What Your Sitting Fee Pays For.

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.