Jaana Askola

PAYMENT TERMS

If the time of photo session is changed at least 24 hours before the agreed session time, the booking fee remains as the booking fee for the new session. Booking fee confirms the shoot. The amount of the booking fee depends on the package. Before booking a photo session, be sure to familiarize yourself with Terms and Conditions and additional information . When paying a booking fee you have agreed to Terms and Conditions. I have the right not to serve clients who do not show up for their session or who repeatedly cancel bookings.

The amount of the booking fee depends on the package. Before booking a photo session, be sure to familiarize yourself with Terms and Conditions and additional information . When paying a booking fee you have agreed to Terms and Conditions.

The booking fee is 14 for 30 minute session, 28 for 60 minute session and 56 for two hour session. In case of cancellation, the booking fee is not refunded, but the time can be changed once 24 hours before the agreed time.

 PS. Photo sessions booked and confirmed before the price list change will not be affected by the price change.

SESSION TIMES & DURATION

Please, be on time! If you are late, we will have less time to take pictures. Be there on time or even a little earlier, so that such situation does not arise. The time for the photo shoot starts from the moment we agreed on the time. And please let me know as soon as possible if you anticipate arriving late. If you are less than fifteen minutes late, your session length will be reduced accordingly. If you are more than fifteen minutes late, your session may be cancelled, with no refund or re-shoot provided. Ideally, come to the session at least 5-10 minutes early so that the session fits into agreed time frames.

EDITING STYLE

Before coming to photo session, you have familiarized yourself with my style on the website and are convinced that the style meets your expectations. If there are no specific wishes in terms of photo editing style, the choice is left to me. Later claims regarding pre-agreed or un-agreed details will not be accepted.

The day after the photo session, I will send you a selection of unprocessed photos, from which I ask you to select your favorite images considering your selected package. All packages contain all successfully photos in processed form and a link to the downloadable images in the online gallery.

The client gets only processed files, RAW files are not included. In the online gallery, where processed digital files intended for the customer are uploaded, are stored for 3 months from the day of sending to the client.

The waiting time for images depends on how many images from previous photo sessions are pending. I can tell you the exact time after session. I will tell you. Depending on the season, the files are ready within 5-20 days, unless otherwise agreed.

MY OBLIGATIONS

I will use reasonable strive to supply the Photography Services described on my website and marketing materials in a professional manner. I reserve the right to decline to book or carry out any portrait session or services that I deem to pose a health and safety risk to you, myself, my assistant, or other people.

YOUR OBLIGATIONS

You agree to assist and cooperate with me in all matters relating to the Photography Services and to supply me with all information reasonably requested in order for me to carry out the Photography Services. You agree to do everything you can and that I request of you to ensure that everyone attending the photo shoot is well-rested and cooperative (e.g. no sugary food or drinks before or during the shoot; timing naps and feeds to ensure children are at their best for the agreed start time; staying calm, positive and encouraging; getting involved with the games, activities and instructions given by the photographer etc). Although I will do everything I can to make the experience engaging and enjoyable, you understand that I am not responsible for any photo shoot participants who refuse to cooperate, and that this may impact on the number and quality of the images I am able to capture.

You agree to take responsibility for your own and your children’s safety throughout your portrait session.  If you children is posed in, on or near a prop or another member of your family, you agree to remain nearby, vigilant and responsible for their safety at all times.

HEALTH

If you are taken ill by an infectious disease, you must let me know and rearrange your session until you are fully recovered and no longer contagious. This is to protect the health of all my clients, who also include newborns.

Please inform me on booking if you or anyone attending your photography session suffers from any health conditions including allergies, photosensitive epilepsy, medical issues, physical difficulties and disabilities etc.

PRIVACY

The buyers personal data is confidential information and is not subject to disclosure to third parties, except in cases prescribed by law.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HAIR AND MAKEUP

Skin care

A few days before coming to the photo shoot, consume a sufficient  amount of water. Water consumption gives the skin a healthy and well-groomed appearance.

Skin care is especially important for boudoir, semi-nude and nude photo sessions. Consume  enough water in the 48 hours before the photo shoot to ensure healthy looking skin. If possible get a good nights sleep the night before the photo shoot to stay fresh for the pictures.

If you want more revealing maternity pictures in a more sensual style, the body should also be moisturized for a good result, either with oil or body cream. It ensures a beautiful and healthy  complexion. Before coming to photo session, please exfoliate and moisturize the skin the night before, and wash and apply cream in the morning of the same day.

Makeup

Photo makeup or at least powdering is important, so that a situation does not arise where some peoples faces  are matted and others shine. It unifies the whole image, especially for professional portraits. The same applies to weddings with newly weds, if the groom refuses to be powdered, then due to the summer sun the situation usually remains where the pride and groom are as if from different operas. If you don’t use a makeup on daily basis, you can also have a neutral makeup base, so that the light fells evenly on the face and the skin doesn’t shine.

I also really like natural photo sessions, where no one wears makeup. Stylistically this solution is compatible with such portrait or family sessions , where people  are doing everyday things things at home or in normal clothes, in other words, a photo session of everyday life.

If you do the makeup yourself I recommend putting a little stronger makeup than usual, because the result in the photo will be half as delicate. In photo makeup you should avoid pearly shades and prefer matte colors.

If you want more revealing maternity pictures in a more sensual style, the body should also be moisturized for a good result, either with oil or body cream. It ensures a beautiful and healthy  complexion. Before coming to photo session, please exfoliate and moisturize the skin the night before, and wash and apply cream in the morning of the same day.

CLOTHING

It all depends on the desired end result, and the following instructions are recommendations rather than rules.

Monochrome clothes are better  on a colorful background, and patterned clothes on a simple, one-tone background . In terms of contrast, it is good to bring darker clothes if the photography takes place, e.g.  forest.

The tonality of the clothing depends on the location-green costumes in the forest are not the best solution, unless you want to blend in completely with the surroundings. Unless it is intentional, if you want to blend in with the forest by dressing up as a soldier.

If other people are coming into the picture besides you, choose shades belonging to a similar color group, which don’t necessarily have to be the same.

HEAD SHOTS

Neutral colors tend to put the focus on the face, which is the ultimate goal. Avoid shirts with collars, logos or patterns, or tops with lots of bright colors. These draw  attention to themselves which we do not want-keep things simple and clean.

Please make sure to bring along a few different clothes of a neutral color, and specifically I request they do not feature large logos or distracting patterns.

When coming to take pictures with a family or a larger group, try to choose  a uniform style-similar tones, so that the picture remains a whole. The best outfit is the one that is comfortable for you.

I always recommend monochromatic pastel and soft shades. If you want your image to remain beautiful and clean and tonally as you see in my galleries, you can avoid the following shades like.. yellow, red, bright colors, neon colors. Because these tones change significantly with my handwriting.

In addition, I recommend that pregnant women avoid wearing black or combine it so that the partner is also in dark, because with most poses, the belly melts into the blouse and is not visible enough in the picture.

Feel free to ask my opinion. I’m always happy to help so that the result is pleasing.

It would be good if the group being photographed was dressed in the same style. When choosing clothes, lighter  shades should preferred, highly patterned and black clothes should be avoided. Depending on the length of the session, a change of clothes can also be included in the photo shoot.

Take more rather  than less clothes with you to the photo shoot, so that there are more combination options. During an one-hour session, on average, 2-3 different costumes can be used. Make sure the clothes are ironed to give a better overall impression in the picture.

RECOMMENDATIONS

In case of the cold weather, please wear warm clothes under your costume, waterproof boots or rubber boots, particularly in wet or muddy conditions. And take a hot drink with you in a thermos. Photography depends on the weather- in case of heavy rain, it is usually preferable to postpone the session, unless your vision includes, dancing in the rain, in which case I will be happy to join you.

With children

When coming to take photos with small children, the children could have rested and eaten. It would be good if they had rested, so that they are as cooperative as possible during the photo shoot.

It’s not always possible to remove snot, sleep crusts, food crumbs or dribble and is rarely possible to fix creases and hair in Photoshop. In addition, it always looks better to fix these things beforehand, so please make sure everything is how you want it to look in the final images before we take any pictures.

Since children’s attention span is often short, part of the session can be done in the style of a photo reportage, where the child or the whole family is focused on some activity that is done alone or together, and which the photographer captures from a distance.

If the children do not want to be in the picture at all, there is possibility to continue the session with individual portraits or couple pictures.