Tag: Senior Portraits

Golden hour in beautiful fields in Northern Virginia

What makes me different?

I always tell every client that there is a photographer for everyone. Just like any business, shopping around is normal. I know that I won’t book everyone who meets with me – even if I would love that to happen. Some clients only want digital images for posting to social media. Some clients only want a mini session that lasts 20-30 minutes. And then there are some who want full customer service with planning down to the last detail. That is my client.

I do not do mini session. My shortest package is 45 minutes for college graduates which fits their needs perfectly. It allows them to get images on their college campus with their cap and gown.  This could also be applied towards a high school graduate as well – especially if they don’t want a full senior session.  But beyond that, I am here to hold my clients’ hands and walk them through the whole process from consultation to product delivery.

One step I always take is making sure to do a site visit to the clients’ desired location. This is a really important step for me because my senior clients often have very specific requests for their portraits. It might be fields or flowers or some other detail that they find meaningful. I hate to show up on the day of the session and find things have changed.  Sure, we always have to be flexible because nature is ever-changing but if I can mitigate any stress on the day of I will do it.  Especially when fields are involved. I mean how dare they mow them without consulting me!

So if you want a photographer who will create the session of your dreams all down to the small details, please reach out! I am available via phone, Instagram, email, WhatsApp… whatever works for you.  We can meet, talk about the ideas you have for your senior session, and I’ll explain how I will work to make that happen.

Phone: 703-568-7688

Instagram: @jennifergonzalezphotography

WhatsApp: Find me via my phone number

Email: info@jennnifergonzalez.com

Golden hour in beautiful fields in Northern Virginia

Everyone wants a beautiful field at sunset

The number one request that I receive from seniors is, “I’d like a pretty field at sunset.”  It is definitely on trend right now to wear a white dress and pose in a field with that golden light highlighting the hair.  The problem can sometimes be where to find these perfect fields. 

I remember last fall I thought I had the perfect location for a senior. I had just been there a month earlier for a session and she loved those images.  We planned to go to the same spot.  I arrived 20 minutes early for the session, as I always do, and to my horror, the field had been mowed.

I started to panic. However, I didn’t stay frozen. Part of being a photographer is also being a strategist and problem solver.  I hopped in my car and drove around to others parts of our location to see what I could salvage. I was so scared that she would arrive and be disappointed or want to cancel the session.  Thankfully, I was able to find some spots that would work for us.

We spent a lot of time going from spot to spot that day, but, you’d never know the original fields were mowed. We found multiple fields and she was able to get that golden glow that she wanted. 

I always want my clients to feel like I have gone above and beyond for them. It isn’t enough to provide beautiful images… I want them to feel like I took care of them from planning to session to product delivery.  They should never have to worry about anything.  My latest reviews show me that I am excelling and I would love to do that for you, too.

You can be sure that if your child wants a beautiful field, I’ll get that for them. Or flowers. Mountains. Barns. I am happy to find the perfection location.

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