Watson-Studios portrait sessions capture a slice of time in your life!

 

'Portrait sessions' include family sessions, newborn sessions, child sessions, "just-because" sessions, events, senior pictures, maternity shots, anniversary sessions ...you get the picture!

 

Our sessions do not result in super-posed portraits, but rather a candid, natural glimpse into your life at a particular moment. We strive to capture environmental portraits of who you are...your family...your personality. We work 100% on location at the site of your choice, or we can find a site for you. We prefer to shoot outdoors and can make suggestions regarding the location based on the type of session.  In order to get the shots we want, our sessions usually last 1-2 hours. We're there until we've gotten 'it'.

 

Click HERE to see some examples of our portrait sessions.

 

To answer some of your questions....

 

How much does it cost??

Newborn Sessions: (6 months and under): $250*

Portrait Sessions: $300*

Events (birthday parties, anniversaries): $200-$300*/hr

 

*The price above covers the cost of the session and local travel. Prints, canvases, albums, and out of town locations are can be purchased through a private, password-protected online gallery, created specifically for you. We offer many products with which to present and preserve your images. Please contact us for more information or to book your session.

 

What should I/we/my/child wear during the photo session?

We'll talk about all of this on the phone before the session...but here are a few notes: Our goal is 1) To make you look good and 2) Show your personality. Your wardrobe should reflect your style and add to you/your child's character. If you'd like, you can pick out several outfits in advance and we can help you choose. If you'd like to do a wardrobe change in the middle of the session (and we don't mind one bit) - we like variety!  In general, we always tell people no matching white shirts or (gulp) matching outfits. We like bright, bold colors on kids - we love fun, whimsical stripes and polka dots too. If you are interested in black & white images, avoid the color red near you face.

I am totally awkward in front of the camera and I'm afraid that I won't look my best. Should I still have pictures made?

Yes!!!! Natalie feels the exact same way and can totally relate to you! We are not used to working with models nor do we expect for you to act like one. We work with REAL people and have a lot of experience using minimal direction to make you look your best. We take tons of photos and narrow it down to the very best.  Seriously, when it's all said and done, you will be totally surprised and thrilled by how beautiful you are!!

 

How far in advance can I book you?

As a consideration to our future wedding clients, we usually book portrait session(s) no more than 30 days in advance.

  

What happens if it is raining on the day of my shoot?

We'll reschedule if you can - we want to get the best photos we can for you.

Who will be taking the pictures?

Dan and/or Natalie Watson are the sole photographers for photo sessions by Watson-Studios.

If I want to get shots of my newborn, when should I have then taken?

They change so much so fast!  To get true newborn photos we recommend you do it as soon as possible - within the first two weeks would be ideal.

I want to get belly shots, when should I have this done?

We recommend during your 8th month.

Please, please contact us with any questions or to book a session! We can't wait to hear from you!

Natalie - (865) 567-6173 or natalie@watson-studios.com