Portraits
My Style
My Portrait Sessions last approximately 1 hour (other than newborn photos) and can include as few or as many people as you would like – you can even bring your pets. I want to capture the fun, love and the even cuteness, if applicable! I like to work in a very laid back style, so please do not be nervous or worried. If you have young children coming, please don’t fret, they will probably play up, most children do, but I know how to help them relax & enjoy themselves and that way I can get great photos. As well as having pictures of you smiling at the camera, I also like to get pictures of you having fun, children running, parents tickling their children, this is when you get great, natural results. Try and enjoy it as much as you can.
Quotes from happy customers
“We were lucky enough to discover Loren before our son was born, so have had bump, new born, toddler and now extended family photos. Loren is professional, personable and perfect for any of your events. You won’t be disappointed with the photos !”
“We asked Loren to capture some family portraits and a cake smash for my son’s first birthday. She made us all (including the kids) feel at home and comfortable which shows in the pictures as they are fantastic! So hard to choose any favourites. I would highly recommend Loren. Thanks so much.”
“I arranged a last minute photo shoot of my children for a Christmas present. Not only was Loren able to fit us in but we received our prints within the week. Excellent service. My children were very excited about the shoot and Loren did an excellent job of guiding them for some really lovely pictures. I am really excited to give the pictures as gifts this Christmas.”
Pricing
Portrait Session – £45 Studio or Location
- These last approximately 1 hour
- Suitable for families, children, couples, pregnancy & pets.
- Location – You can choose the location of your session, please bear in mind that some venues require permission to have professional photographs taken, please make sure you have this in place if required. Locations further than 20 miles from Maidenhead will incur travel expenses. Parking charges will need to be paid by the client.
Cake smash – £85 Studio
- 1 hour studio session
- Includes a cake, tin bath pictures & a high resolution digital picture of your choice. Can also include a few family photos before the cake.
Engagement Pictures – £120 Location
- These last approximately 1 hour
- Include 5 digital images of your choice.
- You can choose the location of your session, it could be your wedding venue or somewhere totally different! Please bear in mind that some venues require permission to have professional photographs taken, please make sure you have this in place if required. Parking charges will need to be paid by the client.
Newborn – £85 Studio
- Studio sessions last approximately 3 hours
- Can include baby on it’s own, pictures with parents & pictures with siblings.
- Book before your baby is born to guarantee availability
- Best when baby is 1-2 weeks old
Portrait sessions do not include pictures (unless otherwise mentioned), prices for pictures are on the link below:
PRINTS, WALL ART & DIGITAL IMAGES PRICES
What to Expect
If there is more than one person in the photographs it is a good idea to make sure your clothes work well together, too much black is not recommended but something timeless such as jeans work really well. Feel free to bring any props (sunglasses, toys, hats, guitars etc) and maybe a change of clothing for children. With younger children, sometimes it is worth an adult being dressed for photos (even if you do not want to be in any pictures) just in case they suddenly become clingy. If you have any special requests, please feel free to ask.
Location Portraits
I am happy to photograph on location; at your home, in your garden or at a park etc (if you would like to go to a location that may require permission for photographs to be taken, please arrange this prior to our shoot). On location I will use either natural light or flash depending on the subject and situation.
After your Portrait session
Following your Portrait Session, I will take the time to carefully edit the photos, once edited your photos can be viewed in a private section of the Stone Photos website. Pictures will normally be ready 1 week after your shoot. You can browse your photos at leisure and order prints, digital pictures & wall art. You will be able to order your pictures in colour and black & white. These will stay on the website for 3 months so you can return to see them again, purchase more pictures or share with friends and family.
Please have a look at our gallery and contact us for more details.
Pictures taken by Stone Photos may be used on my website and other marketing for Stone Photos, please inform Stone Photos if you do not want your pictures to be used.
Portfolio
View PortfolioALBUMS
Portrait Book 1
20cm x 20cm
10 pages (5 spreads)
Extra thick lay flat pages
Linen or Photographic cover
Gift box
£270
Portrait Book 2
25cm x 25cm or A4
10 pages (5 spreads)
Extra thick lay flat pages
Linen or Photographic cover
Gift box
£285
Portrait Book Extras:
20cmx20cm 20 pages ADD – £100
A4/25cmx25cm 20 pages ADD – £100
Velvet paper ADD – £20
FAQS
How would you describe your style?
My style is natural, creative and relaxed. I like to capture the love between you & your family and you all having fun. When photographing portraits I will give a little direction, but I make sure it stays natural and you feel relaxed and have fun.
Are you a full time photographer?
Yes, I am a full time, self employed photographer and am a qualified member of the the British Institute for Professional Photographers.
Do you have insurance?
Yes absolutely! I am fully insured for public liability and professional indemnity.
Do you work on Sunday?
I work everyday of the week! And I can do your portraits anytime from 9 in the morning until 9 o’clock at night, just let me know what suits you.
When do I pay?
Once you have booked your portrait session I will email you an invoice, this will confirm your booking once paid.
What if someone is ill?
This can not be helped and I would much rather reschedule your pictures than have someone feeling poorly. Just let me know ASAP.
How many photographs will you take?
I don’t stop taking photographs so the amount is unlimited.
How many images will we get to choose from?
There is no set number of images but you will get to see all the best ones from your session. On average, you can expect roughly 80-200 depending on what I am photographing.
Do all of the photos get edited?
Yes, every single image presented to you will be edited in my signature style.
Can I buy the digital images?
Yes, there are different options depending on what you’d like them for, i.e. for small prints or large prints.
How long will it take until we can see our pictures?
Typically it will take 1 week for me to carefully edit your pictures and upload them to a private webpage. From there you can order online and share the link with family & friends.
Do you do any picture packages?
Instead of you buying the pictures before I have taken them, I prefer to let you decide what you’d like to buy after you have seen them. You can buy prints, digital images and wall art and if you order within the first 2 weeks, you will get 10% off your order.
Do you sell gift vouchers?
Yes, these are very popular and make a fantastic gift! You can choose just a portrait/newborn session or add prints or an amount to spend. Gift voucher are available online, If you don’t find what you are after, contact me and I can make one up with your choice of extras on.
What happens if it rains for an outside shoot?
Although most people dream of a beautiful sunny day, in England, this can never be guaranteed. You have a few options, we can postpone the pictures for another day, make the most of it (if it’s not too bad) or move the picture to either my studio or inside somewhere.
Are travel costs included?
Travel is included within a 15 mile radius of Maidenhead. I do photograph portraits further afield, however travel expenses would need to be discussed prior to booking. Any parking/location costs I incur will need to be paid by you.
We would like to book you, what do we need to do?
That’s fabulous! I am very happy you would like me to be your photographer. Give me a call or drop me and email and we can arrange a suitable date & time to book you in.