A LUXURY EXPERIENCE
The Process
Preparing for Your Family Photo Shoot
5 Tips for Taking the Best Family Photos
1. Plan ahead
What’s meant to be a fun, memorable event can quickly become a stressful, panic-inducing nightmare. All too often people spend the day before their photo session running around with last-minute preparations. Having your family’s photo taken by a professional is a unique experience, so it’s important to plan in advance to avoid any unnecessary stress. Below are a few tips to help you prepare for your session.
2. Talk to your kids beforehand
Kids are smart and they love feeling grown-up and informed. Get your children interested and involved by explaining the plans for the day. Show them the outfits you have picked out or let them be involved in the clothing selection process. Tell them a “professional photographer” is coming over and that’s it’s going to be a lot of fun. Convey positivity to minimize the stress of new people and new things that can overwhelm small children.
3. Decide on a reward
Sometimes a little bribery is necessary to make sure things go smoothly during your session. If you would like to try an extra incentive to keep your kids calm, pick a reward beforehand that you would be comfortable following through with after the session is over. If your kids like ice cream, for example, we can talk about using ice cream as a bargaining tool with the kids when they need to smile more, sit still, or pay attention.
4. Ensure everyone is well fed and rested
Make sure to get as much sleep as possible, and don’t forget your breakfast and lunch depending on the time of the photo session. Your photographer may provide snacks, but pack some extra goodies for the kids in case they get hungry or restless. Preserve your energy for the session so that everyone is bright-eyed and bushy-tailed with smiling faces.
5. Trust your photographer
We know how stressful it can be to get a family portrait done, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Professional photographers love when kids get giggly, smile wide, or show off a little attitude—anything that shows off their true personalities. Trust your photographer and follow their lead. They are here to guide you through the process and make sure it is a memorable experience for all.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
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We are a Boutique Studio located in Plaza Del Mar Shopping Center in Dorado, Puerto Rico.
- WHERE DO YOU HAVE YOUR SESSIONS?
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For your Convinience we can do Studio sessions or On Location Sessions wherever you want.
- HOW MUCH WILL BE MY INVESTMENT?
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Session Fees are due at the time of booking to guarantee your session. This fee includes the photographers time and talent, custom editing of images and an In Person Ordering session at our Dorado,PR location within a couple of days after your session. Prints, Files and Products are purchased separately from the session fee.
Your portrait session can be in studio or on location in the Dorado thru San Juan metroplex. Due to high demand and to ensure that we maintain our high level of service, there is a $500 minimum investment for every session. Most of our clients invest between $2000 - $4500 on their custom photography. We offer several Print Products for perpetuate your memories. A la carte prints digital files start at $150.
- HOW FAR OUT SHOULD I BOOK MY PORTRAIT SESSION?
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We take limited sessions each month and recommend booking 4-6 weeks in advance. Another benefit of booking in advance is giving us more time to get to know each other so that you feel completely comfortable at your portrait session, like you are hanging with a friend. Having time to get to know you and your beautiful family also helps me in my planning of all of the little details that will make your session unique and special.
- CAN I BOOK A SESSION ON THE WEEKENDS?
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We do Sessions from Tuesday to Saturdays. Only Saturdays are available for Sessions. Our Studio is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
- WHICH PAYMENT METHODS YOU ACCEPT?
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We accept Payments with Venmo, Paypal, Apple Pay or Cash. Sorry, No personal Checks.
- DO YOU SHOOT WEDDINGS?
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I did! 30 years of wonderful weddings. I met a ton of amazing people and partied it up with the bridal parties, but now I'm dedicated to my families and their ongoing stories.
That being said, I do still do destination weddings and small intimate gatherings. Reach out to me and tell me your story to see if we can make things work!
Contact us for details and wedding portfolio.
Basic Investment is $5,350.