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CLIENT GUIDE <strong>2017</strong><br />
IN THIS<br />
ISSUE:<br />
MY APPROACH<br />
A laboutKBP<br />
WHAT TO EXPECT<br />
Onthedayofyoursession<br />
ABOUT THE PROCESS<br />
Before,during,& after<br />
yoursession<br />
IDEAS& INSPIRATION<br />
Locations,props,themes,<br />
ilustratedwhat-to-wear<br />
guide& more!<br />
INVESTMENT GUIDE<br />
Choosingtherightpackage<br />
foryouandyourfamily<br />
VENDOR REFERRALS<br />
Discounts& more!<br />
KIND WORDS<br />
Whatmyclientsare<br />
sayingaboutme<br />
BONUS:WHAT TO BRING<br />
Checklistcheatsheet<br />
forphotosuccess!<br />
child& familyportraits
TABLE OFCONTENTS<br />
aboutKBP… p.3<br />
mysessionprocess… p.5<br />
choosinglocation& props… p.8<br />
whattowearguide… p.9<br />
sessionthemeideas… p.11<br />
whattobring… p.21<br />
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whattoexpectonthebigday… p.13<br />
choosingyourinvestment… p.17<br />
recommendations… p.19<br />
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THE KelyBroyles<br />
approach<br />
tophotography<br />
KelyBroylesPhotographytakesanatural<br />
approachtocreatingheirloom imageryfor<br />
individualsandfamilies.Ilovetophotograph<br />
youinreal,meaningfulsettingsthatconveythe<br />
essenceofwhoyouareandwhatyoulove.Iwork<br />
hardtomakesuretheentireprocessis<br />
stress-freeformyclientsfrom starttofinish,<br />
withtheendresultbeingbeautifulycrafted<br />
photoprintsandproductstobetreasuredfor<br />
manyyearstocome.<br />
KelyBroylesPhotographyhasbeentaking<br />
professionalportraitssince2010forawide<br />
varietyofclients.ManyofthepeopleI<br />
photographbecomemyfriendsforyearstocome.<br />
IcompletelyandabsolutelylovewhatIdo!<br />
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THE before,<br />
during,<br />
andafter<br />
OFA SESSION<br />
Ifyou'rewonderingwhattoexpectfrom yourtime<br />
withKelyBroylesPhotography,looknofurther!I<br />
specializeincreatingapersonalizedexperiencefor<br />
youandyourfamilythat'sfunandmeaningful.<br />
Althoughthegoalofworkingtogetheristocreate<br />
wonderfulimages,Ialsostrivetomaketheprocess<br />
ofgettingthereenjoyableandmemorable!Here's<br />
how itworks.<br />
initialconsultation<br />
1Everysessionbeginswithaninitialconsultationviaemail,<br />
phoneorSkypesowecangettoknow oneanother.Iloveto<br />
learnmoreaboutyouandyourfamily,yourgoalsforthe<br />
portraitsession,andideasfordecoratingyourhome.Ialso<br />
encourageclientstousethistimeforquestionsandideas.<br />
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2<br />
bookingthedate<br />
Onceyou'vedecidedontherightphotographypackageforyour<br />
family,we'lgoaheadandgetthedatebookedforyourphoto<br />
session!Inordertoreserveyourday,anon-refundable$50<br />
retainerandasignedcontractarerequired.We'lworkwith<br />
yourscheduletofindaperfectdayandtimeforthesession!<br />
3<br />
takingpictures<br />
Onthedayofyoursession,we'lmeetattheagreedlocation<br />
andtimeandstartsnappingaway!A portraitsessiontakesapproximatelyanhour.Itgeneralytakesafew<br />
minutesforusto<br />
"warm up"together,meaninggettingcomfortableandfeeling<br />
relaxedinfrontof(orbehind!)thelens.Afterthat,it'srealy<br />
uptothephotographedsubjectastohow longthesessionwil<br />
last.Thisisthefunpart-letmedothework!<br />
4<br />
thebig“reveal”<br />
Thephotoshavebeentaken,individualyretouchedwithgreat<br />
loveandcare,andnow it'stimeforyoutoseetheendresultof<br />
alourhardworkandplanning!Oneofourclients'favorite<br />
partsoftheentireKelyBroylesPhotoraphyexperienceis<br />
gettingtoview yourimagesfrom thecomfortofyourown<br />
home!I’lprovideyouwithacustom websitetoview your<br />
onlinegalery.Ifyouwantasecondsetofeyeslookingatyour<br />
imagesandchoosingfavorites,Iam availabletoview withyou<br />
viaSkypeorinperson!Atthispointintime,you'lhavethe<br />
opportunitytochoosethephotographsyouwouldliketohave<br />
asprints,albums,canvas,orthedigitalimagesincludedwith<br />
yourcolection.I’lsendyouapricingguideandmake<br />
recommendationsforphotoproductsIthinkwouldenhance<br />
yourlivingspace,ifyou’dlike!Thisisyourtimetoask<br />
questions,placeorders,andgetexcitedaboutyourimages.<br />
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IDEAS& INSPIRATION:<br />
choosing<br />
yourlocation<br />
& picking<br />
props<br />
choosingalocation<br />
Thelocationofyourphotoshootcanbeanywherefrom<br />
yourbedroom toanearbyparkorrestaurant.At<br />
KelyBroylesPhotographyIbelievethemost<br />
importantfactorinchoosingalocationshouldbeits<br />
emotionalvaluetoyouandyourfamily.Beinginthe<br />
samespotsomethingwonderfulymemorable<br />
happenedinthepastcanevokestrongemotionsand<br />
greatmomentsinfrontofthelens (thinkfirstkiss,a<br />
special"Iloveyou"moment,firstdate,etc.).Natural<br />
settings,suchasparksandwilderness,cancreate<br />
beautifulbackdropsforphotographs.Ifyouprefer<br />
pickingoutprops<br />
Propsareanykindofobjectoritem includedin<br />
photographs.Ingeneral,propscanadddetail,<br />
interest,andmeaningtoyourimages,especialy<br />
whentheyholdsentimentalvaluetoyouoryour<br />
family.Ideasincludebabyblanketsorwraps,love<br />
letters,heirloom furniture,avintagedresshanded<br />
downinthefamily,oldphotographs,handkercheifs,<br />
shoes,trophies,asuitcase,travelsouvenirs,or<br />
anythingelsethat'sclosetoyourheart.Ilove<br />
workingwithprops;ifyouhavequestionsorneed<br />
ideas,justask!<br />
yourphotoshootindoors,roomswithbigwindowsand<br />
lotsoflightarealwaysagreatchoice!<br />
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IDEAS& INSPIRATION:<br />
how todress<br />
thelittleones<br />
Oneofthemostfrequentlyaskedquestionsfrom<br />
myclientsiswhattowearonthedayofthe<br />
photoshoot!I'veputtogetherthisguidebased<br />
oncurrenttrendsaswelasourownexperience<br />
withwhatlooksgreatoncamera.Ifyouhave<br />
anyquestionsorideasofyourown,I'dloveto<br />
hearthem!Theprocessofplanningand<br />
shoppingforoutfitsisoneofourclients'favorite<br />
partsoftheirphotographyexperience.<br />
LittleFirefighter<br />
Patternsandstripesalwayslook<br />
greatoncamera.Havingapop-color,<br />
suchasabrightredagainstwhite<br />
andgrey,addsdepthandfocalpoints.<br />
Addingasmaltoyforbabytoplay<br />
withmakesforfunphotosandkeeps<br />
thelittleguyentertained!<br />
PrettyInPink<br />
Solidfuschiapoptoneslookgreat<br />
setagainstpolkadotorfloral<br />
patterns.Warm bootieskeepbaby<br />
comfortableandhappy!A simple<br />
flowerheadpieceaddsanextra<br />
touchofcutenessmagic!<br />
FlowerGirl<br />
A flower-themedoutfitis<br />
neveroutofstylefor<br />
yourlittlemiss.Picka<br />
flower-suchasthispink<br />
peony-andlettherest<br />
oftheoutfitfolow!Hats<br />
andsingleflowersmake<br />
greataccentsandkeep<br />
babybothcomfortable<br />
andinterested.<br />
TheArtist<br />
Whatcouldbemorefun<br />
foracuriousbabythan<br />
tobeapainterforaday?<br />
Letyourlittleone's<br />
creativityshineby<br />
providinghim withan<br />
outfithecan"decorate"<br />
himself,andsafepaint<br />
suppliestoplaywith!<br />
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ClassicKiddo<br />
Brightredandnavyareaclassic<br />
colorcombination-andalwaysahit<br />
oncamera-forlittleboys.Addin<br />
someleathersandals,afavorite<br />
teddybear,andaredbaloonto<br />
completethelook.<br />
Puddlechaser<br />
Forcool,wetdaysyoucannevergo<br />
wrongwithabutton-upcoat,bright<br />
leggings,andcomfyboots!A perfect<br />
outdooroutfitforyourlittlegirl.<br />
MissPrincess<br />
Letyourlittleladybeaprincess<br />
foraday,completewithtutu,<br />
sparkleshoes,andofcoursethe<br />
crown!Addingapropsuchasthis<br />
ribbonwandaddswonderfuldetail<br />
toyourimagesandkeepsthe<br />
princess<br />
LittleGardener<br />
A warm sweater,shoes,andjeans<br />
arealyourlittleguyneedsforhis<br />
outdooradventureinthegarden!<br />
A wateringcanortrowelgives<br />
boysafunjobtododuringthe<br />
shoot,keepinghim focusedinfront<br />
ofthecamera<br />
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IDEAS& INSPIRATION:<br />
sessionthemes<br />
familiesalages<br />
Familysessionscaptureyourfamilyastheyarein<br />
thisexactmomentintime.Ihavetwosessionstyles<br />
“lifestyle”and“posed”Lifestylesessionsfocuson<br />
yourfamilyinyourhome,non-posed,sometimes<br />
participatinginafavoritefamilyactivitysuchas<br />
cookingorpreppingforbedtime. Posedsessionsare<br />
littleonesages6monthsandup<br />
Sessionswithlitteonescanbeloadsoffunand<br />
quicklybecomefamilyheirlooms!Thesetakeplace<br />
inavarieyofthemes,stylesandlocations-anything<br />
from yourfavoritelocationtoasessionathomewith<br />
herfavoritetoy.Props,cuteoutfits,andinteresting<br />
locationsarewelcomed.<br />
moretraditionaland typicalytakeplaceatalocal<br />
park,farmer’smarket,downtownoranotherfun<br />
location.Posedsessionsincludeamixof<br />
traditionalyposedandcandidmoments.Iloveboth<br />
stylesofsessionsandwilworkwithyoutogetthe<br />
photosofyourdreams!<br />
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Dependingontheageofyourchildrenandwhatyou'dliketoaccomplishinyourphotosession,Ihaveawidevarietyof<br />
sessionthemesandideastoofferyou!Ifyou'dliketocomeupwithauniquesessionthemeforyourfamilyorchild,I'dlove<br />
togetcreativewithyou!Hereareafew popularideasbasedonexperiencewithpastclients.<br />
styledages4andup<br />
Forchildrenabitolder,styledsessionsarethe<br />
perfectwaytocaptureyourchild’spersonalityand<br />
currentinterestswhileengagingtheirimagination.<br />
I’lworkwithyoutopicktheperfectthemeforyour<br />
child.A favoritestore,icecream shopordressingup<br />
asafavoritecharacterareamazingoptionsforstyled<br />
sessions.Thepossibilitesareendless!<br />
cakesmashbirthdays<br />
Cakesmashesarebecomingaverypopularwayto<br />
celebrateyourlittleone'sfirstyearsoflife.Imagine<br />
youradorablebabyhavingherwaywithabirthday<br />
cake-andgettingphotostodocumentital!<br />
Icing-coveredfacesandfists,giggles,smiles,and<br />
costumesmaketheseimagesunforgettable.These<br />
arenotlimitedtofirstbirthday!Oldertoddlerslove<br />
them too!<br />
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IT’STHEDAYOFMYSESSION<br />
what,<br />
exactly<br />
?<br />
Ifthisisyourfamily'sfirsttimeworkingwitha<br />
shouldIexpect<br />
professionalphotographer,itcanbedifficultto<br />
know whattoexpect.WhatshouldIbring?Wil<br />
therebeenoughtimetogettheperfectpicture?<br />
Wilmychildfeeluncomfortableinfrontofthe<br />
camera?Icompletelyunderstandthesefeelings<br />
ofconcern;youarenotalone!Iam heretowork<br />
foforandwithyoutomakeyoursessionas<br />
stress-freeaspossible.Remember,thisis<br />
supposedtobefun!<br />
Ourmethodofworkingissimple:Itailoryour<br />
photographytoyouandyourfamily.Each<br />
sessionisauniqueexperience,builtfrom the<br />
groundupjustforyou.Inourinitial<br />
consultation,we'ldiscussthingslikethefamily<br />
schedule,favoritelocations,andattentionspans<br />
tomakeyourphotodayasmashingsuccess.This<br />
isyourdaytorelaxandenjoyyourfamily;I'ldo<br />
therest!<br />
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scheduling<br />
Planninginadvanceisthekeytosuccess!Ifyour<br />
familyorchildhasadailyroutine,it'sbestto<br />
schedulethephotosessioninawaythatworks<br />
with,notagainst,thisroutine.Ifyourchildhasa<br />
certainnaptime,we'lplantheshoottobeeither<br />
beforeoraftershewakesuptopreventtantrums<br />
andfatigue.Ifyourbabygeneralysleepsduring<br />
ththeafternoon,amorningsessionmaybebest.I<br />
am heretomakeyoursessionasuccess,andwil<br />
workwithyouindividualytofindatimeand<br />
placethatfitsthefamily!<br />
weather<br />
Ifwe'vechosenanoutdoorlocationforyour<br />
photos,wewilmostlikelybeatthemercyofthe<br />
weather!Ifthedayturnsouttoberainstorms,<br />
snow,orextremecold,we'dratherreschedule<br />
thanpusheveryoneintoanuncomfortableplace!<br />
Iwilbeincommunicationthedaybeforeandday<br />
ofthesessiontodiscussanychalengesthatmay<br />
ariseanddealwiththem inthemostconvenient<br />
waypossibleforyourfamily.<br />
cont’donnextpage<br />
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IT’STHEDAYOFMYSESSION<br />
what,exactly<br />
shouldIexpect?cont’d<br />
takingitslow<br />
Childrenareunpredictable-acharacteristic<br />
thatmakesthem solovable-butalsodifficultto<br />
planaround.It'ssomethingIcompletely<br />
understand!Forthisreason,Ialwayscarveouta<br />
chunkoftimetomakesureyoursessionisn't<br />
rushed.Ifatoddlerisgettingtiredorfrustrated,<br />
wecantakeasnackbreaktorelaxandregroup.<br />
Ifyouandyourfamilyarefeelinguncomfortable<br />
orexhausted,wecanpauseforadrinkofwater<br />
andarestintheshade.Thisisyourphoto<br />
sessionandwe'lworkatthepaceofyouand<br />
yourfamily!There'snoneedtorush-justrelax<br />
andenjoytheexperiencewithus.<br />
safetyfirst<br />
Whenworkingwithbabiesandchildren,safetyis<br />
myfirstpriority.WhenIphotographbabiesIask<br />
thatmom anddadstayatarm'slengthtomake<br />
surebaby'skeptsafeandsoundunderal<br />
circumstances.Whenplanninganoutdoor,<br />
on-locationshootwithkids,Imakesurethesite<br />
is safeandsuitableforchildrenaheadoftime.If<br />
there'sanyquestionastowhetherornota<br />
location,pose,orpropissafeforyourfamily,I<br />
alwayserronthesideofcaution.Andifmom or<br />
dadfeeluncomfortablewiththesituation,I’m<br />
happytofindalternativestomakesureeveryone<br />
iskeptoutofharm'sway.<br />
keepingitpositive<br />
Itcanbedifficulttogetkidstocooperateinthe<br />
bestofcircumstances,andmanytimestheymay<br />
feeluncomfortablewithaphotographerthey<br />
don'tknow welinanunfamiliarplace.Iwork<br />
hardtogetthoseperfectposes,butneverwith<br />
negativereinforcementordiscipline.Iuseonly<br />
positive,confidence-boostingmethodstogain<br />
yourchild'strustandcooperationduringthe<br />
photoshoot,andaskparentsthattheydothe<br />
same.Ifindthatthebestphotographicresults<br />
comefrom usingthecarrotratherthanthestick!<br />
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CHOOSING the<br />
rightinvestment<br />
FOR YOUR FAMILY<br />
AtKelyBroylesPhotography,Ispecializeinofferingsomethingforeveryone.I'vecreatedal-inclusive<br />
colectionsthatincludeyoursessionplusdigitalimages.Ialsoofferawidevarietyofadd-onsforthose<br />
wantingamorecustomizedexperience!Asanartisanaswelasaphotographer,Istrivetoofferonlythevery<br />
bestinproductquality.Manyofmyitemsarecustom-made,shippeddirectlytomystudioforafinalgoing-overbeforeIpresentyouwithyourheirloom<br />
masterpiece.<br />
PORTRAITSESSION<br />
MINISESSION<br />
add-ons& products<br />
10”x10”coffeetablebook$275<br />
8”x8“coffeetablebook$225<br />
5”x5“coffeetablebook $175<br />
8waletprints$15<br />
4”x6“print$12<br />
5”x7”print$12<br />
8”x10”print$15<br />
11”x14”print$55<br />
16”x20”print$80<br />
additionalsizesavailable<br />
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Ifyoudonotseeaproductorserviceyouwouldlikelistedhere,pleaseletmeknow andIwildomyverybestto<br />
accomodateyourrequests.<br />
LIMITEDEDITION MINISESSIONS<br />
11”x14”walcanvas$105<br />
16”x20”walcanvas$135<br />
20”x24”walcanvas$175<br />
10holidaycards$30<br />
10custom notecards$30<br />
additionalpacks$25ea.<br />
additionalsizesavailable<br />
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VENDORSI<br />
absolutely<br />
adore<br />
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JUSTA LITTLE<br />
lovin’<br />
from pastclients<br />
Everythingaboutthegirl’ssessionwentperfectly,<br />
from bookingandschedulingtheappointment,to the<br />
location.MygirlslovedKelyandsheeasilykept<br />
theirattention.Ifyouarelookingforaphotographer<br />
Kelyisgreattoworkwith,andshecapturedsomeof<br />
thebestpicturesofmygirls.Welookforwardto<br />
workingwithheragain!<br />
— EmilyG.<br />
Kelyisoftenthoughtofasanextendedmemberofourfamily.<br />
Shehasbeenwithusforyearsanddocumentedmanybirthdays<br />
andmilestones.Shealsohelpstodocumentoureverydaylifeat<br />
thatpointintime-we’vehadsessionsinaicecream store,my<br />
backyard,andevenTarget,justtonameafew.Iloveherability<br />
Kelyiswonderfulwithbabiesandkids.Wehaveused<br />
KBPseveraltimesfordifferentmilestones.Wecan<br />
nevergetourtoddlertocooperateforpictures;working<br />
withKelywasabreeze.Evenwhenourlittleonethrew<br />
atantrum withtheEasterBunny,Kelymanagedtoget<br />
abeautifulshotinherdress!<br />
— KateF.<br />
tocapturemydaughterandherpersonality.Sheisalways<br />
wilingtolistentomyideasandthinksofnew andexcitingways<br />
toportrayBreckandourfamily.Iconsidereveryphotoshoot<br />
withKelytobeaninvestmentandhavecountlessmemories<br />
capturedbyherdisplayedthroughoutmyhome.<br />
— KatieB.<br />
Oneofthebiggestchalengesformewasfindinga<br />
photographerwhocouldworkwelwithasmalchild<br />
andcontinueonwithher.Mydaughterisnow two,<br />
andwel,“beatstoherowndrum,”youcouldsay.I<br />
havebookednumeroussessionswithKelywhich<br />
havealturnedoutperfect!Sheispatientand<br />
We’vehadthepleasureofworkingwithKelyonseveraloccasions<br />
now,andrightfrom thebeginning,weknew thatitwasgoingtobe<br />
agreatexperience.Shewasabletoimmediatelycapturemyboys<br />
attentionandkeepthem interested.Familypicturedayisusualy<br />
achalengingandfrustratingevent,butwithKely,shemadeit<br />
memorableandfun.Can’twaittoworkwithheragain!<br />
understandshow tograbandholdtheattentionofa<br />
child!MylittlegirlandIloveKelyandalwayslook<br />
forwardtoanew,uniqueandfunphotography<br />
adventurewitheverysession!<br />
— BridgetO.<br />
— EmilyD.<br />
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whattobring<br />
checklist<br />
cheatsheet<br />
I'vecompiledacheatsheetofgeneralitemsIrecommendyoubringtothephotoshoot.<br />
Sinceeachsessionisunique,theremaybeextraitemstobringinadditiontothose<br />
listed.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsatalaboutwhatyoumayneedduringyoursession,<br />
pleasedon'thesitatetoaskme!<br />
babies<br />
Extramilk<br />
Favoriteblanket<br />
Pacifier<br />
Favoritetoyorobjectyour<br />
babyenjoyslookingat<br />
Extrawipes<br />
Towel<br />
Diapers<br />
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kids<br />
Favoritesnack<br />
Favoritejuice<br />
Extrawater<br />
Theirfavoritetoy<br />
Towel/wipes<br />
Extrachangeofclothes<br />
Extratreattoreward<br />
goodbehavior<br />
Extrachangeofclothes<br />
Extrasocks<br />
Sunscreen<br />
mom n’dad<br />
Energybarorsnack<br />
Water<br />
Sunscreen<br />
Touch-upmakeup<br />
& comborbrush<br />
Towel/wipesfor<br />
outdoors<br />
Extrasocks<br />
Extrachangeofclothes<br />
Anyprops<br />
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ICAN’T WAIT TO<br />
HEAR FROM YOU!<br />
KelyBroylesPhotography<br />
304.807.6424<br />
Kely@KelyBroylesPhotography.com<br />
www.KelyBroylesPhotography.com<br />
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