ta dah…. mini sessions!!
Okay so Fall/Winter Mini sessions will be held on October 2nd. Each mini session is 25.00 and you receive 2 5×7’s. We will be shooting in a new location and it will be announced closer to date. To book your session, please contact me through my website at www.marymomentphotography.com and I will assign you a time. I will be shooting 9-12 and 2-6. Each session is 20 min and can include family and individual shots that we can fit in the 20 min time frame. You will receive proofs in an online gallery 2-3 weeks after the session date and you will have 15 days to purchase. Remember this is the best time for Christmas card portraits and since I am only holding one session, spaces are limited.
ALSO SHOOTING DATES ANNOUNCED FOR FALL!
I am limiting myself to only two sessions a day and limited days for shooting. Christmas Card season is CRAZY so I want to be organized as much as I can get to prepare for it!
Available session schedule below-
One Saturday a month for portraits/family sessions – only two sessions available on those days (unless wedding previously booked and then it will be moved to next available Saturday of the month)
Two Saturdays available for wedding shooting (this also includes bridals and engagements)
Newborn Portrait are shot on Monday and Friday Mornings, only one newborn per day since these sessions may take longer than 2 hours to shoot depending on baby
Family/Children/Senior Portraits are Monday, Thursday and Friday afternoons. Please check availability.
Keep in mind my calendar is not
IF YOU ARE ON A BABY PLAN, PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL YOUR DATES HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED WITH ME SO YOU WILL NOT BE OVERBOOKED.
Okay and here are a couple of FAQ’s I get regarding my site, sessions and pricing!!!
Q) How do I book a session with MMP?
A) Please contact me through my site at www.marymomentphotography.com to view available dates and contact me to book your date. Please make sure we confirm your date once you contact me inquiring about a date. Please hold your session date by sending session fee in within 5 days of booking.
Q) How much is an MMP Portrait session?
A) a 1-2 hour session is 75.00 and does not include prints. I do offer several year plans for sessions and you can view them at www.marymomentphotography.com You can also view print prices of canvases, prints, coffee table books and other products on my site under pricing and information.
Q) What should we wear?
A) That depends on what type of shoot it is….
For newborns- their birthday suit.
For children I suggest layered clothing in fall and funky SMALL prints in clothing in spring. Big bold prints or cartoon characters on children’s shirts take away from the child so keep that in mind when choosing outfits. I love bright colors all year so don’t be scared to wear bright teal in in the winter!! Look in my blog archives to see clothing suggestions for children!
Families- I prefer the word “coordinate” not “matching”. I love siblings to match its super cute but i prefer coordinated outfits when it comes to family portraits. I am not your “white tee and jeans” photographer. Wear solid colors, keep the fellas in one color polo with jeans and have the ladies match them with coordinated scarves or jewelry.
Q) Do you provide the props?
A) Yes, well sometimes… I have lots of goodies to bring to the shoots but if we are over the age of 3 months i bring limited props if any at all. I prefer outdoor shoots to be earthy and i will occasionally drag a chair or iron bucket for a child to sit on but mostly we will use the elements provided to us in outdoors!! For newborns I do bring blankets, hats etc.. depending on my artistic mood that day i may also bring a basket or two and some cocoons. I shoot newborns and 3 months mostly at the child’s home so i will use alot your own things in your home such as bowl, chair, blanket etc..
Q) Where will we shoot?\
A) This all depends on the session. Newborns are shot at their home to provide them with the most comfort to keep them sleepy. I will also shoot 3-5 month shots at your home or minel since most babies this age are not sitting well un assisted. Once they hit 6 months in above I will give you a location where we will shoot prior to the session date. My mind is always running and will always find new places so unless you have a specific location, i will come up with a place to shoot! The only thing i do ask is what look do you want- city life or wild life? City Life shots are outdoors in urban areas like downtown jackson… Wild life shots are outdoors in parks and fields.
Q) What if I need to cancel or reschedule?
A) Session Fees are non refundable but I will be glad to reschedule your session at your convieince on any day that is available. I ask that unless it is an emergency or illness, please try to cancel sessions within 7 days of your session date so that the clients on the wait list will be given the spot.
Q) How long will it be before proofs are ready?
A) Your images will be ready to view two-three weeks after each session via an online gallery. Your online gallery will remain online for only fifteen days. It is highly recommended you make your print selections within this time frame. Your purchased prints will be ready for delivery three – four weeks after your payment has been received and cleared.
Q) Can I show my proofs on facebook or email?
A) It is illegal to use or copy images in any way or manner without written permission by katie at MMP. MMP retains all copyright. With that being said, I LOVE for you to show your images but I would love also for you to respect the watermark! I will post images to my blog and to FB for you to share which are called “sneak peeks”. You may use your “sneak peeks” as your profile photo or share them to friends online but please do not crop or remove the watermark. Please make sure you show your watermark on all images displayed and you will be able to show the world!!
Q) What happens if images are lost?
A) Although great care will be taken with the files taken at your sessions, MMP limits any liability for loss, damage or failure to deliver pictures for any reason to return of all deposits made or a re shoot at no additional cost. This is something that is a rare occurrence but all photographers raise your hands to a failed hardrive!! It happens but I have had a hard drive go out in the past so I backup everything online, on disc and on numerous hard drives… this in itself helps everyone sleep better at night.