We are so excited about your Luxe Mini Session!

Congratulations on booking your Luxe Mini Portrait Session Experience with Emily Cummings Photography! We're excited to create beautiful, lasting memories for you and your family. This guide will help you prepare for your upcoming session, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience.

Before your Shoot

  • Your session date and time has been reserved for you. If you need to reschedule please get in touch with us ASAP.

  • Rescheduled dates must be held within 30 days of your original session date and a rebooking fee may be applied.

  • Due to the custom nature of our photography services, all sales are final.

  • Session Creative Fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable. In-studio Luxe Mini Session: $550

  • Cancellations and no-shows will forfeit their entire session fee.

  • The photo contract must be signed and will come to you by email.

  • Each family will choose the Green Velvet or the Winter White for their shoot (see below).

  • If you have questions please send an email to emily@emilycummingsphotography.com. Due to high volume we are not always able to respond to DMs on Facebook and Instagram.

2-4 Weeks Before Your Session

  • Plan the outfits for your family using our Style and Select Tool https://styleandselect.com/p/emilytenlittlebluebirds-com using code TLBstyle to help you plan your outfits

  • Consider getting a facial and/or start a skin care treatment that nourishes and hydrates your skin.

  • Think through any areas of your home that you may want wall art hung and send Jordan a phone

    picture of an 8.5x11 piece of paper on the wall in these areas.

  • Look for a calendar invite

What to Wear

  • Don’t forget to use our Style and Select Tool for shopping ideas or guidance in your own closet https://styleandselect.com/p/emilytenlittlebluebirds-com using code TLBstyle to help you plan your outfit

  • Keep it simple and timeless

  • Avoid logos, or characters

  • Comfort is key especially when it comes to children make sure to choose clothes that your child(ren) feels good in

  • Consider barefoot (in the studio) or simple shoes.

  • Each session is around 20 minutes.

The Day of Your Shoot

  • Ensure you and your child is well-rested and fed

  • If you are coming to the studio bring a favorite toy or book for comfort - these can be great additions to shoot as well

  • If you are coming to the studio arrive 5 minutes early to settle in - I may be with another client but you are welcome to sit in our living room to get situated

  • Everyone should be dressed in their outfits with shoes and accessories ready to go.

  • We do not have time for outfit changes.

  • While mom gets makeup touch-ups (about 10 min) Emily will get kids comfortable and start taking individual images.

During the Session

  • Relax and let Emily guide the process

  • We will make sure to guide you through all the poses

  • Trust the process - even shy children usually warm up quickly

A Note for Parents…..

We understand that children don't always behave as parents might expect or hope during a photo session. Don't worry! With 14 years of experience capturing little ones, we've learned that these moments often lead to the most authentic and magical images.

  • Children's natural behavior often results in surprisingly beautiful shots

  • Parents are frequently amazed by the captured moments: "Wow, you got that?!"

  • Our expertise allows us to find the perfect shot even in unexpected situations

  • We guarantee authentic images that truly represent your child's personality

Remember, the goal is to capture your child as they truly are…..full of life, personality, and those endearing quirks that make them unique. Trust in our process and experience, and prepare to be delighted by the results!

Location and Parking information for Studio 25 Naperville

Our studio is in historic downtown Naperville at 25 W. Jefferson 2nd floor. We have parking available in order to make these sessions even more simple!

 

After the Session - Ordering Process

  • Our Viewing and Ordering Session can be done at Studio 25 Naperville directly after your session

  • You will receive two (2) High-Resolution Files from our session

  • Additional images can be purchased for $250/additional image or Four (4) images for the price of (3).

  • Images that are not chosen will not be saved for later purchase.

  • Due to the custom nature of photography portraits, all sales are final

** All digital images will be fully processed, retouched, and high resolution, printable up to 12x18. They are licensed for unlimited, non-commercial usage.

A LA CARTE

SIMPLE PRINT COLLECTION IN GIFT BOX (ten (10) 5x7 prints in a gift box not framed and no digitals included) - 900

DIGITAL PORTRAITS - 250
All images will be fully edited and printable up to 12x18

Over 30? Add stack of Five (5)
590

ADDITIONAL HAIR AND MAKE-UP ADD-ON FOR THE SESSION - 250

Image Retouching/Photoshopping

  • At Ten Little Bluebirds, we rely primarily on posing and light to make your portraits look amazing. We specialize in realistic retouching.

  • We offer complimentary retouching on all of your photos (no additional cost) to make sure you look your best

  • We start with a light retouch but when we review the pictures together during your ordering session we will take note on any further retouching that may be needed and the final Digital Archive Images and Prints will be retouched according to your specifications and our discussion during the Viewing and Ordering Session.

  • As needed, the complimentary retouching on your photos will include skin tone correction, smoothing, blemish and bruise removal, and clothing wrinkle reduction

  • Want something retouched that you are not seeing here? Just let us know. Basic photo retouching requests may incur additional costs.

After The Shoot

  • After our Viewing and Ordering Session your images will be sent to print and/or retouching immediately after your order is placed. Due the custom nature of our work, all sales are final

  • Digital images will be delivered to you in 7-10 business days via a Pixieset Gallery sent to the email address on file

  • Print products will arrive on your doorstep in 4-6 weeks. Multiple items may arrive separately. Rush delivery is available for an additional cost

  • Most clients choose to have their products shipped straight to their doorstep. You may also make an appointment to pick up your photo products at the studio

  • For your privacy, all images that are not purchased will be deleted

  • We will keep your images for up to 2 months after your portrait session

  • We do not archive your purchased images. Though we cannot guarantee it if you need us to locate and repost your digital images photos due to the amount of time and resources it takes to search at our offsite locations there will be a $250 reposting fee