WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU BOOK?
We begin with the end End-result in mind. Before we take any images, we need a plan for how they’ll be displayed in your home. Creating a plan and photographing for that specific plan results in a great session and the end-result is wonderful. The entire portrait process is capture after many meeting with us; The Pre-Consultation, the session, the Preview/ Ordering Appointment and the Delivery.
"How Exactly Do You Want To Display Your Images?"
The answer will help us in planning for your session, photograph it in the best way possible to show you images that thrill you and reach our end-goal. With that being said, Let’s jump into the portrait process.
"How Exactly Do You Want To Display Your Images?"
The answer will help us in planning for your session, photograph it in the best way possible to show you images that thrill you and reach our end-goal. With that being said, Let’s jump into the portrait process.
THE PRE-CONSULTATION
SESSION IN HOME OR LOCATION
Let’s talk goals! What are we aiming for and how will we plan the session to achieve that? From what to wear, color design, location planning and look and feel of the session, to how the images will be displayed in your home, the pre-consultation answers ALL your questions and helps us get to know your family better. We will coordinate how we photograph the session with what the final outcome will be, based on our home, and for your home. Your Session is NOT happenstance. It is carefully planned and carefully designed. Pre-consults can take place in-person, on the phone/Skype.
Great portraits begin with great relationships. We’ll look at your home and we’ll add in our creativity to make it happen. |
Sessions can be somewhat stressful for families. From wondering if the kids will behave, to agonizing over what to wear and convincing dad that it won’t be “that bad,” it may have been challenging for you in the past but sessions with LalaLens are anything but stressful. Fun-filled, happy and relaxed, parents is our goal. Also being raised in a family of three sisters and a brother, Jessica doesn’t care about crazy kids! As a matter a fact, the crazier, the better for their real personality (the one you love most) will come out. When you work with Jessica, proper planning, a solid goal and knowing exactly what will happen, you’ll feel confident with your clothing and dad will marvel at how “easy” it really is. Because we do all the work and you just have to be present and follow a few rules that’ll get the session up and running properly.
Sessions take place in your home, to allow the mother to relax and get the most natural down to earth reactions out of everyone. Because we know and understand that not everyone will be able to up and leave their house in four to ten days after giving birth for custom portraiture. We work with controlled studio lighting and a plethora of simple props and set designs. We focus the portrait experience around an amazing experience with comfortable and happy parents. We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service and a commitment to each family and the creation of a unique piece of art for their home. |
ORDERING APT. AND THE DELIVERY
This is where the fun finishes! The Viewing & Ordering Appointment is the time when you get to see all the fruits of the session pay off. This is the time when you will finalize your portrait order, so be sure to pick a time where both mom and dad can be there. We’ll help you sort through the images and make final decisions on what will look best with your decor. We’ll show you actual size and pair images together for a stunning album or wall gallery. Specializing in wall series and heirloom albums, some of the products we offer are one-of-a-kind. All of them are sure to get you excited about what lies ahead!
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About 2-4 weeks later, your art piece will be ready for pick up. We’ll call or email you to let you know it’s here and make arrangements for you to take home the final result. And once those portraits are hanging, you can sit back and enjoy them EVERY DAY; for these are your precious kids —the ones who are growing too fast and who you will cherish to the end of your days.
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A LONG-TERM PLAN
Don’t worry it’s not the end! Our families often come to us year after year. As your children grow and change, it will be time to update your portraits. So right from the start we plan, knowing that more may come. And we design around that! The next time you work with us, we’ll create art that coordinates with past sessions, so you can build on to what we’ve already created for you in a way that works and delights you year after year.
PRODUCT & DIGITAL FILE PRICING
- THE ORDERING APPOINTMENT -
About 2 weeks after your session, it will be time for us to come back in for your viewing and ordering appointment. There are two ways to purchase digital files, prints and/or products. You have the options to either purchase digital files only – A La Carte – or you may choose to invest on portrait collection whose worth and value will rise each year until it becomes priceless. Our “Create your Collection” allows you to customize and create a portrait package according to your needs without giving you thing you don’t need and with a pricing that is a better value than a la carte. It also includes ALL digital files from your session.
CREATE YOUR OWN COLLECTION | Follow the two steps to complete your custom collection. |
1. Choose A Signature Product.
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2. Choose Digital Files.
A. All digital Negatives (low res-printable to 8 x 10) – $450 B. All digital Negatives (high res-printable to 24 x 20) – $695 |
*High resolution files include a complimentary image box with all session proofs and cards/birth announcements designed by our award winning Graphic designer Jessica.
Create Your Own Collection pricing offers more value than A La Carte, and gives you the flexibility to customize a portrait package based on your own needs. “Create Your Own Collection” offers you all your digital images on USB and includes the choice of any of our albums or fine art prints.
Create Your Own Collection pricing offers more value than A La Carte, and gives you the flexibility to customize a portrait package based on your own needs. “Create Your Own Collection” offers you all your digital images on USB and includes the choice of any of our albums or fine art prints.
A LA CARTE
A. 12 Files (printable to 8 x 10) – $470 | B. 20 Files (printable to 30 x 40) – $897
*THIS IS NOT A PART OF THE CREATE YOUR OWN COLLECTION
PRINTING YOUR OWN IMAGES
Along with a USB drive of high-resolution images, we also upload your images to our print fulfillment site at Pixieset which links to our professional lab. They will provide you with a printed product that is very much on par with what we would print for you. This printer is a pro-level lab, so they will match the color calibration information in the files and properly print the images. Their prices are competitive with other consumer labs and they ship right to your front door. Easy! Also, you won’t have to worry! We know this can be a little intimidating for some clients, so we will guide you and help you print should you need it.
FAQ | The answers the most common questions
When to book your newborn session…
The best time to photograph a newborn baby is when they are under two weeks of age, after two weeks babies are a little harder to settle and things like colic and baby acne can start to flare up. You can contact me at any time during your pregnancy to give me an estimated due date, I will then make a tentative booking and when you arrive home from hospital with your brand new baby you can contact me to arrange a suitable time and day for your session. Where your session is held… Your newborn session will take place in your home, a location of your choosing, or we can recommend one. How long will your session take... Newborn sessions can take 3-4 hours, allowing enough time for feeding and comforting. Terms... LalaLens Photography reserves the right to use any photograph in any form such as, but not limited to, the use in advertising, reproduction, and copyright. All images are copyrighted by LalaLens Photography, even those you purchase. Copying, scanning or reproducing images is strictly prohibited. Print-screening images from this website are also against the law. All offenders will be prosecuted accordingly. Prices are subject to change without notice and are non-negotiable. Prices are guaranteed for 30 days after your session. Due to the custom nature of photographic products, no refunds will be issued. By hiring LalaLens Photography, you agree to these terms. For more information on pricing please send me an inquiry through the CONTACT ME page. We can’t wait to hear from you! Jessica |