jessi lemay photography
modern photography for the bride, the belly, & the baby
index 3. About Jessi 5. Portrait Sessions 7. Snapshot Socials 1 1 . First Year Packages 13. What to Wear 17. Day of Shoot - Tips & Tricks 19. Talk to Me
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about Mother of Ruby Q, Lover of Dogs, Crafty Fox Born and Raised in Reno, NV Graduate of Montana State University, Bozeman Media and Theater Arts - Emphasis, Photography Lived in California, Montana, Minnesota, North Dakota, New York (upstate), and New Mexico. Love, love, love to travel. Especially if it involves wine. Favorite Trip So Far - New Zealand. Next Trip - Hawaii (shooting several weddings) Dream Trip - Yachting through The Virgin Islands. Secret Obsession - Bill Nye The Science (I know, weird.) Define My Style - I always treat the light like it is another subject in the photograph. Lighting is everything, and there is always a way tease out the art and style in even the most difficult lighting situations.
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portrait sessions Your photo session is designed, first and foremost, to be as comfortable and as casual in method as possible. When you, your family, or your child is encouraged to be yourself in front of a camera, well... the pictures just make themselves. I suppose my experience and craft come into play, but really, it is hard to get a bad shot when you look like you are having fun. As parents know too well, just getting a child to a photo session clean is feat, and then getting them to pose seems almost impossible. Just know, I have my ways. It isn’t about posing, it is about doing. Your photo session with your little ones will involve a variety of games, locations, and general silliness to get your little one looking happy! Nothing cheesey, just time proven methods that result in photographable moments. When you book your Portrait Session with us, you choose the location (if you are coming up blank, I have a variety of places to recommend), and either a morning or afternoon session. Midday shoots are discouraged due to unflattering light. Shoots typically last 1.5 hours, but can go as long as 2. I always encourage creative ideas, props, outfit changes, and general thinking “out of the box.” If you need some inspiration for clothing or color options, please refer to page 13; and for tips and tricks to ensure a successful shoot, please read page 17. Finally, when you are ready to book your session, shoot me an email and I will do my best to find a time/date that accommodates your needs, jessi@jessilemayphotography.com.
premium session
sessions include
$350 •Online Gallery, 90 Days
In a 2 hour session, I take great care to capture a variety of looks, locations, and styles. The result is a personalized collection of images, hand retouched, and ready to grace the walls of your home.
•Prints Available for Purchase •All images, purchased in print form, are delivered to you in digital form for facebook, blogging, and sharing online. •Customized Website, Catalog, and Wall Concepts •Luxe Display Products Available for Purchase
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We are so excited to offer our newest, and sweetest service:
Birth Announcement Films Whether booked alone or part of a portrait package, this is the perfect way to capture and share those amazing first moments of your little one with friends and family. Birth Announcement Film by itself ........................................................................ $450 Birth Announcement Film with Portrait Session.............................................. $600
Birth Announcement Film
snapshot socials Your Favorite People
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My Sweet Skills
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Snapshot Socials
A day of photo shoots with you, your family, and your friends. As Host, you will get your session FOR FREE! PLUS, a $50 gift credit towards any of our products and the opportunity to earn more. Here are some products offered: Canvas Wraps Acrylic Prints Bamboo Prints Custom Books Storyboards Etc.
Here’s how you book your
Snapshot Social...
invite. host. shoot. pick. earn.
Step 1 Step 2 -
invite host
Step 3 - shoot Step 4 -
pick
Step 5 - earn
A Snapshot Social consists of at least 5 separate sessions, but we can accommodate up to 10. We will provide you with all the tools to you need to get this great info to your friends. Inside. Outside. Your Home. A park (with permission). You pick the location and prepare to be the Hostess With The Mostest. We bring drinks and nibblies, you just be yourself! We photograph each family or individual in 20 Minute Sessions. Super fun! Super Simple! Super Fast! You and your guests will sit down with my fabulous assistant and pick your favorite images. From there you will have the option of purchasing some of our fabulous display products, books, & jewelry.
This is the best part: the more your guests purchase, the more credits you earn towards our products or a future photo session!
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First Year Portrait Package $1,250.00
- Portraits
*packages are broken into separate payments
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4 Photo Sessions Customized Website, Updated with Each Session Online Gallery Disk with each session, Images Printable Up To 8x10 Large Prints and Luxury Display Items Available for Purchase 50 Birth Announcements OR 50 Birthday Invites Final Savings of $250 for Portraits
The best images from each photo session will be included in a customized website for your baby. A great way to share your baby’s achievements, milestones, and general cuteness with family and friends. Check out the link below to see a sample: Ruby’s Site (full disclosure, she is my muffin) Genoa’s Site *Contact us for a quote to add our Video Services to your package
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what to wear?
rule #1 - look like you
...or maybe a slightly dressed up version of you. My photography style is natural portraiture, and ultimately I don't want your photos to look too forced. If you are from the more formal end of the style spectrum, own it! But if you tend to be more earthy or casual, then bare feet and jeans is probably a great choice! Think about the end product: photos hung on your wall. What do you want them to say about you? These photos (in my humble opinion) should look like the normal you, on the best, happiest day of the year. With all that said, rules are made to be broken, and I like rebels too.
super girly? totally casual?
vintage maven?
*images courtesy of www.polyvore.com
rule #2 - a good fit
This is a simple rule, but an important one. proper fitting clothing is an essential part to a good portrait. Too big: What are you hiding? Too small: Why are you living the past? What you wear, like it or not, is a communication and often times a first impression. No matter your size, nice fitting clothes (and especially pants and shoes) look classy and polished.
*Great tool - Check out the BBC’s, “W hat Not To Wear” guide to finding the best fashion items for your body shape right HERE 13
rule #3 - pick a color scheme, not one color
visit design-seeds.com for inspiration
rule #4 - think broader than one season . . . while Christmas and Easter are often favorite times of the year, they are also f leeting. My goal is for your photos to look right at home, on your walls, every day of the year.
* great tool -
www.polyvore.com, you can plan your outfits!
rule #4 - a few textures add interest
rule #5 - super busy patterns and large logos are distracting I am more interested in your face, not that you heart nike.
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the day of the shoot
tips and suggestions for a successful photo shoot
P lease arrive on time (if we are shooting at a location ot her t han your home). i
If children are inv olved, bring snacks! i
If your eyes are very sensitive t o sunlight , av oid wearing sunglasses an hour before t he shoot. i
Bring multiple outf its, practical shoes if we are tr omping in t he wilderness (we wil l switch int o your fun shoes when we get where we need t o be), sunscreen and hats if hot , warm jackets and gloves if cold (kids wil l lose t heir mojo if t hey are uncomfortable, t oo hot or t oo cold ). i
Be prepared t o HAVE F UN! k *Secret t i p - If you have a camera shy adult i n your gr oup, an adult beverage bef ore t he phot osho ot can do w onders f or t he ner ves. Usual l y w or ks l ike a dream :) 17
talk to me!
phone 775.830.0752 email
jessi@jessilemayphotography.com
site
www.jessilemayphotography.com
blog
www.jessilemayphotographyblog.com
@jessilemay
facebook/jessilemay
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