Here is some information on what to expect while working with me and to answer most of the questions that you may have. If you have any further questions don’t hesitate to give the studio a call at 636-536-2282.
How long does this process take?
From start to finish, the process for a custom portrait session can actually take several months, depending on your schedule and my workload. It’s definitely an investment of time, but the end results are well worth it. Here’s a timeline for a typical session:
- 2 weeks to several months prior to the session itself – booking, planning, and getting ready.
- 90-120 minutes - the session itself
- Up to 2 weeks after the session we will have you in the studio for an ordering session.
- 1-4 weeks after that – design work, revisions, & organizing your final order
I thought you did weddings?
We now only provide wedding photography by referral from our current clients for a select few couples. We love to photograph gay and same sex weddings/ceremonies, so please inquire with us about our services for your special day. Also, for those of you who can’t afford a wedding photographer or decide not to do a big wedding but still want amazing wedding photos of you and your significant other we do day after sessions or even civil/court ceremony.
Do you photograph births or offer birth photography?
Yes, and I LOVE it! However, due to the nature of this session I can only provide birth photography for the St. Louis and Surrounding area.
When should we hold my maternity/pregnacy photography session?
I usually try to do maternity/pregnancy sessions in the 3rd trimester, I call them the bump sessions, and watch our blog or contact us for more information on our complementary the bump mini sessions.
How do I schedule my newborn photo session when I don’t know when s/he will be born?
Just tell me your estimated due date and then I’ll block off some time around that. The MOST important thing, however, is to book your session as soon as you can WHILE you’re pregnant. Please don’t wait until your baby is born as my schedule fills up very quickly and I don’t want you to be left without newborn images. When your baby finally does make his/her entrance, contact me as soon as you can and we will set a specific date from there. I ask that newborn sessions are held within 10 days of birth, that is when you’re going to get the most cooperation for all those adorable newborn poses.
Do you offer a “Baby’s First Year” package?
Yes, we do offer a baby package to mark those milestones as your baby grows into a toddler. I recommend that you hold a newborn session within 10 days of birth and then follow up with sessions at around 6-7 months, and 1 year to get the full representation of your baby’s first year. You also have the option to purchase a beautiful, custom “Baby’s First Year” book featuring your favorite images from throughout the year.
Can you photograph a birthday party, family reunion, or do you offer event photography?
Yes I do, please contact me at the studio to get a custom quote.
Do you offer classes or can you show me how to use my camera?
Yes, and I’m so excited about this and I probably had just as much fun coming up with the names as I did coming up with the material for the classes! I’m now offering classes for the moms, dads, and grandparents out there called The Photographer In Me Academy. Then for the more advanced photographers I offer classes that are ideal for a beginner that wants to open their own photography business and not make costly mistakes or help guide them though the process. These more advanced classes are called Oops, Save me from doing that again Academy! And finally I’m in the process of developing a program/class for the high school aged students, who have a love and passion for photography and would like to take their skill to the next level. We are in the process of forming partnerships with local and international business for the materials needed to help these students. I haven’t developed a name for this yet but for now we will just call it High School Academy of Photo Art.
What should I/we wear to the session? How can I pick the right clothing?
I will send you a complete clothing guide when you book your session. If you still want help, you can certainly give me a call or I can look over all of the clothing options at the session itself to help you decide what outfits will look the best on you and in your images.
Where will we hold the session? Do I come to your studio? What are some good locations?
We will hold the session wherever we want
. I have several go-to locations in the Saint Louis area that I love and I’m always open to new ideas as well. Once your session is booked, tell me about the kind of feel you want to your images or let me know which images speak most to you on my website and we can determine the best location for your session.
Do you offer holiday cards or birth announcements?
Yes! I do create cards and announcements for session clients. But of course, since you are also allowed to purchase your images on disc, you can certainly create your own cards and announcements as well.
