Confirmation FAQ

Location address reminders:

Heckler Plains: 272 Landis Road Harleysville Pa 19438

Apple Orchards: Strawberry Acres 1767 Clear View Road Coplay Pa 18037

Trexler Park: 645 Springhouse Road Allentown Pa 18104

How long does my session last/ what kind of images will I receive/ how many/how do I get them?

The fall sessions vary from 30, 40, and 50 minutes and should be on the subject line of your final confirmation email

I will not be able to extend time frames if the session starts late... so please make sure you have mapquested the address and arrive on time :)

All sessions will have family sitting, family standing, family walking, kids together and kids alone. I always grab a candid few

all 50 minute sessions will include each parent alone with their kids and some more whimsical ones of the kids

For more about the options read below about the 10 minute Christmas mini

Generally

30 minute sessions 15-20 images

40 minute sessions 25-30 images

50 minute sessions 35-40

I am not redundant in the images I release, however I will never not edit something I love... so please do not fear you will get the best :)

I will always try to give one fully head swapped family and sibling photo. I will not do it to all the combos of family photos but I will make sure you get a "perfect" family and sibling photo (assuming that at one point I get all of the kids to look at me and smile in that pose ;)

3-4 weeks after the shoot you will receive an online gallery. This link will give you the option to upload the edited photos on your mobile device to share on social media etc. You can also download hard copies onto your computer. These copies I highly suggest saving onto a USB or external hard drive. You may print/ do what you wish with the download edited photos.

The price you paid is the price you paid.. there are no additional charges regarding receiving your edited images

I do host Mpix printing on my site (I print my photos through them) and they are well priced.

I will not re edit any photos once I have sent them out nor will I release any RAW files

What should I bring/ how do I prep my little one?

For the kids: (note I have 3 little ones of my own... so I know napping doesn't always work the way we expect)

However, try to make sure your little one has been fed and had a nap before the session for a more comfortable and positive experience.

If you feel they may have some anxiety or need some time to warm up... it is okay to come a few minutes early and let them see what is happening.

If a favorite stuffed animal or toy might help in getting their attention (NOT one they will want to hold) please feel free to bring that along.

If you wish to substitute your last 10 minutes of the session with a Holiday Themed photo you may bring a change of outfit. However, please realize that changing will take part of your time

Also this year I have decided to bring along a "special treat" bag. I will not have anything edible as I do realize some may have allergies. However, this bag does contain stickers and little toys. Sometimes this helps get some smiles that mom and dad really want to see ... and gives them something to look forward to at the end of the shoot for all of their hard work :)

If you are not comfortable with me offering the "special treat" bag please let me know ahead of time

Also remember it IS okay if your little one doesn't give the biggest smile in every photo. Sometimes they can get overwhelmed at everyone yelling smile etc... I tend to take the approach of talking with them and trying to get more natural smiles from the older ones and singing songs for the little ones (excuse my awful voice... but it tends to work).

Lastly.. just stay calm :) I know you might be anxious about these photos... trying to get everything and everyone looking perfect.. .and I promise you that the gallery you get you will love... even if you are worried about smiles, tears etc... trust me :)

Tell me about the added 10 minutes for a Christmas mini

Okay here is the deal find your location below to read your options

HECKLER PLAINS 40 minute sessions on October 15th, 29th and Nov 5th

You have this option built into your 40 minute time frame.

30 minutes rustic barn/fence/fall photos

10 minute evergreen photos

There are evergreen trees there and I will have my vintage chair and other options. So you will get an additional 5 images (sitting on chair, standing, or sitting on ground.. any combo) family and kiddos alone.

If you would rather not use that option

you will get an additional 10 minutes of kids with mom and dad and some additional whimsical ones

please let me know when you arrive. Please do NOT email me with what you would like to do with added 10 minutes... since I do better with my time management knowing right when you come :)

HECKLER PLAINS 30 minute session Oct 16th

You can cut your session short by 10 minutes (20 fall 10 evergreen)

APPLE ORCHARD 30 minute sessions

I was going to have shutters with a wreath there as a backdrop.. however I am a tad fearful of them falling over

So I will have my vintage chair with me

If you choose to have 20 minutes fall and 10 minute Christmas themed... the green backdrop of these trees is just incredible. I edit differently for fall vs Christmas themed ... so as long as you tell me if you want the 10 minute Christmas the green trees alone with my change in color of editing (we also loose the apples off the tree.. thank you photoshop) make this backdrop awesome and different for Christmas.

Please let me know when you arrive if you'd like to cut your session short by 10 minutes to make it Christmas themed for 10 :)

TREXLER PARK 30 minute sessions

I was going to have shutters with a wreath there as a backdrop.. however I am a tad fearful of them falling over

Across the side that I normally shoot my fall photos at...there are large evergreen trees. I edit differently for fall vs Christmas themed ... so as long as you tell me if you want the 10 minute Christmas these large evergreen trees make this backdrop for Christmas.

Please let me know when you arrive if you'd like to cut your session short by 10 minutes to make it Christmas themed for 10 :)

When will I receive my photos?

3-4 weeks. If you are November 5th/6th you will get them no later than November 30th

I can not guarantee a sneak peek

I know everyone gets excited... as do I when I get my photos done. However, the process of culling (deciding what photos to edit) and editing takes me about 6 hours a family and if I start to sort through things the opposite way to get peeks out... I actually find myself not being able to get the galleries out on time. I will try my hardest but my priority is getting your full gallery out to you :)

Weather/ sick kids/ make ups

Life and mother nature happen.

Regarding weather... I will not make a final call until 36 hours before the date. The weather changes at the drop of a dime. Photographers actually prefer clouds! So... if it says rain and ends up only being cloudy... well then we missed out on a perfect day.

But.. what if it does rain? or my kiddo is sick?

I will have a few make up dates.

obviously I didn't set aside the whole fall to "make up in case"... and we also run into the holidays and running out of time

I will put my entire being and effort into giving all hours and minutes I have open in the case that we have to re-schedule. If the dates/times don't work you will receive a gift certificate for a session in 2017. I will add in a few extra edited photos to that session as a "thank you for having to reschedule"

What to wear

Check out my pinterest board for my VERY favorite combos

https://www.pinterest.com/lbaglini22/what-to-wear/