Session Details & Information

 
     
 

 
     
     
  How long will my session take?
Sessions typically take from one to two hours depending on changes of clothing and indoor/outdoor options. Please be on time for your session. A 24 hour notice is required if you need to reschedule.

What should I wear?
Simple, timeless clothing in solid colors are best. Light colors look best for light backdrops; dark clothes look best for dark backdrops. When having a family picture made solid, darker toned shirts will bring more focus to the faces. Denim or khakis with solid shirts are great! Children look great in denim overalls, too. Trendy or busy clothing with patterns, logos, sparkles, etc., date the image and distract the viewer from the focus, the face. Please, do not wear bold stripes or plaids.

Seniors:
Senior Sessions are parent-free sessions. Seniors are more relaxed without the distraction of other adults. Graduation caps/gowns, letterman jackets, hats, sports equipment, fresh flowers, and your vehicle are all props that you might like to bring. If you wear glasses you may want to consider having the lenses removed by an optometrist before the session to eliminate glass glare.

Infants:
Newborn sessions often last up to three hours, with breaks for feedings and calming. Infants photograph best unclothed and in black and white images to minimize blotchy skin. Dress your infant in loose-fitting clothes so no creases or fabric impressions will be visible after removing the clothes. Remove socks an hour before the session or ankle creases will show. If you are interested in a baby parts collage, please request it before the session.

What does the session fee cover?
The session fee of $225 (for up to four people) covers the photographer's time for set-up, session, and post-session production of prints. It also includes a $100 credit toward print purchases. Sessions should be booked two weeks in advance.

What forms of Payment do you accept?
Currently, I accept cash or check. Credit card purchases are available only through PayPal. The sitting fee is due before photo session and all orders must be prepaid at the time the order is placed. Checks are made payable to René Smith.

Ordering
Your proofs will be available for viewing at a private web page within 1 week of the portrait session. You will also be able to print proofs and order forms to order at your convenience. If you do not have internet access, you will be provided with a Proof CD. Prints will be available 2 weeks after order is placed.

How long do you keep "negatives" (digital files)?
All image poses ordered within 30 days of the proof viewing will be archived and available for purchase for one year. Those images not ordered will remain on file for an additional 30 days and then, if not ordered, will be deleted.

Copyright Information
All images are copyright by René Smith Photography. It is expressly forbidden to scan, copy, print out on a home printer or otherwise reproduce these images. Prints may be ordered at current print prices.
 
     
     
 

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