FAMILY PHOTOSHOOTS
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOWHOW IT WORKS:4 SIMPLE STEPS
THE MOST STRESS FREE FAMILY PHOTOSHOOT YOU HAVE EVER HAD
Let’s start with a chat where you can ask me anything.
Am I the right fit for you? What does a documentary photoshoot feel like? Which session length is best?
After our chat, I will send you a booking form to complete and you will pay a session fee to reserve your date (once it’s booked, I will not take any other bookings for that date).
Once you are all booked in, I will send you a detailed questionnaire to complete so that I can start to get to know you and how you tick as a family.
Tell me anything and everything from what time you get up in the mornings, to weird habits and who is the noisiest.
Closer to the date of your session, we will hop on a zoom call together to workout how best to structure your time with me, so I can capture your family authentically.
Simply relax and be yourselves, let the day evolve naturally and I will be there to make art from your chaos.
You don’t have to do or wear anything special, because you want to be comfortable and feel like yourselves.
Your kids don’t have to be on their best behaviour, because we want to see their unique personalities.
You don’t even have to tidy up, because it’s all about capturing artful, authentic photos so you can remember this season of your family story.
THE FUN BIT!
This is the best bit! Around 4 weeks after your session, you will receive a link to your slideshow.
Be ready with tissues, it’s emotional seeing your real life in photos, all the things you take for granted elevated into beautiful art.
From here you choose your collection and select exactly which products are right for your family. Collections start at £600 are are completely tailored to you.
I can’t wait to deliver your products for you to feel the joy of holding your pictures in your hands and take in every beautiful detail.
7 REASONS TO HAVE A DOCUMENTARY PHOTOSHOOT
- You love your crazy, colourful family life
- Your kids are growing and changing too fast
- You can wear whatever you want (tutus and football kit included!)
- No need to worry about where to go, your home and your favourite activities make the perfect backdrop for the best memories
- No awkward posing, no ‘say cheese’, just be yourselves, best behaviour optional
- I’m great with kids, teens, dogs and even husbands (they are always the most reluctant participants!)
- It’s your life, your family, your moments … you need to be in the photos too
SESSION PRICING
FULL DAY-IN-THE-LIFE SESSION
£950
10-12 hours photographic coverage. Your complete story. Documenting a whole day-in-your-life from rubbing your eyes when you wake until you tuck the kids into bed late in the evening.
SHORTER ADVENTURE SESSION
£350
3-4 hours photographic coverage. Documenting a real morning or afternoon at the weekend, centred around favourite family activities in your home & garden or a visit to a favourite place.
Session prices include your pre-consultation, photo session, travel within 50 miles of St Albans, and the time and talent to create your gallery.
Digital files and printed products are purchased in photo collections separately once you’ve viewed your photos. Collections start at £600.
I travel nationally and internationally for full day sessions. For larger family gatherings and travel sessions please enquire for cost.
PRINT PRODUCTS
WHAT DOES A DAY-IN-THE-LIFE SESSION LOOK LIKE?
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CONTACT
+44 (0)7968 701934
hello@emmacollinsphotography.co.uk
LOCATIONS
I photograph in homes and on location across Hertfordshire, London, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and the South East, including St Albans, Harpenden, Cambridge, Wheathampstead, Berkhamsted, Tring, Rickmansworth, Bishop’s Stortford, Hitchin, Letchworth.
I also regularly travel to photoshoots in Central London and North London, including Hampstead, St John’s Wood, Primrose Hill, Muswell Hill, Marylebone, Kensington, Clapham, Chiswick. I have photographed families all over the UK and around the world, including Canada, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden and Singapore, please enquire for travel expenses.
