Planning for your session | katie hellinger photography

Page 1

¾X¦²ǍF ªǍ¦v X HǍì ȪǍ².²²X



( ¾.Ǎ (Ǎ¾X . When planning a date for your session, pick a few days that you are available in case your first choice doesn’t work for some reason. If you want your photos by a specific date, be sure to plan your session at least three weeks prior to allow for editing and delivery. Outdoor Sessions: When taking outdoor photos, the best time is 1-2 hours after sunrise or 1-2 hours before sunset to avoid the harsh mid-day sun. If we have to schedule your session outside of the ideal time, you’ll need to select a location that offers a lot of shade to allow for better photos. Indoor Sessions: When taking indoor photos, the best time is when the desired location is getting the most light. If the session will be in your home, make note of when and which rooms get the best light.

v ¾X You are more than welcome to select the location of your choice if you have a place in mind or I can provide suggestions for you to choose from. It helps if you have an idea of what type of location you’d like such as park, mountains, city, beach, etc. For example, for engagement sessions, some couples chose a location that is completely different than their wedding location. If you decide on a location that requires an additional fee such as the Denver Botanic Gardens or Cherry Creek Resevoir you will be responsible for covering the fee.



v ¾RX H No, you don’t have to wear the same thing; coordinating does not mean identical. In fact, your photos will look better if you have some variety with colors and patterns. If you need some help, you can check out my Pinterest board pinterest.com/katiehellinger/style-ideas or clothing catalogs such as JCrew, Anthropologie, Banana Republic, Madewell, or Nordstrom. Dresses or skirts are wonderful for women and layers are great for guys. Please try to bring two to three outfits to choose from; perhaps one more dressed up look and one more casual. I do recommend avoiding black, especially near your face so that it doesn’t draw light away from it.

R XªǍ (Ǎ r.Ȧ When you invest a lot in photos you may want to consider getting your hair and makeup done so that you can feel your best! If you’re planning your engagement session, most hair and makeup stylists often have a trial run prior to your wedding day, you can try to plan the trial for the day of your session. If you don’t have a hair or makeup stylist I can provide some recommendations for some talented women!


rþǐũĸǍRĸŸŸũƅŘĸƸǍ¦ŤƎǐƎŘƸþƝŤǰ ǩǩǩƣŶþǐũĸŤĸŸŸũƅŘĸƸƝŤƎǐƎƣěƎƀ ŤĸŸŸƎďŶþǐũĸŤĸŸŸũƅŘĸƸƝŤƎǐƎƣěƎƀ


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.