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 session!
Please scroll through the entire document so you know what to expect before, during, and after your session!
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 the "very nice lady with the camera" who really wants to see their big smiles! Practice smiling with them in the mirror. Bring 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. Sometimes it also helps to have their favorite song or show playing!
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 the "very nice lady with the camera" who really wants to see their big smiles! Practice smiling with them in the mirror. Bring 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. Sometimes it also helps to have their favorite song or show playing!
Timeline
Please plan to arrive at least 5-10 minutes before you session is scheduled to begin. Sessions are meticulously timed to align with other time-sensitive obligations, so our session must begin promptly at the start time and end at the finish time. Your tardiness may effect the number of final images you have to choose from.
Please plan to arrive at least 5-10 minutes before you session is scheduled to begin. Sessions are meticulously timed to align with other time-sensitive obligations, so our session must begin promptly at the start time and end at the finish time. Your tardiness may effect the number of final images you have to choose from.
Find Inspiration
Spend a few minutes checking out Pinterest and Instagram for inspiration! It really helps me when clients come to their session with a few inspiration pictures of shots that they love. We won’t be replicating the images - but seeing the images that speak to you will help me capture similar images that I know you’ll be sure to love!
Spend a few minutes checking out Pinterest and Instagram for inspiration! It really helps me when clients come to their session with a few inspiration pictures of shots that they love. We won’t be replicating the images - but seeing the images that speak to you will help me capture similar images that I know you’ll be sure to love!
Location
Your session will take place at:
2110 Bois D Arc St
Waller, Tx 77484
Your session will take place at:
2110 Bois D Arc St
Waller, Tx 77484
Stop at Bucees
For clients traveling less than 30 minutes to their session, please use the restroom before you leave home. The Pine and Bear Productions studio DOES NOT HAVE A BATHROOM. For clients traveling more than 30 minutes to their session, we strongly encourage you to stop at the Bucees at the intersection of 290 and 362 to use the restroom before arriving at your session.
For clients traveling less than 30 minutes to their session, please use the restroom before you leave home. The Pine and Bear Productions studio DOES NOT HAVE A BATHROOM. For clients traveling more than 30 minutes to their session, we strongly encourage you to stop at the Bucees at the intersection of 290 and 362 to use the restroom before arriving at your session.
Finishing Touches
When you arrive at the location, take a few minutes to make sure your child is 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 your child is 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 photos of their child with hands in mouth (I would ask the child to put their hands down when they raised them)
- Client did not want the child's diaper to show (I would ask the parent to adjust their clothes and cover the diaper if it was visible)
Stand Behind Me
If you'd like to help prompt your child to smile during their session (recommended), 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 (recommended), 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)
You are welcome to take "behind the scenes" shots from the waiting area, but please do not take any photos over my shoulder. I promise - The professional photos you're paying me to capture will be worth the wait!
You are welcome to take "behind the scenes" shots from the waiting area, but please do not take any photos over my shoulder. I promise - The professional photos you're paying me to capture will be worth the wait!
Prepare Payment
Payment 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 or credit card, an invoice will be generated and sent at the time your session concludes.
Tips are appreciated, but not required - And the very best tip is a genuine, detailed, positive public review!
Payment 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 or credit card, an invoice will be generated and sent at the time your session concludes.
Tips are appreciated, but not required - And the very best tip is a genuine, detailed, positive public review!
Prepare for Cleanup
The Pine and Bear Productions studio does not have a bathroom or sink with running water to facilitate cleanup after a messy session. For this reason, we insist that you come prepared with the following items:
The Pine and Bear Productions studio does not have a bathroom or sink with running water to facilitate cleanup after a messy session. For this reason, we insist that you come prepared with the following items:
- Lots of baby wipes to clean cake off your child
- An empty Walmart bag for dirty clothes and diaper
- A change of clothes and diaper for the ride home
Image Return
You will receive your digital gallery of edited images within 3 weeks of our session. If you need your images quicker, expedited processing is always available for an additional fee.
You will receive your digital gallery of edited images within 3 weeks of our session. If you need your images quicker, expedited processing is always available for an additional fee.
Image Selection
Once your gallery is returned, you will have 1 week to download your favorite images and order prints. If you need more than 1 week to complete the selection and ordering process, please let me know so I can extend the standard archive timeline in my system.
Your session includes digital images. I normally edit and return at least 5-10 extra images, so that you have a wide variety of photos to choose from. Once I send you the link to your digital gallery, you will be able to use your unique 4-digit PIN to download your favorite images. To download:
Once your gallery is returned, you will have 1 week to download your favorite images and order prints. If you need more than 1 week to complete the selection and ordering process, please let me know so I can extend the standard archive timeline in my system.
Your session includes digital images. I normally edit and return at least 5-10 extra images, so that you have a wide variety of photos to choose from. Once I send you the link to your digital gallery, you will be able to use your unique 4-digit PIN to download your favorite images. To download:
- Click on the image you want to download
- Click "download"
- Enter your PIN and click "Apply PIN"
* * * please note * * *
If you aren't satisfied with the proofs in your digital gallery, DO NOT DOWNLOAD any of the images.
I cannot issue a refund if images were downloaded.
If you aren't satisfied with the proofs in your digital gallery, DO NOT DOWNLOAD any of the images.
I cannot issue a refund if images were downloaded.
Purchasing Extra Digital Images
So, what happens if you're in love with more the set number of images that come with your session? You can purchase additional images straight from your digital gallery! To purchase:
So, what happens if you're in love with more the set number of images that come with your session? You can purchase additional images straight from your digital gallery! To purchase:
- Click on the image you want to purchase
- Click "Buy Photo"
- Click "Digitals"
- Select the Full Resolution option ($20/image)
Purchasing Prints/Canvases
If you're interested in purchasing prints or canvases, you must purchase directly from your digital gallery. A print release will not be provided. The quality of the prints and canvases from my professional print lab is unrivaled! To purchase:
If you're interested in purchasing prints or canvases, you must purchase directly from your digital gallery. A print release will not be provided. The quality of the prints and canvases from my professional print lab is unrivaled! To purchase:
- Click on the image you want to purchase
- Click "buy photo"
- Click either "Prints" or "Canvases"
- Choose the size you want to purchase and add to cart
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 @pineandbearproductions
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 @pineandbearproductions