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Newborn Session Contract & Prep Guide

Preparing for your baby's upcoming newborn session

Listed below is additional information to help you prepare for your baby's upcoming newborn session with Shonda Hope Photography.

  • Please plan to feed your baby when you arrive at Shonda Hope Photography's studio. Please feed inside the studio and not in the car, as this helps the baby adjust to the studio's temperature. This is important to help the session flow smoothly.

  • Don't forget to bring a pacifier. If you don't use one, bring one just in case.
     
  • If you are bottle-feeding, please bring a couple of extra bottles.

  • The studio will be warm for the baby, wearing layers is recommended.

  • If you plan on a few family portraits with the baby, please avoid busy patterns. Neutral colors are always best.

  • You will be at the studio for a little while. You are welcome to bring snacks or food to eat at the studio, while you watch your little one's session.

 

For newborns, I have an endless supply of blankets, headbands, hats, wraps, and props so you don’t need to bring anything.

(Props are handpicked by Shonda to match the style of the session.)

If you would like to bring something special with you to incorporate within your session, you are more than welcome to!

 

 

Please complete your client contract and questionnaire at the bottom of this page. This must be completed before your session.

When Will I Receive My Gallery of 20 Images?

Shonda hand-edits every single image for each session. Processing and editing take at least 2-3 weeks. It's encouraged for clients to book early, especially for birthday sessions to ensure your images are back to you in time!
 
You can expect to receive your online gallery 21 days after your session date. Your online gallery is password protected and emailed directly to you!

Client: If you do not see your email within 21 days, please check your spam folder.

In the meantime, if you selected you would like a sneak peek of your session posted on Shonda Hope Photography's social media pages.
Please do not print Shonda Hope Photography's watermarked images.

Leave it to the professional.

Absolutely NO photos or recording of any kind is allowed during your session. 


Studio Address

403 South 8th Street
La Follette, TN
37766

Please park in the lower driveway with black gates.

Please complete your client contract, below.

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Thank you for submitting your contract for Shonda Hope Photography! I am excited about your upcoming session.

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Shonda Hope Photography Client Agreement
Studio Policies
Cell Phones & Recording Devices

While your session is taking place, you or anybody else may NOT use your cellphone, personal camera, or camcorder to take photos or record any of your sessions. 
The photographer can and will stop the session and terminate the session if you use any of the above devices to take photos/videos of the session taking place. 

By signing below, you are aware of this policy and have read and agreed to not take photos or video at any point during your session.

  • Payment and Fees:

Shonda Hope Photography session fees include high-resolution edited images in an online gallery OR a purchased USB. Fees are set to cover the photographer's time and artistic editing. Fees are subject to change at any time. 

Cash, PayPal, and major debit/ credit cards are accepted. 

If paying with an invoice, a minimal processing fee of 3.49% + 0.49 will be charged to the remaining balance.
If paying with a credit or debit card, a minimal processing fee of 2.29% + 0.09 will be charged to the remaining balance. 

  • Studio Etiquette:

Children MUST be supervised at all times.

Children/subjects are NOT allowed on studio props or equipment unless instructed by the photographer.

Due to negligence, clients will be responsible for damages or repairs to the studio, studio props, and equipment, i.e.

Clients and children are NOT allowed on the retaining wall or in the yard of Shonda Hope Photography's studio property.

 

 

 

 

  • Late Policy:

If you are late for your session, extra time will not be given. Certain allotted times are given for sessions.

 

  • Reshoots:

Reshoots are to be determined at the discretion of the photographer.

Reshoots and refunds WILL NOT BE GIVEN for poor choices in clothing, makeup, hairstyles, or the cooperation of subject issues, i.e., children.

 

Portrait Policies

 

Portrait galleries will be emailed to the client 14-21 days after the client's session date. 


Do NOT alter, edit, or add filters to Shonda Hope Photography's work. This includes Instagram filters, any editing filters, or software. All imagery and portraits are property of Shonda Hope Photography and copyrighted material.

 

No RAW files or unedited images will be given to the client under any circumstance, nor can they be purchased.

 

Images are chosen at the photographer's discretion. Clients only receive the number of images offered in the session package.

 

Policies Concerning COVID -19 and Illness

Concerning COVID-19 and everyone’s health, listed below are policies and precautionary measures that are implemented and must be followed by everyone coming to Shonda Hope Photography Studio. Please read this carefully and in entirety. 

Client Guidelines For Studio Sessions: 

  • Due to COVID-19 and the worldwide pandemic: If you or your child are sick or showing ANY signs of illness or fever you MUST reschedule your session. No exceptions.  If you or anyone in your family has been exposed to COVID –19, you MUST reschedule your session. 
     
     
    (The retainer fee will transfer to another date ONE time only. Any other rescheduling after that will require an additional retainer fee to be paid.) 

  • Face masks are not mandatory, but wearing one for the protection of you, your photographer, and others is greatly appreciated. Your photographer is fully vaccinated for Covid-19, and will be wearing a mask for ALL studio sessions.
     
  • Please only bring immediate family members to your session with a maximum of 3 people. (This number does NOT include the child being photographed.) 

 

  • Please remain in your vehicle until Shonda notifies you it is safe to enter after she has finished sanitizing the studio. 
     
      

  • Please sanitize your hands when you enter the studio. 

 

Precautionary Measures Implemented by Shonda Hope Photography: 

  • Shonda is being extra proactive with everyone’s health in mind. The studio is excessively sanitized before and after each session in the studio.  
     

  • All props and fabrics are also deeply sanitized. 

 

 

  • Regular handwashing and sanitizing will be implemented throughout the session. 

Photo Release, Copyrights, & Portrait Printing
Shonda Hope Photography retains copyrights to all portraits. Clients only receive printing rights. Images are property of Shonda Hope Photography.  

Shonda Hope Photography offers professional printing of portraits that can be purchased within the client's online gallery. If the client decides to purchase prints elsewhere, Shonda Hope Photography is not responsible for any third-party printing companies, kiosks, or printing lab's quality and color of portraits. 

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Gallery USBs can be purchased within your online gallery.
How would you like to pay your remaining balance on the day of your session?
If paying with an invoice, a minimal processing fee of 3.49% + 0.49 will be charged to the remaining balance.
If paying with a credit or debit card, a minimal processing fee of 2.29% + 0.09 will be charged to the remaining balance. 
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