when you book a family photo session with me you book an experience
From first contact to after the delivery of your gallery, I will be with you every step of the way. I am a firm believer that a photo session is more than just showing up and getting your photos taken. From me checking in with you to see how your wardrobe selection is coming along, to texting you a sneak peek of your session the next day because I know you can hardly wait - I’m there the entire time.
Need styling advice or wardrobe help? Let’s FaceTime! Need recommendations for a hair stylist to get you looking your best? I’ve got you. Want to chat about your concerns and/or special requests for your session? I’m there.
I want you to walk away from your session ready to do it all again!
good times.
We will play, dance and explore. I will encourage you to snuggle, give kisses and focus on being present and enjoying the moment. Let me worry about everything while you relax and soak it all in.
lasting memories.
When you look at your photos, I want you to hear that little whisper and remember the smell of your child’s hair. I want you to remember how that little hand felt in yours as you walked through the grassy field. I want you to remember that moment in time exactly as it was for years and years to come.
“Stephanie is a great photographer. She has an eye for photography and a keen sense of style which shows in her photos. She’s also easy to work with, very responsive, and very efficient and sticks to her timeline. She’s also good with young kids because she has 3 of her own! I would definitely recommend Stephanie for your family photography needs.”
Colleen
What else is INCLUDED in your experience?
Upon booking, you get exclusive access to my Prep and Style Guides. Do you have a Pinterest Mood Board you have created for your session and want me to look at? Send it my way! Want me to create a Pinterest Mood Board specifically for you and your session? Just ask!
“I truly cannot say enough about our family photos with Stephanie Snyder Photography. As a busy working mom, I sometimes forget how important memorializing the different stages of our family is and on top of that, coordinating the effort felt daunting. Stephanie was amazing and made us feel so comfortable from start to finish. During the shoot itself, she was encouraging, patient, and creative and we could not be happier with how she captured our family. I am beyond grateful for what she captured and could not recommend her enough to anyone looking for a photographer.”
emily
Faqs
About your upcoming family photo session
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Sessions can take place outdoors at a location of your choosing, or in the comfort of your own home. I have a list of preferred locations that I love to photograph at and will send that over to you upon request after booking your session. We can chat about what you are looking for in your photos and what you are looking for in a location. For locations more than 20 miles outside the Portland area, a small travel fee will apply.
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Outdoor sessions start at sunrise (unless it’s a cloudy morning in which case we will meet an hour after sunrise) or about 1.5 - 2 hours before sunset. In home sessions usually take place mid-day. For outdoor locations, please be sure to arrive 15 minutes early, as some locations do require some walking to the selected area. The sun changes rapidly at these times of day and we want to make the most of the amazing light.
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You will look the best in your photos if you are wearing something that you feel confident in and love. I send a style guide to all my clients upon booking, and a session mood board by request. I am also available to help with clothing selection (for the whole family!) and color schemes, so if this is something you are interested in just ask!
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We live in the Pacific Northwest....beautiful, but also known for the rain. Did you know - cloudy days are actually great for photographs? If it is lightly raining but not stormy, most likely we will keep your session scheduled as is. If it is really raining we can most definitely reschedule! I am very flexible with rescheduling due to weather and will do my best to fit you in as soon to your original scheduled date as possible.
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When you receive your gallery, you are able to download your digital images and order prints all in one place! You can also share the link with grandma so she can order prints without having to go through you. If you choose to order your prints separately, I am happy to provide recommendations for some print shops I love!
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You can expect to receive your images 1-2 weeks after your session. During busy season (September-December) images may take a bit longer to deliver (2-3 weeks).