ALL THE QUESTIONS YOU WANTED TO EMAIL ME ABOUT
So your thinking about booking a session... here's what happens next...
HOW DO I BOOK?
Follow link and choose the package and month you'd like to shoot in. My booking system won't have exact dates/times. It will give me the month your wishing to book and we will adjust date/time to what's best for your family!
https://destinybowersphotography.shootproof.com/booking
Payment plans can be made so be sure to contact me if you are wanting to do that CLICK HERE TO CONTACT ME
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD I BOOK?
Family - I'd say at least 1-2months ahead so we can deep dive, plan outside, scout locations, all of it! I also only take 3 clients on a month so the sooner the better! Session dates aren't saved until deposit is made.
Maternity - 30weeks pregnant so we can get you on the calendar for 32-35weeks
Newborn - 35weeks pregnant so we can at least have 2 weeks to plan your session before baby might arrive!
WHAT TYPES OF SESSIONS DO YOU OFFER?
Pretty much anything!! (not weddings)
Even though my speciality is unhinged Motherhood, Maternity, Birth, and Postpartum you can find me getting excited for retro seniors or branding for woman ran businesses! If it feels like deep connection, mama/baby, or a unique and out of the box idea...that's my style of session!
YOU BOOKED YOUR SESSION
Once you've paid your deposit we will start planning everything about your session together.
Payments can be made! But I need a deposit before we start any planning.
Dates? my automatic booking calendar isn't the greatest about exact times/dates so once you book we will set you up with the perfect date and time! <3
We plan something that actually feels like you!
We aren't talking surface level stuff!
Im talking about
-your traditions
-personalities
-weird, chaotic, beautiful family moments
Once we unlock below the surface with the questionnaire we build a session completely custom to you!
NO COPY AND PASTE sessions over here.
We text A LOT (in the most fun way!)
Email works... but texting is where the most ideas happen.
SEND ME
-outfit ideas
-location thought
-random weird messages about something that sparked something in you!
Do you travel for sessions?
I do travel within a 60mile radius of 66901, it is $2.25 one way from Concordia Kansas. Are you further? Reach out and lets see if it will work for me to travel to you!
STYLING
don't even worry! We start planning all of this out together after your questionnaire! OR if you want me take over planning all of that, I am happy to! I will provide direct links to purchase outfits! POSHMARK for the win!!
MOOD BOARD
For each and everyone of my clients I create mood board! This helps us visually see how we want your session to come to life. We are talking location, era, events, outfits, accessories, all of it. This develops and grows through your questionnaire, text messages, and sharing ideas! YES you can add to it too!!!
your session (the fun part)
this is not a stand there and smile situation.
Make sure you tell EVERYONE way ahead of time ...... <3
We are going to plan a one of the kind event together and we are going to
- move
- play
- laugh
- and even embrace chaos
And honestly thats where we will get the BEST photos! I will gently guide you the whole time so your never wondering "what do I do with my hands?"
SO LET GO OF YOUR IDEA OF PERFECT AND EMBRACE LOVE AND CONNECTION!
When do we shoot?
PLOT TWIST!!! It's not always going to be golden hour
We choose a time based on the whole vibe of your session. SO once again this answer will come with the questionnaire.
Sunrise, midday, sunset, night... there are no rules here
what if life happens
Rain --> we can either embrace with umbrellas+rain boots or reschedule
Wind---> actually kind of magical and moody! of course this is always your call
Sick Kids ---> 100 percent we will reschedule, no stress!
I am very go with the flow <3
Can we bring pets and personal items
Heck to the yes!!
Pets, heirlooms, random meaningful things.... that's what makes your session, YOURS
DIGITALS
Do all sessions include all of the digitals with print release?
Each one of my sessions includes a set number of digital images and every digital comes with a print release for personal printing. My largest collection is the only package that includes all of the digitals with print release.
I approach photography as fine art storytelling. Not just a quick snapshot slap on a preset and call it edited. Every image is carefully hand edited to remove distractions, enhance details, and create a piece that feels timeless, meaningful, and gallery wall worthy.
Think of it like visiting an art gallery. Most people will choose a piece, maybe a couple pieces they love. Others might buy out the entire collections. Yes you will be able to pick and choose from your gallery which digitals are your favorite and tell your story best for you! And yes later if you decide to buy extra digitals, you sure can!
That said I just love it when families are able to invest in my extended {Core Memory Collection} with the full gallery included. It allows for space for your family to let down their guard, open up, be free, and capture sweet in-between moments. All the details tell your story. Those images can create a beautiful keepsake album and memories to reflect back on for years to come!
Do you retouch images?
Yes like I said the digitals you purchases will be free of any blemishes you don't want in the photos, distractions erased, and you can request specific edits too!! This is your session and it should be absolutely perfect just for you!
After your session
about 2-4 weeks after your session I will
- email your gallery
- pin code with your included number of digitals
You can also order extra digitals, prints, albums, and extras from your gallery! Galleries are active for 2 weeks but I pay to archive so they are never gone forever. Just ask.
A few quick things to know
- deposits and non-refundable (but you know we can reschedule unless its a mini or black friday sale that expires then we can just apply those fees towards another session. NO BIGGIE)
- I do travel outside of Concordia within a 2hr radius ($2.25/mile one way from 66901)
- with the digitals you buy, you get full printing rights
FINAL THING
You don't need to have this all figured out..
That's my job!
The only rule I ask---- show up, be yourselves, let go, laugh, trust the process