Couple’s Session Guide
Where will our session take place?
For mini sessions, a location and time will be predetermined for you. For standard and deluxe sessions, I will refer to your questionnaire and choose a location based upon your responses. I enjoy all types of location and have knowledge of what areas are best for what seasons, lighting conditions and other considerations you’ve mentioned. If you have a specific location requested, we will do our best to accommodate that. If you have a requested a studio session, I will send you the studio address. An e-mail will be sent to you regarding your location with parking information and other recommendations. This is sent one week prior to your session. If you book a session less than a week from the session date, your information will be sent as soon as possible.
What should we bring?
A blanket for snuggling
Makeup/Hair supplies for touchups
Lots of PDA (only sort of kidding, haha)
Important: Transition lenses are a wonderful things, except when it comes to photos. Editing the dark shade is possible but will be an additional cost and often very difficult to look natural even after editing as the shade obscures the eye. Consider bringing a pair that don’t transition, especially if you wear your glasses most of the time and would not feel yourself without them.
hello I can’t wait to work with you! I hope you are looking forward to our session as much as I am!
In case we haven’t met yet, I’m Lyndsey and I will be your photographer. I’ve been shooting professionally for 8 years now and there’s never been two sessions alike! Even so, there are some general guidelines that will help in preparing and experiencing our session.
I hope this guide is helpful, but know that I am always available to answer questions that you have!
- Lynds
What should we wear?
Short answer- whatever you want! What you feel best in- what you feel comfortable in- what you like! There are generally no rules, and anything that you desire is perfectly acceptable.
If you’re not sure where to start, think about what kind of image you’d like to portray in your images. Are you looking for something casual and fun, or romantic and whimsical? Is your session downtown at a cafe or in the foothills at sunset?
Pinterest is a great resource. Think of coordinating over matching. Also, whatever you decide, make sure you’re wearing something you both feel great in and comfortable with.
Posing and Candids
I will pose you or instruct, always, unless I can grab a moment something organic. The reason for this is because people often freeze when the camera goes up. Most “candid” moments in portraiture are set up ahead of time. True candids happen when people aren’t aware of the presence of the camera. Hopefully we can have you forgetting that it’s even there!
Tips for making this session great!
I have been shooting for 8 years and there’s one common theme with successful sessions- happy, relaxed participants. I understand being in front of the camera be a scary and maybe even vulnerable experience. Think of this session as a fun date, where you are both the stars! This is all about the two of you and your unique connection and bond. Let’s have fun, and help the two of you get even closer.
Important note: If you have paid only the deposit online, please bring the remaining balance in cash or check to your session. Checks should be made out to Melrose Photography. Checks must be cleared before you receive your gallery.
What comes next?
After our session, you may be wondering what’s next in the process!
Receive your gallery within 10 business days (M-F) and instructions for ordering.
Place your order and pay for any additional purchases through our website.
Make sure to place your order within 12 weeks of your session. If you do not purchase within 12 weeks, your gallery will expire and an extension will need to be purchased.
Receive your completed order of fully edited images in 3 business days if you have not purchased extra editing and 10 business days if you have.
Download your images and print release.
Access your gallery and enjoy unlimited downloads for one calendar year. If you need an extension, you may purchase this online.
Enjoy your images!