SESSION TIPS

Now booking Weddings only for 2013! Contact me at AHarris_122@msn.com to schedule a session or wedding consultation. 

There are a few questions that everyone asks when booking a session and hopefully these tips will help you create the photos that you want to have on your walls, sitting on your coffee tables and in year books.

Make it stylin';

There are many options as far as planning your session's color palette's, textures and overall feel. Clothing is important but don't let picking outfits that match overshadow comfort.

Pick a color palette - a combination of three or four colors, intermingled in patterns and bold solids can make for a strong statement and provides an overall continuity to your look.

Dress it up! - A skirt, dress, tie or over coat can make all the difference in getting the look you want out of your session. Just a little movement in the hem of a skirt and a little pop of color in a tie can really add some pizazz.

Bears, Beets, and Battle Star Galactica - WHAT!? My husband has a shirt that says "Bears, Beets and Battle Star Galactica" on it. If and when we do a family photo session this shirt stays tucked in the very back of his closet. Not because it isn't a charming ode to "The Office" but because shirts that seemingly scream at you don't make for great portraits. So please re-think the Bears, Beats and Battle Star Galactica!

Matchy Matchy No No - So grandma got you all matching Christmas sweaters that blink "Ho Ho Ho" in flashing LED lights. Please leave those at home with the Bears and Beets! Blending is good, Matching is bad. Now this rule doesn't mean you can't all wear a solid black as an overall theme or that your three boys can't all wear overalls but it does mean that matching can be dangerous.

Accessories - Scarves, bags, pumps, and hats are all strongly encouraged! Having an accessory gives you something to do with you hands when an otherwise uncomfortable "Taledega Night's" hand crisis arises. Pockets work for a relaxed stance but a pair of sunglasses or a sweet hat can make "relaxed" look amazing!

Here is an example of an outfit grouping that might help you finish your sessions styling;

Make it Personal!

Props are like chef's, get too many cooks in the kitchen and things start getting messy! That being said if you LOVE books or your child plays a sport or your favorite color is purple and it just so happens that purple iris's are blooming PLEASE bring a bouquet! A single special "prop" can make your photo's so much more personal.

Make it FUN!

Great pictures are my desire and if you're not having fun then neither am I! Getting great smiles can take work and encouragement. Sometimes it helps to have a crazy friend, cooky aunt or lovable grandma come along to help the smiles. I love to have company behind the camera helping me out with the circus sideshow that my sessions often become!

I hope these tips help you in peparing for your session and please feel free to contact me with more questions or for personal styling tips and assistance.

SESSION INFORMATION

Now booking for 2013! Contact me at AHarris_122@msn.com or 541-297-3818 to schedule a session or wedding consultation.

 
Wedding Photography
Choosing a photographer to capture your wedding day is paramount. It is one of those decisions that either makes or breaks your day. It will determine how you relive one of the biggest days of your life and it cannot be taken lightly. I love to take part in weddings and would be honored to be a part of yours! Wedding packages start at $1800 and all packages include a Bride and Groom portrait session, full day wedding coverage (up to 8 hours), a disc with high resolution images and a print release of those images up to an 8x10. All wedding packages can be customized to fit your needs. You can add an engagement session, day after session, a print package or an album. Whatever suits you, I can make it happen. Please contact me to schedule a consultation so we can discuss the details of your wedding!

2013 session fee is $400 
see the investment page for more information 


The session fee includes;
2 Hours of preparation work - Consulting, scouting and creating a unique shoot for each family.

Before your session we will have a consultation. Whether it be by phone, email or in person there are a few questions I ask of everyone like; Do you have any special places that mean something to your family? or are there any activities that your children love doing? etc.. I will then create your shoot given the information I have collected. You will receive a pre-session packet in the mail containing payment information, session tips, and model release forms. Then I will contact you within a week prior to your shoot to confirm the details, location and iron out any questions you may have.

1-3 Hour Shoot - Each shoot is different and is on location (each client provides input in selecting the location) in a natural light setting. The shoot is relaxed and the best results come from families who are just themselves during the shoot.

We will probably drive a little and I encourage bringing outfit changes and any little accessories that might make your family feel more comfortable (ie; a childs favorite stuffed animal).

4-5 Hours Editing - Post processing of the digital negatives including unique processing and artistic design of some images by Ashley Harris.

After the shoot I will take the images home and post process them. This generally takes about 2 weeks. I process most images with different finishes such as black and white or sepia. You may request up to ten changes for free (ie: converting a color image to black and white or sepia or cropping an image). Each request after the first 10 is pro-rated;

First 10 requests............................................. FREE
11-20 Requests...............................................$10
21-30 Requests...............................................$20

Disc of 20- 50 High resolution, fully edited Images -All of your images will be completely polished and finished. I look over every image, adjust color and detail. My goal is to make each photo a work of art, suitable for display in any capacity. The disc comes with a print release for you to use at your favorite printer! Please ask about suggested printers and policies if you have any further questions.



* Print credits are not applicable to digital negatives.