Maternity and Newborn Photography Q & A (Part 2)

Q. I am looking for a photographer to make creative portraits of my children, what are the questions to ask?

A. I’ve been asked this question more than once and it’s understandable that parents need more transparency while selecting a photographer.

My recommendation is to select 5-7 photographers in the area based on their portfolio and word-of-mouth feedback and call each of them to learn if they’ll provide you the value you’re expecting.

I would start with the following questions (notice how the price question is at the bottom of the list):

• Are there any hidden fees?
• Is there a mandatory minimum “Print Order”?
• Will I received a CD/DVD with the digital negatives?
• Will I be able to print these digital negatives
  • Free of watermarks?
  • Over 12MPixels?
  • Will I have the rights to reproduce these photographs?
• Does the photographer charge extra for on-location sessions?
• Does the photographer charge extra for weekend sessions?
• Does the photographer charge extra for other family members?
• Will the photographer retouch & enhance the images?
  • Does the photographer shoot in JPG (lower quality)
  • Does the photographer shoot in DNG (higher quality)
• Does the photographer have any formal education in arts?
• What is the bottom line for the whole package?

I would love to hear back from you on some of these ideas and questions. Let me know if I missed anything important to you.

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Maternity and Newborn Photography Q & A (Part 1)

Dear readers. In the following series of articles I will attempt to answer most frequently asked questions about maternity, newborn and children photography.

Q. What are the advantages of environmental photography vs. studio setup?

A. Studio setup allows for more controlled environment but can severely hamper the creative process of capturing a meaningful portrait. Studio photo sessions usually work best for newborns but as the child gets older it becomes harder and harder on the parents and the photographer conduct a successful photo session.

By contrast, environmental photography ensures your child is relaxed and comfortable in familiar surroundings. In addition, every session is unique, these photographs will capture your family’s atmosphere - they will not be identical to those of your friend’s children - this type of experience is unachievable in a studio and requires a higher level of professionalism (technical and inter-personal) from the photographer.

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