THANK YOU FOR YOUR BOOKING!
Here's everything you need to know
THE VENUE
Sessions are held at my studio, 129A High Street. If you head to the shop Fair Tradewinds, then take the walkway to the left of that shop. My building is the white building behind number 129.
Parking is either on the High Street or at the Vennel Car Park, near the Burgh Halls. Navigate to the street 'Kirkgate', then turn left after the cafes, and before you proceed up to the palace. The studio is a two-minute walk from there.
Please arrive on time as sessions run back-to-back. Being too early or too late can disrupt the flow.
When you arrive, you will be greeted by one of the team.
Parking is either on the High Street or at the Vennel Car Park, near the Burgh Halls. Navigate to the street 'Kirkgate', then turn left after the cafes, and before you proceed up to the palace. The studio is a two-minute walk from there.
Please arrive on time as sessions run back-to-back. Being too early or too late can disrupt the flow.
When you arrive, you will be greeted by one of the team.
HOW TO PREPARE YOUR KIDS
Other than getting them nicely dressed, and wiping their faces clean - please DON'T prepare them. Practised smiles, and saying 'cheese' creates forced smiles! I have LOTS of tricks to get your kids to produce a natural, relaxed, having-fun kind of smile.
What to wear
Smart and a little coordinated! You don't want to be hugely 'samey' - that looks contrived. But finding a colour that connects your outfits works well, as does adding texture. And definitely avoid neon colours, bold patterns, and typeface. Please also leave the transition glasses at home, and make sure your socks are photo-worthy, especially kids who might need to take their shoes off.
The background can either be white or a mid-grey, your choice.
I have created this Pinterest board, which will help with inspiration.
How it will work
On arrival, you will be asked to wait in the downstairs foyer until it is your turn. Please ensure your children wait with you, as we have a lot of equipment that they could damage if they run around.
When ready, I will call you upstairs into the studio to take the photographs. I will guide you on how to sit/stand/move, and interact to get the absolute best photographs.
Once finished, you will be taken back to the waiting area and offered complimentary tea, coffee, juice and biscuits.
At this point, you'll be shown the photographs on a screen and asked to choose which package you'd like. You will pay for the package, and it will be all finished!
Please note that there is no option to re-take photographs once your viewing and ordering session has started.
When ready, I will call you upstairs into the studio to take the photographs. I will guide you on how to sit/stand/move, and interact to get the absolute best photographs.
Once finished, you will be taken back to the waiting area and offered complimentary tea, coffee, juice and biscuits.
At this point, you'll be shown the photographs on a screen and asked to choose which package you'd like. You will pay for the package, and it will be all finished!
Please note that there is no option to re-take photographs once your viewing and ordering session has started.
Rescheduling and cancellations
We can accept rescheduling up until 1 week prior to the event, subject to availability. Please see your initial confirmation email for details on how to reschedule. Please only do this if absolutely required, as we may be unable to fill the space.
If you need to cancel, please let us know as soon as possible. Please bear in mind that your deposit is non-refundable.
If you need to cancel, please let us know as soon as possible. Please bear in mind that your deposit is non-refundable.
Delivery
Digital downloads will be delivered to your nominated email address. Prints will be delivered to your home. All deliveries will be made within three weeks of the session date. 