capturinghope P H O T O G R A P H Y
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W E L C O M E PERSONAL, AUTHENTIC, CUSTOM PORTRAITS
ABOUT CAPTURING HOPE
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apturing Hope Photography offers custom
designed portraits that reflect a blend of traditional and casual photography. Sessions are done on-location in the metro Atlanta area. Our services offer a memorable experience and beautiful portraits to share and cherish. Don’t let memories pass you by. Capturing Hope Photog Photography can help you preserve memories of the life you work hard to enjoy. Please read over this guide and keep it as a reference for questions regarding your session and products you can order. In the following pages, you’ll find information about customizing your session, products we offer, even suggestions of what to wear! If you still have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. - Katharine Hurlburt
GET IN TOUCH (404) 432 - 1159 katharine@capturinghope.com www.capturinghope.com
BEFORE THE SESSION
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Booking Your Session At this point, hopefully we have chatted and you feel that I am the right photographer for you! The next step is for us to set up your complimentary consultation meeting. At this meeting, we will discuss my policies, start designing your session, and collect the deposit to reserve your desired session date. The $75.00 deposit is non-refundable and is applied towards the total session fee. The remaining balance of $125.00 is due the day of your session. We will also set a date to preview and order your portraits, which will take place two weeks after your session.
Designing Your Session Part of the custom experience in booking Capturing Hope Photography is that I help you design and plan the details of you session. I call this the design process because we are creating an experience, not just taking snapshots. My sessions are not thrown together carelessly. This process is important because we will not only discuss locations and dates, but also outfits and special items you want to incorporate into your portraits. Together, we will make your session a memorable experience.
WHAT TO WEAR
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General Tips I have created a board on Pinterest to help guide you with ideas. You can click to my profile by going to my website, capturinghope.com. But I will share some tips with you here. Clothing should be simple and timeless. Favorites are jeans, khaki colored pants, white, black or neut neutral colored shirts, sundresses, gowns, hats and bare feet. My general rule of thumb is to pick three colors that complement each other with one color being a “pop” color. For instance, if you like a neutral palate, you could do light brown, grey, and then a pop of blue!
What to Avoid Large, busy prints, checkered patterns & geometric designs don’t photograph well. You should also stay away from large logos. Bright reds, greens, and oranges can cast their colors on your skin. Also, all white clothing is not the most flattering color and can cause unwanted bright spots.
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It’s a great idea to plan the outfits 2 weeks before the session. Lay them out on a bed, step back and take a look. Once you’re happy with your choices, make sure they are clean and wrinkle-free, then set them aside for your session. Don’t forget about shoes and the most overlooked item... the socks! Yes, the socks are important...(the color). This will lower your stress level on session day! If you’re still not sure about your choices, feel free to email me or text me a picture of your outfits!
THE SESSION
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This is where the magic happens! At this point, hopefully you feel prepared and excited about your custom session. The session fee covers my time photographing your session and editing your final images. The total fee for these services is $200. As explained in the booking section on the second page, a deposit is collected prior to your session to reserve your date. I want your session to be the best experience possible! Getting a good night sleep the day before or getting a nap the day of is so important to keep the grumpy faces away! Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to your session. Do not hesitate to call me if you are running late or need to review directions with me. I don’t want you to feel rushed. I highly recommend bringing snacks and water in case children get hungry or thirsty. Maybe even for yourself! Do not worry about your kids being too shy or too wild. We will have fun either way! Typically I like to start the session with casual posing and just try to get everyone to relax. We both don’t want cheesy smiles. DO NOT bring chocolate, gum, or bright colored candy. Chocolate could melt and gum will stay in their mouths for too long. The best candy I can recommend are Smarties or Sweethearts. Anything else could leave residue on teeth and lips! REMEMBER: Bring any props or accessories you wanted to use, the remaining balance of your session fee, wipes or Kleenex!
AFTER THE SESSION
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Turn Around Editing your images and preparing your online gallery will take 12-14 days. During this time, I encourage you to think more about the displays and products you want for your home and family members. Included in this guide are some examples of how to display wall portraits. Feeling eager to see port your portraits? I know clients want to see images quickly! A sneak peek album will be posted on Facebook with three watermarked images for you to see and share. Feel free to make them your profile picture but do not crop out watermark.
The Ordering Process At your ordering appointment, I help you decide bettween good and best. We will pick the best portraits and then match them with the best products. We can discuss any questions you have about the collections and packages. You will have 25-30 images to select from. Orders placed at this meeting will receive a bonus gift of ten 4x6 prints. All orders are final and orders will not be submitted until payment is collected and processed. Family and friends will also be able to make their own purchases directly from your online gallery. Your online gallery will be available for 30 days. Payment plans are available upon request. Cash, checks, and credit/debit cards are accepted. Credit cards will incur a $2.00 processing fee. Print time varies between products, but 2-3 business days is the average. Shipping will take 8-10 business days. Once your order has arrived, we will arrange a pick up time!