Frequently Asked Questions for Maternity and Family Photography
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Do you photograph in colour, and black and white?
I love black and white images, having trained with real film. All your images will be shot in digital RAW and then edited afterward in Adobe software, which allows for them to be converted into black and white where I think it would work well. I always supply some of your gallery in black and white as well as colour.
When will our photographs be ready to view and how do we order our downloads and prints?
After a wedding photoshoot, I will return to my computer to upload the raw files to an external drive for safe keeping, before beginning the editing process.
Depending on how busy I am that particular month, I normally say to allow six weeks weeks for wedding photography processing and presenting your gallery, and for newborn or family photography, its two to three weeks. I shoot hundreds of images on the day and then select the best for editing, retouching and colour balancing.
Once they're ready I will send you a link to the slideshow and gallery. You can then view and download your images. The gallery store will also guide you through the ordering process for prints and framing.
What happens if rain is predicted for an outdoor family photoshoot?
I will be checking the weather forecast with the Met Office in the few days leading up to your outdoor session. If it looks like there will be a bit of mist, then we can still go ahead but if it looks like heavy rain then we will reschedule the photoshoot for another time to suit you.
What should we wear to the photoshoot?
For family photography, we can discuss this in more detail when you book your particular photoshoot but generally, wear what feels comfortable or you will not feel relaxed. Stick to things you would normally wear and don't go overly matchy, with the whole family all wearing the same colour. I think the best option is to all wear different, natural earthy tones, like blue, rust, orange, green, white, grey and pink. Red can be a little too dominant unless there's just an accent of it like a scarf. Men should wear two layers like a shirt or t-shirt and a jacket or sweater. For women, I advise a loose trousers, skirt or dress rather than a tight one so not to restrict your movement and opt for low heels or flats. Kids can bring a second outfit to change into - which is always useful in case of minor mishaps.
