*Newborn Sessions*
-Within the first 10-14 days after their arrival. Why? Biggest reason, they sleep....a lot!! They are also still so very new. Still sweet, pink, wrinkly, and have that super smooth skin!
-You can bring any favorite blankets or special gift.
-Baby should wear?...Nothing! My personal favorite newborn shots are totally naked. We can use a diaper cover if you'd prefer. So new outfits aren't a must, unless that's what you want!
*Infants/Toddlers/Children*
-Accessories! I love accessories.
:Hats :Scarves :Tutus :Whatever expresses your child!
-Ok, Dora is precious, Elmo is adorable, and Hannah Montana is totally popular. But these characters are best to be left out of your portraits. When you child has Spongebob Square Pants on his/her shirt that tends to take the focus off of what we're interested in....Your Sweet Baby!
-I also love bright, bold colors. So don't be afraid of that hot pink, aqua, purple or green.
-Comfort...Please make sure your child is comfortable in what they are dressed in. If they aren't comfy, they usually aren't happy. And if they aren't happy it's going to be hard to get them to be themselves!
-Got a favorite bear or baby doll? Bring him/her and we'll get a few shots with them too!
-Let your child have fun! Please don't get upset if they don't sit perfectly still and say 'Cheese'. My job is to capture who they truly are..their precious personality...that's what you want to remember, right?!
*Families/Maternity/Couples*
-Coordination...something I seriously lack!.. You and your family don't have to have identical matching outfits on, just coordinate with each other. Try to stay away from patterns and plaids. Again, these tend to take the focus off of what we're interested in...You and that precious family of yours!!
-Be yourselves! and please, oh please Have Fun!!
*Seniors*
-What to bring?...Whatever you want!
:Uniform :Class Ring :Letterman Jacket :Bat/Glove :Football :Basketball :Volleyball :Guitar :These are just a few ideas. You can include anything that better describes you!
*FAQs*
-How can I contact you?
:Email. {noelbmartinphotography@gmail.com} One of the downsides to living in the boondocks is the lack of cell phone reception. But you're welcome to leave a voice message or send a text..I just can't promise when I'll receive it! {378-9056} As most of you know, my number one job is a Mommy! I'm usually here everyday with my babies. So, if you were to call my home phone, you may possibly speak to one of my children (depends on who get to the phone first!) Also depending on the time of day you call will depend on the amount of attention I'll be able to fully devote to you (ex. lunch time, cranky time, or nap time.) So, email will be the quickest and most peaceful way to contact me.
-What days are you available?
:As of right now, I'm available everyday! The best times for outdoor portraits are early mornings and late afternoons. {7am-10am or 3pm-8pm--depending on the time of year} So all you need to do is shoot me an email with the best time for you and we'll set up an appointment!
-How long should my session take?
:I don't like to put a time limit on sessions. Mostly because I (and many others) hate feeling rushed! I want you to be as relaxed as possible...not worrying with time limits. But normally you can expect your session to last 1-2 hours.
-When will I be able to view my photos?
:I will post my favorite 5 shots on my blog after your session (provided only if you sign the model release.) You may use these for Facebook, Myspace or emailing to
family! These images aren't to be copied or printed as they are low resolution and watermarked. The imagesaren't to be edited. Period. No cropping, no editing black and white...Nothing! The way I present images to you express my style of
photography. If you were to edit the photos, it's no longer my style. Not only that, but to do any of these things would be a violation of copyright laws! :)
You can expect the rest of your images within 5-10 days.
-Is there a minimum order amount?
:Yes. Sessions will require a minimum order of $75.00.
-Can I (or my children) change clothes?
:Sure! You are more than welcome to a clothing change(s). Just try to keep an eye on the time. Although I don't want you to feel rushed, I also want to keep the
session at a reasonable amount of time. Children especially tend to loose patience quickly, so let's try to keep things moving before they get upset!
So, there ya go..a few details! Now, I'm sure I've left some things out. If you've got more questions or want more info about something...just ask me!
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