STAGED PHOTOGRAPHY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- How do I book a Session?
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The best/fastest way is to fill out the contact form here on our website. Based on the information you provide we will contact you with a few date and time options. You can also call us at 703-779-8292. Please be mindful, if we don’t answer we may be at a shoot. Voicemails will be returned within 24 hours.
- What happens if it rains the day my shoot is booked?
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We will re-book you for the next available date. Fortunately, this happens infrequently and we always rebook approximately within a 10 day time frame.
- When should I book my newborn session?
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Please inform us of your desire for newborn images and our services during your pregnancy. We will pencil you in around your due date. Once the baby arrives we will select a firm date within the first 2 weeks of life. It is within this time frame that we can capture those precious curled up sleeping images we all love!
- How long will my session last?
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- Mini sessions last approximately 20 minutes.
- Seniors sessions and child/family sessions last approximately 1-1.5 hours.
- Designer set images last approximately 30 minutes
- Maternity sessions last approximately 1 hour
- Newborn sessions last approximately 3-4 hours. We build in time to comfort, feed, burp, change, and rock babies to sleep. The 3-4 hours is an estimate and could go over or under that time depending on the baby.
- When can I expect my images to be ready after the shoot is over?
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You can expect the gallery of images from your session to be ready to view within 3-4 weeks. Post production/editing is very labor intensive and takes time. Each image is individually and masterfully edited. We do not batch edit as individual editing produces a finer result that more closely resembles art. Once the images are ready to view you will receive an email directing you to the gallery. Navigating the gallery is simple and easy to use. Galleries are active for 30 days. Your families images are very important to us and we want them to be perfect. Thank you for your patience during this important process.
- How do I order prints, products and or digital files?
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Once you have made your selections please let us know the image number, size and medium desired and we will place your print/product order and or prepare your digital files.
- Do you sell digital files at full/high resolution?
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Yes, all files are sold at the fullest/highest resolution. This will ensure you can print in any medium and at even very large sizes without any loss of quality to the image.
- If I have ordered prints how will I receive them and how long will it take?
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Print orders will be delivered directly to you approximately 2 weeks after the order is paid/placed.
- Are you able to help with image selection?
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We would be happy to help you during the selection process including showing you samples of print mediums and sizes. Some of our favorites include metal, wood, glass, canvas prints and image blocks. We can also provide recommendations on grouping and displaying photos on your walls.
- Do you offer advice on wardrobe selection?
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Yes, this request comes up often and we would love to help. We can talk or face-time before the shoot. We also encourage you to bring several backup choices so we can make decisions in real time the day of the shoot. The camera loves color and patterns so don’t shy away. It's best to bring a wide variety of garments and shoe choices, especially if you are unsure. Don’t forget accessories and the small details…like fingernail polish…either all on or all off…but not chipped. Pinterest is a great source for creating looks. Check it out!