So, thinking about booking your family’s photo session with Barrington’s premier newborn, kids and family photographer—Kiley, from Little Birdie Photography?
Let’s chat….. As a Mom myself, I get it–scheduling a first birthday cake smash, a newborn photo session, your maternity session, or any other event–can be crazy stressful. My goal? To keep things simple, efficient, and non-stressful. Here’s what happens if you decide I’m the photographer for you—oh, and let me first say thanks for choosing me–I know there are a lot of photographers in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago!!
Here’s how it works.
First, I’ll confirm your request via e-mail, after you’ve contacted me. I really try super duper hard to get back to you within a few hours, or at least the same day. If you don’t hear from me within 24 hours, the internet ate your eMail…It’s best to then give me a call.
When we chat, we’ll first discuss what type of session you’re looking to book, and when you hope to schedule. From there, I’ll give you a few options of session dates/times to choose from. Once you choose your session time, I then send you an eMail with instructions for completing your contract, as well as how to submit your $100 deposit, which is applied to balance. Spots are only held for 24 hours, as this is the only fair way to be sure I get everyone a spot. It’s all based on who gets their deposit/contract back first. It’s not meant to be like “Hunger Games”…but I can’t hold your spot without those two items.
Once I get those pieces back, you’ll get a questionnaire that helps me learn a bit MORE about your children, you, the look you’re going for, and much more. It’s done online and is super easy and fun!
A few weeks before the booking, we’ll chat again about locations, tips on what to wear, and all the other fun stuff. Some folks love cheesy, some folks love natural. Everyone has their own style of photography they enjoy, and I do my best to achieve the look you are going for—Remember—this is all about you! You’ll get a “prep guide” to help get ya ready for a successful photo shoot.Once we’ve established a few key things, we say bye-bye until a few days before your session. An e-mail confirmation will come to you at this time, outlining our game plan for where to meet me, as well as the back up plan in case something comes up (sick kiddos, rain, snow, tornado, flash flood, hey, this is Illinois and anything can happen with our weather and our kids).
On the day of your session, please try to be a few minutes early. I like early. I don’t like late. Or Green Eggs and Ham, Sam I am. Side note: that is my son Cole’s favorite book. You can buy it for your own kid here, if you’re feeling generous.
After the session, I will post a few sneak peeks on Facebook or my Blog, just to tease you, because I’m brutal like that…. Within three weeks you’ll receive your online gallery & you’re ready to hang on to those memories forever.
My goal is to make it easy. I don’t like stress, it’s why I left a big corporate job and 42 inch high heels and pencil skirts. I like fun, friendly, awesome photos and clients that become friends. At any time if you have questions, I’m right here (in my messy kitchen).
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kiley Humbert photography
Kiley Humbert is a Chicago portrait photographer specializing in newborn, baby, maternity, child, and family photography. Specializing in headshot, branding, and commercial photography, the
studio is located in Barrington, IL and services all of Chicago and area suburbs.