It’s All About The Communication – The Perfect Photography Session
Have you ever felt unprepared for a special event or meeting? Were you sure you had forgotten to bring something or you were just not ready to get up and give your speech? I know I have! Imagine if you had to give that speech in sexy lingerie in front of people you had never met before. Yikes!!
Because of this, I want to share a little information about why I feel communication between a photographer and a client is so important, especially if you are planning a boudoir photo-shoot.
From our first in-person meeting at your pre-shoot consultation, all the way through picking up your images when they are finished, an open line of communication is critical. Scheduling a pre-shoot consultation at my studio lets us meet and get to know each other before your big day. You have a chance to see the studio where your photos will be taken and get ideas of what our sets look like and what we have for props you can use. During this meeting you will fill out a pre-shoot questionnaire to let me know more about your likes and dislikes as well as gathering information for our stylist. We spend time going over forms and contracts to make sure everything is clear and any questions can be answered. This is also when we talk about what you have envisioned for your session. Some women come in with a clear idea of what they want out of their shoot and others are unsure what the difference is between boudoir, fashion and pinup.
Meeting in person lets us look at different images together to know we are on the same page as to what you want and removes possible misunderstandings from emailed messages. To help with this we will create a Pinterest board for you so we can share images prior to your shoot. They can be images we feel would work for you or images that YOU find inspiring or that show the type of mood or look you want to create during your session. There are so many times when we post an image that it sparks a totally different view of possibilities for our clients. Your idea of sexy or fashionable may be very different from the last client we worked with. It is important that we can see examples of images that reflect your interpretation so we can meet your expectations during the shoot. The Pinterest board is also shared with your stylist so they can see what you are envisioning for hair styles and makeup for your special day.
Once you have gotten started on your journey toward the Big Day of your photo session, we will send you periodic emails with any questions or updates leading up to your session to help us get to know you better. We also encourage you to email or call us at any time with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your scheduled shoot. It’s all about the communication!
The whole process normally takes about 4 weeks from pre-shoot consultation to the day of your session. Images ordered during your same day viewing session take another 2-3 weeks to arrive and be packaged for you to pick up. So plan ahead and give yourself plenty of time to book your shoot and receive your images if you are doing this for a special occasion!
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