2014 Homecoming Guide
Welcome Hello! I am so honored you contacted me to capture your homecoming! My goal as your photographer is to make this process as easy and simple as possible. I believe there is much more to the art of photography than just pictures, so I strive to make your whole photography experience incredible! I love capturing the raw emotions of homecomings- they are such incredible stories to tell through photographs. I am passionate about this since I am a military wife myself, so I want to ensure you that I will take care of you through the whole process! From booking until your images are in your hands, I will be there to guide you! I encourage you to take a look through this pricing guide and I can’t wait to get to know you better! Please feel free to contact me with any questions, concerns, ideas, etc. You can learn some more about me by reading my blog! I look forward to hearing from you!
XOXO, katie
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the process The Design Session
This is a brief (30-45 min) consultation during which I listen to your expectations regarding your homecoming and we can discuss the date. I offer my own suggestions and experience so you feel more prepared! Pricing and all aspects of the ordering process will be discussed. This session will conclude with booking an appointment for the ordering session and final payment.
The Homecoming!
As a military wife, I have base access so I can meet you there! I love capturing the anticipation, the emotions and the excitement while we wait for your service member to arrive! Once they pull in, I’ll capture all of the excitement and usually one or two posed shots for your Christmas cards ;) and I go on my way to let you two enjoy being together again!
The Ordering Session
This is a time that has been set aside exculsively for you to see your images for the first time and decide how you want your pictures to be displayed and exist in the world! You will have the opportunity to view your images from the session and make your final selections. This session concludes with you placing your order and making payment on the gorgeous printed investments in your images!
2 0 1 4 ho m e c o m i ng s homecomings begin at $300 all homecomings include...
A Design Session to dicuss your shoot! Full homecoming coverage Up to 35 miles of travel for homecoming A personalized online viewing & ordering gallery An Ordering Session 1-2 weeks after your photo session The edited files from session after a product order has been placed a 50% retainer & signed contract are required to reserve one’s homecoming katie@katieyuenphotography.com
f r e q u e n t ly ask e d qu e stio n s Where are you located? I’m located in San Diego and photograph all over southern California, the New YorkNew Jersey-Pennsylvania tristate area as well as Charleston, South Carolina! I love to travel to new places too! What is your style? I would describe my style as directed photojournalism. I’m a story teller at heart but I also know how it feels to be in front of a camera and not know what to do! Most of my clients have never been professionally photographed before but they look incredible! For homecomings, I take a more photojournalistic approach to accurately portray the story of the day. Some couples like to have a few posed portraits at the end of their homecoming and I will guide you through your entire process to make sure your images make you look like a pro while telling your story in a unique way! How far in advance should I book my homecoming? The earlier the better! Most requests for homecomings come in about 2-3 months ahead of time, but some clients book as early as 6 months out. The date is never certain, but I only book one client per unit coming home to ensure that I will be available for you. What if we book and then you are unavailable? I do my best to make sure that I don’t schedule anything near your homecoming date but in the rare case that after booking I become unavailable, I have a handful of other professional photographers in the area that will do an equal job of capturing your day. If you would prefer not to be referred, your retainer may be used towards another session, or returned. How long does it take to receive my photos? Your images will be ready within a few days for you to look over and choose your favorites! Then, within a week of your homecoming we’ll have a complimentary consultation to decide how you would like to display your favorite images in your home! After you place your order, the files of all the images you purchased will be sent to you on a custom USB drive!
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f r e q u e n t ly ask e d qu e stio n s How many images do I receive? Are they edited? At your consultation, you’ll see anywhere from 50-125 edited images depending on the type of shoot we had, and the length of time I was shooting. You will receive the edited files for every image you purchase- either with small prints, gallery canvases or the images used in an album. Do I have permission to print the photos? Can I use them on Facebook? Yes! Yes! I invite my clients to make small prints up to 8”x 10”of their photos either through their online gallery, or through a trustworthy lab like mpix.com. Any images larger than 8”x12” require higher printing standards and a closer attention to detail so I insist that you order images that are 11”x 14” and larger through me. These images will receive additional retouching, color correction and sharpening to ensure that the photos you love will look absolutely perfect on your wall, no matter the size. The products I offer are guaranteed to be archival, so they will not yellow or fade for at least 100 years, which is not something you can be guaranteed through inexpensive online labs or drugstore prints. Once you receive your files you can upload them anywhere on the internet as long as you please credit with Photography by Katie Yuen in the caption. :) What should I wear? This is the most popular question I receive! Dark, bold colors look great when they’re photographed and solid clothing is the most flattering since it brings the attention to your face. You can definitely accessorize with jewelry, scarves, hats, etc. to switch things up! Most clients change clothes at least once during their session so they have casual comfortable photos, and images that are a little more formal. I always recommend that you coordinate rather than match the outfits if there is more than one person in your session. I’m always available to discuss your options with you- we can even make a Pinterest board together to get the look you want to achieve! How many homecomings have you done? I started photographing homecomings in 2013 and I have shot half a dozen, and have plenty more booked for the future! I photograph your homecoming as it is, and people love that. Most homecoming clients turn into wonderful friends and hire me for all of their photographic needs!
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WHY INVEST in printed products? Today, most photos are delivered via digital download or USB drive. All of your portraits deserve to see the light of day beyond the inside of your computer. We rely on technology but catastrophe can happen & your computer can become a box full of memories that you can’t access instantly. An album, a print, a canvas... whatever you end up investing in is a tangible item that you can keep on your coffee table, use to decorate your home, & most importantly it’s something you can pass down to your children and grandchildren. You invest a lot of money in getting your picture taken, you deserve to show them off with gorgeous heirloom products!
products gallery wrap canvases
This is the newest way to display photographs in the home and it is one of my favorites! Professionally printed, then beautifully wrapped, your canvases will come ready to hang! I’ll even come install it for you! I offer single canvases and wall displays to visually tell your stories in any room of the house! Available in sizes from 16”x20” up to 40”x60”.
framed prints
The framed portrait is the classic choice when investing in professional photography! You can choose to have your portraits matted if you’d like, and all framed prints come ready to hang. Available from 11”x14” up to 20”x30”.
books
Can’t choose just one favorite image? You can put all of your favorites into a book! Perfect for coffee tables, grandparent gifts and keeping a record of your portraits year after year! There are several types and sizes available!
fine art albums
You might be wondering the difference between a book and a fine art album and I’ll tell you: it’s all in between the covers. Fine art albums are hand stitched with fine art papers and exclusive cover materials and are a high end investment to hold your precious memories!
i invest a lot of time, money & creativity into my clients... 1-2 hours in emails & communication 1 hour for Design Session 2-3 hours shooting your homecoming 3 hours culling, editing, exporting, & uploading engagement photos 1 hour blogging, posting to social media 1 hour backing up portrait sesion 2 hours post-wedding consultation 10+ hours advanced retouching, album design & delivery TOTAL HOURS SPENT: 22+ I spend this time preserving your memories and telling your story! I love every second of it! 10 | katieyuenphotography.com
HIRING ME If you made it this far, THANK YOU! I appreciate you taking the time to read about my process and get to know a little bit more about how I work! If you’d like to work with me please let me know and I will send you an online questionnaire that includes a contract and when you complete that and send in a 50% deposit via check we will be officially official! Isn’t that exciting?! I would love to answer any questions you may have for me! I’m always available via email and phone. I do my best to return all correspondence within 24 hours! Thanks again!
CONTACT KATIE katie@katieyuenphotography.com phone: 858.609.9901 | mobile: 570.656.2749
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