Hi there!
I am so honored that you are interested in working with me. That first year with baby is SO special. All the changes that we go through as parents and milestones they meet are so special. Documenting this time before they jet off to toddlerhood is such a gift. Looking back, I wish I would have done this for each one of my little guys!
I am currently offering 30 minute first year studio sessions (in my humble in home studio), perfect for a few portraits and a quick cake smash. Below you will find answers to some of the most popular questions I get asked, from pricing, my methods, wardrobe & locations, I cover it all! If I missed something, please send me an email. I can’t wait to work with you!
- Betsy
FIRST YEAR / CAKE SMASH SESSIONS
$300 + tax
30 minute session
Choose up to 35 files from your proofing gallery
Purchase the entire gallery for an additional $100
delivered via online gallery within 2 weeks
Prints & products sold separately
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Mini sessions are offered seasonally!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who will be taking our family photos? Betsy, or John?
I (Betsy) takes all the family photos for our business!
What is your photography style at first year photo sessions?
I love to get a few photos that are great for sending to Grandma or hanging on the fridge, where baby is smiling at the camera. While that's not always possible, I know those ones are so important, so I do my absolute best! After we've gotten those key shots, we spend most of our time taking candids of baby playing, sitting, standing (sometimes crying), Mom & Dad can hop in and love on your little one for a few, then in the last 5-10 minutes we can pull out a cake for a cake smash!
Do you bring toys to get our kids to smile during our session?
We don't bring toys, but we do bring a fun personality and lots of laughs to entertain your kiddos during your session! However, I heavily rely on the parents to get the real smiles out of your kids.
What sort of backdrops do you have?
I have a standard 9 foot wide paper roll in the colors pure white and mocha (sort of a warm, orangey tan—pictured below). White is our most popular for cake smash sessions, but if you have a custom color you’d like, please let me know and we will see what we can do! Fees may apply for custom colors.
What should baby wear?
Baby can wear whatever you’d like! A pop of color is fun for these sessions, but neutral colors always look great on the solid backgrounds.
How many outfit changes can we bring to our session? For first year sessions, it’s a good idea to bring 2 outfits for baby!
What location should we do our photos at? Once we get a signed contract and your invoice paid, we will share the locations of our in home studio with you! Please be warned, this is located inside our home. It is fairly small and you will get a very real glimpse into my life as a mom of 3 boys ;)
What months/days of the week are best first year / caske smash sessions?
At this time, we are only scheduling this type of session in studio on weekday mornings from 9-11am.
How many images will we receive?
For first year cake smash sessions you will receive large gallery of proof images and you can download your favorite 35 images. If you want them all, you can purchase the entire gallery for an additional $100.
Can we order prints on our own or do we have to order them through you?
You will be able to download your images and make full size prints wherever you'd like. However, you can also order prints straight from your online gallery! When you order through our easy ordering system, you will get high quality prints from our professional print lab shipped straight to you. Please note that we cannot guarantee the quality of printed images if they do not come from our lab.
How long will it take to receive our photos?
You will receive your high resolution images delivered through an online gallery within 2 weeks of your session.
Do you deliver every image you shoot?
No. Sometimes we take 2-3 photos of the same pose, to ensure we don’t have any photos with closed eyes, funny facial expressions or unflattering gestures. We choose the images that we present to you very carefully, to ensure that you are getting the best and most beautiful photographs of you and your family!
Will you feature our images on your website?
We put so much heart and effort into our sessions, sharing our clients sessions online is so meaningful to us. It helps us reach new clients and share what we are most passionate about. It's incredibly helpful to us if you allow us to share your images online. However, we understand that there are some circumstances where that is not possible. If you prefer not to have your face shown online, please let us know and we can amend the contract.
Can I bring my pet to my family session?
Due to the intimate nature of these session, pets are not allowed, but we are happy to photograph your family session at an outdoor location with your furry friends!
Can you hold our date?
As soon as you sign a contract and pay the non-refundable retainer fee, we are all yours!
How much do we need to pay to book our session?
There is a 50% retainer fee for all family photo sessions, due immediately upon booking. The balance of your invoice is due a week before your session!
If we cancel our session, do we get our money back?
Unfortunately, no. The retainer fee and all monies paid are non-refundable, but the balance can be put towards another session that must be used within a year. We may make exceptions in case of an emergency, however this will be done on a case by case basis.
Can we have our photos in black and white and color?
Most of your photos will be in color, with the occaisional black and white photo mixed in.
What kind of equipment do you use?
We use all professional canon cameras, lenses and flashes.
Thanks for reading our frequently asked questions. We hope this was helpful!
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Betsy Allen | betsyandjohn.com/tucson-family-photographer | Hello@BetsyandJohn.com