Family Session F.A.Q’s
Welcome to my family page! Thank you for choosing me to capture your family this year! My goal is to capture who your family is right now, not to make anything stiff or unnatural. I promise we will have a lot of fun!
Here are some common questions and thoughts to consider before we meet!
WHAT KIND OF PHOTOGRAPHER ARE YOU? My work has been described as organic, natural, and sentimental with a fine art quality. I combine traditional and documentary photography along with family portraiture to capture genuine images for you to treasure for a lifetime. Images from your session often tell a story, capturing a treasured moment in time. I do not try to make you look perfect, stiff, or unnatural. I will get that "one" shot with everyone looking at the camera and smiling but will document along the way for more spontaneous looking photos too.
WHERE WILL MY SESSION BE HELD? I am a natural light, on location photographer. Together we will choose the perfect location for your session.
HOW LONG WILL MY SESSION LAST? Typically I spend about an hour with your family for a full session and mini sessions can last 20-30 minutes.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? I get this question a lot. This is really up to the family as far as I am concerned. Some families choose to wear outfits that are coordinated and others feel most comfortable in jeans and t-shirst. I would just advise against any super bright colors that could clash with everyone else, no large logos or crazy prints that again may clash with others.
WILL I GET MY DIGITAL PHOTOS AFTER THE SHOOT? Photographs grow in value over time and become family treasures. I know the importance of archiving and saving digital images. I offer one simple, all-inclusive collection where you receive all the high resolution digital files delivered via direct download and a print release. Photos will come in both color and black and white. You will also have the option to buy additional prints and boutique products.
WHEN, HOW AND WHERE CAN I ORDER ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND PRODUCTS? Within three weeks of your shoot, you will receive a link to a private online gallery. You will have options when the gallery is delivered to order prints from my favorite lab that does excellent work.
HOW DO YOU CHOOSE WHICH IMAGES IN MY GALLERY FROM OUR SHOOT? I look at each and every image I capture at your session and hand select the best images. I am looking for images that represent me as an artist and your family, as each is radically unique.
WHAT IF MY KIDS ARE NOT ACTING THE WAY I WANT THEM TO? I love family shoots and love interacting with kids. Let me work with your kids to get them to relax and have fun. Resist the urge to bribe them to get them to do what you want (smile….sit….run) because it doesn't work. Think of it as a fun family experience and approach the day that way. Some kids are shy and it takes awhile for them to get into the groove, others are ready to run wild. Your child is perfect the way they are. It's ALL GOOD! We will get all the shots we need either way.
