Here are some notes for what to expect before, during and after the photoshoot.
BEFORE THE SHOOT
- A fee of half the total is required to confirm the booking, with the remaining amount due by the day of the shoot. The reservation fee is non-refundable, but will be credited towards the package you choose. The credit is valid for rescheduling a shoot as long as (a) a studio has not been booked, and (b) at least 48-hours notice is given before the booked shoot; otherwise, the credit is forfeit.
- All outdoor shoots are subject to weather and availability of location; studio shoots are subject to studio booking availability
- Outdoor locations include anywhere within the Greater Vancouver
- If you need professional makeup or hair done, let me know what you’d like and I can get you a quote from my team. For studio booking, preparation would be done at the studio. For on location, I would get you in touch with my makeup artist and/or hairstylist beforehand for you to arrange with them directly.
- Clothing suggestions for your sessions:
- Portraits
- Dark clothing tends to slenderize subjects, and also creates a more serious look
- Avoid colours that are really bright
- Pastels work well to enhance skin tones, though avoid pink as it is similar to skin tones. Pale yellow or pale blue can work well
- Avoid prints, patterns, and logos
- Long sleeves work well to bring more attention to the face
- Minimal accessories are ideal; avoid overaccessorizing
- V-necks or turtlenecks work well
- For group or family sessions:
- Simple clothing usually works the best
- Matching set of colours is nice (for example, a set of warm colours, or a set of cool colours)
- Solid colours work well; avoid loud or busy patterns
- White top with khakis or jeans is a nice combination
- Newborns and babies:
- Photos newborns and babies look best in their natural element
- If you want them to be photographed with clothes, solid colours are usually good (if you have a specific item in mind, that is okay too)
- Bare feet are a must
- Parents to dress in solid black from head to toe for getting the creative shots
- Portraits
DURING THE SHOOT
- Have fun!
AFTER THE SHOOT
- Picking Your Photos
- For all portrait and headshot packages, an online image gallery for selecting proofs will be made available 24 hours after the shoot
- You can open the gallery link in a web browser
- Pick your favourites by tapping or clicking on the heart icon of the photo you want to select
- You will be prompted for your email the first time – this lets you keep track of your selections. In this way, you can review your picks and refine your selections
- Once you are happy with your choices, let me know by email (smile@mikewuphotography.com)
- Image Delivery
- Photos will be delivered via a shared online folder, available for unlimited downloads from this folder for a period of 30 days
- For weddings, photos may be delivered via a USB key, depending on the total size of files.
- Image Format
- Fully edited photos in JPEG format
- 3600px on the long dimension for high-resolution for all packages
- Available upon request: files optimized for social media
- Usage
- A license for personal use will be included for all images for you to use digitally and in print (social media, website, portfolio, posters, etc)
- For commercial use of images, please contact me for a license