Sunday, December 29, 2013

2014 Changes!



2014 Changes!

Changes effective January 1, 2014

Disc:

Effective January 1st, 2014, all images from sessions will be available via direct download online! This is so beneficial for many different reasons! For one, it is much faster. The images will be added into an online gallery with option to download as soon as the processing is complete (there will still be a 2-4 week processing period). The print release will also be available via download in your gallery in the form of a PDF file. For those who still need/want a disc, however, there will be an option to purchase one for $8.00.

Contracts:

Contracts will now be sent by email to each client upon booking your session. The contract will be in the form of a PDF file and can be downloaded and printed out. Clients should read over the contract, sign, and bring to their session. If you are unable to print the contract that’s OK! I will bring a hard copy with me to your session. The contract will still be sent through email, though, so that you have time to read it before your session and you will not feel rushed to do so during your session. I have also added an additional “What to expect at your session” sheet with the contract as well. If you would like to read over the contract prior to booking your session simply email me and ask for a copy! You can go from there to decide if you would like to still book your session.

Deposits:

Starting in 2014, deposits will be REQUIRED to hold your spot for any session. This is unfortunately a necessary evil in not only the photography business, but many other businesses as well! My policy remains that one reschedule can occur in the case of an emergency/illness and you are not able to make your session time. Deposits for mini-sessions are $15, deposits for full sessions are $25, and can be made via credit/debit online, check, money order, or cash.

Print Packages:

The policy that I have remains, print packages are offered but you are NEVER obligated to buy! Professional prints are a wonderful investment and the best to ensure that your images are printed exactly as they appear. However, you will have a print release with each session allowing you to print images wherever you would like.

Something new that I am doing in 2014 is to send you a gallery with your images and the options for purchasing prints, if you choose to do so. If you have no intention of purchasing prints through me, feel free to ignore the link for this gallery. But for some who would like to order prints or are thinking about it, this is a great way to check pricing and decide from there. Prints can be ordered directly online. After each session is complete with processing time, 2 links will be sent in your email letting you know that everything is complete, one link titled “Download” that contains your images for download, and one link that is titles “Print Packages” that contains a print gallery and prices.

Price change effective March 1st, 2014

Both mini-sessions and full sessions will increase beginning March 1st. Any gift certificates purchased before March 1st will be held to the lower rate ($50 for mini-sessions).

If you have any questions regarding any of these changes, or anything on the updated contract, please feel free to message me at any time! J