FAMILY SESSIONS

I'm a big believer that family sessions should not be painful. (This is coming from someone who cried during family photos growing up!) Instead, family photos should be relaxed. They should be fun! And they should show off your family for who they really are. At the end, you should have photos that feel like you and help you remember how great your family is! Here's how we do that:


BEFORE:

I'll send over a planning questionnaire that will help us figure out the best location and date for your photos, as well as help me get to know your family and make a plan to show off your personalities during your session.

You'll get a copy of my family styling guide, and we'll create a moodboard that will help us have a solid idea of what will be happening on the day of, long before we actually get to that.

You'll have access to me to help with any questions or concerns you have, and you'll get a final email from me the week before your session confirming your date, time, and location and including any final instructions or guidance!


DURING YOUR SESSION:

I’ll be there early to meet you and start getting to know your family. We'll capture a mixture of posed and candid photos, you'll be able to take a step back from parenting and focus on enjoying your session while I direct kids.

We'll let them be themselves and have a good time, and it will be that much easier to get real smiles from them when it's time to get everyone looking at the camera. I'll make sure that no one's hair is too crazy!

We'll get several variations on a full family photo, as well as all the combos (you with the kids, you with your partner, just the kids, individuals, etc) we need.

We'll have an awesome time and your family will be captured beautifully and in their best light.


AFTERWARDS:

I’ll back up your pictures to a safe place and start editing. Expect your pictures to be colorful and bright! I like to keep colors true to how they felt and looked on the day of, and I really steer clear of making the photos we took look so trendy that they’ll be out of style when you show your grandkids.

After I edit, I’ll send you your pictures – my three favorites within 24 hours and the full gallery within 4-6 weeks! If you need any specific pictures sooner than that, definitely reach out to me and we can figure that out.

I'll send you my guide on how to print your photos so that they actually get used and seen regularly! And I'll offer to help you design holiday cards or your yearly family photo book.

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FAMILY SESSIONS


My base family collection starts at $350 and includes up to two hours of family coverage, location and outfit guidance, expedited gallery delivery, and a high resolution online gallery with printing rights.

FAMILY COVERAGE


I've built my family collections to include up to two hours of coverage in order to take the pressure of time off you and your kids (and pets!), and leave room to capture all of your in-between and real life moments together as a family.


LOCATION GUIDANCE


I've created a location guide specifically for local Huntsville families, which includes a variety of different locations based on seasons, style, and family preferences. For non-local families, I have a variety of resources to help us choose the perfect spot for your session!


WHAT TO WEAR GUIDE


As part of our planning, I'll send over a detailed guide on how to choose outfits for you and your family! It goes over different styles and personalities, choosing color palettes based on location, and types of outfit pieces to consider.


NEXT (BUSINESS) DAY SNEAK PEEKS


The day after your session — or the Monday after, if we photographed on a weekend — I'll send you 3-5 of the very best photos from our adventures!


ONE MONTH DELIVERY


I'll deliver your full gallery one your one month from your session date! It will include 50-70 of the best photos from the day, in an online gallery that you can easily view, share, and download.


PRINTS


After your gallery is delivered, we'll start planning any prints, holiday cards, or family albums so that your photos get seen and enjoyed now that you have them!


Next on your to-do list: reach out about your session!

How to Book

INQUIRE!

Shoot me an email through my contact form! Once I get your message, I'll reach out to you and we can schedule a time to chat on the phone and get to know each other a bit.

CALL

During our call, we'll go over session details, answer any questions you have for me, and make a basic plan for your session date and location

CONTRACT

After our call, I'll send over your contract and invoice! I typically require a 30% retainer to hold your date. Once you've signed the contract and sent over that retainer, you're officially booked!

Ready for the first step?

FAQ

Do you travel?

Yes! I'm based in Huntsville, but frequently photograph weddings throughout Alabama, Tennessee, and the Southeastern United States.

What's on your shot list?

Your session will be unique to your family! I have a few shots that I almost always do, but other than those I plan your session based on our discussions and questionnaire beforehand, and it won't be the same as someone else's. If you have any really specific moments or photos that are extremely important to you, let me know and I'll make sure to highlight them during your session!

When will we get our photos back?

You'll get sneak peeks (3-5 of the best images) back within 24 hours, and your final wedding gallery one month after your session. If you need photos any sooner (for holiday cards or announcements, for example) simply let me know during our planning!

Can we bring our pet?

Heck yes. Please bring your pet. Just make sure to let me know in advance so that I can plan accordingly when I'm prepping for our session!

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SARAH MISMASH PHOTOGRAPHY

Sarah Mismash is an Alabama wedding photographer. She photographs weddings, engagements, and proposals throughout the state, including the Huntsville, Birmingham, Gadsden, Guntersville, Eclectic, and Montgomery areas.

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