session info

A little about my style…

I am a natural light lifestyle photographer.  What does that mean?  That means I try to use natural light whenever possible.  It is the most flattering light, and I do my best to try to make you look fabulous!  As a lifestyle photographer, I try to capture the essence that is you, your child, and/or your family.  A mischievous smile, a coy grin, a deep pensieve look, a pout… all are little moments that allow me to capture the true essence of my subject.  Be prepared because capturing you sometimes requires me to get down in the dirt, way up above you, and sometimes things may seem a little crazy… but it’s all about getting “the shot” and I’ll do whatever it takes!   I have been working with children for years, and pride myself on my ability to relate to children.  I ask parents to help when asked, but mostly to just sit back and watch me do the work!

Session

I am also on-location, which means we set a location ahead of time and shoot there.  A great park, your home, the child’s bedroom, all can be perfect backdrops!  It’s all about keeping your child comfortable, that’s when I get my best results!  You’ll never hear me say “Say Cheese!” or “Smile for the camera!”.  I do my best to get your child happy in a natural state and not forcing grins.

I offer newborn sessions in my studio as well as mini sessions at the studio location.

What to wear?  I ask you to avoid large logos and character clothing.  Clothes with textures look great on camera:  jeans, sweaters, scarves, cool hats.  Shirts with softer patterns, long sleeves rolled up, cool shoes all look great!  No “white shirt and khaki’s” needed!  If we’re photographing your family clothes with similar hues that look good together is great, no matching required.

You will be asked to sign a model release/copyright for each person being photographed that day.  Please no other cameras or video cameras are allowed.  Let me do the work!

If you need to reschedule due to illness or weather, let’s try to do that as early as possible and your retainer is applied toward the rescheduled date.

I am located in West Bradenton.  Your session fee includes the areas of:  Bradenton, Palmetto, Ellenton, and Sarasota.   If you live outside of that area, there will be an additional travel fee.

Pricing

Creative Session Fee: 

$150 studio newborn session fee
$250 on location newborn session fee
$150 on location family session fee.

Session fee due at the time of booking to hold your time and date.  This fee is non-refundable.

What that includes:  Up to 2 hrs and up to 5 people.  $25 more for each additional person.  This includes my time at the session and the editing of each individual image. This session length is usually plenty of time to get your child comfortable with me and my camera.

This does not include any prints or digital files.

Print prices start at $40.  Collections start at $475 with discount off of a la carte with the purchase of a collection.   I offer both print and digital collections.

For full pricing list, email me at JenniferMauren@gmail.com

After your session…

3 weeks  (usually a little sooner) after your session your gallery will be ready.  I will email you a slideshow to preview your images and then send you the password to your online photo gallery of 20-30 images and will be available for purchase for 7 days.   Your orders need to be placed within that 7 day period.  After that time the gallery will be taken down and a $25 fee will be charged to rehost for an additional 24 hours.  I accept cash, check, and credit card via Paypal.  You can expect your items within about 2 weeks from the date of order.  Some special items may take up to 6-8 weeks (albums take the longest).

Contact me at JenniferMauren@gmail.com for access to my private client website full of session details when you decide to book your session with me.  I look forward to hearing from you and getting to know you.