Photo Packages – Heather Lake Photography

Child photography, Maternity Session, Newborn, Photography, Session Types, smash cake session

Major Milestone Package 2018

March 23, 2018 hlopez86

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I have highlighted my Newborn and 1st Birthday/Cake Smash sessions but this one is a combination of both!! If you are planning on getting more pictures of your little ones besides just newborn then this package is for you.

My Major Milestone Package includes a Newborn, 6 month, and 1st Birthday/Cake Smash session in one and at a discounted price. For the newborn and 1st birthday sessions you get exactly what you would get if you booked them alone while the 6 month session comes with 1 hour of session time and up to 10 digital images. I love the idea of getting pictures throughout the first year since we all know just how much little ones change in such a short amount of time. The total of this package is $500, $300 is due at the newborn session, $75 at the 6 month, and the remaining $125 at the 1st birthday session. Additional sessions can be added on for a discounted price as well since I know some people like to have pictures done more frequently in the first year.

Additionally, I also offer a Maternity and Newborn package. It is completely understandable that some parents want to just take pictures themselves throughout the first year. If this is the case no problem there are still options for you! My Maternity and Newborn session is $375 and includes a full standard session for maternity and a full newborn session. A Maternity session can also be added onto the Major Milestone Package for half the original price.

The first year of your child’s life is so important, I am so glad I can offer options that can hopefully fit into everyone’s schedule and budget.

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Newborn, Photography, Session Types

Newborn Sessions

February 16, 2018 hlopez86

ModlifeMarketingBoard-5x5 Newborn sessions have become very popular and there are so many different ways to do them. From styled to lifestyle I can do them all, they are so much fun and I just love all the different visions everyone has for their pictures. Newborn pictures are such great ways to remember all the details of your little one and to have memories to cherish for always!

This week I have put together some information and tips if you are looking to or need to book a newborn session this year. I am booking for spring now but I am unfortunately not booking for the summer months June, July or August 2018 as I am expecting my own newborn sometime in June! Contact me if you would like more information on sessions or booking.

When scheduling a newborn session please remember that newborns have a mind of their own and do not always follow the schedule we would like them to have. This is why my newborn sessions are up to 3 hours of session time. This allows plenty of time to set up different things, feed and change baby, and get baby back to sleep if needed. These sessions also take a LOT of editing sometimes because not every baby has perfect baby soft skin. Baby acne, jaundice, scratches, redness, and bruising are all common and are things I will gladly fix on your precious baby. Because of this I will say that newborn sessions do tend to cost a little more than regular sessions and tend to take the entire 2 weeks or more to finish and get into your gallery. My newborn sessions include up to 25 fully edited images with print release. As long as we are able to get a good amount of images I will try to include around 30-35 images in your gallery for you to choose from. Unfortunately there are not always that many to add into your gallery, I will do the best I can with your little one.

Scheduling: It is best to schedule your newborn session for about a week after your due date to ensure you have a spot on my schedule. I understand babies do not always wait for their due dates and like to come early. If this is the case, let me know when baby arrives and we can try and schedule you sooner. It is preferred to take newborn pictures in the first 14 days of life when baby is still very sleepy and easier to work with. Do not worry if we are unable to schedule you right away, newborn sessions can be done at any time, an older less sleepy baby may be a little harder to work with when it comes to wrapping them but they may be awake more and therefore we might be able to get more pictures of them with their eyes open!

Location: The location of your newborn session is entirely up to you! I am happy to come to your home if you have good natural lighting or I have an indoor location to use if you prefer. During the summer months when the weather is warm, outside is always an option.

Props: If you would like to do a specific theme or color scheme let me know beforehand. I will have props and backgrounds ready for your session. I do have wraps, blankets, baskets and some other various items for you to pick from. You are also welcome to bring your own props you wish to use.

What to wear: Newborn outfits, diaper covers, blankets, wraps are all good things to put your baby in for your pictures. Outfits do tend to be a bit big and can cover baby’s face, just something to think about when choosing which ones to use. Baby can be naked for some, if not all, of the images so please keep that in mind when deciding what to get. If you choose to have others in the images, baby, mom/dad or siblings, it is best to put them in more solids or neutral colors. It is important to keep focus on the subjects.

If you have any additional questions feel free to contact me. Newborn sessions for 2018 are $300 and include the 3 hours of session time and 25 fully edited digital images. A $50 nonrefundable retainer is required to book. I understand not everyone feels they need that much time or images but if you are wanting to do newborn pictures I do ask that you book the newborn session, I will not be booking newborn sessions as standard sessions.

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Child photography, couple/engagement photography, Family, Maternity Session, Photography, Session Types

Standard Sessions

February 9, 2018 hlopez86

Every Friday it is my plan to highlight the different sessions and products I offer. I will be giving information on what is included in these sessions, tips for them, how and when to book, as well as the price or prices of each session. I’m hoping this will give everyone a detailed overview of what I offer in order to make the right decision on choosing a photo session that fits your needs and budget.

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The first session I would like to highlight is my Standard Session. This session is my most booked session and is great for families, milestones, maternity, engagements, or holiday pictures. As with all of my session, the location is completely up to you as long as it is within an hour’s driving time for me. I do have a couple favorite spots if you do not have something in mind and an indoor location to use for those cold winter months or newborn sessions.

Standard sessions are up to 1 hour long. I say up to one hour because there are a lot of little ones who decide after about 30 minutes that they are done. If this is the case, no big deal, I will work with your child until he/she is ready to be done. In some cases your little one might just need a break, a few minutes to run around could make a big difference. I will never force your child to take pictures. I have learned with my own children, the more you force, the less they will do. If your child does not want to cooperate that is ok, I have spent many hours chasing kids around and trust me sometimes these are the best pictures!

During the one hour session I will take as many pictures as needed. Sometimes this means we get a lot or it could mean that we only get a few. I will do my best to get as many different poses and a different variety of images for your gallery but I like to tell those with small children to have low expectations, you just never know how your little one will act that day. After your session I will upload all your pictures and pick the best 25-30 to upload to your gallery. Galleries usually take around 2 weeks to be available, a little longer depending on the time of year. The Standard Session includes 15 fully edited digital images with print release, meaning out of the 25-30 images in your gallery (maybe less depending on how the session went) you will get to choose the 15 YOU like the best . Once you have chosen your images, I will send you their files along with the print release. I do offer professional prints through a photographer only print lab but I do not require you to print through me. If you happen to like all of your images or a few more than 15 you can purchase additional digital files for $10/image. You can also purchase prints of images not included in your chosen 15. You will not only receive the print but also the digital file for the image as well. So many options!!

So to summarize my Standard Session is up to 1 hour of session time and includes 15 fully edited, high resolution images with print release. This session starts at $150! You can add on extra digital images or prints at an additional price. If you have a large party or extended family you would like photographed I adjust the package a little bit to include 1.5 hours of session time and 20 digital images for $250. I can also customize your session to include more if needed.

I book Standard Sessions throughout the year with fall being by far the busiest. If you know there is a certain time you would like pictures taken of your adorable little one or your beautiful family, contact me to book at any time!!

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Senior Photography

2018 Senior Session Packages

September 26, 2017 hlopez86

It’s that time of year, senior picture time! I love photographing seniors, I love being able to get creative and still capture classic portraits of these beautiful young men and women.

For my senior packages this year I am offering two different options. The first option is my standard 1 hour session. This session will include up to 15 fully edited digital images with print release, an online gallery where you can view your images and share with family and friends, and a custom Facebook cover with some of your amazing images!

The Senior Package option is a 2 hour session and includes 25 fully edited digital images with print release, 16 wallets, an 11×14 print on styrene (view info here), and a $25 print credit towards any prints or print products (gallery wraps, keep sake items, etc). This option also comes with the online gallery and custom Facebook cover collage.

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Galleries will include around 10 or more extra images and you will get the option to choose the ones you wish to have. Selected images will be sent to you via email to download and save as you wish on your computer or phone. Images are full resolution, perfect for printing at any size. I do offer prints and print products through a professional photographer only print lab but you are not required to print through me. I do highly recommend printing your pictures at actual print labs and avoid one hour labs. Pictures printed at one hour labs may look very different from the images you see on your computer or phone, see examples HERE. If you do not wish to print through me (no hard feelings really!) I would be happy to point you towards some good print labs that you can order from yourself.

For seniors I do offer graduation announcements as well! I have lots of templates for announcements, invitations, thank yous or any other type of card you would like. The $25 print credit included in the Senior Package can certainly be used towards cards. Cards come in packs of 25 and range from $40-50/pack depending on the card chosen.

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I will be booking senior sessions all year, even in the middle of winter if that is what you would like! I am thinking about offering a Senior Mini session early spring for anyone needing last minute pictures. Turn around time for images are around 2 weeks, so plenty of time to get cards or pictures ordered for graduation!

I will start booking 2019 Seniors summer of 2018!