Portraits
CREATING MEMORIES
It is important to Capture life’s special moments and creating a lasting memory of them. I offer portrait photography services that capture your special moments to be preserved forever. I specialize in family portraits, individual portraits, and more.
The Process
I use natural light and/or professional lighting equipment on-location to create beautiful, timeless images that will be enjoyed for years to come. I also offer studio portrait sessions for more formal images. I enjoy photographing people of all ages and backgrounds. For family portraits, I will be sure to capture important interaction between family members. I will help you relax and enjoy the experience to create beautiful photographs that you and your family will cherish.
I provide a variety of portrait photography services including on-location photoshoots, indoor studio sessions, and professional retouching and editing, custom packages, and professional prints. I am committed to delivering exceptional quality and customer service.
A pre-session consultation is highly encouraged and may be scheduled as a 15-minute phone call or Zoom meeting to discuss the style of portraits you are interested in and what to expect during the session. If you have a specific vision for your photos, this is a great opportunity to discuss how we can achieve those.
If you have any questions or would like to book an appointment, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I look forward to capturing your special moments.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Studio sessions include a real time review of unedited images that are tethered directly from the camera to a computer monitor.
Studio sessions include a choice of standard medium to dark grey, black or white backgrounds, with the option of adding textures or other colors in post processing upon request.
Professional editing and retouching to include subtle adjustments to remove stray hairs, reduce dark shadows under eyes, whitening teeth and removing blemishes. If requested, further editing may be used to smooth wrinkles on skin, brighten eyes and reduce wrinkles on clothing.
A pre-session consultation as described above.
A fun and relaxed professional photography session using high quality cameras, lenses, lighting gear, backgrounds, and other accessories.
Outdoor sessions will be scheduled at a location of your choice and will include the use of natural light or professional lighting gear, or a combination of both.
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You may choose your wardrobe for the photo session, however I can provide suggestions based upon the style of portraits you are interested in.
I generally recommend clothing that is clean and free of wrinkles (although some wrinkles may be removed in post processing). Avoid clothing with busy patterns or strong colors that would distract from your faces.
Avoid wearing the same color as your preferred background for indoor studio photos.
If possible, avoid wearing glasses with transitional lenses or that reflect blue light, as these effects are difficult to remove in post processing.
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Several days before the photo session, be sure to plan for the day. If you or any family members plan to have appointments with a hair stylist or makeup artist, try to allow extra time.
In the two days before the session, plan to get adequate rest and avoid activities that could result in sunburns, chapped lips, dry skin, or red eyes.
Get adequate sleep the night before the session to ensure a well-rested look.
On the morning of the photo session, be sure that you are feeling well and confident. If you will be shaving facial hair, be extra cautious to avoid nicks.
Relax and have fun!
