If this is your first Shaunna Barry Photography portrait session, you are in for a treat! Your portrait session will be as unique as your family, but one thing I want all my shoots to be is fun. Many clients say that they have fond memories of the session itself!
Since your photo shoot is not likely to be the portrait torture sessions you may recall from past studio experiences, please be sure to keep the mood before and during the session light and fun. The morning of your photo shoot is not the time for harsh scolding or demands to smile on command. If you’re running five minutes late, or if your little one’s cowlick just will not stay smoothed, or if the baby won’t stop crying… take a deep breath and relax. We do not need perfection in order to get perfect photos!
Generally we begin the session with a few "relaxed posed" shots with the group and individuals. Next, the fun begins… I will gently direct you and your children with games and active posing, so that I can begin capturing those spontaneous expressions and natural interactions. You will be surprised to find how relaxed and fun your session will be, and as long as everyone is having fun I will keep shooting. Often my session favorites are the captures that take place during the "in between" moments, or even after most photographers would consider the session to be over.
One week following your session, your portraits will be ready for you to preview. We will email you a link to your own custom slideshow (be sure to have tissues on hand the first time you watch it!), and at this time we will schedule your ordering session.
Your ordering session is an experience in itself! There are so many decisions to be... made what size? how many of that pose? I am here to help you make all those right choices with your personal one on one ordering session.
Three to four days after your ordering session, your portraits will be ready (fine art canvases may take an additional week). Whether you have decided on stunning fine art canvases, a gallery of wall portraits to grace your living room, or another sampling of beautiful portraits, I guarantee that you will be filled with joy every time you see them. My goal for each client is to create beautiful works of art for your home... they just happen to feature your family!
