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FAQ for KIDS PHOTOGRAPHY
FAQ for KIDS PHOTOGRAPHY
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WHAT IS YOUR STYLE OF
PHOTOGRAPHY?
I photograph in a candid manner. Each session, I try to capture
something that is truly unique, natural looking. I try my best to keep
the mood light and allow the session to unfold naturally. I try to
create an environment where everyone feels comfortable to let their true
spirit shine through. Sessions are truly about you, your child, and your
family and creating images you will treasure for all time.
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WHERE DO YOU NORMALLY LIKE TO SHOOT
Mostly for kids I work on location and offer longer sessions, typically
lasting one and a half to two hours. I love location photography because
I want to create your portrait where your heart is, where your life is.
Your home, your child’s favorite park, your backyard, places that you
have a connection to. It’s not only about the finished portrait, it’s
about the journey we go through together to create it.
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DO YOU TAKE A SPECIFIC NUMBER OF IMAGES PER SESSION? MY LAST
PHOTOGRAPHER SPECIFIED THAT HE WOULD ONLY SHOOT 1 ROLL OF FILM.
No I never limit the amount of images I capture during a session. I like
to shoot as many frames as is needed to present you with a nice variety
of images from which to select. It also allows me complete freedom when
capturing your images, and the potential to capture that one special
image that I might not have caught had I limited myself.
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WHEN SHOULD WE HAVE OUR NEWBORN BABY PHOTOGRAPHED?
The newborn stage is a very fleeting one. The tiny, fragile, new-ness of
a newborn does not last long. Within a couple of weeks, newborns put on
weight, fill out, and no longer have their newborn appearance. I like to
capture newborns while they still have the newborn look-small, fragile,
and sometimes still all wrinkled. Newborns should be photographed as
soon as possible, ideally within the first few weeks. This is because
they still have such newness about them that you will never again be
able to capture. Photographing them during this stage preserves this
time forever in photographs. This time is so fleeting that the baby has
generally changed considerably even before they see the images from
their session, and parents are always grateful that they captured this
time before it passes them by.
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WHAT CLOTHING SHOULD MY CHILD WEAR FOR THE SESSION?
Clothing options can vary. As a general rule, you should try to avoid
logos or anything that brings too much attention away from the child(ren)
being photographed. Have a few outfits picked out, and I’ll be happy to
help you decide on the best look for the photo session.
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HOW SHOULD WE PREPARE FOR THE SESSION? AND WHAT SHOULD WE EXPECT?
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I photograph in a casual, relaxed manner. Each session differ from
the previous one. I suggest that you try to schedule during a time when
your child has already napped, been fed, and generally in a good mood
(as best as possible).
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I try to make the child(ren) feel comfortable with me, and get them
to respond in a manner that will produce great photographs. Before the
session officially gets under way, I tend to spend some time with the
children, playing and interacting with them in order to break the ice,
so that their true personality is displayed during the session.
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HOW LONG DOES A SESSION LAST?
It varies. A session can last anywhere from 1-3 hours. I try to allow
the session to unfold, not force it. Each age group has its own
challenges, and as a photographer, I have learned to be patient.
Attention spans vary, so I anticipate this with each session.
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WHEN SHOULD WE EXPECT TO SEE THE IMAGES FROM THE SESSION?
It will usually take about a week for your images to be ready to view.
We can either set up an appointment at the time of your photo session,
or I can call you when they are ready and you can set up an appointment
based on your availability. Your print enlargement order should be
placed at the time of your viewing session. Payment of the print
enlargement order is due at the time the order is placed.
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WHEN SHOULD WE EXPECT TO RECEIVE OUR PRINT ENLARGEMENT ORDER?
It will usually take about a week after placement of your order for it
to be ready.
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WHEN IS OUR PAYMENT DUE?
Please remember that a retainer is required upon booking a session date,
in order to secure your preferred date and time. This deposit is
non-refundable. While a potential date may be discussed during our
initial conversation, that date cannot be held, and will not be
guaranteed until your deposit is received. If it is not received, please
be advised that your date will become available to other clients,
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WHAT HAPPENS IF I NEED TO RESCHEDULE MY SESSION DATE?
I understand that other events in our lives can sometimes interfere with
our appointment, and I am always available to reschedule if the need
arises. I do ask, however, that you provide me with 48hours notice so
that I can make that time a slot available to other clients.
I also understand that emergencies happen where 48hours notice is not
possible, but would kindly ask you to adhere to this time guideline
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WHAT ARE YOUR POLICIES IN SHORT
POLICIES
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I request that the session fee be paid at the time your booking the
session.
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session fee is non refundable.
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please make any rescheduling of session date at least 48hours prior to
your appointment.
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proofing will be ready for viewing approximately a week after your
shoot.
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please allow a week for all prints.
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all images are property of Prasad photography and are kept on file for
re-orders.
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payment is due in full at time of order.
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payment can be made in cash \ cheque.
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ANY EXTRA SERVICES WHICH YOU
PROVIDE
Laminations
Designing custom greeting cards\announcement cars ( eg. birthday cards)
Designing collages of your kids photographs
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WHAT ARE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY CHARGES
You can dial me up to get this information.
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I WANT MY KID TO APPEAR IN A TV COMMERCIALS, PRINT ADVERTISEMENTS AND
MOVIES, CAN YOU HELP US?
Yes, I do help kids to appear in different kinds of advertising media.
I do have contact with some ad agencies and fashion coordinators who
generally contact me when they are in need of any kids as I have a good
data base of kid’s photographs. With your permission I can forward your
kids photographs to these agencies ,and when need arises these agencies
will contact you.
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