My philosophy: if you can catch a people in the act of truly being themselves, you have true, sometimes raw, portraits of who they really are. That means, for me to do my best for you, we need to get acquainted and comfortable with each other.
Therefore, before we shoot, there are details I need to know about you, so when you call to book a photo session, don't be surprised if I ask you a lot of questions. For example: where do you go to school? What do you do for fun, and where do you like to hang out? Do you have any extra-curricular activities or hobbies? What you tell me in response to these questions will help me plan your portrait session.
First we'll address "What should I wear?" (I'll talk about this in a separate post). The next question is usually "Where should we go?" My favorite (and most popular) thing to do is what I call a "walkabout session." We pick a location and then go from there, walking from place to place, taking portraits along the way. Often we come across some really neat places, and the poses are more spontaneous. What results are some priceless images. I have some favorite locations, but I'm also open to hearing about any you might have. (Perhaps your own backyard would make a perfect background). If you want to choose more than one location (i.e., a place you have to drive to), that's fine, too. However, there is a $25 location fee for each additional location you choose; it's up to you how many locations we shoot in.
If you'd like to have someone come along with you, feel free to bring a friend or a brother/sister. It's often more fun to have someone come along to make you laugh and to help carry whatever gear/props you choose to bring. (Hey, what are friends for?!) I'm all about fun—we'll keep things relaxed and laid back.
About two weeks after your portrait session, we'll meet again to view your proofs. I'll start by showing you a slide show set to music, like you're starring in your own music video! After the slide show, you can view the proof sheet thumbnails. We'll explain the packages and answer any questions you might have.
If you place your order within 3 days of your viewing appointment, we'll take 10% off your print order (does not apply to albums or canvases). Your prints should be ready for you in about 2 weeks. As an added bonus to those who qualify for the Prompt Ordering Discount (above), you will receive free 5 SPECIAL web images for your MySpace and/or FaceBook.
So… this is your time. How do you want to be remembered?
