Family Portrait Session - Frequently Asked Questions
1) May we bring props to our session?
Props can add interest and personality to your photos. If you would like to include props, please let me know ahead of time so I can plan accordingly.
2) How long do sessions last?
Session time varies depending on the package you select. Mini sessions are approx. 15-20 minutes while regular sessions usually are 1 hour.
3) Will you suggest a location for the session?
I’d loved to share some of my favorite places! Don’t feel like you are limited to my suggestions. Also, please keep in mind that when kids are involved, it’s best to stick to one setting, such as a park or playground. Pick a place where they are comfortable being themselves.
4) How can we best prepare for the session?
Get yourself and your family excited about the session. Whether you go all out on a styled shoot or purchase new outfits for everyone. It’s great when you can involve the entire family.
5) When is payment due?
$50 is due at booking and the balance is due on the day of the photography session.
6) I see a lot of ideas on Pinterest, can we suggest ideas for photos?
I have a variety of samples and ideas. During the pre-consultation I will discuss your vision and my experience. If there is an image from Pinterest that you love, bring it in and we’ll look at it together.
7) Is there a time that is better than others for outdoor photo sessions?
The best time for an outdoor photo session is either early in the morning or right around sunset. I’ve found that the best light is usually 15-20 minutes before sunset and 15-20 minutes after. You can visit timeanddate.com to get an accurate time for sunset on your scheduled photo session day and then back up approx. 1 hour to 1.5 hours from that time for start time. You want to make sure to factor in extra time just in case you happen to be running late, want to change outfits during the session, etc…
8) What is included in a session?
All sessions include travel to the location, my services during the shoot and basic editing of the images. A set number of images are provided upon completion based on the duration of session. For example, with an hour session you will usually receive a minimum of 20 images. Hi resolution images with reprint permission are included.
9) What type of payment do you accept?
I accept checks, paypal and all major credit cards.
10) How long after the session until I see my photos?
Turnaround for photos is approx. 1-2 weeks. I will usually post a few sneak peak images to social media within 24-48 hours of photographing the session, so make sure you are connected!
The Gallery | Madeleine and Tyler
This fabuous couple married at Second Baptist Church Woodway Campus and had their reception at the beautiful The Gallery in Houston, Texas. Madeliene was a beautiful bride and very receptive when shooting all day long. Tyler was a fun guy and always added fun and excitement. Their reception location was beatiful with neat architecture and lots of potential for beautiful shots. I had a great time shooting this wedding.
How to Personalize Your Senior Session
Your senior session is all about YOU! We want to make sure that we really show off your personality and make your photos unique to you. Now is the time to start planning your session so we can fully showcase you during your photo shoot. Think about your routine – where you like to go, what you like to do, etc. We want to get to know you through your photos. We’d love for you to take a list of your hobbies and extra-curricular activities and send them over to us so we can help you prepare your perfect session.
Below are some ideas of things you might want to incorporate in your session. These are just suggestions to get your brainstorming started:
Sports
Art/Theatre
Music
Favorite movie or book
Your job or the career you’re planning on going into
Your car
Your school
Your future college
Your pet
Your BFF
And don’t forget about your favorite hang out – whether it be a coffee shop, park, football field, book store, etc. We can try to add this location to your session.
Alyssa incorporated basketball into her shoot because that was her biggest passion in high school.
Best friends Hailie and Sean had their senior shoots together on the same day so they could pose for a few pictures.
How Long of a Senior Portrait Session do I need?
Not sure how much time you need for your custom senior session? You’ve come to the right place! We’re here to help you figure out the perfect length for your photo shoot. We currently offer three slots:
30 minutes: This half hour session is great if you just need some basic photos to document you during your senior year. You will be allowed one outfit and one location for this session. We can do a variety of poses and headshots in this time and we’ll still get some awesome photos!
1 to 1.5 hours: This session will allow us some more time to get creative. We can add in another location and up to two additional outfits. This is our most popular option.
2 to 2.5 hours: This is the ultimate senior session. It allows for up to four outfit changes, three location changes, and you’ll have time for hairstyle changes and adding in pets or friends.
If you have any questions about which session you should choose, feel free to contact us at zamphotographytx@gmail.com
Sean Senior Portrait Session
What an exciting time to be a senior in high school. Graduation is a wonderful time of the year. I’ve had the pleasure of teaching Sean for the past three years. He’s been a great student and a great friend to all of his classmates. He will definitely be missed. Congrats Sean, Class of 2019, from Hargrave High School.
Michelle and Ben Engagement
Congratulations to Ben and Michelle who are engaged and are getting married in Februrary 2020. For their engagement session they wanted a small town feel and chose downtown Conroe, Texas for their engagement session. They are a very relaxed and fun couple. We definitely had a great time during our shoot together. I can’t wait for their wedding!
Hailie Senior Portrait Session
What a beautiful senior portrait session for this class of 2019 graduate from Hargrave High School. Hailie is one of my former students for the past three years. It’s been so cool to watch her grow these past few years. Hailie chose this beautiful location at Mercer Botanical Gardens near Humble, Texas. The garden is beautiful with lots of shade, color and different backgrounds. My personal favorite is the bamboo garden. I love that spot!
Vanessa and Eduardo Engagement
Congratulations is in order to this cute and happy couple. Vanessa and Eduardo are set to tie the knot in November 2019. But first, an engagement session in beautiful buffalo bayou park in Houston, Texas. The sabine street bridge is an excellent spot to get some awesome urban backgrounds of downtown Houston. There is plenty of greenery around the park for nice spots too.
