The Packages
So, you’ve got the link to the gallery and have sat down as a family to browse through the pictures (& maybe got a bit teary?)
Now comes the hard bit! Only once you’ve seen all your pictures do you need to decide which package you’d like to purchase.
The gallery comes with a ‘favourites’ option so you can create as many folders as you wish to narrow down your choices.
The Packages
Hopefully you’ve already seen details of the packages are on my main website, but here’s a quick reminder:
Each package includes digitals and a matching print (or a selection of enlargements for the Ultimate package). I used to only offer digitals but I’m a great believer in the importance of being able to hold a picture in your hand and so I now offer a print version as an extra.
The Essence Collection
A refined selection of five portraits capturing the pure beauty and connection of your family — simple, elegant, and timeless.
The Signature Collection
Ten carefully curated portraits that tell your family’s story with artistry, depth, and thoughtful detail.
The Heirloom Collection
A complete gallery of around fifty portraits — a luxurious, story-rich collection to be treasured for generations.
Digitals
Usually I provide the digital images on a USB stick, but increasingly people are opting for other means of digital transfer so, if you’d rather, you can opt to download them via the gallery once you’ve created a favourites list.
Whichever way you opt to receive them, I’d really recommend backing them up!
The digital files are high resolution with full print release, meaning you can print them as many times as you wish.
Prints
I source my prints from a specialist photographers’ lab. I’ll spare you the geeky details but basically, they use very high end paper and colour matching to ensure the highest quality. The prints are ‘lustre’ which makes them a bit less shiny that high street prints, giving them more depth. Not only does that have a bigger impact in the short term, but they will retain their quality for years to come. We’ve got loads of prints around the house and years on, they haven’t faded or crinkled.
If you opt for the Heirloom package, you can select whether you get everything as a 6x4” print or an collection of 15 enlargements and an accordion album of 6 prints.
As printing is such a big topic, I’ve included a whole section on it in the ‘Keeping the Memories Alive’ section.
Discounts!!
As you can see, I offer 20% discount on all my packages if you get back to me in 3 days. This isn’t intended to put pressure on you or to stress you out. It’s actually the opposite. Seeing your family portraits is a very emotive thing and I’m sure you’ll know immediately which are your favourites.
However, if you put the decision off, there’s a high chance that life will get in the way as it so often does. Then making that decision will become another niggling thing on the to-do list of life and you’ll loose momentum.
That would be such a shame.
Therefore, I really recommend that you all sit down and make a family event of it, select the images that really make you feel something inside, favourite them and let me know. That means no dragging your heels and I will aim to have your parcel with you within a week. Imagine that!
Of course, if you do want longer to decide, that’s absolutely fine. The gallery will be available for about 3 months and longer if you need it. Please don’t feel under undue pressure.