Proofing Gallery Information:
This is the first gallery you will receive! I typically email your proofs to you within one week of your session. It will typically have several hundred photos (or 50-100 for newborns). This gallery does not expire until after I deliver your final edits, but I do ask that whenever possible you make your selections within one week.
Here is a little bit more about what to expect with the proofing process:
This is a proofing gallery only. I have found that my clients love being able to choose the poses and facial expressions that they love the most! I realize that everyone has different needs for their photos and know which ones they want to print and display. That is why I offer you the opportunity to pick out your own photos instead of me choosing for you! If you decide you would rather have me just choose, please let me know and I am also happy to do so.
Your session fee includes a designated amount of finished digital images, which varies based on the type of session you chose. If you desire additional edited images in your final gallery, they are $10 per image. Your session fee also includes the high resolution download of this proofing gallery, which is intended to be a fun keepsake for you! Please note that because these images are not fully retouched, I ask that you do not yet share these on social media, or order prints of these images, as they are not representative of my finished, polished work. As soon as I send you the final edits, please feel free to share and print away!
The best way to see close-ups of each individual image, in full resolution, is to download the proofing gallery to your computer. Then you may use a desktop photo viewing application of your choice to zoom in on each individual image. This website, unfortunately, does not allow you to zoom in on each photo, so your best bet is to download a high resolution copy of the proofing gallery (or the images that you want to see closer up) to your computer.
As mentioned, the images that you see in this proofing gallery are the unedited photos that I have selected as your best images from the session! Some of these images may have some minor exposure adjustments done, but they have not been fully touched up for brightness, preset application, color correction/matching, cropping/straightening/background extension, and skin retouching. These are the things I focus on in my editing, as well as clearing out any obvious background distractions like people, cars, clutter, etc. Just focus on the facial expressions and poses that you like the most. I may include photos in this gallery that have someone with closed eyes, but otherwise may still be an option for a face swap. I have more info on head swapping below.
Head swaps: I may be able to accommodate some head swapping requests for an additional fee of $10 per head swap (only when it is between two very similar photos/same pose). I will do my best to ensure that the finished images have all eyes open, faces looking at me, etc. If you need any particular detail edits or head swaps done on a person within a group photo, please include in your notes which person it is (name and/or description of which outfit they are in). I do my best to keep everyone's names straight, but it does also help if you can say what color they are wearing, etc. :)
If you have any special requests for edits, just write a quick note on the photo when you favorite it. Please note that more extensive editing, including body, hair, or clothing modifications, are typically not included in my basic session edits. This is handled on a per-case basis, or I may refer you to an editing service for those types of edits. Black and white images will be delivered upon your request only. Please just make a note on which images you would like me to also include a black and white copy.
How to mark your favorites: Simply open your proofing gallery and create a favorites list (using the heart icon), with the images you like the most. When you have finalized your selections, just send me a text at 801-865-7089 or an email at melaniericephotography@gmail.com to let me know you're ready to proceed. I can access and view your favorites list by logging into this website once I know you have finalized your selections. Then I can get started on your final edits and get those beautiful photos back to you in a timely manner! This phase of the process usually takes 1-2 weeks, so that you can enjoy your completed photos as soon as possible. If you would like your images rush edited, I can do these in 1-2 days for a $50 rush fee.
If you have chosen more than the included number of fully edited photos, I will calculate the total cost and send you an invoice for the additional amount owed ($10 per extra edit). Let me know if you have any other special requests, or if there is anything else I can help with! I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I enjoyed creating them. Thank you so much again for choosing me to be your photographer!
Final Gallery Information:
This is the second gallery you will receive! This one will include the finished, edited images that you have selected. These are ready to go for you to download, share, print, and enjoy for years to come!
Gallery downloading instructions: When you pull up the gallery on your desktop computer, just look for the "download" icon at the top of your gallery (an arrow pointing down over a horizontal line). This will download a file that may be named "highlights" once you get it onto your computer. These are your finished images (and you may then rename the folder to be called whatever you would like). If you desire to save a photo to your phone or mobile device, please do so by selecting the same download button on any individual photo. It will allow you to do so after you enter your email address. This will save the original resolution quality image. Please follow this method, rather than taking a screen shot. Screen shots are a low quality version of the photo (and often can appear blurry), and do not accurately represent my work. Thank you for helping me preserve and share these images to the best of their quality possible!
I recommend that you save your images in at least two different locations for safekeeping, as I usually remove galleries off of this website within about one month. Please also remember that if you are interested in downloading your unedited proofing gallery photos, you may want to do so at this time if you haven't already.
I offer print ordering right on this website, if you would like my help getting professional quality photos! Simply look for the shopping cart icon in your main gallery screen (upper right corner) to browse the prints and products I offer, or you may click on an individual photo and select "buy photo." It will lead you to a checkout process, right on your gallery website. Once I receive your order, I will order your prints from my preferred photo lab and they will ship directly to you. If there is a product or print size you would like that is not listed, please reach out to me and I would love to accommodate you.
Your session agreement also does allow for a print release for you to make prints of your own. If you do decide to order from a lab of your own, I strongly recommend using a professional photography print lab (there are many great local and online labs for this, including Mpix.com, Pro Digital Photos in Pleasant Grove, and Snelson Photocolor Lab in Springville). The colors, saturation, and contrast are typically far more accurate and better quality than prints you would get from a grocery store lab.
Did you have a five-star experience? I would love to hear about it!! If you have a moment to leave me a Google review, I would so appreciate your feedback and for spreading the word! That helps my business become reachable to more local customers. I greatly appreciate and value your feedback! And if there are any things I could have done to improve your experience, please feel free to send me a private message and I would love to address any concerns you may have.
One of the greatest compliments to me is to see you back again, and also when you refer your friends to me! The best way to spread the word is to share my work and credit Melanie Rice Photography on social media (feel free to tag my page). I love watching your families and little ones grow, and would love to work with you again in the future any time. Don't forget to follow my social media pages so you will be the first to know when new booking dates are released!
Thank you so much again! Please feel free to reach out to me if there is anything else I can help you with. I hope you enjoy these photos for years to come!
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