WHEN TO HAVE YOUR MILESTONE SESSION
Be sure to schedule your session for when your baby is happiest. Do not schedule during your baby’s nap time or when they will be hungry, and do not count on your baby napping in the car on your way to me. Babies do much better when they’re well rested with a full belly and don’t wake up in a strange place expected to smile and perform!

GETTING TO KNOW YOU
Please complete the client questionnaire and client contract that I have emailed you before our session. This helps me to better prepare for our time together!

WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
My home studio is located at 8311 W Carroll Rd Whitesburg, GA 30185, and it’s a white house on a dirt road ACROSS from the 8311 mailbox.

Be on time! Give yourself enough time to get out of the house and avoid traffic. The time will come out of your allotted appointment if you are late.

Please park through the gates at the beginning of the driveway and follow the sidewalk to the front door.

I recommend using Google Maps for directions because other apps have given wrong directions before. My number is 678-896-9502 if you need me.

WHAT TO BRING
• 2 outfits for baby: 1 for themed set and 1 for simple/family photos

• Any sentimental items you want to include

• Baby snacks and a bottle of milk or sippy cup with water in case baby gets thirsty

• Baby wipes and extra diapers

BABY’S OUTFIT
You will provide baby’s outfit unless we have discussed you using one of mine ahead of time. I do have a small collection of outfits for babies and will have anything that matches your set laid out in case you’d like to use it. I still recommend you bring your own so you know you have something you like that fits!

Please send me photos of the outfit if you have one picked out ahead of time. This way I can make sure the set matches.

If you need help, I can send you some links to a few outfit ideas online. Just let me know which one you go with!

WHAT TO WEAR (IF YOUR SESSION INCLUDES FAMILY PHOTOS)

Solid colors are better than patterns since they keep the focus on the subjects.

Newer (not faded or pilly), wrinkle-free clothing photographs best.

Make sure tops, dresses, and bottoms fit comfortably and aren’t too tight to prevent unflattering bulges.

WHAT NOT TO WEAR

Avoid clothing with tiny stripes, checks, or dots. These will leave weird wavy patterns on your final images called moiré.

Cream and ivory are better than white for outdoor portraits.

Avoid identical outfits and go for coordinating, complementary colors and tones instead.

THE SET
I provide the backdrop and props for your milestone session! You don’t need to bring anything unless there’s something special or sentimental you’d like to include – but be sure to let me know of that something beforehand so I can work it into the set!

You are also welcome to send me inspiration photos so we can do a similar set, but it won’t be an exact copy.

DURING YOUR SESSION 

• Plan on dressing baby when you get to the studio so the outfit doesn’t get messed up!

• You will be in charge of keeping baby on the set so I can be ready to take pictures at all times. Warning: this can be a workout. Wear comfy clothes!

• Please do not permit your baby to touch or play with the props in the set, the lighting, or any other studio gear.

• When trying to get your baby to smile, please get DOWN on my level and be as close to me as possible. Otherwise, your baby will be looking up and off to the side in all of their photos.

• You may take a few behind-the-scenes photos during your session if you do not get in my way, but NO photos of just baby on the set.

• If you have a splash after your smash, please do not let baby stand up in the tub.

RESCHEDULING
If you or your baby aren’t feeling well, please reschedule as soon as possible. Everyone attending the session must be symptom-free at least 48 hours before our session.

Simply Corey Photography is also not responsible for any health concerns or illnesses that may arise due to participation in this session.

Re-shoots are not given for how baby was acting or regretful personal choices – i.e. clothes, cake, etc. Fees apply for re-shoots requested by the client.

AFTER YOUR SESSION
The remaining balance for your session (+ tax) is required on the day of your session. Editing your images does not start until your balance is paid in full.

I typically show a sneak peek within the first couple of business days after your session! These are posted on my Facebook and Instagram accounts, and I will email you to let you know it has been posted so you don’t miss it! And, of course, I would love for you to “love” the photo and click on the share option to show your family and friends!

YOUR ORDERING GALLERY
You will choose the number of images that come with your session from a private online gallery on the client website, approximately 2 weeks after our session.

Session galleries are available for 5 consecutive days, and when I email to let you know it’s ready, you’ll need to let me know when you’d like to start. I will email you the log-in information and other instructions on the day you choose.

Orders are due within the 5-day viewing period. A gallery extension will need to be purchased for $25 per additional day once your gallery expires.

You are more than welcome to share your gallery information with family and friends.

YOUR ORDER
You must complete the checkout process to submit your order, even if you have only selected the images that come with your session.

Payment for additional images or products is due in full before orders are fulfilled and delivered.

All additional orders are subject to 7% sales tax.

Ordered digital images will be delivered electronically with a personal print release and a lab recommendation. I will send you a separate email with a download link within 3 business days after your order has been submitted.

Your download link will be available for one week, and there is a $25 service fee to reupload your images once your link has expired.

Your session’s images will be archived and guaranteed for 90 days from your order date. Please back up any purchased digital images for safekeeping.

Due to the custom nature of products offered, all sales are final.

Please let me know if you have any questions!