Hello! Thanks for considering MJ Photographics for your portrait session! I’m excited to shoot with you! Before you reach out about booking I just wanted to make sure you have all the information you need and give some instructions that will make the booking process go smoothly. If you're looking for headshot, branding or grad portrait sessions please head over here...
My specialty is adventurous shoots in natural light, that’s why all of my portrait shoots are outdoor sessions only so we have more opportunities to capture the most relaxed natural version of you (and your family/partner/favourite animals). Learn more about my portrait session process by visiting my various portfolio pages!
Outdoor sessions can take place pretty much anywhere in HRM. I am available to travel outside HRM for a travel fee. Outdoor sessions are weather dependant. I usually touch base with clients the night before or morning of the shoot day to confirm if the weather is cooperating and if not our session will be rescheduled. Interested in viewing some of my favourite suggestions for locations? You can check out a gallery of my work in different spots here.
Current Booking Updates
Any updates to my schedule, proofing, and editing timelines due to holidays and vacations will appear here!
I am away on vacation from June 26th to July 3rd and then out of province for work from July 4th to 11th. Editing timelines may be adjusted to account for my time away. Details will be provided when booking your session.
Booking Process
To book a session fill out the form at the bottom of this page, this will send me an email with your information and I'll respond within 1-3 business days to finalize some details and get a booking into my system. All bookings require a deposit before they are confirmed and in my calendar.
Please include emily@mjphotographics.com in your safe senders list so my reply to your booking request doesn't go to junk mail.
Payment of session deposits takes place upon booking. The remaining payment is due on the day of your shoot. Invoices will arrive via email from my booking system Pixieset.
Booking for Kids & Teens
For individual portrait sessions with anyone under the age of 18, I do require that I connect with a parent or guardian before I can confirm the shoot, so I recommend that an adult complete the booking. When filling out the booking form below please put the full name of the child or teen in your booking request. The contact information, phone number and email, should be the adult’s information. If teens wish to also receive emails about their shoot you can include their email in the comments section of the form.
Availability & Timelines
My busy season is often April through to mid-December and I suggest booking any session at least 3-4 weeks in advance, or more if you're looking to book in on a weekend. It's really never too early to book so feel free to reach out a few months ahead if you have your heart set on a certain date.
I usually suggest portrait sessions take place as close to sunset as possible for the best light. The the spring and summer that means shooting in the evening and in the fall and winter that means shooting in late afternoon. I can offer portrait sessions outside of sunset time but highly recommend avoiding the middle of the day when the sun is highest in the sky.
When booking it’s also good to take into consideration my proofing and editing timelines.
- For all portrait sessions, all of the images will be edited and uploaded to a gallery within 4-6 weeks of our session.
Policies
Full information on all my policies including deposits, rebooking, cancellations, and illnesses can be found here.