FAQ
How do I book?
A. Please contact me via email or the contact form here. After discussing your session needs, I will send you a link to book. Booking links are valid for 3 days.
A $100 non-refundable retainer is due at the time of booking to hold your spot on my calendar. You will also read and sign my client contract and fill out my client questionnaire.
The remaining amount is due the day of the session by cash, check, or Zelle.
Tax and any add-ons will be included with your invoice.
Where will my session be?
A. Upon booking, I will share my favorite locations with you to choose. These are tried and true, where I know the best spots and lighting. All locations will be in the SW metro - Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Minnetonka, Excelsior, Minnapolis. I have a variety of natural and urban settings.
If you would like a specific location, there will be a $50 add-on fee so I can scope out the location prior to our session.
How long are the sessions?
A. Senior Sessions are generally 1-2 hours. I take the lead of the clients!
What is included in my price?
A. Senior Sessions include your session time and the full gallery of digital images. Depending on the session, this is anywhere from 30-60 quality images in both color and black and white.
All images are presented via a beautiful, password protected online gallery perfect for viewing, sharing, downloading, and purchasing prints.
I offer style and wardrobe tips if needed.
All my images are hand edited to my strict requirements. I deliver beauty retouching and artistic enhancements on every image at no additional charge.
What retouching is included?
A. I hand-edit every image to create a timeless and classic look. I like fresh and bright lighting and true to life colors.
My. main rule of thumb is to retouch anything that is not permanent: acne, bruises, scratches. I will not retouch moles, freckles, birthmarks, etc unless directly requested. I do slightly enhance teeth and eyes if needed. I do not edit out braces.
What should I wear?
A. Wear clothes that you are comfortable in, that compliment your own style, and that you can move in. Flowy dresses, pants/shorts with pockets, and jackets are helpful for posing.
Make sure that the clothes fit and are free of wrinkles, lint, and pet hair.
Wear colors that enhance your coloring and give you a variety in your final images. If you wear white for some pictures, choose a darker blue or green for others.
Brush your teeth and floss before the session, make sure nails are clean, and put lotion on hands, arms, and legs if possible.
If you wear makeup, add a little extra than you normally wear. Tinted lip gloss and some blush go a long way if you're more minimalist!
What if I'm nervous?
A. Most seniors are a little nervous or anxious before their session! I will help you with everything you need to know! I will show you how to pose, give you prompts to get some movement, and support you every step of the way. You will get the hang of it very quickly, and other than sore cheeks from smiling, should leave the session feeling successful!
Do I have to order prints through you?
A. I do offer beautiful, archival quality prints from a professional printing company via your gallery. I highly suggest ordering from me, but you are not obligated to do so! Prices are a little higher than typical printers, but worth the cost when you see the color and quality difference! Just click on the 'shopping cart' icon in your gallery to choose and purchase your prints.
You will receive a print release with every session, which allows you unlimited personal printing and usage of your images.
Your images may not be used for financial gain or publications without written permission from simply bliss photography.