capturing hope photography welcome guide
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This is a short guide that helps explain what to expect before, during, and after your photo session with me!TRANSCRIPT
W E L C O M EPERSONAL, AUTHENTIC, CUSTOM PORTRAITS
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hopecapturing
GET IN TOUCH(404) 432 - 1159
www.capturinghope.com
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apturing Hope Photography offers custom
designed portraits that reflect a blend of traditional and
casual photography. Sessions are done on-location in the
metro Atlanta area. Our services offer a memorable
experience and beautiful portraits to share and cherish.
Don’t let memories pass you by. Capturing Hope
PhotogPhotography can help you preserve memories of the life
you work hard to enjoy.
Please read over this guide and keep it as a reference for
questions regarding your session and products you can
order. In the following pages, you’ll find information
about customizing your session, products we offer, even
suggestions of what to wear! If you still have questions,
please don’t hesitate to contact me.please don’t hesitate to contact me.
- Katharine Hurlburt
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ABOUT CAPTURING HOPE
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BEFORE THE SESSION
Part of the custom experience in booking Capturing Hope Photography is that I help you design and
plan the details of you session. I call this the design process because we are creating an experience,
not just taking snapshots. My sessions are not thrown together carelessly. This process is important
because we will not only discuss locations and dates, but also outfits and special items you want to
incorporate into your portraits. Together, we will make your session a memorable experience.
Designing Your Session
At this point, hopefully we have chatted and you feel that I am the right photographer for you! The
next step is for us to set up your complimentary consultation meeting. At this meeting, we will
discuss my policies, start designing your session, and collect the deposit to reserve your desired
session date. The $75.00 deposit is non-refundable and is applied towards the total session fee.
The remaining balance of $125.00 is due the day of your session. We will also set a date to preview
and order your portraits, which will take place two weeks after your session.
Booking Your Session
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WHAT TO WEAR
Large, busy prints, checkered patterns & geometric designs don’t photograph well. You should
also stay away from large logos. Bright reds, greens, and oranges can cast their colors on your skin.
Also, all white clothing is not the most flattering color and can cause unwanted bright spots.
It’s a great idea to plan the outfits 2 weeks before the session. Lay them out on a bed, step back and
take a look. Once you’re happy with your choices, make sure they are clean and wrinkle-free, then
set them aside for your session. Don’t forget about shoes and the most overlooked item... the socks!
YYes, the socks are important...(the color). This will lower your stress level on session day! If you’re
still not sure about your choices, feel free to email me or text me a picture of your outfits!
What to Avoid
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I have created a board on Pinterest to help guide
you with ideas. You can click to my profile by
going to my website, capturinghope.com. But I
will share some tips with you here.
Clothing should be simple and timeless. Favorites
are jeans, khaki colored pants, white, black or
neutneutral colored shirts, sundresses, gowns, hats
and bare feet. My general rule of thumb is to pick
three colors that complement each other with one
color being a “pop” color. For instance, if you like a
neutral palate, you could do light brown, grey, and
then a pop of blue!
General Tips
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THE SESSION
This is where the magic happens! At this point, hopefully you feel prepared and excited about your
custom session. The session fee covers my time photographing your session and editing your final
images. The total fee for these services is $200. As explained in the booking section on the second
page, a deposit is collected prior to your session to reserve your date.
I want your session to be the best experience possible! Getting a good night sleep the day before or
getting a nap the day of is so important to keep the grumpy faces away! Please plan to arrive a few
minutes early to your session. Do not hesitate to call me if you are running late or need to reviewminutes early to your session. Do not hesitate to call me if you are running late or need to review
directions with me. I don’t want you to feel rushed. I highly recommend bringing snacks and water
in case children get hungry or thirsty. Maybe even for yourself! Do not worry about your kids being
too shy or too wild. We will have fun either way! Typically I like to start the session with casual
posing and just try to get everyone to relax. We both don’t want cheesy smiles.
DO NOT bring chocolate, gum, or bright colored candy. Chocolate could melt and gum will stay in
their mouths for too long. The best candy I can recommend are Smarties or Sweethearts. Anything
else could leave residue on teeth and lips! else could leave residue on teeth and lips!
REMEMBER: Bring any props or accessories you wanted to use, the remaining balance of your
session fee, wipes or Kleenex!
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AFTER THE SESSION
At your ordering appointment, I help you decide bettween good and best. We will pick the best
portraits and then match them with the best products. We can discuss any questions you have about
the collections and packages. You will have 25-30 images to select from. Orders placed at this meeting
will receive a bonus gift of ten 4x6 prints. All orders are final and orders will not be submitted until
payment is collected and processed. Family and friends will also be able to make their own
purchases directly from your online gallery. Your online gallery will be available for 30 days.
PPayment plans are available upon request. Cash, checks, and credit/debit cards are accepted. Credit
cards will incur a $2.00 processing fee.
Print time varies between products, but 2-3 business days is the average. Shipping will take 8-10
business days. Once your order has arrived, we will arrange a pick up time!
The Ordering Process
Editing your images and preparing your online
gallery will take 12-14 days. During this time, I
encourage you to think more about the displays
and products you want for your home and family
members. Included in this guide are some examples
of how to display wall portraits. Feeling eager to see
your portyour portraits? I know clients want to see images
quickly! A sneak peek album will be posted on
Facebook with three watermarked images for you to
see and share. Feel free to make them your profile
picture but do not crop out watermark.
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