If you’ve never booked a portrait session before, most of the uncertainty comes from not knowing what’s normal, rather than anything actually complicated.
Feeling a little self-conscious at first is normal, and it tends to fade fast once the session actually gets going. The proofing gallery usually shows a wider range of expressions and angles than the polished handful that make final delivery, which can be a surprise the first time round. Questions are always welcome too, whenever they come up, if anything isn’t clear.
The sessions that go best are usually the ones where the client stopped treating it as a performance and just let the direction do the work.
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FAQs
Some quick answers here.
What does the £400 studio session include?
An hour and a half in the studio, up to three outfit changes and five fully retouched images chosen by the client. Extra retouched images can be added after the shoot.
I hate having my photo taken. Will this work?
That is the rule, not the exception. Sessions are directed from start to finish, so nobody stands there wondering what to do with their hands. Most people relax inside ten minutes.
Further reading
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