Session Guide
In this Guide
- *My Contact Information
- *Client Responsibility
- *Miscellaneous Information
- *Time of Day to Start Your Session
- *Travel Information
- Outdoor Location Ideas
- Studio Ideas
- Photo Books (as an optional add on)
- Outfits
- Hair, Makeup & Lashes
- Sessions with Children
- Newborn Sessions
- Printing your Pictures
- FAQ
Hi, my name is Jennifer Bland!
1. Contact Information
jenniferblandphotography@gmail.com
801-691-6274
2. Client Responsibility:
- Remaining session fee balance + tax (due on the day of the session), which will be sent through an invoice.
- Travel fee (if applicable, due on the day of the session)
- Booking a studio (if applicable)
- $50 non-refundable deposit to secure your booking, which goes towards the full price of the session (if this hasn’t already been met).
- Choosing a location & notifying Jennifer Bland Photography at least a week prior to the session date.
- Filling out the questionnaire, which I will text/email to you sometime before the session to be thinking about. You will need to answer the questions and send it back to me sometime before the session.
- Reading & signing the contract prior to the start of your session. This will be emailed to you sometime before the session at the same time as the invoice, after you've notified Jennifer Bland Photography of your chosen location. If for whatever reason you have not received the contract by the day before your session, please reach out. Also, if you see just the invoice but not the contract, check spam as contracts will sometimes go there.
You can review your session fee by clicking on this link:
3. Miscellaneous Information
- I do my best to notice things out of place, phones or keys in pockets, keys on belt loops, etc. Even if your phone is in a back pocket, it will show up. Because it is impossible for me to see everything the entire time, I would recommend bringing a bag for cell phones and other items. Also keep in mind that once you take everything out of your pockets, do not put them back in your pockets midway through the session.
- When there is snow, it doesn’t hurt to bring boots you can walk in and then change out of during the session. This will be especially helpful with shoes without traction.
- Avoid chewing gum during your session. Just like items in pockets, it is guaranteed to show up in your pictures.
- Make sure to notify me of any special accommodations or special circumstances in which I need to be aware of.
- If you are going to use confetti, make sure to purchase biodegradable confetti.
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4. Time of Day to Start Your Session
5. Travel
6. Outdoor Location Ideas
You can of course choose a location not listed.
Outdoor Location Ideas:
(Travel fees for some are calculated. You can of course, choose a location not listed below.)
Keep in mind that certain locations will be better than others depending on the time of day you chose to have your session.
Locations with a * at the end are some of my favorite places to hold sessions.
Mountains:
- Jolley's Ranch in Hobble Creek Canyon ($41.92)
- Tibblefork Reservoir* ($23.58)
- Timpanooke Campground* ($26.20)
- Herriman Hills
- Jordan Pines/Entrance to Donut Falls* ($31.44)
- Field near Bridal Veil Falls* ($26.20)
- Squaw Peak in Provo Canyon* ($23.58)
- Red Ledges in Spanish Fork Canyon ($56.33)
- Trefoil Ranch in Provo Canyon ($34.06)
- Aspen Grove in Provo Canyon (35.37)
PARKS:
- Murray Park ($14.41)
- Memory Grove Park ($26.20)
- International Peace Gardens ($20.96)
LAKe:
- Loch Lommond Pond* ($6.55)
- Saltair* ($23.58)
- Vineyard Beach* ($14.41)
field/farm:
- Cross E Ranch ($23.75)
- Wheeler Historic Farm* (there is a $10 professional fee that the client pays) ($13.10)
- Alpine Poppy Field ($14.41)
- Jordan River Parkway
- Tunnel Springs ($31.44)
CITY/buildings:
- Utah State Capitol ($26.20)
- Roof Top of Exchange Building in downtown SLC ($23.58)
Desert:
- Little Sahara Sand Dunes (There is a $10 entrance fee per vehicle that the client pays) ($87.77)
Studios
I am not affiliated with any studio (including but not limited to their booking fees, scheduling or cancelation fees, etc.). Clients are responsible to contact the studio of choice to book. You can of course, choose a studio not listed below.
I cannot stress this enough - please only schedule your type of session within the set time frame (which is listed above) when you book your studio session, as I only do indoor sessions within a certain time frame.
Prices listed next to the studio are the calculated travel fee, not the studio fee.
You can view studios by clicking on the links below:
*Information about discounted hours at the "Wild Willow Studio" is under the "Newborn Sessions" section below.
Photo Books
Because I believe photos need to be printed with easy access to look at them constantly, you have the option of adding on a photo book with your session designed by me!
- All books will have 24 pages
- All books will either be printed with a "Gloss finish" or a "Soft touch finish"
- Optional add in text (such as DOB, weight, height, kids names, ages or a few details about your year, etc)
- Professional printing
- You'll choose what the front & back cover will look like from a few of my designs
Small softcover
8 x 6 inches
$28.58
Small hardcover
8 x 6 inches
$34.58
Medium softcover
11 x 8.5 inches
$40.08
Medium hardcover
11 x 8.5 inches
$45.08
Large hardcover
14 x 10.5 inches
$61.58
Send me your address and I'll get it mailed to you!
Make sure to let me know if you want a photo book added on!
Outfit Ideas
Figuring out what to wear can be very stressful and difficult – trust me, I know.
Because of this, I have provided some links below to help!
I always will recommend using neutral colors with small amounts of pattern or texture.
You can view style guides/clothing by clicking on the links below:
Hair, Makeup & Lashes
Eyelash Extensions:
Sessions with Children
Always come to your session with the expectation that your young kids are not going cooperate how you imagine - especially for the entire session. That is VERY normal and happens with every family. Plus, being a mother myself, I am a huge advocate of capturing the kids exactly how they are playing, looking at me, etc. When it comes down to it, looking at me and smiling at the camera is just a fraction of how I like to go about sessions. So how can you prepare?
- Bring lots of snacks!
- Bubbles, or other toys
- A blanket and jacket/coat (especially during the cold months of the year)
- Plan on arriving a few minutes early to change your kids into the clothes they will wear. This takes the stress out of any possibility of spills happening while on the drive.
- Do your best to relax and not stress about this, as you definitely are not the only parent who worries about this. 😉
Newborn Sessions
- Depending on the type of session you chose, it can range from 1 hour to 2 – 2.5 hours. If you’re on the fence about doing family pictures, just remember they are included in both, and I think you will look back and be happy you chose to be in them!
- In order to make the most out of our time together, do the best you can to make sure your baby is fed about 20-30 minutes prior to the start of your session.
- Do your best to time your baby’s nap to be during the session by keeping your baby awake 1-2 hours prior to leaving.
- If you would like, bring a favorite blanket and/or outfit to take pictures in! Parents with a girl, bring your favorite bows!
- If your session is at a studio, remember to bring your diaper bag with diapers, wipes and a bottle if needed, etc. Certain studios (such as the Wild Willow Studio) provide diapers and wipes, however not all do.
- DISCOUNTED STUDIO HOURS: If you decide you would like to do your newborn session at a studio, because studio fees are often around $70/hour or more, I purchased some discounted hours through the Wild Willow Studio in downtown Salt Lake City. If you decide you would like to move forward with booking there, you would just pay me $25 for 1 hour or $50 for 2 hours, etc. and then I would give you the code(s) to schedule with them. I bought a handful of hours in hopes of helping decrease extra costs because otherwise, their fee would be $140 for 2 hours at that studio! (For travel fee info to this studio, refer above to the section titled Studios.)
- If you would like to review what is included in the Newborn Session you chose, go to the "Investment" Tab.
Knotted Gowns:
Printing Your Pictures
I provide the option of purchasing professional prints directly from your galleries. Other options are:
FAQ
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