Session Consultation Guide
Your Portrait Experience
This is going to be AMAZING!
I’m looking forward to creating beautiful portraits with you.
I want your portrait session as stress free and relaxing as possible!
This is your day
A session designed just for you.
You may choose to invite the ones you love to join you at the end of your portrait session for family portraits!
Get that perfect (and overdue) mother-daughter portrait, capture the magic with your significant other –
or just get a head start on this year’s holiday cards!
The choice is up to you.
This is your day!
The Studio
598 E Chatham Street, Cary NC 27511
Turn off of Chatham at the Biryani Maxx restaurant.
Keep straight, and go all the way to the end of the parking lot. I’ll be looking for you!
There is plenty of parking.
What to Wear
Plan on 5 different looks. Variety is the key to achieving a full portfolio of images!
Ideas :
Business – a new online profile
Classic & Modern – a fitted white button down, a black turtleneck
Your favorite outfit
An outfit that makes you feel HOT!
An epic look – for that gorgeous expensive dress you only got to wear once
Party – sparkly & glamorous
Intimate portrait – what makes you feel sexy & confident?
Also think color (light, dark), texture (lace, velvet) & necklines (off shoulder, sweetheart).
Check out my Portrait Style Guide guide for ideas & inspiration.
Hair + Makeup
Your session includes full professional hair & make up. This can be as natural or as glam as you want it to be!
Be sure to screenshot any favorite photos hair/make up photos of yourself, or any ideas that you have. Bring them with you on session day.
Not sure? No worries. Our team is the best in Raleigh, they will give you the perfect look for you to compliment your style.
Nails
Recommend a fresh mani/pedi before your session.
Neutral nail color ideal, but also stay true to your personality and style.
Spray Tans
Please no spray tans! 99% of the time they look orange on camera.
Day Of
Arrive to the studio with clean, moisturized skin, no make up.
Your hair should be clean and dry, lightly styled is fine.
Hang clothes on rack in the dressing area. Keep ALL PERSONAL ITEMS in the dressing area, including any water, food, drinks, phone, purse.
We ask that you minimize the amount of personal items you bring to the studio as much as possible.
Now it’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy professional hair & make up. Hair & make up application takes about one hour, and then we will be begin photographing!
Cell Phone Pics
A few fun behind the scenes snaps are fun and encouraged, but please refrain from taking any pictures during the photo shoot. Thank you.
Posing: What to Expect
Some of the poses will feel weird or awkward. That means you are following my lead correctly … I promise it looks fabulous on camera!
We spend approximately 10-15 minutes in each outfit, with 5 minutes to change in between. I will be directing you every moment.
Refreshments
I provide sips and light snacks. Feel free to bring anything you like.
Modeling is hard work, and you will need to keep up your energy.
Image Reveal + Ordering
About two weeks after your session, your beautiful images will be ready for viewing.
All decision makers MUST be present at the ordering appointment.
Any orders placed after your ordering appointment will be subject to a 50% upcharge on total purchase.
Ordering appointments typically last about one hour.
Pricing Guide Review
Every image you purchase includes the corresponding digital file.
No minimum, only purchase what you love and can’t live without.
Most popular is the 20 image Portfolio Collection!
Payment plans available.
Prepayment Bonus
Prepayment credit can be used towards purchase during Reveal appointment.
- Prepay 8 Image Collection, bonus 1 additional image
- Prepay 12 Image Collection, bonus 2 additional images
- Prepay 20 Image Collection, bonus 3 images or 16×20 wall art
Same as cash payment plans available! Weekly or bi-monthly.
Referrals
I built my business on referrals, and would greatly appreciate yours!
For every referral you send that books a session with me, you will receive a $100 studio credit!
There is no maximum amount of credits you can earn, and no expiration date.
