Top 10 FAQ's I get Asked - Beauty & Family Photographer, Hamilton Waikato NZ
I love helping women to feel more at ease about being photographed. It is so important to know the importance of having photographs of yourself, together with your loved ones.
I get so many questions about my portrait sessions. Questions I know you might be thinking right now!
Top 10 FAQ’s
Here are the top 10 frequently asked questions I have put together just for you:
How many people can I include in my photo shoot? A maximum of 8 people can comfortably fit into my studio space for group portraits. What I recommend is to have the girls come in the morning for hair & makeup where we will capture beautiful individual and different combinations of portraits, before we have the rest of the family arrive towards the end of your shoot (such as Hubby, Dad, Sons, Brothers etc). Make it a girly day with wine & cheese, before everyone else arrives. You will be feeling relaxed, confident and ready to go by the time the rest of your family arrive for photos.
What is a Reveal Session? This is a very exciting part of your photo shoot experience with me… this is where you view and select what images you would like to purchase from your photo shoot! It’s the big PREMIERE Reveal Session of all your final portraits!
How many outfits should I bring to my photo shoot? I recommend bringing along up to 5 outfits each for your photo shoot. Think about fitted outfits that show off your figure, incorporate beautiful textures, necklines & sleeve lines. You can include something light, something dark, something colourful & bold, something glamorous - anything from casual to epic. Coordinate a couple of looks together with loved ones coming to the shoot, so you have similar tones & styles to wear for your group photos. This is all about you how how you want to be photographed.
Do you use Photoshop? Yes I do! As a professional photographer, all of the images I create are edited to a high standard and finished with my own signature retouching and is included when you book your photo shoot with me. So you need not worry about any spots popping up on the day of the photo shoot! I am happy to accommodate any special editing requests you might have as best as possible.
What if my children misbehave during the photo shoot? Don’t sweat it! I actually expect some mischief during your photo shoot. We will go with the flow at your session. Please don’t worry about it. Believe me I know what it’s like! I have a niece and nephew who regularly love to be a bit boisterous at times or have a bit of a melt down. So try leave it with me and I will do my best to make it FUN for the kids and keep them entertained and engaged during your session, to help take the pressure off you.
I’m not photogenic. Should I book a shoot? DO IT! I hear this sooo often… and you know what? It is not your job to be ‘photogenic’. I believe it is when you feel confident & relaxed that you allow yourself to shine. And this is seriously beautiful and I love photographing people to show them just how gorgeous they really are. I will take all the pressure off you, as my sessions are all fully guided so I will be there the whole way to show you exactly how to pose and even guide you with expressions. This allows me to capture the best photos you have ever seen of yourself and your loved ones.
I need to lose weight… Should I wait to lose the weight before I book? Actually, no you don’t HAVE to necessarily! All the posing I guide you with is super simple and seriously flattering for people of all shapes & sizes. Posing is my speciality, so you can trust that I have your back with the slimming poses I will direct you with. Don’t let that feeling of having to lose weight hold you back from getting gorgeous photos of yourself or with loved ones.
I’m too old… Why would I get a photo just of me? You know what my absolute favourite demographic of women to photograph is? 50+..! Yep, you heard that right. You are beautiful and wise and have an incredible story to capture. And your family would LOVE to have gorgeous photos of you that really capture the essence of who you are. You are never ‘too old’ to have beautiful photos. Don’t let this stop you from existing in photographs.
I don’t like getting my photo taken. Can you just photograph the kids? Can you imagine how important these photographs will be for your children one day? Remember, your children will look for photos of you one day.. and what will they find? Don’t forever be running away from the camera (or behind it taking photos). You deserve to exist in photos for yourself and especially for your loved ones. So feel the fear and do it anyway! You can trust me as your photographer and I will make it super easy during your photo shoot and guide you every step of the way, from how to stand, what expressions to use, even down to the last eyelash! You will be over the moon about the photos we capture when you see the final result!
I only want one photo. Can you do this? I take lots of photographs of everyone individually, as well as different combinations and in many different styles. We do multiple outfit changes during your photo shoot to create a beautiful range of portraits to choose from. Often the best shots are taken after you have warmed up and got used to being having me guide and direct you during your photo shoot (especially in the second half of your shoot). The result from your session are beautiful 'legacy’ portraits that tell a story and capture the love in your relationships and the beauty of who you are. Taking one photograph just wouldn’t be the best of my work.
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Interested in booking me as your Beauty & Family Photographer? Call me on 0273633680 or contact me here.
Jade x