Shana Watkins

Sep 23, 20221 min

You might find this surprising…

Updated: May 30, 2023

Being a family photographer in St Louis involves a lot of planning you may not expect.

Here is a look behind the scenes...

Step 1.

The initial phone call, social media message, email, or website contact form
 

 
Step 2.

Pre-session Zoom or phone consultation
 

 
Step 3.

Session (includes drive time plus equipment set up and sometimes scouting a new location in STL)
 

 
Step 4.

Select and prepare images and slideshow for client
 

 
Step 5.

Set up Zoom ordering appointment and create custom client design suggestions for wall art using photos of clients' rooms
 

 
Step 6.

Finalize hand-retouching and artwork for selected portraits
 

 
Step 7.

Order frames, design albums, order portfolio boxes
 

 
Step 8.

Deliver frames and portraits to framer
 

 
Step 9.

Pick up finished wall portraits
 

 
Step 10.

Set up pickup appointment for finished order and complete packaging
 

 
Step 11.

Pickup appointment or delivery/install when hanging multiple pieces

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