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Frequently asked questions

WHERE ARE SESSIONS HELD?

HOW MANY CHILDREN DO YOU PHOTOGRAPH IN A SESSION?

WHAT IF IT RAINS?

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?

WHEN WILL I GET TO SEE MY IMAGES?

WHAT IF I'D LIKE TO ORDER ADDITIONAL IMAGES?

WHAT TYPE OF EDITING / RETOUCHING DO YOU PROVIDE?

WHAT SHOULD MY CHILD WEAR?

WHAT PRECAUTIONS ARE YOU TAKING WITH COVID?

do you have different background options?

All Fine Art School Portrait sessions will take place outside at my Scotch Plains home on my front porch with a solid black background. Sessions are 10 minutes in length.

The $195 fee includes time to photograph up to 3 children. I'll spend 5 - 10 minutes photographing each child. If you have more than 3 children, you will need to book two (2) sessions.

I have a covered front porch and if it's drizzling lightly, we'll go ahead with your session. If it is raining heavily, I'll be in touch the day of your session to reschedule at a time that works for both of us.

• A 10 minute session
• 3 full-resolution digital images delivered via download and a print release. 
• Option to purchase additional images at a discounted rate

Approximately 2 weeks after your child's Portrait Session, I will email you a link to a private online Gallery so that you may view images from the session and select the 3 images that are included with your package. Once you've made your selection, you will receive a link to download your images and a print release within 24-48 hours.

Click here to view my Fine Art School Portraits Portfolio for examples.

No. All portraits will be taken against a black background which may vary in tone, depending on the natural lighting conditions of the day to give a classic and timeless feel to your photos.

All images are edited lightly in keeping with my artistic style. Significant retouching (i.e, for excessive acne) is not included with this package but is available upon request for an additional price.

Neutral and more muted tones photograph best on children and allow the focus to be on their beautiful face rather than their clothing. Choose from ivory and cream, browns, mauve, muted yellows and pinks and varying shades of light to darker blue and grey. Avoid anything neon or very bright colors like orange and red or hot pink, which will produce a color cast on your child's face. Avoid bright white and please do not dress your child in black, as black clothing will fade into the background. Also avoid large logos or clothing with graphics or text. Be sure to dress your child in layers and bring along a coordinating sweater or light jacket in case it's cool on the day of their session.

• Your safety is important to me. Besides washing and sanitizing my hands between sessions, I will wear a mask during the session and sanitize the stool that children sit on. I'm also happy to share that I've been fully vaccinated.

• Sessions will be staggered so that children are not waiting while I’m shooting another session.

• Clients must agree to sign a Covid waiver. If you or your child has a cold or any other illness, cough or fever the day of your scheduled session, please contact me to reschedule.

Want more than just 3 images? No problem! You'll have the option to purchase additional digital images, and/or print products after viewing your gallery at a huge discount from my standard prices as follows:

Discounted Prices:
One (1) additional digital image  ~ $35
Three (3) additional digital images ~ $100

Standard Archival Quality Prints in a Lustre or Matte finish:
5x7 print ~ $8 ($9 for Matte)
8x10 print ~ $12 ($14 for Matte)
11x14 print ~ $20 ($24 for Matte)

Additional products also available including Fine Art Museum prints (printed on a heavy-weight smooth textured paper), gallery wrapped canvas, and metal prints.



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