ENGAGEMENT SESSION
& here we are! To begin I want to thank you for allowing me to capture your session. This online preparation guide will help you and I the photographer to make the most out of your 45 minute to 1 hour session. If you have any further questions that are not addressed in this guide please let me know by filling out the contact form at the end of this guide. Let's begin!
Date of Session: Sunday, January 14, 2024
Time of Session: 9 am - 9:55
Session Location: Studio Atelier (Google Link)
Your session includes the following:
- 45 min to 1 hour
- Indoors - studio session
- Private Downloadable High Resolution Gallery
- Includes downloadable online album
- Print options
What to expect
This is an engagement portrait session where some candid's, posed and detail photos will be taken. 45 minutes will go by quick. In your gallery you will receive at least 1 traditional creative photo, sitting, standing, depending on the location chosen and looking directly at the camera smiling. If there is a photo in particular that you want let me know and I can help you with that!
Props - feel free to bring anything sentimental or props for your session. As this is a creative session feel free to bring any props that may add to the session
Inspiration - Outdoor (all photos taken by me)
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Inspiration - Indoor (all photos taken by me)
Outfits
Feel free to wear what you feel most comfortable in. I would recommend matching and getting the tones more muted. For indoor sessions I recommend beige and whites and for outdoor sessions I recommend neutrals
Time
Recommendations for either indoor or outdoor
Indoor: Morning to afternoon for sunny light play
Outdoor: Golden hour right before sunset
Mood
The mood can either be a light tone or dark tone.
Photography can capture and or edit to either mood
Props
Bring anything from a car to a sheet to matching shoes. Bring what you need.
DAILY PREPERATION
1 to 2 weeks before your session:
- Shop for outfits if you are shopping for them. I recommend on buying a few pieces and leaving the tags on unless you fully want to commit to them.
- Practice picking one another up or going in for a kiss.
- Feel free to send me photos of your outfits (highly recommend) so I can make any suggestions. You don't need to be wearing them photos of the outfits work.
3 to 5 days before your session:
- Have your outfits ready or a general outline of what you are wearing. It is recommended to wear something that matches one another.
- Drink lots of water - this will give your skin a healthy glow, try to avoid drinking any alcohol or salt rich food
The following are just recommendations and of course optional:
- Hair and Makeup - if you are hiring a HMUA, make sure to book immediately. Some artists take up to 1.5 hours with this being said, plan well ahead of your session
- Nails - prep your nails for the session. I may capture detail shots/closeups and sometimes your hands and nails will be in the image. This includes men too!
- Moisturize - prep your face and or arms and hands. Moisturize daily. Legs, arms, face and neck, creases
1 to 2 days before your session:
- Outfits are wrinkle free.
- Accessories or props are put aside and ready to go.
- Snacks and water for just incase are ready to go.
- Change for parking (just incase)
- You have mapped your route to the location. - to be updated
- You are still drinking lots of water - try to avoid drinking any alcohol or salt rich food specifically the day before.
Day of Session
You've made it - today is the day, before your session:
- Wake up, brush your teeth, comb you hair and moisturize
- Shave - if needed or wanted
- Hair and makeup is ready
- Pockets are empty!
- Tip: If you are bringing props or bags please bring a large bag for you to carry your stuff
- Please arrive at the studio 10 minutes before so we can meet and greet before heading into the studio to start our session.
As this is a booked slot session at a studio please be mindful that being late equates to time used. We must be out of the studio by 9:59 am.
Meet up on the second floor infront of the studio at 8:50 am
Lots of free street parking - Studio atelier is on the second floor of this building on stephen ave. In between Best Buy and Canadian Tire.
HAIR AND MAKEUP
Hair and makeup is solely up to you and the hair and your HMUA artist. However, these are my recommendations.
Hair:
- less is more we want free and relaxed hair
- don't overdue with hairspray as you will be running your fingers through your hair
Makeup
- feel free to wear whatever color lipstick you wish
- falsies are not required
- I don't recommend any type of glitter due to fallout
- however, feel free to what makes you love you
Questions: Call or Text me at 204 898 0722
FAQ
I don't know how to pose!
I want a particular picture!
Will you be touching me?
Can I send you photos of outfit ideas?
Will you be sharing my photos?
Do I have to shave, get my nails done?
Skin retouching?
I have a question that hasn't been answered?
FAQ
I don't know how to pose!
No worries, no posing is required, your session is a mix of your traditional portraits to getting you to move and interact with the environment.
I want a particular picture!
Feel free to have a pinterest board or photo ready for us to recreate. I'm all for it!
Will you be touching me?
In order to achieve some poses, some touching may be required. This includes adjustments of your body and or garment. However, I do ask before I touch.
Can I send you photos of outfit ideas?
Feel free to send away, I can reply through text or whatsapp if that's easier for you.
Will you be sharing my photos?
After delivering your photos and finding out what you use them for example a present or such I wait until that time comes to ask if I can use some photos. If you don't want to show your face that is totally fine. If you don't want your photos shown at all, I respect your privacy!
Do I have to shave, get my nails done?
No and nope. This is for me to cover all my basis for those that do need a reminder about these small details.
Skin retouching?
If you've seen my work, I do very minimal skin retouching, your body is beautiful just the way it is.
If you have bruise, or a pimple here or there. I will do light skin retouching.
I have a question that hasn't been answered?
Let me know what it is and I can try to help you out. Fill the contact form below or feel free to text me at 2048980722