Hey all welcome to my blog! We're going to try this out :) Let's see how it goes. So people are always asking me what a session is like so my first blog is going to be to describe how I run my sessions.
I arrive typically 15-30 minutes prior to our start time to adjust my camera, get things set up if it's a specialized shoot and to just get ready as with natural light things are changing every minute.
I bring my ipod typically to have some fun music for the kiddos or even couples and always recommend you bringing yours too, it can be a lot of fun! I go over what you are looking for again with you and what I'm planning to get (who will be in shots, etc. I strive to NEVER have a client walk away wishing they'd have gotten a shot that we didn't). I will tell you now, my goal is always (clients willing) to get every combination of the people.
Let's take a family of 4 for example (Mom, Dad, Son, Daughter). I will get family shots of all 4 of course and then I will get shots of just Mom with the kids, then Dad with the kids. Mom with each child individually, Dad with each child individually, Mom and Dad, each kid individually, just the two kids. All the combinations :)
With little kids I always give them "Wiggle" breaks and have them be my helper if they want. I have no problem letting a little one help me take some pictures to warm them up and get them excited. I'm above all else a Mom to 4 amazing kids, an 11 year old, 3.5 year old twins and a 6 month old. On top of this I am a semester away from having my credential so I definitely understand children and working with them :)
With newborn and birth sessions I schedule for a few hours for the sessions. I basically am on-call for birth photos and think it is an amazing thing to be a part of. Newborn sessions we are all at the mercy of the little one but I ask that the house be warm for them, they be fed right before I get there. But I'm more than accommodating for their schedules, there will be nap, feeding and changing breaks guaranteed.
With engagements I ask couples to bring things that are fun for them, I've had couples bring board games, their horses, anything that has to do with their interests. Pinterest is a great resource for ideas if you are looking for something fun and different for your engagement pics!
Weddings are a lot of fun as I love to capture love in my lens! I have a few fellow photographers that I use as second shooters that are reliable and amazing! I like to have my second shooters get a few key shots so that we are getting them from both angles (bride walking down the aisle for example) and also so they can focus a lot more on the guests reactions while I focus primarily on the couple at hand. On your wedding day I want to be in the background. I help anywhere I can in transitioning the events in a timely manner so we get all the shots you need/want for your big day.
Seniors are fun sessions because they really get to express who they are at this special time in their lives! I like finding new places to shoot these sessions based on their interests. Football fields, tracks, riding trails, etc.
Events for me are special whether it's a wedding day, baptism, adoption, etc. I love capturing all these special times for your family at an affordable rate and in a stress free way.
I have many references for each type of session and am more than happy to share their info with you or you can read my website testimonials to see for yourselves as well :) Look forward to taking this adventure with you and seeing where it takes us!
Take care and keep smiling,
Kim
