What Your Sitting fee pays
for.
Prep work
I talk with you to discuss
your image for your pictures.
I scout locations for you
I like to find places that offer a little of everything but I want it to still be easy for you find. If you pick the location and it is a public location
I go a head of time to make notes and get a vision for how I want to
set up the shots. If it is at your house I map it out with gps so I
know how much time it will take for me to get there in plenty of time
to set up and do light checks. I inspect, clean, and organize my
equipments including props, backdrops (if needed), and camera
equipment. Then I have to pack in the car. 3-5 hours
Day of session shoot
Double check all
equipment.
Travel to location do
final light checks and set up.
1-2.5 hours
You arrive. I explain to
you the different poses and set ups as we go through the session.
I take my time I don't
rush. If your little ones need a play break we take one I may even
follow them with my gear snapping pictures some the best photos are
often impromptu! Baby needs fed and changed take your time I
understand these things and when everyone is happy the pictures turn
out better! I offer to set up any pose you may have come across. My
sessions are tailored to your individual preferences. 1-2 hours
sometimes longer.
I go over the contract and payment with you and set up a time frame for when you can expect your
proofing gallery.
Then I finally head home.
Post processing done with
in ten Business days
( I am still a full time mom)
I get home and immediately
upload all images to Adobe Lightroom 4.
Cull through the images to
around 15-20 for a family session.
Do all basic color
adjustments with in that program then export the images to Adobe
Photoshop CS5 for all custom touch ups
and requested editing. 2-8 hours
Construct any card,
requested collages, or specialty items. 2-4 hours
Create web sized images of
the final work for you to share on facebook with your family and
friends.Then I up load the images
to your private password protected ordering gallery. 1 hour
This is all covered in
your $75 sitting fee
Just food for thought
those wondering why I charge what I do I am still considered
relatively cheap in the world of photography. I have been told I am
worth twice that and more but I have to stay competitive to make a
living.
There is a great amount of
other things that aren't listed that go into making your session but
this is just a brief outline to give you the consumer some
understanding.
