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GRETCHEN JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPHY 2013-足 2014 Portrait Se ssion In form ation

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meet

Gretchen

T h e a r t o f p h o t o g r a ph y t o m e i s mu c h m o r e t h a n j u s t pr o d u c i n g p i c t u r e s o n p a p e r . I t ’ s a bo u t c a p t u r i n g t h e essence of you and your family in a s t r e s s - f r e e a n d r e l a x e d e n v i ro n m e n t . T h e S t u di o 1 2 B e l mo n t C i r . Avondale PA 19311 gretchenjohnsonphoto@verizon.net

O n e o f t h e m o s t re w a rd i n g a s pe c t s o f my j o b i s t r u l y g e t t i n g t o k n o w y o u a n d y o u r c h i l dr e n s o I c a n c r e a t e p o rt r a i t s

302.345.6290 We’re active online and love interacting with our clients. P l e a s e c on n e c t v i a

that reflect your family unit.

My h o p e i s t h a t t h e i m a ge s c a p t u re d d u r i n g y o u r s e s s i o n w i l l be t re a s u re d f o r y e a r s t o c o me .

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I l o o k f o r w a rd t o w o r ki n g w i t h y o u !


“ G r etchen has an eas e that m akes us feel com for table! ! Ea ch year our fam ily has been differ ent depen ding on s chedules & we ar e always am az ed at what her eye finds for us .�

-Kim & Mic Cilibertic li en t s i n c e 2 0 0 9


Photography is an art of observation. It has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.”

PLEASE REMEMBER:

-­ a c h a n g e o f c l o t h e s -­ a b r u s h o r c o m b -­ s n a c k s ( p l e a s e c h o o s e something small, clean &easy to eat.) -­ a n y s p e c i a l i t e m s y o u would like included in the photo session.


the portait experience before your session -­ p r e -­ s e s s i o n p h o n e c o n s u l t a t i o n t o d i s c u s s locations and clothing options. -­ c l i e n t s u b m i t s q u e s t i o n a i r r e a n d s e s s i o n c o n t r a c t -­ 2 d a y s p r i o r t o y o u r s e s s i o n w e w i l l s e n d a n appointment confirmation via phone and/or email.

after your session -­ a p p r o x i m a t e l y 2 w e e k s a f t e r y o u r s e s s i o n a slideshow and online shopping cart will be sent via email -­ s c h e d u l e a n i n -­ p e r s o n o r d e r i n g a p p o i n t m e n t where you’ll have an opportunity to see your your images on a large screen. -­ y o u r c u s t o m p o r t r a i t s w i l l b e d e l i v e r e d 2 -­ 3 weeks from the time the order was placed.


session

a few smiple tips for a successful portrait session

sit back D uring

relax

the session please sit back and relax.

It’s often a natural

instict to want to coerce your child into smiling by aking him/her to “say cheese” or by doing something silly.

I pride myself on engaging

with your kids in a way that elicits a natural and emotive response. It tends to work best if parents stay back (so long as you & your c h i l d a r e c o m f o r t a b l e ) t o a l l o w m e t o w o r k o n e -­ o n -­ o n e w i t h t h e s u b j e c t . www.gretchenjohnsonphoto.com

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special treats I

encourage you not to bribe your kid(s) or promise special treats

prior to the session.

In my experience children can be so focused

on earning a treat they want to rush through the session to earn said prize. With your permission I would like to offer your child a special surprise as we near the end of the session. This usually works wonders for me in capturing additional frames we may have otherwise missed as kids are typically intrigued by a new promise of a reward. I have a variety of treats available (stickers, activity sheets with colored pencils, and sweet treats). If you would prefer your child not have an edible treat please let me know and I will plan accordingly.

break time If

your child becomes restless at

any point during the session please know that it’s not uncommon for me to set down my camera and play with your child for a few minutes. This gives your child a break and helps them trust that I have their best interest in mind.

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what to wear A

common question among clients is what they should wear

to their portrait session.

Clothing choices are an intregal

part of the final prints so for that reason I’m outlining a few things to consider when selecting outfits. COORDINATE COLORS

Coordinating

colors tend to photograph better than outfits

that are perfectly matched.

Consider selecting a palette of

3 -­ 4 c o o r d i n a t i n g c o l o r s a n d s e l e c t o u t f i t s w i t h i n t h e p a l e t t e for each family member.

ADD SOME LAYERS

Layering

vests, jackets, and scarves is an easy and natural

way to give depth and texture to your final images.

While

it’s fun to play with accessories try not to overdo it or they may end up distracting from the subject(s). BE TRUE TO YOU

My

goal is to capture authentic images of your children

and/or your family. Select clothes that reflect your personal style and taste rather than forcing yourselves into something trendy or outside of your comfort zone. www.gretchenjohnsonphoto.com

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“ G r etchen w a s ver y p r o fes s ion al & a r r ived ea r ly. S he focus ed th e s es s ion b as ed on our d is cu s s ions a nd d eliver ed p ieces to s uit ou r s p a ce � -C e l e s t e M e t c a l f e


portrait

D e spite

the tran sition to social m e dia,

I still de light in produ cin g tactile prin ts an d othe r tan g ible produ cts-足 ite m s that are su re to be tre asu re d for ye ars to com e !

He re at G re tche n John son Photography we strive to brin g ou r clie n ts the highe st qu ality produ cts on the m ark e t. Showcase you r fav orite im ag e s in style with a v arie ty of produ cts in clu din g book s, im age box e s, gradu ation cards, wall art...you n am e it!

W e look forward to cre atin g artwork for you to show off to frie n ds an d fam ily!

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a la carte

session feeSession fee includes the time and talent of photographer only. Prints not included. S t u d i o $ 5 0 O n - L o c at i o n $ 1 5 0 ( o n e fa m i ly o r C h i l d )

gift prints 8x10’s & Smaller $32

wa l l p r i n t s 11x14.-­ 16x20.-­ 16x24-­ 20x24-­ 24x30-­ 30x40-­

$80 $140 $180 $210 $230 $370

c a n va s p r i n t s A beautiful way to display your portraits. All gallery wrapped canvas prints are heirloom quality, professionally stretched on heavy wooden frames. 24x30 -­ $430 11x14-­ $240 20x24-­ $370 8x10-­ $175 16x20-­ $285 *Add Premium Frames $40

Float Mounts 20x24 -­ $300 16x20-­ $240 12x12 -­ $240 11x14-­ $220

10x20-­ $180 10x10-­ $145 8x10-­ $120

A l l b e l ow I t e m s c a n o n ly b e p u rc a h s e d a f t e r $ 2 0 0 H a s b e e n P u rc h a s e d i n P r i n t s .

Books These are favorites among Gretchen’s clients! Favorites images from your session displayed in a beautiful custom hardcover coffee table book. 9x9/10x10-­ $350 (1) 4x8 Accordion $125 8x8-­ $300 (3) 3x3 Accordions $130 5x5-­ $ 275 (3) 2x3 Accordions Acco $130

d i g i ta l f i l e s

Custom Cards

1-­5 Files-­ $125 Each 6-­10 Files-­ $110 Each 11-­15 files-­ $100 Each All files from your session-­ $2500 All Files from Session Web-­Sized $250

(25) 5x7 Folded $89 (25) 5x7 Die Cut $89 (25) 5x7 Flat $62.50

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“ G r etchen do es AM AZ I NG wo r k! We’ r e s o gla d we docuen ted o ur da ug hter ’ s fir s t yea r ! ” -J e n c h o n g


Thank you for selecting me as your custom photographer. I strive to provide my clients with a unique product line and exceptional customer service. My hope is that the images from your session will be treasured for years to come. I look forward to working with you & your family.

-Gretchen

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