Planning for a successful session - Client Questionnaires



I want to take a moment to chat with you about how I always tailor your portrait session to your family's style and needs. I make it a priority to work with you and ensure that you get the images you dream of and ones that you'll be excited to get printed and display in your home.



One of the ways that I achieve this is by sending EVERY client a questionnaire (thanks to Iris Works!). These questionnaires are brief and easy to fill out - but the info you share is super helpful in my planning process and making the absolute most of our time together. The more detailed info you share, the better! A great example of this was a session I had recently with this adorable family.

A happy family of three, wrapped in crochet blankets, kisses a smiling child in an autumn forest setting. Warm light filters through trees

So this mama really provided some amazing information when she completed her questionnaire. She messaged me after completing it and apologizing for the "novel" she wrote but I actually loved all the details! The information she provided about their sweet girl really helped me think of the moments to capture in our session. Many of the things she mentioned are usually worked into my sessions anyway - because I prefer those candid moments and documenting the connections and feelings in sessions as much as possible. So I'm always having families play and love on each other as opposed to just standing there looking at the camera. Here is a screen shot of her completed questionnaire:

 


And here is what I captured....


 

A smiling couple stands in a sunlit field, holding a joyful child between them. The background features trees and a golden sunset
A joyful family of three lies on a patterned blanket, smiling and cuddling. The child is in the center, laughing with her parents close by
A smiling young child with blond hair lies on a white crocheted blanket surrounded by autumn leaves. The child wears a floral-patterned top.
A woman in a purple dress and black boots holds a smiling child in a park with autumn leaves and trees.
A smiling young child with blonde hair sits on a wooden crate on pebbled ground, wearing a floral top, brown skirt, and blue tights.
A family of three walks on a wooden bridge surrounded by autumn trees. Parents hold their child's hands, creating a joyful scene
A family of three enjoying an autumn day in a park. Parents crouch on a leaf-covered ground as a young girl joyfully runs toward them.
A family sits on a colorful blanket in an open field at sunset. They smile warmly, surrounded by trees in the distance
A couple stands forehead-to-forehead in a sunlit autumn park, eyes closed, conveying warmth and intimacy. Sunlight filters through the trees
A family walks hand in hand on a pebbled path by a river, surrounded by autumn trees. The setting sun creates a warm, serene atmosphere.
A family of three enjoys autumn in the woods, with the parents playfully swinging their smiling child between them, surrounded by trees
A joyful toddler with arms outstretched plays in a park with autumn leaves falling around her. She wears a patterned sweater and skirt
Father carrying young daughter on shoulders outdoors during autumn. Both are smiling. Trees with yellow leaves in the background.
A young girl joyfully runs toward two adults, seen from behind, in a sunlit forest. Leaves cover the ground, evoking a warm autumn scene
A cheerful young girl runs across a wooden bridge surrounded by autumn foliage. The warm light and golden leaves create a joyful scene
A testimonial with a circular photo of a woman holding a child, followed by five orange stars. Text praises a family photographer

I was able to capture a lot of what she wrote about in her questionnaire. The key to ensuring that your session is even more successful is taking a few moments to complete the client questionnaire I send to you. This gives me a clear idea of your expectations for the session and what images and moments you really want to capture with your family.

A family stands in a field at sunset, holding a colorful quilt above a smiling child. The warm light creates a joyful and cozy atmosphere.

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