My Photo Session Process: From Booking To Gallery Delivery

The process of going from booking your session to getting your photos is easy. I know many of my clients lead a busy life and don’t have time for back and forth when it comes to photo sessions, that’s why I aim to make the process as simple and stress-free as possible.

black and white image of pregnant mom holding toddlers hands while he dances

After I receive an inquiry for a family session, I will send an email back to you with some links to information about my sessions and pricing, and a link to my calendar to book your session. After booking, you will receive an invoice to pay your 25% deposit and a session form to fill out. The deposit is due upon booking to hold your date and time in my calendar. The session form can be filled out anytime before the session.

If you are booking newborn and maternity sessions, the booking process is basically the same, however, if you have not had your baby yet, we will wait to choose the date/time based on when you deliver.

couple on bed with newborn baby

The session form acts as a contract, but it also gives me some insight into the personality of your family. I want you to speak freely when answering the questions because it will help me capture more than just your likeness in the photos…it will help me capture YOU.

If you tell me you have a shy child, and you also tell me some things they like…I can talk about that with them during the session and that usually helps them warm up to me. If your partner hates taking photos and is dreading the session, that’s good for me to know going in to it, and hopefully I can do something to make it more enjoyable for them. If your family is outdoorsy, tell me…that can help when deciding on a location. If you tell me you like to travel, that’s great…I will for sure chat you up about travel during our session! Please tell me all the details.

A few days before the session I will send an email with a link to my private welcome page…there you will find more in depth information on my sessions, tips on what to wear, and how to prepare.

The day before the session you will receive an invoice to pay the remainder of your session fee.

Within 2 weeks of the session I will edit the photos and send your gallery link. You will be able to download all of the images in the gallery immediately, and have the option to purchase prints and canvas.

I give complimentary albums with all of my sessions…they are beautiful 10x8 linen covered albums with layflat pages. I design the entire thing, and it will arrive at your doorstep within 2 weeks of gallery delivery.

Easy right?

Ready to book? Send me a message below!

Natalie Starks