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Family Session Questionnaire

 

I’m so looking forward to photographing your family. Please help me get to know you, and especially your children, by answering the questions below. Your answers will help me to plan out your session and get the best smiles from your kiddos! 

    Your Name *
    Email Address *
    Tell me a bit about each member of your family that will participate in the session. (Names, ages of kids, likes and dislikes, hobbies, personality traits, super-powers, etc.)
    What are the kids interested in and what makes them smile/laugh? (Favorite characters, TV shows, funny noises, being silly, etc.)

    Let me know why you want family photos? (Maybe you do annual family photos, or it’s been too long since your previous session. Or maybe you’re celebrating a special occasion like a new baby or pet, or a birthday.)
    Have you experienced professional photography before?YesNo
    If yes, what did you love about it? Anything you didn’t like? (If any family members have reservations or worries about the day, note them here.)
    Which images are important to you? (check all that apply) family togetherkids individuallykids togetherparents togetherparent/kid pairs
    other (please specify)
    Do you have any specific poses or ideas in mind?
    Are there any particular poses you would definitely like to include or try at your session?
    Anything you definitely would NOT like to include or try at your session?
    [FALL 2019 SESSION LOCATIONS ARE ALREADY SET, BUT PLEASE USE THIS SPACE TO LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE REQUESTING A DIFFERENT LOCATION FROM THE ONE SET IN THE BOOKING SYSTEM] Do you already have ideas of a location for your session? Is there a specific place that is special to your family? Or do you have a general preference like in a park, at the beach, in the forest, in an urban environment, etc. If the latter, I will make suggestions for locations.
    What kinds of things do you do during family time?
    Is there anything else you think would be helpful for me to know before our session? (Examples include super shy children, physical difficulties and disabilities, autism, and the like.)
    Do you or your family members have specific features you would NOT want retouched? (Examples include birthmarks, moles, etc.)
    Any other concerns, requests or information you’d like to share? (Don’t worry, you can always contact me again if you’ve forgotten something!)

    If you were referred by someone, who can I thank?

    I will add you to my infrequent email newsletter with updates and specials, unless you request otherwise. I will never send you spam or sell your email.
    About Elise Welker

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    Personality Portraits
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    ELISE WELKER PHOTOGRAPHY  |  Voted Best Richmond Newborn Photographer in Virginia   elise@elisewelker.com 

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