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LETTERS FROM YOU MY PHOTOGRAPHY STORY THE PORTRAIT PROCESS, FROM SHOOT TO PRINT

HELLO THERE! I am so glad to welcome you to the Natalie’s Studio family. Here at Natalie’s Studio we pride ourselves in unique photography and a personal experience. No cookie cutters here! We take the time to get to know you and exactly what you are looking for out of your photo session. And we guarantee you’ll love ALL your photos, not just a few!

What got me started on this fun and crazy journey…well let me tell you. Real quick, I promise. Having loved and practiced photography since I was 12 I went on to Alfred University to study Art and Education. While there I took a studio lighting class in which we had an open ended final project. I chose to photograph children, with a goal to show off their REAL personality! There I was sitting in the studio with a camera release in my hand faced with a child who I had never met. It was my job to get them to relax and be real! Candies and sour patch kids later (to break the ice) I had them laughing, contemplating life or thinking about their family, dog or cat. I have worked with kids since I was young and just love their innocence and capturing that realness at that time in their life, it sparked something meaningful in me. The project was the catalyst of what was later to become Natalie’s Studio.

LETTERS FROM YOU

ROB B. We had a wonderful afternoon with Natalie at our farm. She was professional, yet casual, making the experience relaxing and fun...even for Todd, who’s a bit camera shy! The pictures were of exceptional quality as they were presented to us at Natalie’s cozy home based studio and were delivered to us in a very timely manner. We feel the pictures she took were an excellent reflection of who we are.

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T H E M U R R Y F A M I LY

Thank you again for taking such good care of our family. The girls just love you and Abby loves seeing “Miss Natalie”. We cherish all of your amazing images and it is a joy working with you. See you again next year!

HEIDI D.

The pictures were excellent! She totally blew away my expectations! Natalie was easy to work with and very nice.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! PLEASE SEND YOUR LETTERS TO NATALIE@NATALIEWSTUDIO.COM

SPOTLIGHT ON T H E L A W T O N F A M I LY

FAM I LY FAB U L O U S N E S S When Amanda called I knew I was in for a treat,

their family photos. And before I left she asked if

you see Amanda had a fantastic idea for her family.

I could come back and play. How sweet!

Amanda was planning her wedding to marry Dan

We started the shoot with colorful fun outfits by

but she wanted a special photo shoot that was

Matilda Jane and had a fantastic time playing with

just about family, not only about the marriage of

the pinwheels that Amanda had made for Chloe

her and Dan.

Amanda wanted to show her two

and Paige. And we ended with a beautiful white

daughters that they were special and important

and blue styled outfit for a classic family portrait.

and that Dan and all the girls were one big family.

Plus Amanda had lots of exciting ideas for clothes, colors and making the photo shoot personal by having it at her home.

I was so excited to meet young Chloe and Paige and they did not disappoint.

They were so

SWEET. When I arrived early for the photo shoot to brainstorm ideas Paige, who is only 5 years

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old, held my hand and showed me all around the property. We came up with lots of fun places for

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THE PORTRAIT PROCESS

FROM SHOOT

TO PRINT

Here at Natalie’s Studio Photography we honor your schedules, special events and your sessions with a helpful timeline to help you to understand how we are working our hardest to create your treasured memories:

2 WEEKS

2 WEEKS

BEFORE YOUR SESSION:

AFTER YOUR SESSION

A f t e r c h a t t i n g o n th e p h o n e o r a t o u r

You s e nd us y our photos of y our wal l so we

p re - c o n su l t a tio n to d is c u s s a n y o f

c an pre pare the photo re v e al.

y o u r w i sh e s, w e s en d yo u a p o r tr a it i n f o rma t i o n fo r m to fill o u t a ll th e d e t a i l s mo st im p o r ta n t to yo u fo r c a p t u ri n g t h e b e s t im a g e s p o s s ib le .

2-3 WEEKS AFTER YOUR SESSION: We organiz e an in-pe r s on order sessi on

2 DAYS

(a photo re v e al) and m e e t to p i ck out

BEFORE YOUR SESSION:

photogr aphy groupings in te r ms of si zes,

We g i v e y o u a q u ick ch ec k -in e -m a il to

ar r ange m e nts and s ty le (m ak e sure t o

c o n f i rm a l l th e d e ta ils fro m o u r

s e nd y our w all photo!). We c an al so use

p re - c o n su l t a tio n .

this oppor tunity to tak e orde r s f or gi f t s,

y our fav or ite c om pone nts for your

album s , and any of the othe r u ni que

THE DAY OF YOUR SESSION:

k e e ps ak e s w e offe r.

W h e n y o u a r r ive a t th e s ch ed u le d

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t i me , I w i l l g et to kn o w y o u a n d yo u r

AFTER YOUR SESSION:

f a mi l y. P re p a re fo r a wo n d er fu l tim e

Your ar tw or k and album s are ready f or

d u ri n g o u r p h o to g r a p h y s es s io n !

pic k up! At this tim e w e als o ad vi se you about photo c are w hic h w ill e nsure a

1 WEEK

long life from y our pre c ious hei rl ooms.

AFTER YOUR SESSION: We p o st y o u r im a g es fo r a s n e a k p e e k o n o u r w e b site a n d b lo g . T h is g iv e s y o u a c h a n c e to p rev ie w th e im a g e s

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studio shoot with Bunny celebrate her birthday!

COOL AND CALM Kids are best in the morning when they’re at their happiest. Well rested and fed, a calm, fun energy should make for the perfect shoot time for kids and siblings. Lunch, nap times and evenings are generally more complicated times for the optimal portraits, since young ones are often both hungry and tired at this time.

GET THE LOOK Decide before the shoot what look you’re going for. Where in your home will your portraits be displayed? If in a more formal room, be sure everyone’s clothing is coordinated to this look. If the room is less formal and more “family” keep this in mind as well. Furnishings from desired rooms can also be used if the shoot is in-home, guaranteeing a perfect match to your decor.

HAIR AWARE Get haircuts at least a week before the shoot. It might take a few days to grow into (or fond of) a hair cut, especially if the scissors went amiss.

This buffer allows for some growth, tweaks and perfections to the hair style prior to your session

CAN’T BUY ME LOVE Build up the session to children as it really is—a time for fun and togetherness. There’s no need for bribes when the event itself is the reward.

CHILL PILL Calm your own lens nerves. Relaxed parents have more fun, which helps kids become most comfortable for the best shots.

TIPS & TRICKS, HAPPY PHOTOS!

PETS ALLOWED If you bring your pet Sparky to the family shoot, make sure to get some brisk exercise with your pup before coming. This will allow for a (hopefully) slightly calmer canine during your shoot. And consider asking a friend to come help or take Sparky home after his photo debut.

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FA M I LY S E S S I O N S Sessions created to capture your family and all the love and fun you share. For large family groups see the Heriloom Sessions.

VIP Sessions Our most popular sessions at the and best value.

Get the best experience and all the creativity that Natalie’s Studio has to offer with a VIP Sessions. The sessions focus on showcasing your uniqueness and offer more flexibility than the basic sessions. And the best part... the sessions are FREE! You simply invest in a print credit and then use that credit for your portraits and albums at your photo reveal. You can even split your credit over multiple sessions. Plus you get lots of extra value with all the perks and extras in the VIP sessions.

Start getting the VIP experience today!

All VIP Sessions include these perks.

• Your session is FREE. • Choose in-studio, on location or both for any session.

• More time & flexibility at your session.

• Prime session times available. ( Sunset, Golden Hour and Weekend Sessions) • Unlimited outfit changes.

• More original images to choose from.

• The ultimate experience.

• A featured blog post after your photo reveal for you to share with family and friends.

• Plus all bonus items listed are per session. (web files, digital files, slideshows and more)

Althoug h my so n De re k is so m ewh at q ui et a n d re s e r ve d , at l e a s t unt i l h e g et s to k n ow yo u, Natalie ha d him g iv ing he r g re at id e a s at o ur co n s ul at i o n . We e n d e d up w i t h t h e m o s t a m a z i n g picture s o n t he hil l u nd e r t he wind m i l l s at d us k . Nat a l i e h a s a wo n d e r f ul p e r s o n a l i t y a n d i s absolu te ly a m a z ing at what she d o e s . I wo ul d ve r y h i g h ly re co m m e n d h e r fo r a ny p ro j e c t .

-Heather H.

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VIP Platinum 4 S e ssi o n s We b f i l e s o f a ll o rd ered p o s e s .

C u st o m S l i d e s h o w 3 F u l l R e so l u tio n D ig ita l file s (p e r s es s ion) Ha i r a n d M a k e-u p in c lu d e d o n 2 s es s io n s . $ 1 2 0 0 P ri n t C re d it Va l ue : $ 3 6 5 0 Yo u P a y: $ 1 0 0 0 T h a t’s 7 3 % sav ings

VIP GOLD 3 Se s s ions We b s iz e d file s of all orde re d pos e s .

2 Full Re s olution D igital file s (pe r s essi on) H air and Mak e -up inc lude d on 1 s e s s i on. $900 Pr int C re dit Value : $2145 You Pay : $800 That’s 63% savi ngs

VIP SILVER 2 S e ssi o n s We b si ze d f i l e s o f a ll o rd ered p o s e s .

1 F u l l R e so l u tio n D ig ita l files (p e r s es s ion) $ 6 5 0 P ri n t C re d it Va l u e : $ 1 4 0 0 Yo u P a y : $ 6 0 0 T h a t’s a 5 7 % s av ings

VIP BRONZE 1 Se s s ion $400 Pr int C re dit Value : $550 You Pay : $400 That’s a 28% savi ngs.

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FA M I LY S E S S I O N S Sessions created to capture your family and all the love and fun you share. For large family groups see the Heriloom Sessions.

Basic Sessions Basic sessions are 1 or 2 hours in length and are offered as in studio, on location or both. Typically there is time for 1-2 outfits. Basic sessions are offered during regular business hours. (For a basic session on the weekend there will be a $50 weekend fee, however VIP sessions are available on weekends.) After you invest in your session you are invited back to the studio to choose any prints and products at your photo reveal. Additional time can be added to any basic session for $75 an hour.

In-Studio 1 h o u r se ssi o n $75

On Location 1 hour s e s s ion $95

Combination 2 h o u r se ssi o n s p lit b e tw ee n in -s tu d io a n d o n loc ation $150

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CLIENT CORNER

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HEIRLOOM SESSIONS Like branches we all grow in different directions, but our roots remain as one.

These sessions are for those looking to photograph large groups or multiple families and create a keepsake to enjoy and pass on to future generations. We have outlined some sessions to give you an idea of the options we offer. These sessions work best on case by case basis; we would be happy to help you create a family portrait of all of your generations.

VIP HEIRLOOM SESSIONS

OVERVIEW

We w i l l d i s c u s s w h a t s e s s i o n w i l l w o r k b e s t f o r y o u . M a y b e i t ’s a n i n - s t u d i o c o m p o s i t e session or we might meet at your home or a b e a u t i f u l g r e e n f i e l d . We w i l l g a t h e r a l l the info we need about who is involved and h o w y o u p l a n t o d i s p l a y y o u r p h o t o s a f t e r.

Then we can create the perfect session for y o u a n d y o u r w h o l e f a m i l y.

CHOICES

The VIP Heirloom session includes a $100 print credit per family unit and your session is free. (see page 6 for all VIP p e r k s . ) Yo u c a n s p l i t t h a t c r e d i t o r s h a r e i t . T h e re i s a 4 f a m i l y m i n i m u m . (A family unit is typically a group that lives under the same roof. But chat with us and we can help you figure that out.)

BEST USE

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When multiple families each want a little s o m e t h i n g f r o m t h e p h o t o s h o o t . R e m e m b e r, each family can choose a different print or product depending on their style. A photo reveal will be organized for each family unit. And if families are out of town we can arrange to do a virtual photo reveal for them.

Basic Heirloom Sessions

Basic Heirloom sessions are either hourly or chosen from the 3 options below. You invest in your session and then come to the studio for a photo reveal to purchase your prints and products.

Basic sessions are offered during regular business hours. ( F o r a b a s i c s e s s i o n o n t h e w e e k e n d t h e r e will be a $50 weekend, fee however VIP sessions a r e a v a i l a b l e o n t h e w e e k e n d . ) Additional time

can be added to any basic session for $75 an hour.

COMPOSITE IN-STUDIO

Each family member is photographed on a plain background, then digitally composited to create any combination you would like. And because each member is photographed separately the photos can be taken at different times. So if family is town at different times we can still have a family photo with everyone in it. Typically this session is $10 a person with a 10 person minimum. (But for large groups or those who want to combine session styles we are happy to work with you.)

IN-STUDIO

Get that traditional classic look. This session works well for family groups of 15 or less. Sessions are 1 hour in length and we can photograph multiple family combinations. It is recommended to coordinate one outfit for this type of session.

In-Studio sessions are $75.

ON LOCATION

Pick your favorite spot and make it personal. We will come to your location and photograph your family and various combinations of the families together. You are welcome to have as many members as you can fit at your location. Sessions are 1 hour in length but extra time can be added if needed. It is recommended to coordinate one outfit for this type of session and to choose a rain location if you are planning on the session being outside. On location sessions are $95 for a 1 hour session and $170 for a 2 hour session.

HOURLY

If you would like family photos taken at a specific event such as a family reunion or special birthday party. This session is $75 an hour with a minimum of 2 hours.

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DAPPER DARLINGS Clothing choices make a session that much better, so picking the perfect pinafore or pant suit is a detail that shouldn’t go unchecked. Here are some ideas to help busy parents determine the best duds for them and their darlings.

BOUNCING BABIES: • Soft or light solids, looks good on skin • Simple styles like onesies are classic • Diaper cover only • Birthday suit (naked)

TIP:

Bring a change of clothes in case of a spill, thrill or chill

A V O I D : Fancy clothes (collars, shoes, giant headbands) compete for attention with the baby

FA B U LO U S FA M I L I E S : • Stick to a color palette of three to

four complementary colors • Layers (like cardigans) and longer sleeves are flattering any time of year.

• Shoes are optional • Keep hair simple and clean • Non-glare glasses keep glare at bay

T I P : Match your clothing colors to your home décor where your art will be displayed around A V O I D : Everyone wearing the same outfit. Mix it up!

CRAFTY KIDS: • • • • •

Layered looks are great Bright and fun prints Accessories:hats,scarves,chunky braclets Clothes should be fitted, not baggy Bare feet or fun shoes

T I P : For shiny, neat hair use product, like shine gel or pomade AVO I D :

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Huge logos that date the image and distract the eye

It’s A Date!

we’re so excited for your photo shoot!

R A I N , R A I N , G O AWAY

O utd o o r sh o o t s o f fe r th e b e s t a v a ila b le lig h t and s ur roundings for y our pre c ious por tr aits . But if Mother Nat ure thre a t e n s t o ra i n o n o u r p a r a d e , d o n ’t wo r r y, the re are alw ay s options : Pl an A : W h e n i t ’ s o b v i o u s a d i r e w e a t h e r f o r e c a s t i s r i g h t ( f o r a c h a n g e ) , w e ’ l l c a l l a n d r e s c h e d u l e .

Pl an B : A l t e r n a t e , a v a i l a b l e i n d o o r v e n u e s .

Pl an C : A d v e n t u r o u s ?

We h a v e t h e s k i l l s a n d p r o t e c t i v e g e a r . I f s t o r m c h a s e r w e a t h e r d e v e l o p s w e ’ l l f i n i s h t h e s e s s i o n l a t e r .

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The Golden Hour When scheduling an outdoor portrait session w i t h N a t a l i e ’ s S t u d i o p h o t o g r a p h y, y o u m a y n o t i c e t h a t w e re c o m m e n d s h o o t i n g d u r i n g a v e r y p re c i s e t i m e o f d a y - - g e n e r a l l y t h e l a s t s i x t y t o n i n e t y m i n u t e s b e fo re t h e s u n h a s completely set. This special window known to photographers as “The Golden Hour” is the p e r i o d o f t i m e w h e n t h e l i g h t f ro m t h e s u n i s

YOUR STYLE ON DISPLAY

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OUR MOST POPULAR PRINT STYLES 1) If your style is more traditional, we recommend a framed portrait in a classic wood frame or a canvas.

Our studio carries a variety of fine frame options to complement your art and decor.

2) If you don’t have a lot of wall space we recommend our high quality albums. They are not only durable but their beautiful photo quality will bring you joy for years to come.

3) If your style is more free-spirited, artistic, or edgy, or if your decor is modern and minimalist, We recommend the fine art wrapped canvas option.

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Tr a d i t i o n a l m a t t e d and framed print

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Photo Quality Albums

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Fine art canvas wrapped print

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“ We l o v e N a t a l i e ! S h e ’ s t h e b e s t a ro u n d ” -Emily M.

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