The FAQ
Do you Travel?
Yes, we travel. However, there will be travel fee added in addition to the session fee.
How long have you been doing this?
I have been photographing for the past 14 years, however, I just started up my small business in 2018.
How many photos do we get?
There is not a specific limit to the photos. I try to provide as many edited photos with variations that are captured during the session. Typically for a 30 min session, we are looking at a minimum of 25 photos and for an hour at least 50 photos.
How do we get our photos?
Photos are provided either via USB drive which will be mailed to your home address or our password protected online gallery for direct download. Photos are available for up to 6 months to provide time to download.
Do you retouch photos?
Yes, I do retouch photos as needed, but I try to keep everything as natural as possible as I believe capturing the raw moment is best.
Whats your turn around time?
Turn around time for photos are typically up to two weeks. If there are any delays, I will be in contact to let you know.
How do we book you?
Send me a message through my social media pages or email me directly at sarahsaechaophotography@gmail.com
Can you help us with planning?
I can most certainly help you with planning the location of the photoshoot as well as ideas for wardrobe. Just let me know and I will be happy to assist.
How far out do you book?
I can book 3 months in advance.
What should we do for an engagement session?
This can be discussed. We can schedule a time to meet either in person or over the phone to go over details.
What should we wear?
Make sure to follow these tips to get the best out of your family photo session:
CHOOSE YOUR PALETTE FIRST.
For starter, pick a few colors. Go above and beyond and try to use different tones, like blue, earth, neutrals, pastels, and so on. That way, it’ll be much easier for the whole family to express their own style, but within the chosen color palette. The end result is that the whole group will coordinate beautifully.
COORDINATE YOUR COLORS INSTEAD OF MATCHING
Pick a color combination for your family to work within. We don’t want everyone to match perfectly or wear nothing but a single color, but we also don’t want everyone to wear different colors and patterns.
CHOOSE NEUTRAL CLOTHING.
When having no idea what colors to wear for photos, wearing any combination of cream, gray, and tan, always looks good in almost every setting. Those softer, neutral colors provide more focus for the people posing in the photos.
BUY CLOTHES TOGETHER
Preparing for a family photography is much easier when the whole family is shopping together at the same store or brand. This is a great thing especially for the families with two or more children. Some of my favorite places for clothes are H&M, Old Navy, ZARA, GAP, Boden, Target, Amazon, ASOS, Anthropologie, J.Crew…
ADD A POP OF COLOR
Don’t be afraid to sport your favorite color!
Pick a few happy colors (one or two) and then balance them with some neutral details.
WATCH THE SHOES
Picking clothes is great, but don’t forget the shoes. Nothing kills a great photo like a bad pair of shoes.
BE COMFY
Coming dressed like you are going to the Grammys is fine, but don’t forget to dress for comfort first. After all, you’ll want to play with your kid to get the best photo, and that’s when things can get messy. Jeans are always a good choice, if that’s something you feel comfortable in.
BRING ACCESSORIES
Accessories give photos a new dimension. They can pop out with their color, they express your personality and wake interest. Use hats, flowers, bows, suspenders, vests.