Earlier this week I had my first pre-session consultation of the year. My first one! I offer these complimentary consultations to ALL my senior clients. Perhaps you’ve never heard of them before. Or maybe you have heard of them, but you’re not exactly sure what the purpose of one is. Say no more. In the post, I’ll show you what the purpose of one is. I’ll also give you an idea of what it is we talk about during one.

Where to Meet

After choosing a time to meet up, we then decide on a place. The consultation I had this past week took place at my house in my backyard. Many businesses are still closed or are limiting the number of people who can sit inside their restaurant. (Thanks, COVID19.) Since I’m going on vacation tomorrow and my client’s family deals with asthma, we decided to play it safe and meet out in my yard while still maintaining a six-foot distance. For future clients when the virus has calmed down a bit, my house would still work! Your house is also an option if you’d be more comfortable there. We could also meet at a coffee shop, a park, or my favorite: the cafe at Whiting Forest. I just love that place.

Your Consultation

Although it isn’t mandatory for you to meet with me in person before your session, there are so many benefits. First of all, I love to get to know my clients and meet up with them before their session. This helps us establish our relationship and get to know one another. If my senior knows me and is comfortable with me, he/she will be comfortable in front of the camera for their session.

Before we even meet up, I make sure all of my senior clients fill out a questionnaire for me. I send it to them through a client link, and they can fill it out when they have time. This is so great for me to have before your consultation! Once we meet for the consult, I may have a few questions for you about the answers you gave me. I also feel like I get to know you through your answers. This helps me give you exactly the kind of session you want.

We also make decisions at the consultation about your session like what locations you’d like your shoot to take place at, what outfits you’d like to wear, and what kind of look you’re going for. I love getting this information from you in person. It really helps me visualize your shoot beforehand.

Lastly, I’ll show you some examples of printed products you’ll be getting with the package you choose for your order. I LOVE this part. Being able to show off examples of the types of prints and products you’ll be receiving after your own session truly makes me happy. Since all of my clients walk away with both digital files and printed products, seeing you envision your own pictures in these high-quality items is simply the best.

Have you booked your session with me yet? If so, I can’t wait to meet up with you at your consultation! My schedule is almost completely booked for the rest of the year, so if you haven’t scheduled your senior session yet, contact me, and I’ll get you on my calendar. We’ll be in touch!

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