Having your photos taken professionally can be a little intimidating. Not everyone is comfortable in front of the camera, and I totally get it. To help ease your worries a bit, I’d love to share with you a little ‘behind the scenes’ info when you work with Chappell Studios.
Hand-painted backdrop is from https://seamlessphoto.com
When you decide to book a photography session with me, one of the first things we’ll do is talk about what you have in mind. You’ll explain your vision so that I can prepare my studio to best suit your needs. We’ll then set a date and time for your session. That’s easy enough, right?
Upon arrival for your session, you’ll enter the studio and I’ll introduce you to my team (more on them a little later). You have time to get comfortable and hang up whatever clothing you’ve brought with you for the shoot.
Once your items are situated, we’ll go through the outfits and talk about each look we’re going to create. From there, I’ll grab you a cold bottle of water or a nice hot tea/coffee (whatever you prefer) and you’ll move into hair and makeup.
I always capture a few of the ‘getting ready’ shots, so your galleries will include images of your make-up being applied, hair styled, close-ups of your wardrobe – shots of the entire process.
Once complete, you’ll get dressed and your time in front of the camera will begin! We’ll work together to bring your vision to life and create images that I know you’ll cherish forever.
You may notice that my assistant will also be taking a few photographs and maybe even a short video clip during the session. The purpose of those images is to have a collection of nice images of myself behind the camera (believe it or not, lol). I also love seeing the pullback shots after the session that provide incredibly valuable insight on how the session went. This helps future clients understand what to expect when they schedule with me. 🙂
This photo shows Genn Shaughnessy working her magic! instagram.com/gennshaughnessymakeup
Back to the team I mentioned previously. I like working in a team environment and love collaborating with other creatives during my photo sessions. I use different artists for each shoot depending on the vision and needs of the client. Each of the artists are certified, experienced, and some of the best in the Albany, NY area.
I most often work with: Amber Snare, Samara Holmes, Genn Shaughnessy, Breeanna Nichols, Bryon Glick, and Katie Burns.
Ready to schedule your session and make your vision a reality? Let’s chat!
Here’s how you can reach me:
Diane Chappell
Chappell Studios Portraits
info@chappellstudiosportraits.com
New York Portrait Photographer
(518) 487-9399
Schodack Landing, NY 12156
