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Portrait Session Fees & Details
Jen (Rinaldi) Stow is a Northern Virginia (Stafford, VA) Photographer specializing in newborn photography and also loves children, maternity, family, high school senior portraits, and Engagement photography.
Jen's studio is located in Stafford (Stafford County) in northern Virginia. Close to Fredericksburg, Woodbridge, Quantico, Triangle, Falmouth, Dumfries, Aquia, Garrisonville, Dale City, as the areas surrounding Prince William, Stafford, & Spotsylvania counties.
Jen's studio is located in Stafford (Stafford County) in northern Virginia. Close to Fredericksburg, Woodbridge, Quantico, Triangle, Falmouth, Dumfries, Aquia, Garrisonville, Dale City, as the areas surrounding Prince William, Stafford, & Spotsylvania counties.
Session Fees:
•Toddler/Children/Maternity/Engagement/Family Sitting Fee: $150 for 1 hour
•Newborn Studio Sitting Fee: $200
***Please see Important notes about newborn session in the next section below.***
-Newborn Studio Sessions can last 3-4 hours each plus my prep time before the session for designing the set-ups with all of the props, fabrics, blankets, backdrops, accessories that I have available in-studio (plus the hours of editing involved after for the images).
Digital Files
*Digital Files (full resolution proofs) can be purchased for $100.00 with a print release included.
Availability:
•The majority of sessions are scheduled on (Tues, Wed, Thurs, Friday). Sunday sessions are extremely limited.
What does the session fee cover?
•1 hour of session time in studio (longer for newborn)
•All editing work done after the session and hosting of your proofs on this website in a personal gallery with approx 15-25 images.
•Toddler/Children/Maternity/Engagement/Family Sitting Fee: $150 for 1 hour
•Newborn Studio Sitting Fee: $200
***Please see Important notes about newborn session in the next section below.***
-Newborn Studio Sessions can last 3-4 hours each plus my prep time before the session for designing the set-ups with all of the props, fabrics, blankets, backdrops, accessories that I have available in-studio (plus the hours of editing involved after for the images).
Digital Files
*Digital Files (full resolution proofs) can be purchased for $100.00 with a print release included.
Availability:
•The majority of sessions are scheduled on (Tues, Wed, Thurs, Friday). Sunday sessions are extremely limited.
What does the session fee cover?
•1 hour of session time in studio (longer for newborn)
•All editing work done after the session and hosting of your proofs on this website in a personal gallery with approx 15-25 images.
IMPORTANT notes regarding newborn sessions:
For my specialized newborn sessions - newborns are my the main focus of my time. I ask for sessions to be scheduled well in advance of delivery, I mark your due date on my calendar, and I ask to be added to your call list when baby is born. That allows me time to fit you into my schedule within 5-7 days after baby is born. As baby gets older they become more alert and less flexible which makes the sleepy poses harder to achieve.
If family or sibling images are requested with the newborn I prefer for those type of images to be done during a separately booked session because of the time and effort it takes to get a newborn to stay asleep, calm, and still for their session.
Newborn sessions take 2-4 hours, on average, due to the time involved to get baby to sleep and stay sleeping during the sessions. If baby becomes upset during the session it can be very challenging to sooth them back to sleep for the 'sweet sleepy poses' that everyone likes.
Please DO NOT come early to your session.
My Typical Newborn Session Workflow:
I usually have you arrive into a warm, quiet studio, where {hopefully} baby falls asleep or is asleep when you arrive. I typically start with baby posed on the beanbag on various fabrics and then (if baby is cooperative) I move to some prop based images with set-ups I've created/designed.
If that flow is disrupted with extra people, children, or a noisy environment it can take a very long time to soothe them back to sleep, elongating the session even more and "working" baby even further.
I prefer one person to bring baby to the session appointment (if extremely necessary a 2nd person or helper). During 'most' newborn sessions I have an assistant available to help me so please feel free to bring a book/magazines, crossword puzzles, headphones, etc...whatever helps you get some relaxing time in while the session is being conducted! :)
For my specialized newborn sessions - newborns are my the main focus of my time. I ask for sessions to be scheduled well in advance of delivery, I mark your due date on my calendar, and I ask to be added to your call list when baby is born. That allows me time to fit you into my schedule within 5-7 days after baby is born. As baby gets older they become more alert and less flexible which makes the sleepy poses harder to achieve.
If family or sibling images are requested with the newborn I prefer for those type of images to be done during a separately booked session because of the time and effort it takes to get a newborn to stay asleep, calm, and still for their session.
Newborn sessions take 2-4 hours, on average, due to the time involved to get baby to sleep and stay sleeping during the sessions. If baby becomes upset during the session it can be very challenging to sooth them back to sleep for the 'sweet sleepy poses' that everyone likes.
Please DO NOT come early to your session.
My Typical Newborn Session Workflow:
I usually have you arrive into a warm, quiet studio, where {hopefully} baby falls asleep or is asleep when you arrive. I typically start with baby posed on the beanbag on various fabrics and then (if baby is cooperative) I move to some prop based images with set-ups I've created/designed.
If that flow is disrupted with extra people, children, or a noisy environment it can take a very long time to soothe them back to sleep, elongating the session even more and "working" baby even further.
I prefer one person to bring baby to the session appointment (if extremely necessary a 2nd person or helper). During 'most' newborn sessions I have an assistant available to help me so please feel free to bring a book/magazines, crossword puzzles, headphones, etc...whatever helps you get some relaxing time in while the session is being conducted! :)
Additional Notes:
•If the photo shoot is "on location" this fee covers travel distance within 30 minutes from Stafford, VA (each additional 30 mins of travel to the session destination and back is $15.00).
*Please note: prices are subject to change at any time; however, your prices are locked upon confirmation of booking.
*Re-scheduling for non-weather related reasons must be done at least 2 weeks in advance.
•If the photo shoot is "on location" this fee covers travel distance within 30 minutes from Stafford, VA (each additional 30 mins of travel to the session destination and back is $15.00).
*Please note: prices are subject to change at any time; however, your prices are locked upon confirmation of booking.
*Re-scheduling for non-weather related reasons must be done at least 2 weeks in advance.
Final payment:
•Payment is due the day of the session.
Payment Methods:
•Cash or check preferred (checks made payable to Jennifer Rinaldi).
•Credit Card accepted through Paypal (if using this payment method you must pay in full before session). Please be advised that payments made through Paypal will include an additional service charge.
•Payment is due the day of the session.
Payment Methods:
•Cash or check preferred (checks made payable to Jennifer Rinaldi).
•Credit Card accepted through Paypal (if using this payment method you must pay in full before session). Please be advised that payments made through Paypal will include an additional service charge.
What should we wear for our family photo shoot?
•Clothing is up to you!
•Suggestions: Jeans or Khakis work well. Try your best to avoid clothing with bright/busy patterns, visible designer logos or writing on it. In general, solid colors are best.
•Simplicity is important for your clothing and accessories. Darker clothing minimizes, while lighter clothing slightly emphasizes body size.
•There's no need for everyone in the family to match each other, but you should consider colors that compliment each other. Varying shades of the same color and earth tones work well.
•Try to avoid wearing white, off white, cream, or very pale pink for outdoor shoots as the sun tends to wash out the color.
•And don't forget your shoes! Shoes are just as important as your clothes because they show in photos. Most often, dark-toned shoes work best. Bare feet can be fun as well where appropriate.
•Clothing is up to you!
•Suggestions: Jeans or Khakis work well. Try your best to avoid clothing with bright/busy patterns, visible designer logos or writing on it. In general, solid colors are best.
•Simplicity is important for your clothing and accessories. Darker clothing minimizes, while lighter clothing slightly emphasizes body size.
•There's no need for everyone in the family to match each other, but you should consider colors that compliment each other. Varying shades of the same color and earth tones work well.
•Try to avoid wearing white, off white, cream, or very pale pink for outdoor shoots as the sun tends to wash out the color.
•And don't forget your shoes! Shoes are just as important as your clothes because they show in photos. Most often, dark-toned shoes work best. Bare feet can be fun as well where appropriate.
Where should we go to take the photos?
•My studio is located in Stafford (Stafford County) in northern Virginia. I also shoot “on-location.” Locations can be at your local park, a farm, a field, a barn, etc. The options of where we can go are endless!
How long does a session last?
•The portrait session will last 1 hour with breaks for feeding, diaper changes/bathroom breaks (especially with young children).
•To ensure the best results, be sure that everyone is rested and fed. If possible, limit children's sugar intake on the day of the session. We can work the session around nap times, etc.
•My studio is located in Stafford (Stafford County) in northern Virginia. I also shoot “on-location.” Locations can be at your local park, a farm, a field, a barn, etc. The options of where we can go are endless!
How long does a session last?
•The portrait session will last 1 hour with breaks for feeding, diaper changes/bathroom breaks (especially with young children).
•To ensure the best results, be sure that everyone is rested and fed. If possible, limit children's sugar intake on the day of the session. We can work the session around nap times, etc.
What happens after the session?
•After the editing process all “proofs” will be placed in gallery on this website (approximately) up to 6-8 weeks after the session and will be available for viewing and purchase. Wedding edits take considerably longer.
I personally review each and every digital proof from your session. As I review each photo I do custom enhancements where I feel it will look best. This personal attention to detail takes extra time but is worth the wait!
•After the editing process all “proofs” will be placed in gallery on this website (approximately) up to 6-8 weeks after the session and will be available for viewing and purchase. Wedding edits take considerably longer.
I personally review each and every digital proof from your session. As I review each photo I do custom enhancements where I feel it will look best. This personal attention to detail takes extra time but is worth the wait!
Contacting Jen:
•Initial contact via e-mail works best for me but we can certainly discuss your session over the phone in more detail.
Jen Rinaldi Photography via e-mail:
jen@jenrinaldiphotography.com
•Initial contact via e-mail works best for me but we can certainly discuss your session over the phone in more detail.
Jen Rinaldi Photography via e-mail:
jen@jenrinaldiphotography.com
Northern Virginia (Stafford, VA) Photographer specializing in newborn, children, maternity, family, engagements amd high school senior portraits.
Jen's studio is located in Stafford, Virginia 22554 (Stafford County in northern Virginia).
Serving: Stafford, Fredericksburg, Woodbridge, Quantico, Triangle, Falmouth, Dumfries, Aquia, Garrisonville, Dale City, as the areas surrounding Prince William, Stafford, & Spotsylvania counties.
All images on this website © Jen Rinaldi Photography. All Rights Reserved.
Images may not be copied or reproduced without written consent from Jen Rinaldi Photography.
Images may not be copied or reproduced without written consent from Jen Rinaldi Photography.
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