JEANNINE BONADIO PHOTOGRAPHY ABOUT ME
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“You don’t make a photograph just with a camera. You bring to the act of photography all the pictures you have seen, the books you have read, the music you have heard, the people you have loved.”
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Ansel Adams
welcome Hello there, friend! Time will never stand still. As much as we wish it would. We want the best moments to linger just a little bit longer. Everyday it seems the world is moving a little faster than the last. It’s never too early to make plans to capture those priceless moments with your family. I hope this welcome guide will help answer any questions you might have about my sessions. I believe that creating a personal connection with my clients helps them feel comfortable in front of the camera. I love photographing all types of portraits on location and in beautiful, natural-lighting. Every shoot is unique and I love seeing each family’s personality come to life. As Ansel Adams said, “You bring to the act of photography all the pictures you have seen, the books you have read, the music you have heard, the people you have loved”. I hope sharing a little bit about myself will help you get to know me before our session. Enjoy!
xo, Jeannine
my loves
1. My husband - Chris is my biggest supporter. He is also my high school sweetheart. I am terrible with grammar and funny enough, we met in english class! He has been spell-checking my writing ever since! That’s love. :) 2. My fur baby - After being married for 3 years, we increased our family by four paws! Bo Bonadio, in all his golden glory, became our fur child. I work hard so he can have all the milk bones his heart desires. His favorite things are catching frisbee, riding in the car and taking a swim! 3. Our Travels - While studying abroad in Rome, I realized photography was my passion. I dream of one day shooting a destination wedding in Italy and opening a Bed & Breakfast in Tuscany. #havecamerawilltravel 4. Coffee, all of the coffee - We currently own 2 french presses, a Nespresso, a Keurig, a Chemex, and a Bialetti Espresso maker. As a couple, we really enjoy visiting all of the neighborhood coffee shops Pittsburgh has to offer! During our trip to Italy, we drank 48 espressos! #caffineismyfriend
LIFESTYLE
LIFESTYLE FAMILY $300 One Hour Session One Location 20-25 Images Digital Print Rights Online Viewing Gallery Candid, loving moments of your family, pregnancy, or milestone birthdays. Most sessions will fall in this category. For senior portraits, ask about my senior guide.
LIFESTYLE NEWBORN $450 Two Hour Session One Location 40-50 Images Digital Print Rights Online Viewing Gallery Documentary in nature. Taken in your home.
MILESTONE MOMENTS $1200 One Hour per Session One Location per Session 20 Images per Session Digital Print Rights Online Viewing Gallery Includes 4 sessions: maternity, newborn, 6 month and 1 year milestones.
MINI SESSIONS Only offered sporadically throughout the year. Announcements for mini sessions and details are done on my Facebook page so make sure you like my business page. NOTE: All prices are subject to 7% sales tax in addition to session pricing. $50.00 non refuntable retainer is required to hold a session date.
What to Expect LOCATION Add more personality to your photos by choosing the location of your session! Let me know if there is a special place that is sentimental to you! For indoor newborn sessions, keep in mind that we need tidy rooms with large windows and lots of natural light. Also, think about where you will hang these memories. Does a natural setting fit the decor in that room?
SCHEDULING Sessions are scheduled 2-4 months in advanced when possible. Sessions are held on evenings and limited weekends throughout the year. My busiest season is the fall (Sept. - Nov.). Cancellations and reschedules must be made via e-mail at least 48 hours prior to your session. Session retainers are non-refundable.
PAYMENT Once we have decided on a date, I will send an invoice for your session. A $50 non-refundable retainer and signed portrait contract are required to securing your date. The remaining balance is due at your session by check or paid online via your invoice.
IF YOU NEED SUGGESTIONS ABOUT LOCATIONS, YOUR WARDROBE, OR SIMPLY HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT A TOPIC THAT IS NOT INCLUDED ON THIS LIST, JUST ASK! I AM HERE TO HELP!
Q+A
Session FAQs YOU HAVE QUESTIONS. LET’S GET SOME ANSWERS. Q : W H AT S H O U LD W E D O TO P R EPA R E FO R A N EW B O R N S ESS I O N? A: We will use the room with the most natural light so tidy that as much as possible. Other rooms that we may use are the nursery and your bedroom. Also, keep your house extra warm on the day of our session. It is important to note that my style for newborn photography is documentary and not ‘posed’ or styled. Q : D O YO U ED I T A L L O F T H E P H OTO S? A: Every photo you receive will be color corrected and edited to the style you see on my website, blog, etc. Please mention early in the booking process if retouching skin is needed. Additional Photoshop/retouching may require an additional charge. Q : W H E R E S H O U L D W E G ET O U R I M A G ES P R I N T ED? A: I highly recommend using your online gallery to print. Orders will be fulfilled with a professional print lab which has been calibrated to my monitor. The lab uses archival papers + inks with superior product quality. However, I love Artifact Uprising as a second option! I do not recommend Walmart, Target, Costco, SAMs or other big box stores. Q : W H AT S H O U L D I B R I N G W I T H M E? A: Along with your lovely family, I would bring items for hair and makeup touch ups. Other items to consider are drinks for the kids, especially in the summer, and a snack for after the session. We don’t want photos of munching kiddos but it’s great to have a fun treat ready for afterwards in case they need some motivation! Q: I G E T N E RV O U S A B O U T H OW M Y K I D S W I L L A CT, A N Y A DV I C E? A: Relax! If you’re relaxed, it’ll come through in your photos. I will guide you into poses but just have fun! Kids are unpredictable so try not to stress about how they might act. They will follow your lead so if you have fun, so will they! Q : CA N W E B R I N G O U R FA M I LY P ET? A: Yes! Our pets are family too! I just recommend bringing a handler to watch you pet when they aren’t needed for photos. Q : W H E N S H O U LD I H AV E M AT ER N I TY P H OTO S TA K EN? A: You want to show off that bump but not be uncomfortable. I think 6-8 months is a great window for photos. Q : W H E N S H O U LD I H AV E N EW B O R N P H OTO S TA K EN? A: True newborn photos are taken 5-12 days after birth. They change so quickly so it’s wonderful to capture the baby in those first few days.
Q : W H AT I F I T R A I N S O N M Y DAT E? A: I will watch the weather closely as your session approaches. If it looks like rain, we’ll reschedule to a day/time as soon as possible. Q : CA N I B R I N G M Y PA R EN TS O R A FR I EN D TO H EL P? A: Of course! If that helps you relax for our session feel free to bring a helper. It can be helpful to have a familar face to look at behind me. Just keep in mind that may also be more of a distraction for some kids. I wouldn’t recommend bringing more than one helper. Q : H OW LO N G B EFO R E I CA N S EE M Y I M A G ES? A: My standard turnaround is 1-2 weeks. Summer and fall months may get busier with other obligations so I will notify you in advance if that time frame is longer. Q : W H AT D O E S "C O PY R I G H T" M E A N A N D W H AT A M I A L L OW ED TO D O W I T H M Y P H O T O S? A: The copyright is different from your print release because it protects my “orginal works of authorship”. Meaning you cannot alter or edit, claim these as your own work, sell or use these images for personal gain, including contests, without my expressed permission. If you have questions just ask! Q : W I LL W E G E T T H E P R I N T R EL EAS E TO O U R P H OTO S? A: Yes! Upon receieving your images, you will also get a full print release and cropping guide. The print release gives you permission to print unlimted copies for personal use only. You can use them to create holiday cards, annoucements and invitations! Q : Y E A H, B U T W H AT A B O U T FA C EB O O K O R I N STA G R A M? A: Facebook is an awesome place to share photos! Please feel free to use any photos I put on Facebook (I’ll tag you in sneak peeks) for your profile picture or wall. I just ask that you tag my business page when sharing, don’t add filters and don’t crop out my watermark. Just make sure we are friends and you have liked my business page!
PHOTOGRAPHY IS A GIFT THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME.
What to Wear FAMILY Coordinate but don’t match. Pick two colors and mix in solids, textures, and patterns. Don’t forget to acessorize!
MATERNITY Show off that bump! I suggest two outfits - a flowing maxi or tight dress with kimono and a casual momma outfit .
For A Session NEWBORN Everyone in neutrals like white, cream, and grey. Limit the patterns to muslin blankets. Keep the colors timeless and classic.
CHILDREN Celebrate a first birthday in style with a tutu or suspenders + bowtie. Coordinate siblings for yearly photos with solids + textures.
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