Christian Michelle Photography
Christian Grant Photography is a Chattanooga Family Photographer who makes getting beautiful photos fun and easy.
Easy, stress-free, full of fun and laughter, hugs and kisses, and the best part - genuine smiles from everyone, kids and dad included! The focus of your session is fun so that you don't have to worry about looking stiff or awkward. That means I'll help put everyone in just the right place then ask a fun question or have you interact with each other or play a little game and get some photos of you just being yourselves - but in the best light and in a beautiful location of course. We'll get photos of everyone looking and smiling and photos of everyone laughing, hugging, and playing too.
You won't have to worry about knowing what to do or how to stand because I'll be prepared with a plan for our session and I will guide you through our time together to ensure you get photos that you will love. I'll even help you pick out what to wear if that's something you want or need!I want to thank you SO MUCH for making me feel at home. I ate your snacks, my kid peed on your couch, and I breastfed in front of you. And you never once made me feel not at home.
First, I like to set up a short phone call where we will discuss any themes, special occasions, or anything specific you want to capture or accomplish with your photo session. Then we will discuss locations that will best fit the look and feel you've told me about. I have a long list of locations I've scouted and I'm always on the lookout for new ones so if you need suggestions, I've got them!
I will go visit the chosen location, when possible, to make sure it is just perfect for you and to see if anything has changed that may affect your session. I also keep an eye on the weather leading up to your session in case other arrangements need to be made. I also think through your session and make a plan for the best way to capture the photos you've told me you wanted and make sure I've got some poses and prompts ready to go so that things run as smoothly as possible at your session.
My goal is always to arrive a little early to make sure there aren't any surprises and to make sure we get the perfect spot. I also like to check that my settings are as adjusted as possible to the current conditions so that we can get started as soon as you're ready.
We will chat and laugh and get to know each other a little bit better while we take photos. I try to make sure everyone is having fun and relaxed while we explore the location together and I'm always looking out for sweet and magical spots of light we can use to make a photo extra special. I'm flexible and always willing to switch it up if something isn't working.
I go home and transfer your photos to my computer and into my editing software. I'm usually so excited to look through them that I start that evening when possible. I carefully go through all of the photos removing my test shots, duplicates, and any photos where someone was blinking, and select the best ones from your session to edit. I then personally hand edit each and every photo myself and if I'm being honest, I usually love so many photos that I end up with way too many but I'd rather edit extra than miss something special. I especially love all the faces the little children make and some of those silly ones or grumpy ones are my favorites and will probably make it into your final gallery. As a mom, I know how much you love every photo of your kid, even the "bad" ones.Once your photos are edited, I will upload them to an online gallery available on my website and send you an email with a link to view your photos and instructions for the next steps.
I am available at any time during this process if you have any questions or just want to say "hey"! I am also available to help with downloading or printing your images. I can even help design a gallery wall or album for you.
If you made it this far and you pictured your family as you were reading, then let's talk! I'd love to create a session just for your family!
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