– FAQ –

WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?

Paola Perez Photography serves the DMV (DC, Virginia, Maryland) area.

HOW DO I BOOK A SESSION WITH YOU?

To book a session with Paola Perez Photography, you will need to contact me via my website's “Contact” tab or email me directly: info@paolaperezphotography.com

HOW FAR IN ADVANCE DO YOU SUGGEST WE NEED TO BOOK A SESSION WITH YOU?

To ensure you confirm a session with the date/time you prefer, I highly suggest booking 4-6 months in advance.

WHAT DAYS OF THE WEEK DO YOU COMPLETE YOUR SESSIONS?

I am a full-time school-based Speech-Language Pathologist, so my schedule is below:

Late August - Mid-June: I complete the majority of my sessions on the weekends.

Mid-June - Late August: I have more flexibility (weekdays + weekends) to complete my sessions.

WHAT TIME WILL OUR SESSION BE AND HOW LONG WILL IT LAST?

My mantra is LIGHT. I believe that natural light from the sun and its reflections, create photographs that feel fresh, timeless, and truest to you. I prefer to begin all sessions within one hour AFTER the scheduled sunrise and one hour BEFORE the scheduled sunset. To get the most out of your session, please plan a buffer when getting ready so you can arrive a few minutes early to your session and be ready to start on time. I am only able to photograph when natural light is still in the sky, so we will want to take advantage of every minute we have together before the sun gets too high or goes down. Sessions range 45 minutes-1 hour.

WILL YOU BE POSING US AND PROVIDING DIRECTION DURING OUR SESSION?

Providing direction…MOST DEFINITELY! I am not a traditional family photographer. I highly value moments over poses. My photography is moment-based; to capture those authentic storytelling images you never knew you wanted, but really needed. I get that one “Christmas Card Photo” out of the way first. Then it is all about creating memories together. Get ready to hug, kiss, sing, dance, cuddle, blow raspberries, play Ring-Around-The-Rose, tell secrets, hop on one foot, twirl, cloud gaze, pick flowers, nature hunt, and smell each other (no really, it works!). I make sure my families know that they honestly do not even have to look at me. I am there for them entirely throughout the session. This is about their love and connection.

WHAT DO WE WEAR?

All my sessions are tailored to fit you and your family personally, from hand-picked locations to styling advice. My heart lies in selecting softer, lighter tones and more muted shades. Avoiding ultra-bright, bold colors will help bring all the attention to your face and let the eye focus on the way you and your family feel about each other. The camera loves shades of soft pink and muted blues, mixed with sophisticated light neutrals like heather gray, creams, leather brown, and white. That softer color palette fits beautifully into almost all natural outdoor environments. If you are wearing one outfit, arrive in that. If you are wearing two outfits, save your favorite outfit for the second half.

How will I get my pictures?

I deliver 40-50 full-resolution, edited images per my style in your very own password-protected online gallery with access to download and print. Your gallery will be delivered within 1-2 weeks from our session date.

How private will my pictures be?

Upon booking our session, we will speak about this topic, but in summary: I will not post an image from your gallery onto any social platform unless I receive permission. 

WHAT IS YOUR BEST METHOD OF CONTACT?

My preferred method of contact is via email: info@paolaperezphotography.com. You may also contact me via my website's “Contact” tab.

WHAT TYPES OF PAYMENTS DO YOU ACCEPT?

Your session booking will be confirmed once payment is submitted in full via Venmo (my username will be provided upon booking).