All year long, crazy session ideas will strike me - usually at extremely busy, inconvenient times. I've been trying to write them down, though, so that I could pick those ideas back up again when I do have some breathing room. That time is now! Well, kind of. I can't exactly say I'm at a loss for things to do, buuuut at the same time it's a far cry from the craziness of summer, so I'd like to take this opportunity to have some fun.
So here's my list of Concept Sessions: pre-designed sessions that are ready to go and just need participants! They're essentially the same custom lifestyle sessions I usually offer - except I've taken care of the "custom" part of it, so to speak. Every session is definitely going to be unique (I think we'd have a hard time avoiding that), but rather than you & me cooperatively designing a session from the ground up, you get to step right into a ready-made session blueprint.
Even better? Because these are ideas on my personal list, these sessions are yours for half price. Win-win!
The Fine Print: MODEL RELEASES ARE REQUIRED. Regularly priced lifestyle sessions include 1-2 hours of shooting, a complete set of high resolution images + print release, a custom USB, and an online gallery for a fee of $550. Concept sessions as offered here include 1-2 hours of shooting, a complete set of high resolution images + print release via digital download, and an online gallery for a fee of $275. When applicable, gift certificates, coupons, and other promotions may be applied to the regular session cost, and the concept session will be one half of the remaining balance (i.e., a gift certificate of $100 would take the regular cost to $450, and the concept session would be $225). All concept sessions must be scheduled to take place before May 12, 2018.
Let's start with the biggest one first!
FILLED. Commercial and Editorial Photography for Small Businesses. I am seeking a local business/businessperson (sole proprietors are fine!) to 'model' for a truly custom, editorial business package. I would like to work with you to design an authentic portrait of your person and your business, no matter how big or small, from top to bottom. This is highly variable depending on the nature of the business, of course, but the work could include shadowing a typical day or relevant work process; studio stock photography; environmental portraits; studio headshots; and lifestyle "action" sessions to show endproducts in use.
FILLED. Maternity Photography. I am seeking a mama in her second or third trimester (30-35 weeks is ideal) who is expecting baby number 2 to participate in a mother + child themed maternity session. The older child will ideally be under the age of four. This session will take place in the studio and will in part require a bare belly.
Lifestyle Parent + Child. I would love to document a bathtime routine with a mama or papa and a bubble bath. At least one child should be two years old or under. The big requirement here is that the participating family MUST have a bathroom with a tub and at least one window.
Breastfeeding Portraits. I am seeking a mama and nursling set (multiple nurslings ok; any age of child/ren ok) to participate in an intimate nursing session. This session will take place at home in your bedroom. Mama must be ok with tasteful toplessness. The most important requirement is that you MUST have a window in your bedroom. (I also may ask for permission to move your furniture so your bed is closer to said window - just a heads up!)
Lifestyle Family / Parent + Child. This session would be lovely with either the whole family, or just one parent having a special day with the kiddos. I would like to document a family in the kitchen working together to bake something. I was thinking cut-out cookies because they are so visually rich during the decorating stage especially, but I'm also open to your ideas! This session will take place on location in your kitchen. Windows are a huge plus.
FILLED. Lifestyle Family / Parent + Child. This session would be lovely with either the whole family, or just one parent having a special day with the kiddos. I am seeking the indoor-blanket-fort-building-champions of Fairbanks. I think you can see where this is going. :) This session takes place in your home; windows are a huge plus.
FILLED. Newborn Photography. I am seeking a newborn (under three weeks of age at the time of the session) for an in-studio newborn milk bath mini-session. Mama's hands and arms will also be photographed.
FILLED. Herbal Bath Session. I am seeking a mama + baby pair to participate in an herbal bath. Tasteful nudity a possibility. Nursing relationship preferred. This session takes place on location in your home; you MUST have a bathtub and a window in your bathroom.
Hopefully one of these sessions sounds PERFECT for your family! If so, give me a holler. Only one session per concept is available at the special rate, so jump now. If you are interested in one of the in-home sessions listed that requires a window, please send me a snapshot of that space with your inquiry so I can get a general idea of what we're working with.
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I'm looking forward to hearing from you!