FAQ :: What you need to know!

How should I get my retainer fee to you (50% of session fee)?
*I will email you the Contract & Model Release form for you to fill out and sign then please mail this and the retainer fee to me @ #103-398 Nanaimo Ave West, Penticton, BC, V2A 1N7.
Remember, the retainer is NON-REFUNDABLE. This hold your date and time, in case of poor weather we will work together to change the date. I often have a few other spots that work and am flexible to help find something that works for us both.
(Gift Certificates are non refundable and have a NO CASH VALUE written on them.)

What Payment Types do you accept?
*Cash, Cheque, Email Money Transfers, Money Orders. Sorry No Credit Cards

Who Chooses the Location?
*You do! Because I am a Natural Light/On Location Photographer I shoot outdoors 99% of the time. There are a few times (ie. newborns or winter Smash The Cakes) where I will do indoors, however I do not have a studio so I would be coming into your home to do these with my studio equipment.
For outdoor locations I would love to offer my suggestions if you need them! Popular locations include: Munson Mountain, Skaha Lake Park Area, Okanagan Lake by the SS sicamous, Rose Gardens, Japanese Gardens, Summerland Gardens, Linden Gardens (Requires fee to enter client will cover), 1912 Building in Kaleden, Sanoka Beach in Trout Creek, Downtown Penticton, . Also a playground can be fun with kids. I also love Vineyards and Orchards, alot of winery's allow you to come in and take photos too which is FUN! Even your own backyard can serve as a wonderful and personal location! I have more remote locations if you would like something different, just email me for more ideas! :) I am always finding new locations, and LOVE suggestions too!

What Should I Wear and what props to bring?

*Family Session- Wear something you feel comfortable in, something that makes you feel comfortable, and not posed. Avoid matching.. Jeans and white shirts ect... It's nice if you all want to wear Jeans but then choose different colored tops that coordinate. Avoid lots of pattern. It's often best to have a solid color. Lastly, DON'T STRESS! haha Just be you and R-E-L-A-X.
Feel free to bring anything to interact with your kids, a book, bubbles, bicycle, ball, (wow lots of B's!) you name it. Try to make this session personable and about YOU as a family.

*In saying that you don't need ANYTHING. You can just come AS IS and we can make the shoot fabulous!*

*Engagement Session- Make sure you wear something that makes you feel gorgeous and confident. I also want you to come with something that you share between you. It could be hockey jerseys, Wine and to glasses, a bicycle, a really cool old car, guitar, anything that screams YOU! I have lots of ideas but I want this session to be personable. They are now 60-90 minutes long. Bring TWO outfits each. A casual one (Jeans, cute shirt) and something more classy/dressy/vintage/sexy.
You can choose two locations for this session. I just want to get out and have FUN!!!!

*Maternity Session- Be comfortable! Feel free to bring a change of clothes. I don't suggest a dress as we can't get any shots of your belly this way! Seems lately lots of mama like jeans (even if they need to be unzipped!) or Leggings with long shirts/sweaters and boots! I love it when you bring things with you like, scarf and mittens, ultra sound photo, a pair of baby booties, whatever your heart desires!
Remember you want to remember how special this moment in time is. Take the time to make yourself feel great! Pregnancy is beautiful! Pamper yourself!

*Newborn Session-

Parents- This is the time I suggest neutral colors or white or black tops with Jeans or black pants. If you can have bear feet or same colored socks as your pants.Mom, be comfortable :)

Babe- In the nude is the best! :) If you want a photo with an outfit on we can try for that at the end. But I really prefer you to have babe in only a diaper when I arrive wrapped up in a blanket. REMEMBER Baby needs to have been AWAKE before I come. Try to make sure you stimulate them so when i arrive they are tired! Also, make sure to wait to feed them until JUST before I arrive! Another awesome tip that seems to work wonders is give your little one a bath before I come and then feed him/her! They usually sleep soundly after that!!
We can stop for feedings too if need be but this way we can hope for better sleeping babies. A full tummy= A sleepy newborn!

How long does it take to see a Teaser from our session?
*I usually have a max of 5 (8 for a wedding) teasers up for you within 24-48 hours! I can never wait :) I love to look at them when i get home!

When will our Disc be ready?
My editing time line is 3 weeks from your session date. I do my very best to keep to that.

How Many Images will I get?
*For a full Portrait Session its between 20-25 images at high resolution.
*For a Mini Portrait Session it's 8-10 images at high resolution.

Where should I print my images?
*I suggest London Drugs. I have also heard Costco does a great job. Please don't go to cheap printing places and then get disappointed in the images, they don't print the same quality and their colors are often different! I can also order for you through my printing company however these are alot more expensive but worth it if this is an image you want to have hanging for a long time :) (email to inquire)

If you have any other questions PLEASE let me know so I can add them here for everyone else to see :)

Thanks
Jodie*~