session details, tips, and answers

INFORMATION

Now that your mini session is confirmed (YAY!), you should start planning outfits now. Decide on a desired color scheme and then plan coordinated outfits. When your outfits match, your photos will feel more cohesive.

STEP 01: outfits

View The Outfit Inspiration Guide ⟶

Mini session days can be stressful because they are so fast paced. All I ask is that you come prepared, be on time, stay open-minded, and trust that I will take care of the rest!

STEP 02: SESSION DAY

View The Session Checklist ⟶

One week after your session, I will you a link of your  watermarked gallery. From there, you choose the images you want included in your final gallery within a week. If you can't choose, you can purchase the full gallery for an additional $199.   

STEP 03: GALLERY DELIVERY

Photos weren't meant to be stored on your device. They should be admired in your home and bring warmth into your life. Interested in creating your own one-of-a-kind hand crafted family album? Let me know prior to your session and after your session I can begin the process right away.

STEP 04: ORDER ALBUM

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THE PROCESS

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prepare for your session by fulfilling each of these items:

SESSION CHECKLIST

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BRING ANY WATER, TOYS, SNACKS, ETC. FOR KIDS

CONFIRM YOUR SESSION time & be on time

PLAN COORDINATED OUTFITS FOR EVERYONE

SELECT YOUR CLOTHING COLOR PALETTE

trust me as your expert photographer

relax, have fun, and be on time

You've made it to your mini session day! As you approach your session, keep in mind these 2 things:

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If you'd like a family album, let me know prior to your session so we can review the options. After your session, I can immediately begin working on it. 

03. WE WOULD LIKE A FAMILY ALBUM, HOW DO WE DO THIS?

The rain date is scheduled for October 1, at the Virginia Arboretum. Should sessions need to move to this date, an email will be sent early on September 25th. 

02. WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS?

Mini sessions are 10 minutes. 

01. How long are mini sessions?

Have a question about your session? I've got an answer! And if you don't see your question here, please email sarah@sarahbottaphotography.com.

FAQs

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