Melbourne lifestyle family photography sessions. This is a 1hour session ideal for families with busy lives and small children.

Your session includes: -Online private gallery - One hour photography session with mom and and dad up to 3 kids -Unlimited downloads of your personal photography album app including the top 15 images of your session.

-25 retouched high resolution files for you to do your own prints and share with family. *Images delivered in an online gallery.

MOTHERHOOD PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION $150 If you are like me, you are probably the one behind the camera and get very few shots of you interacting with your kids. Let’s capture your special relationship with a specially priced mini session just for mums. *This session is for mum and kids only. If you wish to include other family members please consider the family session.

Your session includes: -Online private gallery - 45 minutes photography session with mom and up to 3 kids -Unlimited downloads of your personal photography album app including the top 15 images of your session.

-20 retouched high resolution files for you to do your own prints and share with family. *Images delivered in a private online gallery Melbourne lifestyle family photography sessions.

ALL ABOUT ME PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION $150 This is the perfect time to record your little ones personality. This price is for ONE child only. My goal in this session is to reflect their personality following them through play and make believe. It is the perfect session for a milestone (first steps, first laugh).

Your session includes: -Online private gallery - 45 minutes photography session -Unlimited downloads of your personal photography album app including the top 15 images of your session.

-15 retouched high resolution files for you to do your own prints and share with family.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES Here you will be able to find the terms and conditions on the use of the images delivered after your session. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me directly prior to your session.

The purpose of the following agreement is to inform you on what to expect from your photography session. Please read all information carefully. Please note that clauses can be altered to tailored this contract to your needs.

Fran Jorgensen Photography specialises in lifestyle or documentary photography, using exclusively natural light, this includes candid and un-posed child portraits.

COPYRIGHT AND USE OF IMAGES Fran Jorgensen Photography owns all copyright, title and interest in and to all the images from the session (including those delivered electronically) and reserves the right to use the images and/ or reproductions for display, publication (print and online) or other marketing/promotional related purposes.

The fees paid to Fran Jorgensen Photography allows you to use the images purchased (both digital and in print) for personal use only.

Under no circumstances can a client use these images for profit, commercial endeavours, in competitions, professional display, or any other purpose outside the express terms of this agreement.

Images also may not be altered or copied without express consent of Fran Jorgensen Photography.

By accepting this agreement, you are giving permission for all attendees of the photo session to be photographed and the images used for the purposes outlined in the agreement.

Due to distractions and intellectual propriety other cameras (camera phones included) are not allowed at the photo session In the event the photographer / Fran Jorgensen Photography cannot perform this Agreement due to any casualty, technical malfunction, illness, act of nature the client may elect to have the photography session re-schedule or have the deposit fee or any other fee already paid refunded in full and the photographer / Fran Jorgensen Photography shall have no further liability with respect to the Agreement.

If a session has to be cancelled due to the weather conditions, a new session will be re-scheduled within 4 weeks of the date originally booked.

The booked session will take approximately between 1 to 2 hours depending on the session chosen. Length of session is at the Photographer’s discretion and determined by the number and age of the individuals involve in the shoot.

Watermarked images will be posted on social media, and blog unless otherwise indicated to the photographer/ Fran Jorgensen by email prior to the session.

Full payment of the session fee will be required prior to the day of the session or the day of the session.

The final images will be delivered in a private online gallery.

Within 14 days after the session, I will post your professionally edited images in your online gallery. The gallery will remain live for two weeks to give you time to download your images.

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY Fran Jorgensen Photography is not liable to the Client for any loss or expense which is an indirect or consequential loss including the Client having no visual record of an event or session. Fran Jorgensen Photography is not liable for loss or damage suffered by the Client as a result of an action brought by a third party. The above provisions apply even if such loss was reasonably foreseeable or Fran Jorgensen Photography had been advised of the possibility of the Client incurring it.

Except in the case of death or personal injury, the total liability of Fran Jorgensen Photography under this agreement, however it arises, shall not exceed the total amount paid by the client to Fran Jorgensen Photography for services rendered. This applies whether an action is based on contract, tort or any other basis in law.

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Fran Jorgensen PHOTOGRAPHY Melbourne Australia franciscagarreton@gmail.com 0409100224 www.franjorgensen.com