Fall Mini Sessions Are Here!

It's that time of year again- time for those fall mini sessions!  Mini sessions are the perfect way to get "just a few" shots for holiday gifts and Christmas cards---and since I will be on maternity leave starting in October, the easiest way to get your fall portraits done!  And this year, there are some print options so that you can knock out that Christmas shopping early too!

Dates and Locations:  Dates for the mini sessions are as follows-- September 17th--- Pasadena MD--Downs Park (note there is a $6 entrance fee to gain entry to the park not included in this deal), and October 1st---Salisbury MD---- Pemberton Park.  Location specifics may change to a comparable loacation within 10 or so miles of designated location if the need arises- emails with information will be sent out as  soon as possible in this event.

Timing:  Mini sessions will last approximately 15 minutes, and will be scheduled every 20 minutes, so please come early and have your family ready to go at your selected shoot time as we will be on a tight tight schedule.  A detailed email with all specific details as to where exactly to meet/meetup, will be sent out a few days prior to your session.  Sessions will be held at  8:20, 8:40, 9:00, 9:20, 9:40, and 10 am in the morning.  Evening sessions will be held in Pasadena at 5:00, 5:20, 5:40, 6:00, 6:20, and 6:40.  Evening sessions in Salisbury will be held at  4:40, 5:00, 5:20, 5:40, 6:00, 6:20.

Who are these good for: Mini sessions are ideal for families with children who are comfortable in front of the camera and do not require ample time to "warm up" to the photographer.  If children are going to be photographed alone, they must be able to "prop up" on their tunnies and hold their heads up well.  Mini sessions are also great for couples photos, teens, and older children. Sometimes, because of time constraints, these are not ideal for younger children to be photographed alone--- but that is in your judgement mommies and daddies!

Cost: This year, there will be three different options for mini sessions. You must let me know when signing up which of the packages you are interested in.

Basic mini--  15 minute session and a disk with ten images from your session --- $150

Sterling mini--15 minute session and a disk with ten images from your session, and a $100 print value (1 8x10, 2 5x7s, 2 sets of wallets) ---$200

Platinum mini-- 15 minute session, disk with ten images from your session, and $180.00 print value (1 11x14, 2 8x10, 4 5x7s, 2 sets of wallets)--- $250

If you will be having your disks/prints shipped to you as opposed to picking them up at the studio, there will be an additional $5 shipping charge.  Mini session fees must be paid a the time of booking to reserve/confirm your time slot.

How to sign up:  On Monday August 15th at noon, I will be opening up the time slots for mini sessions, which will be first come, first serve.  To reserve a spot, email me at kristinstaples@comcast.net and specify your top three choices for mini sessions including date, location and times.  I will email you back and let you know which of the time slots is yours, and ask you a few questions regarding your session.   Your slot will be held for three days so that you can send payment in full  (either via check./cash./paypal) to confirm your spot.

Rain policy: There is no raindate for the Pasadena mini sessions. The raindate for the Salisbury mini sessions is Sunday, October 2nd.  The email I send out prior to your session will have specific information of how to touch base if you are unsure regarding the weather. In the event of a weather cancellation, you will receive a gift certificate in the amount of your mini session (plus 20%) to be used with KSP.  If you paid for an upgraded session (sterling or platinum those monies will be refunded monetarily.

Cancellation/No shows: The $150 mini session fee is non-refundable in the event of cancellation/no-show.  You may ask someone to fill your spot, or if advance notice is given, i can go to my wait list to see if I can find someone for your time slot, in which case your monies will be refunded as soon as their payment is received . If you have paid for the sterling or platinum collection, the additional funds will be refunded monetarily.   In the event of a true emergency, we may try to switch times, etc so that you may still be able to shoot a mini session, but at the discretion/availability of the photographer.

What to wear:  Children---I always love bright colors and fun accessories, so those are always my suggestion. You want something that is going to allow your child's personality to really shine through.  Layers photograph really well. Try to steer clear of small prints and stripes, as sometimes they don't photograph well. Comfort is key--if your child is uncomfortable, we aren't going to get great shots. Instead go with relaxed and casual to fit the environment we are shooting in.  Families-- You will want to all coordinate, but not be too "matchy". I suggest going for two neutral colors (for example denim and white), and then a color(navy blue) and and accent color (kelly green) and having everyone in that family of colors. You can mix in an argyle or a stripe here and there, and really play with the accessories to make your photos really stand out!   

Looking forward to seeing you all- please let me know if you have any questions!
Kristin