Can you tell me what to expect during a portrait session?
Newborn:
The ideal time to photograph a newborn is before 14 days old. They are more sleepy and easily posed during this period. Newborn sessions typically last approximately 1-2 hours. {Petite Newborn ~1 hr; Premium & Deluxe Newborn ~2 hrs} We have everything you need for your session, from props to outfits. It is ideal to keep baby awake prior to your session. You'll want to feed your baby when I arrive at your home. This way, baby will have a full belly and be nice and sleepy.
Maternity:
We recommend you schedule your maternity session between 32 and 36 weeks gestation. Reach out to us before the end of your second trimester to book! A maternity session typically takes about an hour at an outdoor location. We have some gorgeous maternity gowns available for you to use. Please let us know if you are interested in learning more about our maternity gown availability.
Family:
Family sessions are now offered throughout the year, with family mini sessions taking place in the fall. These sessions typically last about an hour (unless you've scheduled a petite session) and are photographed outdoors. Ask us about our favorite outdoor locations in the Inland Empire! We are happy to discuss clothing choices with you. We encourage simple, classic clothing. Solids are an excellent choice, and it’s best to avoid clothing with words or brand names on them, as they tend to distract from the beauty of your portraits. Dressing everyone in clothes that compliment each other looks more natural, rather than dressing everyone in the exact same color. Parents, siblings, and grandparents are always welcome!
The ideal time to photograph a newborn is before 14 days old. They are more sleepy and easily posed during this period. Newborn sessions typically last approximately 1-2 hours. {Petite Newborn ~1 hr; Premium & Deluxe Newborn ~2 hrs} We have everything you need for your session, from props to outfits. It is ideal to keep baby awake prior to your session. You'll want to feed your baby when I arrive at your home. This way, baby will have a full belly and be nice and sleepy.
Maternity:
We recommend you schedule your maternity session between 32 and 36 weeks gestation. Reach out to us before the end of your second trimester to book! A maternity session typically takes about an hour at an outdoor location. We have some gorgeous maternity gowns available for you to use. Please let us know if you are interested in learning more about our maternity gown availability.
Family:
Family sessions are now offered throughout the year, with family mini sessions taking place in the fall. These sessions typically last about an hour (unless you've scheduled a petite session) and are photographed outdoors. Ask us about our favorite outdoor locations in the Inland Empire! We are happy to discuss clothing choices with you. We encourage simple, classic clothing. Solids are an excellent choice, and it’s best to avoid clothing with words or brand names on them, as they tend to distract from the beauty of your portraits. Dressing everyone in clothes that compliment each other looks more natural, rather than dressing everyone in the exact same color. Parents, siblings, and grandparents are always welcome!
As a new parent, the safety of my little one is important to me. Do you have training in this area?
Yes! The safety of your newborn is so important to me. I have completed several workshops in the area of newborn photography, including safe posing, handling, and wrapping of babies. I try to have an assistant present at all newborn sessions to help ensure the safety of your little one.
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When will my images be ready to view?
You will have the opportunity to view session proofs, via online gallery, approximately one week after your session.
Do you need a little extra help making your ordering decisions? I am also available to meet with you for a live virtual or in-person ordering appointment. Ordering sessions are available upon request and held by appointment only. Just reach out!
Do you need a little extra help making your ordering decisions? I am also available to meet with you for a live virtual or in-person ordering appointment. Ordering sessions are available upon request and held by appointment only. Just reach out!
What products do you offer?
We offer a full range of products, such as:
Gift Prints, Canvases, Framed Wall Art, Custom Photo Albums, Photo Cards, Announcements, and Digital Images.
Print pricing begins at $10. Digital images are available for $25 each, with a flat fee for whole gallery purchases.
For a complete listing of print and product pricing please see our welcome guide, available via email and your online gallery.
Gift Prints, Canvases, Framed Wall Art, Custom Photo Albums, Photo Cards, Announcements, and Digital Images.
Print pricing begins at $10. Digital images are available for $25 each, with a flat fee for whole gallery purchases.
For a complete listing of print and product pricing please see our welcome guide, available via email and your online gallery.
After placing my order, how long will it take my products to come in?
Products are expected to arrive approximately 3 weeks after you have placed your order. Keep in mind that no products are ordered until the full payment has been received.
Albums, collage canvases, and photo cards will not be ordered until the design has been approved. As a result, these items may take longer to arrive.
Albums, collage canvases, and photo cards will not be ordered until the design has been approved. As a result, these items may take longer to arrive.
Why do you recommend ordering products, such as wall art and albums, rather than digital files alone?
Like you, I have had family photos taken and didn’t really know what to do with them. They were shared on social media, then sat on my computer. Eventually, I would print a few gift prints for family as our annual Christmas gift. But I never had many photos hanging on my own walls. I know that I, as a busy parent, always intended to display the beautiful images of my family. However, I forgot or waited too long.
A little over ten years ago, I lost my son to cancer. He was 4 years old. Without him here, all I have left are photographs, videos, and my own memories. What happened to those pictures on my phone or computer? You guessed it! They're gone because that technology is now obsolete. I am so thankful for the photographs that I did print (even as 4x6s at the local photo lab) because I still have those. I often sit and look through them and have them hanging on my walls. In my home, I don't decorate. I display memories. That's what printed pictures are...memories. Every time I see the picture of my son wearing his Halloween costume or giving me his sideways smile, I remember. I look at a picture of my preschooler's first toothy smile and I remember.
I encourage my clients to print their pictures (no matter what size) so that they can remember these precious moments that pass so quickly. Pregnancy, birth, and the newborn stage are moments to be remembered. I LOVE providing my clients with the opportunity to print portraits to display in their homes. I love helping them to remember!
A little over ten years ago, I lost my son to cancer. He was 4 years old. Without him here, all I have left are photographs, videos, and my own memories. What happened to those pictures on my phone or computer? You guessed it! They're gone because that technology is now obsolete. I am so thankful for the photographs that I did print (even as 4x6s at the local photo lab) because I still have those. I often sit and look through them and have them hanging on my walls. In my home, I don't decorate. I display memories. That's what printed pictures are...memories. Every time I see the picture of my son wearing his Halloween costume or giving me his sideways smile, I remember. I look at a picture of my preschooler's first toothy smile and I remember.
I encourage my clients to print their pictures (no matter what size) so that they can remember these precious moments that pass so quickly. Pregnancy, birth, and the newborn stage are moments to be remembered. I LOVE providing my clients with the opportunity to print portraits to display in their homes. I love helping them to remember!
Do you offer specials or mini-sessions?
We offer minisessions in the fall each year! I'm so excited to offer Pay What You Can Minisessions (for families, couples, and children). Together, we've been supporting childhood cancer awareness for more than five years and each year I'm blown away by your hearts for giving to Childhood Cancer Foundation of SoCal and Loma Linda University Children's Hospital.
We also offer session specials throughout the year that are announced via Newsletter or our Instagram. Be sure to follow Jo Rae Mi or “Like” our Facebook page so you can hear about them first!
We also offer session specials throughout the year that are announced via Newsletter or our Instagram. Be sure to follow Jo Rae Mi or “Like” our Facebook page so you can hear about them first!
Do you have a referral or rewards program?
Yes! We offer both options to our clients. See below for the 3 easy ways you can earn rewards with Jo Rae Mi Photography.
REFER: Referrals are the best compliment we can receive. If you love your portraits and experience with us, please tell your friends and family about us. When a referral books and pays for session, you will be rewarded with a $25 credit. We will send you a Referral Program postcard. Save these up to be used toward your session fee or products.
A great way to get referrals is to tag the Jo Rae Mi Photography Facebook page when posting photos from your session. When posting, just type in @joraemiphotography to add the tag.
REVIEW: If you were pleased with your photographs and experience working with Jo Rae Mi Photography, please submit a review on Google or the Jo Rae Mi Photography Facebook page to receive a FREE digital image from your session.
SHARE: When you see your sneak peek on our Facebook page, "Share" it. You can share to your own timeline, a friend's timeline, or in your favorite mommy group on Facebook. You'll receive a FREE digital image from your session!
Please let me know if you write a review or share a post. I may not see it and want to make sure to reward you for helping to spread the word about Jo Rae Mi Photography.
REFER: Referrals are the best compliment we can receive. If you love your portraits and experience with us, please tell your friends and family about us. When a referral books and pays for session, you will be rewarded with a $25 credit. We will send you a Referral Program postcard. Save these up to be used toward your session fee or products.
A great way to get referrals is to tag the Jo Rae Mi Photography Facebook page when posting photos from your session. When posting, just type in @joraemiphotography to add the tag.
REVIEW: If you were pleased with your photographs and experience working with Jo Rae Mi Photography, please submit a review on Google or the Jo Rae Mi Photography Facebook page to receive a FREE digital image from your session.
SHARE: When you see your sneak peek on our Facebook page, "Share" it. You can share to your own timeline, a friend's timeline, or in your favorite mommy group on Facebook. You'll receive a FREE digital image from your session!
Please let me know if you write a review or share a post. I may not see it and want to make sure to reward you for helping to spread the word about Jo Rae Mi Photography.
Do you offer gift certificates?
Yes! Gift certificates are the perfect gift for someone who loves custom portraiture. Contact us or order your gift certificate online.
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