my living social deal is going to be live until this coming sunday (the 18th), and i’ve gotten a lot of emails, facebook messages, and phone calls with some very good questions. i’m answering everyone individually, but just in case, i thought i should post the answers to the most frequently asked questions on my blog, too.
q. what’s your availability like right now?
a. if you’d like to schedule your session for as soon as possible, your best option is a weekday evening (or early morning). if you’re interested in weekends only, you’ll need to start looking further into the calendar, starting towards the end of may. of course, i do have some random openings here and there, so the best thing to do is send me an email (or use the contact forms here, on my website, or on facebook) so we can look at upcoming dates together and figure out what is best for you.
q. what should we wear?
a. my primary response to this is “whatever you feel comfortable (and pretty!) in.” i want you to look like your normal selves, and you’ll feel more relaxed in front of the camera if you’re not constantly worried about some crazy outfit you decided to wear that you aren’t comfortable in. that being said, here are my tips about choosing outfits for your session:
+ do coordinate, don’t match. stay in one color family, but don’t feel restricted. having different shades of similar (or complimentary) colors looks better in photos than everyone wearing the exact same shirt.
+ layers, textures, and patterns are your friend. mix it up! plus, with layers, you can instantly change the look of your outfit just by removing a sweater, scarf, jacket, etc.
+ details, details, details! this is the time to show off that awesome statement necklace/pair of shoes/rad headband that you love but never get to wear.
i also recommend checking out this blog post by laci davis photography – she has some great examples!
q. what location should we use?
a. this all depends on you! the first two things i ask when trying to help clients choose a location are: where do you live (or where are you staying, for out-of-towners), and what kind of location are you looking for? do you want something funky and urban, or do you want a lot of scenic views and greenery? or a combination of both? is there somewhere special to you that we can use? i love when a location has meaning for a client. also, i try to always choose a location that is as convenient to my client as possible, but for this livingsocial deal, all locations need to be within 30 miles of celebration. that still gives us a pretty large area, so if you need help narrowing it down, i’d be glad to assist you!
so those are the most frequently asked questions as of right now, but of course if you have any others – or want to discuss anything in detail with me – feel free to contact me! you can also read more about the deal on this blog post. i’m so excited to meet everyone who has contacted me so far, and i can’t wait to get emails from the rest of you!
