ARIZONA MATERNITY SESSIONS
$500 + tax
1-1.5 hour session with Betsy
High resolution images delivered via an online viewing and ordering gallery
Hey you wonderful soon to be moms and dads! Thanks so much for considering me (Betsy) to photograph this amazing time in your lives. I am passionate about capturing life's most precious times in a artful, intimate way and are honored that you would consider me as your photographers! Below you will find answers to some of the most popular questions we get asked about maternity sessions. If you have any other questions at all, please send us an email.
Lots of love,
Betsy
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can you hold our date?
As soon as you sign a contract and pay the non-refundable retainer fee, we are all yours!
When is the best time to do our maternity session?
We suggest scheduling your maternity session sometime between weeks 27-32. We've found that during this time, most women are glowing, feel sexy and embracing their pregnant bodies! Anytime before 27 weeks, your bump may not show up as much as you want to and after 32 weeks, some women start to feel more self concious about their growing bellies. However, we are happy to accomodate whatever your wishes are.
How many images will we receive?
You will receive around 75-90 images from your maternity session.
What should we wear? Wear something that you feel amazing in. Something you love. Wear something that you feel the most like yourself in. Have you always dreamed of photos of you in a long, flowing dress with you hair and makeup done? Do it. Want real, down to earth photos in your favorite outfit? We are totally on board with that. We want you to feel your absolute best and that's all that matters to us!
As far as colors go, we feel like neutral / earthy colors are best. They compliment almost any landscape and make you (not your clothes) the focus of your session. We ask that you avoid super bright colors (like bright reds, oranges, pinks, bright blues, purples and lemon yellows that don't mesh well with the surrounding landscape. Some of the colors that pair beautifully with the desert landscape are blues, greens, blush, grays, tans, navy, mustardy yellows and deeper reds, but it really depends on the location and your personal style. Generally tighter patterns like plaid or small stripes do not photograph well, so keep that in mind also.
*Please take all this with a grain of salt. If you love color, please, do your thing. We want you to love your photos the most and this is your session, this is just what we have gleaned from photographing people in love in the desert for the last 8 years :)
We also ask that everyone void tennis shoes, cargo shorts & printed tees, please (and thank you). ✌🏻
Also, please make sure your clothes are ironed! It's not always possible to edit out wrinkles and it will make your photos look so much nicer-trust us.
Where should we do our maternity session?
Once we receive your deposit and signed contract, we will send you a list of our favorite locations and you can pick your top spot!
Can we do our maternity session in a different city?
Of course! We love to travel, however, travel fees may apply. (Can you imagine photos of you and your sweet baby bump with the red rocks of Sedona in the background!? )Let us know what kind of locations your are interested in and we can send you some ideas and pricing! *Please note, that travel fees must be paid in full upon booking.
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. 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 2-3 weeks of your session.
What is your photographic style?
We have a fine art style. That means that we want to give you images that are not only joyous memories of this time in your lives, but also photos that are truly pieces of art to hang in your home for years to come. Our photos have a soft focus, with a dream like, romantic quality. We love to capture real, genuine emotions that capture the relationship of the people in front of our lens.
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 sweet baby bump!
Can I bring my pet to my maternity session?
While we are happy to photograph you and your furry friends, these kind of photo sessions can get a little bit crazy. If this is something you would really like to do, we suggest taking 15 minutes of photos with your pets and then spending the rest of the time on couple portraits! We also suggest bringing someone along to take your pet after we are all done with that part of the session so they aren't a distraction for the remaining time.
If we cancel our session, do we get our money back?
Unfortunately, no. The deposit/booking fee and all monies paid are non-refundable. 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, however you may get a few black and white in the mix!
What kind of equipment do you use?
We use all professional Canon cameras, lenses and flashes, with a mix of film and digital throughout your session.
Thanks for reading our frequently asked questions. We hope this was helpful!
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Betsy and John Allen | www.BetsyandJohn.com | Hello@BetsyandJohn.com