FAQ’s
CONNECTION
that’s how the magic is made
HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT
I’m real easy to connect with! I am open minded and honestly more awkward and inappropriate than you could ever be. HAHA! Definitely a giant goober and goofing off is my specialty! My goal is for all of our bellies to hurt from laughter and our faces from smiling so much by the end of our shoot! I believe connecting with your photographer is so so important in order to feel relaxed and comfortable.
I am forever hearing “I’m so awkward and we hate having our picture taken” before a session, though I’ve never had anyone leave their session feeling the same way. (; As long as you guys can let go to have some fun, go with the flow, and follow some silly prompts, we will have the best time! Promise!
How I shoot
When I’m behind my camera, I’m looking to snap those subtle, between, quiet moments, as well as the big, loud, emotionally wrapped moments. A snuggle from your little one in the warmth of the sun, all the way to happy tears from your momma as you walk down the isle with your dad on your wedding day.
Anyone can learn the basics of photography and ask some folk to stare emotionless into the camera. If that’s what you came for, I don’t want to disappoint you. That’s not me. I’m gonna make you move, spin, dance, laugh. I deliver some of the fuzzy, blurry, grainy, “not perfect” images. Those moments show movement and laughs that were unplanned and real. They are perfectly imperfect to me and they make my heart sing! If you’re just here shopping for a cheap deal, I am definitely not that, sorry. I want your experience to be designed perfectly for you and you deserve a photographer that will fit all of your needs.
Your time with me won’t be forced, fake smiles. Your wedding dress might not be perfectly flat all the time, and your hair may get messed up. I’ll have some cheesy prompts, and I won’t leave you hanging, but forget everything you think you know, and just practice your piggyback rides and dance moves instead. Honestly, the more unprepared you are, the better. Real moments are what matter, I promise.
Friend first, vendor second.
I am providing a service, but I want to feel like a friend to you first. Not just another vendor. I want to be more than that to you. Photos, to me, are one of the most valuable material items you can own. When your busy picking out a dress and other wedding stuff, you don’t realize it, but photography is truly the only investment that lasts past your wedding day; or really any session for that matter. They become priceless over time.
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1. How do I book with you? What’s the process?
Contact me here. Once we find a date that works for us both, I will send over an invoice for the non-refundable retainer and my contract to your email. I use a company called Square for all of my transactions. I love it, and there is minimal work for you. No need to download an app or sign up for an account. I will send you the invoice via email where you can pay with a card, just like any online shopping experience. It’s super safe and easy!
2. Do you travel?
OMG YES PLEASE! Travel makes my heart the happiest! Hit me up wherever you are or wanna go! Let me know your vision and I will try to make it happen!
3. Do you have a second shooter for weddings?
Yes. I typically always have my husband a long with me. He is a wonderful assistant! This ensures that we are able to capture everything effortlessly!
4. What’s your turnaround time?
The turnaround time depends on a lot on the time of year(summer and fall are crazy busy), my travel schedule, holidays and family. Typically, 2 weeks for sessions, and 10 weeks for weddings.
5. Do you give Raw(unedited) files?
No. Photos are simply halfway finished before the magic of editing happens. Editing is a major part of being a photographer, and makes my work uniquely mine.
6. Do you take payments?
Yes! I am always willing to break down a full price session or wedding package into payments! We can chat privately about this. Email me! a.newman.photography70@gmail.com
7. Can you Photoshop us?
If you are self conscious about anything, please let me know, as I’ll be extra aware of that while I am directing you when capturing your photos. Self love and body positivity are something I am working on personally with myself, and something I want to promote in others. I can remove blemishes, scars, bruises, acne, and other temporary things that will no longer be there in a week anyway.
8. Rescheduling? Bad Weather?
I LOVE shooting when the sun is out! Sometimes it likes to hide away and disappear for weeks. If you gotta have it, we can reschedule. I am all for embracing the fog, or a spotty drizzle, and I am a sucker for a snowy photo-shoot!
Though please note this, I stay pretty busy, and your new date could be pretty far out from the original, so please remember that if you decide you’d like to move your session for ANY reason. I’m pretty chill, but I will cut you off if rescheduling becomes a habit. You will have to pay a rescheduling fee if it gets out of hand.
But safety first; for you, me, and my equipment. I am more than happy to reschedule if there is a severe storm system headed our way, no penalty for you.
9. What should we wear?
I have a small inventory you can take a look into, but it’s a work in progress. Haha! I do have a style guide though! So just ask and I’ll hook you up with ideas! Hats, cardigans, jackets, and other small accessories are always a favorite for me, as they are easy to remove and can change the look/feel of an image without a complete wardrobe change! Neutral colors, with textures and good flow to them too! There is nothing dreamier than a dress you can throw in the wind!
