Welcome.
Portrait photography is a magical way to reflect on yourself, share and process stories, take a moment to see you- and maybe in a different way. I am glad you are here and taking this opportunity. Please review the following and note any suggested reflections to prepare for your photoshoot.
If at any time you have questions, please text Gina @ 801.230.1696
First things first…
How do you want to be photographed?
The Simply Me session is an amazing opportunity to capture the vibrance, beauty and authenticity of life. While I do customize sessions to the individual there are 2 basic ways we can run your session.
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1- Come as you are. Be you. Do you. Let’s just have fun and see where it goes.
2- Go a little deeper. Let’s talk about good times and maybe some not so good times. Let’s process emotion. Maybe create a photo is more than just a picture. I will only do this with your permission.
What to Wear
Something light.
Something dark.
Something daring- for you. This can be showing skin. That dress you want to wear but its not you. This is 100% your call.
*Hair and make up are on your own… what you do and how you do it… just do you.
*If this session is for a child this is also a great way to let them express themselves… even if the outfit is a little crazy.
Need feedback on outfits? Please text Gina Baker @ 801.230.1696
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. ”
Policies
Please note 100% of the activities below are optional. I will try to convey how each item will help your photoshoot in a certain way so you can choose what is most important to you. But please know you are worthy of pictures, and amazing as you are… today.
If you have any questions please text Gina Baker @ 801.230.1696
Reschedule/ Cancellation
Photo sessions and consultations must be rescheduled/cancelled more than 48 hours prior to meeting date or risk losing session fee, payments made.
No Smack
We are a no smack talking studio. It is expected that clients, staff and any visitors maintain a positive environment. We encourage you to bring a supportive friend if you want. But please know if we feel someone is negative impacting the session, we reserve the right to ask them to leave.
Social Media
You are welcome to share your photos on social media! We love it and we hope you don’t mind we do the same. We will discuss this in more detail at your reveal session. Please note that when you alter a photo with a crop or filter we no longer consider this our photo… and hope that you don’t do this as the photo was created with our vision in mind. But if you do change the photo we no longer consider it our photo and ask that you do not tag us.
Chemical Free
I know… you might be feeling nervous and perhaps there is s substance that might calm your nerves. However there are many items in a photo studio that you can hurt yourself with if you are struggling to control your body. If we feel that, due to chemicals we cannot safely conduct your session, this policy has been violated and your session will be cancelled immediately with no refund.
Payments and Product
50% retainer/session fee is due to book the session. If you are reading this, you probably have already paid that. The remainder is due on the same day of the session… but feel free to pay early. Post session no product will be delivered without payment made in full. Thank you for respecting our business practices.
On Time
Please note that your photo session may be limited in the time and pictures shown if you show up late. We will be on time and have put our heart and soul into your session. We appreciate you doing the same.
Images
The way the law is written the photographer owns the photograph. As part of your session you are given a personal (unless branding) use release with your photos. Please do not photograph photos on the screen during the session or reveal.
Local Guide
If you are coming from out of town below are some of our favorite stops!
If you have any questions please text Gina Baker @ 801.230.1696
Dinner/Lunch:
Slackwater Pizza (801) 386-9777
684 S 500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Breakfast:
Sunday’s Best (801) 441-3331
10672 State Street, Sandy, UT 84070
Coffee:
Beans & Brews Coffee House (801) 495-7404
10585 South 1300 East, Sandy, UT 84094
Grocery:
Smith’s (801) 572-1396
10305 S 1300 E, Sandy, UT 84094
Akoma Studios
The best part about our studio? The opportunity for creativity and ease. We are the only people that will be in the studio so you don’t have to worry about other people popping in and out. We also love our studio location because not only do we have many toys, I mean photography gear for creativity in the studio but we also are right next to a canyon giving us maximum opportunity for variety and creativity.
Akoma Studios
10469 S Columbine Cir, Sandy, UT 84094
Take the exit off of 10600 S I-15 and drive east
Turn left onto Larkspur Drive
Turn right onto Budlea Drive
Turn left onto Columbine Cir
Akoma Studios is the second house on your right. Park in the east driveway and text Gina @801.230.1696.
The Studio is around back
Invitation
Thank you. We could not do this without you and we hope you will keep in touch.
We love laughing and celebrating with you in the studio AND out. We also organize some fun thank you events for clients that you will not want to miss.
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See you in the studio.
XOXO Gina
