Question 1

I booked a session, what’s next?"

Accepted Answer

Yayyy!!! We are excited to bring your vision to life!  Once you secure your session, you will receive a questionnaire to help me get to know you or your family’s personalities, so our session goes as smooth as possible.  We will schedule a call to go over location, date, and the details you shared with me in the questionnaire.  Depending on your vision, we will execute your shoot to the fullest on your session date. Let’s get to work and have fun!!!

Question 2

What is a retainer fee?

Accepted Answer

A 50% non-refundable container fee is required to secure your session.  This fee holds your date and time for you shoot and will be applied to the balance of session.  The remaining balance is due two weeks before your session date.  You always have the option to pay in full when booking.

Question 3

Where will the session take place at and what should I wear?

Accepted Answer

Location depends on your vision for your shoot. After our initial chat, we will confirm if outdoors, indoors or in-studio is best. Selecting a wardrobe that fits your body type is highly recommended. My motto is: BE COMFORTABLE!!!  For family sessions, choose an article of clothing (for example a dress with a print) and build the family’s outfit from there.
Remember - it doesn’t have to match; it just has to go. Try dressing everyone in complimentary colors but not the same color. Your images will appear boring and flat.
Try to find your inspiration piece and build all everyone’s else's outfit around it. As a final test, lay out all the outfits together and make sure nothing jumps out at you or sticks out in a bad way. Wear something you feel great in and fits you well.

Question 4

What is your turnaround time?

Accepted Answer

Portrait and family sessions will be available to view in two weeks from your session date. Events and specialty sessions will be provided in three weeks from the event date. If you need rush turn-around for these sessions it can be accommodated for at a fee.

Question 5

Why don’t I get to see all the photos you took?

Accepted Answer

You wouldn’t want to see all the photos I took; I cull them for you so you are seeing the best of each pose/set up. I choose the ones that are up to my high technical standards as well as ones with the best expressions and eye contact. I promise you will the very best version of your images!

ERICA MCPHERSON

TURNING MOMENTS INTO LIFETIME MEMORIES

Professional Photography Services in Virginia