WHAT TO EXPECT: CHILDREN’S PORTRAIT SESSIONS
WITH SIMPLY COREY PHOTOGRAPHY
WHEN TO HAVE YOUR SESSION
Be sure to schedule your session for when your child is happiest. Do not schedule during nap time or when they will be hungry,
Outdoor sessions will need to be scheduled a little after sunrise or a little before sunset.
Portrait sessions are great around your child’s birthday, a special milestone you’d like to capture (sports, toothless grins, etc), or just because!
GETTING TO KNOW YOU
Please complete the form I have emailed you before our session. This helps me to better prepare for our time together!
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
My home studio is located at 8311 W Carroll Rd Whitesburg, GA 30185, and it’s a white house on a dirt road ACROSS from the 8311 mailbox.
Be on time! Give yourself enough time to get out of the house and avoid traffic. The time will come out of your allotted appointment if you are late.
Please park through the gates at the beginning of the driveway and follow the sidewalk to the front door.
I recommend using Google Maps for directions because other apps have given wrong directions before. My number is 678-896-9502 if you need me.
WHAT TO BRING
• your child’s outfits and shoes – have them get dressed here so the clothes don’t wrinkle and stay clean
• Any sentimental items you want to include
• Wipes to make sure faces are clean for little ones
WHAT NOT TO WEAR
Avoid clothing with tiny stripes, checks, or dots. These will leave weird wavy patterns on your final images called moiré.
Also avoid large logos and character clothing to keep the focus on your child.
Avoid white for outdoor portraits, and choose cream or ivory instead.
DURING YOUR SESSION
• Plan on your child getting dressed when you get to the studio so the outfit doesn’t get messed up!
• Please do not permit your child to touch or play with the props in the set, the lighting, or any other studio gear.
• When trying to get your child to smile, please get DOWN on my level and be as close to me as possible so they aren’t looking off to the side in their photos.
• You may take a few behind-the-scenes photos during your session if you do not get in my way, but NO photos of just your child on the set.
RESCHEDULING
If you or your child aren’t feeling well, please reschedule as soon as possible. Everyone attending the session must be symptom-free at least 48 hours before our session.
Simply Corey Photography is also not responsible for any health concerns or illnesses that may arise due to participation in this session.
Re-shoots are not given for how your child was acting or regretful personal choices – i.e. clothes, hair, etc. Fees apply for re-shoots requested by the client.
AFTER YOUR SESSION
The remaining balance for your session (+ tax) is required on the day of your session. Editing your images does not start until your balance is paid in full.
I typically show a sneak peek within the first couple of business days after your session! These are posted on my Facebook and Instagram accounts, and I will email you to let you know it has been posted so you don’t miss it! And, of course, I would love for you to “love” the photo and click on the share option to show your family and friends!
YOUR ORDERING GALLERY
You will choose the number of images that come with your session from a private online gallery on the client website, approximately 2 weeks after our session.
Session galleries are available for 5 consecutive days, and when I email to let you know it’s ready, you’ll need to let me know when you’d like to start. I will email you the log-in information and other instructions on the day you choose.
Orders are due within the 5-day viewing period. A gallery extension will need to be purchased for $25 per additional day once your gallery expires.
You are more than welcome to share your gallery information with family and friends.
YOUR ORDER
You must complete the checkout process to submit your order, even if you have only selected the images that come with your session.
Payment for additional images or products is due in full before orders are fulfilled and delivered.
All additional orders are subject to 7% sales tax.
Ordered digital images will be delivered electronically with a personal print release and a lab recommendation. I will send you a separate email with a download link within 3 business days after your order has been submitted.
Your download link will be available for one week, and there is a $25 service fee to reupload your images once your link has expired.
Your session’s images will be archived and guaranteed for 90 days from your order date. Please back up any purchased digital images for safekeeping.
Due to the custom nature of products offered, all sales are final.
Please let me know if you have any questions!