Session Details:


The following is a list of sessions that are currently being offered both on location and in studio:

* Tweens/Teens/ Sweet 16
* High School Seniors
* Fashion/Editorial/Model Portfolio 
* Social Media/Branding



Average portrait sessions usually run 1.5-2 hours, depending on the type of session. This time allotment does not include Hair & Makeup time.


What to wear:

This is a common question! My rule of thumb is, dress in anything that makes you feel good, is comfortable and reflects your personality. Try to avoid black clothing and too much white (especially dresses or shirts). Solid colors work the best.

If you select to wear prints, make sure they are small and subtle. Large prints and bold patterns tend to take center stage and take the focus off of the person/people in the photo. This includes too many stripes.

A what to wear guide is available. 


Any uncertainties, please feel free to get in touch with me. Also feel free to bring multiple changes of clothing if you wish.

 

** Please arrive to your photo shoot with clean, wrinkle free outfits. Extra editing due to dirty clothing and excess wrinkles will be charge as an extra hourly fee.


Location:

Pick your favorite location! I have a list of some beautiful spots and I am always available for suggestions. I also have a studio setting available.

To give you some ideas, some favorites are:
*open fields
*urban settings
*historic buildings
*old barns
*lakes
*local parks

The more creative and unique, the better!

**Please be aware that outdoor sessions may need to be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. I will check the forecast and let you know as soon as possible if a session will need to be rescheduled.

Locations outside of a 30 mile radius of the studio are subject to a travel fee.



Photographic Rendering:

Many images are captured during your session however, only the BEST will be selected for your in office viewing session. All images are photographed in color, but are available in black & white as well. Glasses glare, stray hairs and skin retouching are included in my creative processing at no extra charge. Please be aware that this can take extra time and will extend the period within which your images are ready to be viewed.


Portrait Delivery Time:

Please allow 2-4 weeks for your order to be completed. This time frame is, of course, based on the selections of items you chose to order. Certain specialty items, such as albums, may take longer. **Busy seasons, such as graduation time during the spring & September-November have an average turn around editing time of 3-4 weeks. 

Illness Info:

If you or your child become ill, please call to reschedule. Sick children do not do well during photo sessions and this will show in your final portraits. 

 

Due to the 2019-2020 outbreak of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), our business is taking extra precautions with the care of every client to include enhanced safety procedures in compliance with CDC guidance.

Symptoms of COVID-19 include:

  • Fever

  • Fatigue

  • Dry Cough

  • DifficultyBreathing

     

Rescheduling of your session will take place if any of the following presents:

 

You or any member of your household currently have, or have experienced the symptoms listed above within the last 14 days.

 

You or any members of your household have been diagnosed with COVID-19 within the past 30 days.

 

You or any members of your household have been knowingly exposed to anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 within the past 30 days.

 

You or any members of your household have travelled outside of the country or to any city considered to be a “hot spot” for COVID-19 infections within the past 30-days.

 

Release Info

**Booking a session with Heather Soskin Photography authorizes full rights to use any of your session photos, on this website, Heather Soskin Photography blog & Heather Soskin Photography Facebook page for marketing, advertising, promotion, art, editorial, trade, publishing or any other business purposes. Signed contracts are required and include model releases.


Standard Portrait Session fee:

The creative fee for most sessions is $200. Creative fee's are nonrefundable and due upon booking to reserve your scheduled date and time.

Creative fee includes:
* Pre-session consultation and planning.
* Shooting time at the location of your choice.
* Preparation of your images and one office ordering session.


A la carte products and digital images are additional. Wall Portraits start at $89. All products are subject to the Maryland 6% sales tax. Please contact Heather for additional pricing information.

 

Rescheduling:

Rescheduling typically happens if there is inclement weather during your session time or for illness or a death in the family only. Any rescheduling outside of these instances does incur a $100 rescheduling fee.

 

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