Forever Captured Photography specializes in Newborn, Children's and Wedding Fine Art Photography.
A passion for Newborns, I like to photograph them within the first two weeks of life to capture all their tiny sweetness before it quickly disappears.
To book a session please call 306-221-5290
We serve the Saskatoon, Sk area.
Email
forevercapturedphotography@yahoo.ca

Monday, March 17, 2008

What can you expect from a session?

So you are thinking about getting some portraits done.
You have been looking at the various sites in Saskatoon.
You email or phone around to a couple and you here the price for a sitting fee...
Shock! It costs me that much just for you to take my picture??
Well I... well I... I could go to Walmart,Sears or Superstore for so much cheaper!!
When my older kids were younger I did go to Walmart before I got into photography.
But I found the last few times I went I would always go the day after I picked up the images and bring them back complaining These are out of focus!!
Have you ever taken a good look at your portraits from these said companies?? They are definately not sharp! And if your sweet pea had a cut or scratch on their face that you tried to hide from the camera it will still be there front and center.
I am sure most have heard the saying you get what you pay for... And you do.
A typical session at the local store goes something like this...
You get your little one all dressed up to go get their pictures done. Before you have probably even left the house they are whining that they want a snack and you give in just to keep them happy so they don't have that complete meltdown you know is coming if you don't LOL...
Oops they make a mess all over their face and a tiny bit on the chosen outfit.. Ugh
you arrive at the store only to discover uhoh you forgot the comb at home and their hair is a bit messy.
Then you sit and wait for your appt even though you arrived on time. You get your 15 min in the studio. You get to look at the computer screen and decide right then and there after the shot is this the one you choose for the cheap package??
The instant you say yes, they bring out all the "Neat" backgrounds and props and get your child to be really cute.
Then as soon as the session is over you are taken over to the computer to pick your poses. There is no coming back it is now or never... Decisions decisions...
Now a typical session with Forever Captured Photography goes kind of like this
We set up a date and time for me to come over to your house to do the session.WOW you don't even have to leave the comfort of your home and the security it holds for your child.
I arrive and spend a few moments talking to you the parent and the child getting to know the child a bit before I even start taking any pictures.
The baby or child may still get upset and need to be comforted. And that is fine! There is no set time for your session. If it takes 30 min to comfort a baby then so be it... I sit patiently and wait.
It won't cost you anymore because of it.
After the session I usually put a sneak peek of a couple of images up on this blog for you. Then in about 2 wks time I come over to your place again and we view the gallery together. NO Pressure!! I then leave the password for your gallery with you for you to share with whomever you would like and about a week later I contact you to see if you are ready to order. Then I come over again and review your order with you. In about a week to two weeks I have your images ready for you and then I bring them over to you and present them to you.
My session fee covers my time to come to you ,the time I spend with you and the many hours after I leave your home to edit those images to make them perfect for you. And yes that may mean removing that scratch on Junior's cheek on every image before it is shown to you.
I care a lot about quality. And presenting you with high quality beautiful images.
Many clients have a hard time choosing after they see their galleries as they are in love with so many of the shots we got.
I aim to get to the soul of a person when I take their picture. To get that special look that mom loves so much of her little boy. Or that special smile your little girl only does when she is really happy.
I have had people comment that my images have touched them in such a way that it brings tears to their eyes.
What is one of the first things that most people say they would save after their pets and children if the house was on fire...
Almost everyone answers their pictures. If pictures are that important to you should they not be of the highest quality??
I choose to print at a pro lab here in the city because I want the best for you the client. If you look around at most of the pros sites in the city our prices are around the same so when looking for a pro photographer it is about finding whose style suits you and your families needs the best. So when only the best will do please check around before you decide who will take your heirloom images for you.
Sincerely
Sheila

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