Thank you for taking the time to review the Pine and Bear Productions session prep guidelines!
Please scroll through the entire document so you know what to expect before, during, and after your Christmas mini session.
Please scroll through the entire document so you know what to expect before, during, and after your Christmas mini session.
Timeline
Please plan to arrive at least 5 minutes before your session is scheduled to begin. Our Christmas mini sessions are held back to back, so your session must begin promptly at the start time and end at the finish time. Your tardiness may affect the number of final images you have to choose from.
I cannot just "move your session back". If you don't arrive on time, you will not have a time slot. I cannot compromise other clients' experiences because you were late.
Please plan to arrive at least 5 minutes before your session is scheduled to begin. Our Christmas mini sessions are held back to back, so your session must begin promptly at the start time and end at the finish time. Your tardiness may affect the number of final images you have to choose from.
I cannot just "move your session back". If you don't arrive on time, you will not have a time slot. I cannot compromise other clients' experiences because you were late.
Prepare your Child
Take the time to prepare your child for your photo session, especially if this is your first time having professional photos taken. Tell them about how you are going to visit the "very nice lady with the camera" who really wants to see their big smiles! Practice smiling with them in the mirror before bed. Bring non-messy positive reinforcement (fruit snacks, favorite stuffed animal, goldfish, stickers, a favorite toy, etc.) that can be seen and offered as a reward for good smiles.
Take the time to prepare your child for your photo session, especially if this is your first time having professional photos taken. Tell them about how you are going to visit the "very nice lady with the camera" who really wants to see their big smiles! Practice smiling with them in the mirror before bed. Bring non-messy positive reinforcement (fruit snacks, favorite stuffed animal, goldfish, stickers, a favorite toy, etc.) that can be seen and offered as a reward for good smiles.
Outfits
Here are my suggestions in regards to clothing choices:
Here are my suggestions in regards to clothing choices:
- DO wear something you feel comfortable in. If you don't feel comfortable, that's going to be obvious in the pictures.
- DO wear seasonal colors! I recommend maroon, navy, gold, silver, green, etc. I would avoid neon colors!
- DO NOT dress everyone in the same outfit (for example: everyone in a white shirt and blue jeans. Your family will look like a cult.)
Location
Your session will take place at a private residence, located at:
39650 Bosque Rd
Hempstead, Tx 77445
There is NOT a bathroom on site, so please plan ahead!
Your session will take place at a private residence, located at:
39650 Bosque Rd
Hempstead, Tx 77445
There is NOT a bathroom on site, so please plan ahead!
Directions:
- Turn off of FM-1887 onto Bosque Road.
- Go down Bosque Road approximately 1 mile and turn left off of the paved road onto the gravel driveway.
- At the end of the gravel driveway, the road splits into three. You will take the driveway on the LEFT and continue along the fence line.
- The driveway will split, you can continue straight or turn left. Take the left and continue around the circle driveway. The woodpile is set up in the center of the circle driveway (so it will be on your right). You will also see Larold's old blue truck. Park anywhere!
Finishing Touches
When you arrive at the location, take a few minutes to make sure everyone (especially children!) are clean and ready to go. We strongly recommend using a baby wipe to wipe away any drool, snacks, dirt, etc. from tiny faces. Even the smallest smudge will add hours to the editing process, which could result in a delay in image return.
When you arrive at the location, take a few minutes to make sure everyone (especially children!) are clean and ready to go. We strongly recommend using a baby wipe to wipe away any drool, snacks, dirt, etc. from tiny faces. Even the smallest smudge will add hours to the editing process, which could result in a delay in image return.
Share Concerns
If you have any concerns that you'd like me to be aware of throughout your session, please mention it to me when your session begins. Here are a few real examples from past sessions:
If you have any concerns that you'd like me to be aware of throughout your session, please mention it to me when your session begins. Here are a few real examples from past sessions:
- Client did not want their undershirt to show (I would advise them to pull down their shirt if it was raised)
- Client did not want photos of their child with hands in mouth (I would ask the child to put their hands down when they raised them)
- Client is self conscious about double chin (I instructed the client to pose in flattering ways)
Relax
I prefer natural smiles and genuine interactions over stiff, uncomfortable looking, super-posed photos. During your session you can look forward to fun prompts that will encourage authentic smiles from the whole family. Prepare to tickle your kiddos, and laugh at my duck noises!
I prefer natural smiles and genuine interactions over stiff, uncomfortable looking, super-posed photos. During your session you can look forward to fun prompts that will encourage authentic smiles from the whole family. Prepare to tickle your kiddos, and laugh at my duck noises!
Stand Behind Me
If you'd like to help prompt your child to smile during their session, please stand directly behind me to do so. If you stand off to the side of me, they will inevitably be looking at you and smiling, which is not ideal. In a perfect world they would smile directly at the camera! Standing behind me increases the chances of this happening.
If you'd like to help prompt your child to smile during their session, please stand directly behind me to do so. If you stand off to the side of me, they will inevitably be looking at you and smiling, which is not ideal. In a perfect world they would smile directly at the camera! Standing behind me increases the chances of this happening.
No Photos! (please)
Clients and guests are strictly prohibited from taking any photos of the setup. I promise - The professional photos you're paying me to capture will be worth the wait!
Clients and guests are strictly prohibited from taking any photos of the setup. I promise - The professional photos you're paying me to capture will be worth the wait!
Prepare Payment
Your balance is due at the time that your session concludes. Our preferred payment method is by cash. Paying with cash also saves you from paying sales tax + processing fees!
If you would rather pay with a debit card, credit card, or Afterpay; an invoice will be generated and sent after your session.
Tips are very much appreciated, but not required!
Your balance is due at the time that your session concludes. Our preferred payment method is by cash. Paying with cash also saves you from paying sales tax + processing fees!
If you would rather pay with a debit card, credit card, or Afterpay; an invoice will be generated and sent after your session.
Tips are very much appreciated, but not required!
Image Return Timeline
You can expect to receive your finished photos within 3-4 weeks. If you need your images quicker, expedited processing is available for an additional fee.
You can expect to receive your finished photos within 3-4 weeks. If you need your images quicker, expedited processing is available for an additional fee.
Image Return Process
In the weeks following your session, I will cull down and lightly edit the best images and return your proof gallery. Once you receive the proof gallery, you will "heart" the photos you want completely edited. Your session came with 8 images. Additional images will be $25/each or 4 for $100. Once you have selected your favorites, let me know right away so the editing process can begin. It can take up to 2 weeks to complete the editing process - please be patient with me as I polish your images to perfection!
In the weeks following your session, I will cull down and lightly edit the best images and return your proof gallery. Once you receive the proof gallery, you will "heart" the photos you want completely edited. Your session came with 8 images. Additional images will be $25/each or 4 for $100. Once you have selected your favorites, let me know right away so the editing process can begin. It can take up to 2 weeks to complete the editing process - please be patient with me as I polish your images to perfection!
Finished Photos
Once the editing process is complete, the images will be placed in an open access gallery and sent to you. You will be able to send, download, and share your finished images without restriction. We recommend backing up the photos on a USB flash drive in case the digital gallery ever becomes unavailable.
Once the editing process is complete, the images will be placed in an open access gallery and sent to you. You will be able to send, download, and share your finished images without restriction. We recommend backing up the photos on a USB flash drive in case the digital gallery ever becomes unavailable.
Share the Love
Feel free to tag Pine and Bear Productions when you share your pictures on social media! I love seeing all of your friends and family’s reactions.
Facebook: type “@pineandbear” in the caption
Instagram: tag @pineandbearhtx
Feel free to tag Pine and Bear Productions when you share your pictures on social media! I love seeing all of your friends and family’s reactions.
Facebook: type “@pineandbear” in the caption
Instagram: tag @pineandbearhtx