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Sample sessions
Sample walk-throughs of typical sessions, step by step.
18 guides
Example Session: A 25-Minute Christmas Mini for a Family of Four
A Christmas mini session example, minute by minute: how a typical 25 minutes in a studio Christmas set can run for a family of four, and the photos to aim for.
Read Sample sessions · 5 min readSample Session: A Family Studio Hour With Two Sets
A family studio session walk-through: how a typical 60 minutes with a Christmas set, then a classic backdrop, can run. Timing, outfits, shot list and breaks.
Read Sample sessions · 6 min readExample Session: How a Newborn Session Is Planned
A newborn session example: a sample walk-through of timing, feeds, safe setups, parents' and sibling photos in a 75-minute studio session, safety first.
Read Sample sessions · 5 min readSample Session: A First Birthday Cake Smash, Step by Step
A cake smash session walk-through, step by step: portraits first, then the cake, a bath cleanup and family photos, planned for one studio session.
Read Sample sessions · 6 min readExample Session: A Studio Maternity Session, Planned Step by Step
A maternity session example in an NYC studio: how a typical 75 minutes can run, from outfits and poses to partner and kids shots and the gallery.
Read Sample sessions · 5 min readExample Session: Easter Set With Toddlers, Minute by Minute
An Easter session example for toddlers: a sample walk-through of 25 minutes in a studio Easter set with eggs, baskets and bunny ears, and what a 12-photo gallery shows.
Read Sample sessions · 5 min readExample Session: Halloween Costumes in the Studio, Hour by Hour
A Halloween session example: a sample walk-through of an hour of family costumes in a studio, from costume order and props to theme ideas and a 35-photo gallery.
Read Sample sessions · 5 min readExample Session: Three Generations in 90 Minutes
A generations session example: how a typical 90 minutes can be planned for 12 people across three generations, with groupings by branch, seating and a shot list.
Read Sample sessions · 4 min readSample Session: Three Headshot Looks in 30 Minutes
A headshot session walk-through: how three looks can fit into 30 minutes in an NYC studio, with backdrop changes, wardrobe swaps and a set of retouched headshots.
Read Sample sessions · 5 min readExample Session: A Hanukkah Family Session in a Studio
A Hanukkah session example: how a typical hour with a studio photographer goes around menorah moments, your own family items and blue and silver styling.
Read Sample sessions · 5 min readExample Session: A Valentine's Set for a Couple and Their Kids
A Valentine's session example: a sample walk-through of an hour in a studio, couple portraits first, then the kids and family, plus outfits and a 35-photo gallery.
Read Sample sessions · 5 min readExample Session: Winter Wonderland With a Baby and a Big Sister
A winter session example: how a typical hour on a winter wonderland set goes with a baby and big sister, from soft white outfits to timing and gallery.
Read Sample sessions · 5 min readExample Session: Christmas Pajamas and Hot Cocoa
A Christmas pajama session example: how a typical cozy 25-minute mini on a Christmas set goes, with mugs, a blanket and a clear sequence from calm to messy.
Read Sample sessions · 5 min readSample Session: The Family Dog in the Christmas Set
A pet session walk-through: how an hour in a Christmas set with the family dog can run, from a handler and treats to safe props, sequence and shot list.
Read Sample sessions · 5 min readExample Session: Fall Family Photos With Pumpkins
A fall session example: how a typical 25-minute mini on an autumn set with pumpkins goes, with a rust and olive palette, a clear shot list and a short gallery.
Read Sample sessions · 5 min readExample Session: A 40th Birthday Portrait Session
A birthday session example: how a typical 75-minute 40th birthday shoot with a studio photographer goes, with balloons and numbers, solo portraits and friends.
Read Sample sessions · 5 min readExample Session: Same Set, Every Year
An annual family photo example: a sample walk-through of a yearly studio session that recreates one pose on the same backdrop, so you can see the kids grow.
Read Sample sessions · 5 min readExample Session: Twin Babies at Six Months
A twins session example: how a typical hour with six-month-old twins in a photographer's studio is planned, with safe positions and a shot list.
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