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w o m e n ’ s p o r t r a i t u r eb y A N N B E N N E T T P H O T O G R A P H Y
p o r t r a i t sb y A N N B E N N E T T P H O T O G R A P H Y
P I C T U R E T H I S
In the Fall of 2006, I picked up a SLR camera for the f irst t ime.
It was my dad’s Leica R-4, a classic old 35mm fi lm camera. I was 16 years old and a junior in high school taking a beginners photography course with my bri l l iant teacher Mazen Abufadil . When the course started, I knew nothing about aperture, shutter speed, or white balance but I immediately fell in love with cameras, photography, and the way taking pictures made me feel . I also fell in love with a senior boy named JP.
As I learned more about the technical aspects of photography, my love grew stronger (as did my images) . The following year, I went on to take Mazen’s intermediate photography course. After high school, I fol lowed the boy (JP) to college at the University of Arkansas college where I picked up a digital SLR camera and learned about edit ing and Photoshop. After graduation, I chose photography as my profession and JP as my husband. We moved back home to Oklahoma where JP got a job with the Broken Arrow Fire Department.
Now while JP is out f ighting f ires, I ’m capturing the natural beauty of my cl ients. I started out as a general ist , then quickly learned that I loved taking high school senior portraits . Over t ime, I real ized that the reason I love senior pictures is because I love making people feel attractive and confident. God made each and every person unique and wonderful . You are special and I want to capture your unique personality.
Making women feel confident and beautiful is one of my greatest pleasures in both my photography business and in my l ife.
I look forward to a fun and relaxed session with you where I wil l capture images to remind you that God made you unique and beautiful .
Sincerely,
Ann Bennett
A N N B E N N E T T P H O T O G R A P H Y
Photo by Shannon Phillips
I had so much fun during our session with Ann! She was so fun and made me feel completely comfortable. I just cannot get over how amazing the images turned out. She’s so talented!
R A C H E L C A R L S O N
The kids instantly felt at ease around Ann and despite all the crazy of my family, she seemed relaxed the whole time. These photos are a family treasure! Ann has given us such a gift. “Thank you” doesn’t seem enough!
A S H L E Y C A M P B E L L
I had so much doing my portrait session with Ann! She was so fun to work with and she made me feel beautiful.
L E S L I E D E B E L L
It is difficult to even put into words how much the photos from our session with Ann mean to me. It was a priceless experience that goes so far beyond what any posed family photo session could offer.
S H A N N O N P H I L L I P S
L E T T E R S F R O M Y O U
W E ’ D L O V E T O H E A R F R O M Y O U ! P L E A S E S E N D Y O U R L E T T E R S T O A N N B E N N E T T P H O T O G R A P H Y @ G M A I L . C O M
B R I T T A N Y B O X
I’m so glad I went to Ann for my senior pictures! Her fun and easy-going personality made me comfortable from the moment I met her. I really like that she took the time to get to know me.
J E S S I C A C A N A D Y
For my anniversary, I knew I wanted to give my husband boudoir photos, but I was really nervous about taking them. But Ann completely calmed my nerves and made me feel comfortable and confident. They turned out great and my husband LOVED his gift :)
T H E P O R T R A I T P R O C E S S
F R O M S H O O T T O P R I N T
Here a t Ann Bennet t Photography we honor your schedu les and your sess ions w i th a t ime l ine to
he lp you to unders tand how we a re work ing our ha rdes t to c reate your t reasured images :
W E E K S B E F O R E Y O U R S E S S I O N :
We will chat on the phone or in
person for our pre-consultation to
discuss any of your specifications
and wishes including all the details
most important to you for capturing
the best images possible.
T H E D AY B E F O R EY O U R S E S S I O N :
I send you a quick check- in e-mail
to conf irm al l the detai ls for your
shoot .
T H E D AY O FY O U R S E S S I O N :
When you arrive at the scheduled
t ime, you’l l have your hair and
makeup professional done ( i f
appl icable) whi le s ipping a glass
of wine to help you relax.
2 W E E K SA F T E R Y O U R S E S S I O N :
We meet at my home s tudio or in
the convenience of your own home
for an in-person ordering session
where I show you a s l ideshow of
your professional ly-retouched
images and help you select your
favori te images for your order.
We of fer canvas and frame wall
displays , custom leather albums,
premium wooden image boxes, and
more!
5 - 6 W E E K SA F T E R Y O U R S E S S I O N :
Your artwork and albums are ready
for del ivery! I wi l l arrange a t ime
to bring you your custom products .
C O O L A N D C A L MKids are best in the morning when they’re at their
happiest. Well rested and fed, a calm, fun energy
should make for the perfect shoot time for kids
and siblings. Lunch, nap times and evenings are
generally more complicated times for the optimal
portraits, since young ones are often both hungry
and tired at this time.
G E T T H E L O O KDecide before the shoot what look you’re going
for. Where in your home will your portraits be
displayed? If in a more formal room, be sure
everyone’s clothing is coordinated to this look. If
the room is less formal and more “family” keep
this in mind as well. Furnishings from desired
rooms can also be used if the shoot is in-home,
guaranteeing a perfect match to your decor.
H A I R A W A R EGet haircuts at least a week before the shoot. It
might take a few days to grow into (or fond of)
a hair cut, especially if the scissors went amiss.
This buffer allows for some growth, tweaks and
perfections to the hair style prior to your session.
C A N ’ T B U Y M E L O V EBuild up the session to children as it really is—a
time for fun and togetherness. There’s no need for
bribes when the event itself is the reward.
C H I L L P I L LCalm your own lens nerves. Relaxed parents
have more fun, which helps kids become most
comfortable for the best shots.
P E T S A L L O W E DIf you bring your pet Sparky to the family shoot,
make sure to get some brisk exercise with your
pup before coming. This will allow for a (hopefully)
slightly calmer canine during your shoot.
I T ’ S A D A T E ! w h a t t o e x p e c t t h e d a y o f y o u r s h o o t
L O C A T I O N , L O C A T I O N , L O C A T I O N I f you’ve chosen to have your session out at the farm, please al low at least 30 minutes of travel t ime from Tulsa, part icularly in rush hour traf f ic . I t ’s espeical ly important to be on-t ime for outdoor shoots because once the sun sets , there’s no more l ight for shoot ing.
T I M E F L I E S
I schedule two hours for our shoot . This wi l l enable us to get the perfect amount of images during the best t ime of day. I t a lso leaves t ime for a couple out f i t changes.
S T Y L E M E P R E T T Y ( L A D I E S )
You’l l want to look and feel as beaut i ful as can be for these pictures . I t helps i f you pamper yoursel f wi th professional ly s ty led hair and makeup. You can do this on your own before the shoot or you can have i t done on-locat ion for an addi t ional fee .
H A V E F U N !
Most important ly, have fun! There’s no need to be sel f -consious or shy. Just relax and be yoursel f ! I wi l l help you into poses that are f lat ter ing and give you instruct ions to make you feel at ease.
B R I N G I N G F R I E N D S
I love capturing capturing natural images. I f you would feel more comfortable bringing a fr iend or family member, by al l means, please do! I f you can’t bring anyone, don’t worry, I ’m a fr iendly gal and we wil l get along great : )
Outdoor shoots of fer the best avai lable l ight and surroundings for your precious portrai ts . But i f Mother Nature threatens to rain on our parade, don’t worry, there are always opt ions:
Plan A: W h e n i t ’ s o bv i o u s a d i re we a t h e r f o re c a s t i s r i g h t ( f o r a c h a n g e ) , we ’ l l re s c h e d u l e .
Plan B : T h e re a re i n d o o r ve n u s we c a n c o n s i d e r . M o s t c h a rg e a f e e a n d m ay n o t b e av a l i a b l e l a s t - m i n u t e b u t i t ’ s a n o p t i o n t o c o n s i d e r .
Plan C : Ad ve n t u ro u s ?
We h ave t h e s k i l l s a n d p ro t e c t i ve g e a r . I f s t o r m c h a s e r we a t h e r d e ve l o p s we ’ l l f i n i s h t h e s e s s i o n l a t e r .
R A I N , R A I N , G O A W A Y
T h e G o l d e n H o u r
When schedul ing an outdoor por t ra i t sess ion
wi th Ann Bennet t Photography , you may not ice
that I recommend shoot ing dur ing a very
prec ise t ime of day-- the last 2 hours before
the sun has complete ly set or w i th in the f i rs t 2
hours af ter sunr ise . Th is spec ia l w indow known
to photographers as “The Golden Hour ” i s the
per iod of t ime when the l ight f rom the sun i s
at i t s most per fect . Wi th i t s long rays d i f fused
across the ent i re sky , the l ight c reates a
f lat ter ing g low and sh immer for p ic ture per fect
sk intones and del ic ious ly warm por t ra i ts .
Dur ing midday , when every ray of the sun seems
to f ind i ts way to our del icate , overexposed
sk in , the shadows created are usual ly too deep
in cont rast to the g lare . Ins tead of f ight ing the
harsh l ight , i t ’ s bet ter to schedule outdoor
shoot ing dur ing the Golden Hour when the sun
s t i l l works i t s magic—but in our favor.
P r o d u c t M e n uM u l t i - I m a g e P r o d u c t s
Ann Bennett Photography takes pride in their high-quality custom-designed specialty products for memorably stunning gifts and keepsakes.
D I G I T A L F I L E S
A B O X O F B E A U T I F U L
This gorgeous and unique custom wooden image box comes with up to thirty 5x7 prints of your favorite images mounted and
sprayed for protection and a matching wooden easel hidden under a false bottom. As a special bonus, this premium purchase
includes all of the digital negatives from your session - a $995 value!
I M A G E B O X
A R C H I V A L I M A G E S
With the purchase of digital f i les, you’l l never
have to worry about losing your images. I
recommend loading them onto your computer
then putt ing the USB in a safety deposit box or
home safe. That way if anything were to ever
happen to your other products, you’l l always
have your digital f i les.
1495.00
995.00
D E L I G H T F U L D E S I G N
This genuine leather session album is specially printed just for you with up to 30 of your favorite images from your session. As a
special bonus, your album purchase includes all of the digital negatives from your session - a $995 value!
L U X U R Y G E N U I N E L E A T H E R A L B U M S
1495.00
T r a d i t i o n a l F r a m e d P r i n t
P r o d u c t M e n uP r i n t s & W a l l A r t
Receive 5 complimentary gift prints with the purchase of a framed print or fine art wrapped canvas
L u x e F r a m e d P r i n t F i n e A r t W r a p p e d C a n v a s
Custom Framed Prints
11x14 - 399.00
16x20 - 499.00
20x24 - 699.00
24x36 - 999.00
30x40 - 1199.00
Fine Art Wrapped Canvases
16x20 - 399.00
20x24 - 499.00
24x36 - 699.00
30x40 - 999.00
Gift Prints: 5x7 or 8x10
49.00
W A L L E T B O X
This unique custom wooden wallet
box comes with either 40 or 80
wallet-sized prints. Select up to 5
different images from your session.
If you need more than 80 wallet
prints, sets of 20 for 20.00 each.
W A L L E T B O X
40 images - 249.0080 images - 299.00
M U LT I - C A N V A S D I S P L A Y“ T h e T r i p t y c h ”
1199.00
M U LT I - C A N V A S D I S P L A Y“ F o u r S q u a r e ”
1199.00
M U LT I - C A N V A S D I S P L A Y“ T h r e e ’ s C o m p a n y ”
1199.00
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