Currently Booking Fall Mini-Moments Sessions | $250
October 17, 2020 | Hamilton Park | Jersey City, NJ
October 18, 2020 | Watchung Reservation | Mountainside, NJ
Capturing Candid Family Moments!
Join me select dates this October to capture family fun moments — both candid and posed — amongst the backgrounds of two of New Jersey’s beautiful parks. Perfect timing for upcoming holiday cards and emails :)
Each session will last an hour (approximately 30 minutes of actual photography time) and accommodate up to six people — pets included! We’ll take a short hike into the park, where you will interact as a family and I’ll capture all the candid fun on camera. We’ll end at a designated area for a few posed portraits before heading back. What if we don’t have kids or pets? Any groups of up to six people are welcome to book a session, so long as you are ok with being in close proximity to each other (because COVID). This can mean couples, a group of friends, two couples because you’re all best friends. To me, family is family whether you are blood related or not.
Thanks to structures and/or the cover of trees at each location. sessions will occur rain or shine (in case an absolute downpour is forecasted, I will reach out with rescheduling info or a refund). I will have really cute umbrellas if needed and you are encouraged to bring any props or signs you’d like.
FAQ’S
How long will the session last? We will have an hour, with main photography time running from 30-45 minutes. Please arrive on time, as there will be another session following yours and lateness will only mean your session is cut down in time. Meaning possibly less photos.
How many photos do we get? 20 professional, edited full resolution images. The evening of your session you will receive a gallery with the culled photos. You will have a week to choose your 20 favorites, which will then be fully edited and sent to you within 5 business days. I encourage you to pick the images as soon as possible and will send along a helpful guide to choosing with your gallery info.
What if I love all of the photos and want more than 20? Additional edited photos will be available for purchase a la carte.
Where exactly will we meet and is it stroller friendly? The exact location of our session at each location will be provided the week of your session date to ensure we are making the most of lighting conditions and any fall foliage. Any trail we use will be stroller and dog friendly (on leash).
What should we wear? This is entirely up to you. Some families like to match, others like to coordinate colors and prints. You can dress up or keep it casual. But do keep in mind we will be walking a short bit so comfort is best! And I wouldn’t be disappointed for some cute rain boots and jackets if it does rain :)
Will you have props? Again, this is entirely up to you. If you want to bring a family sign for your holiday card, Santa hats, hot cocoa, flowers, you are more than welcome.
Who will get the kids to engage? Leave the bells and whistles to mother nature. Encourage curiosity and freedom to explore as your child interacts with you and with the native flora and scenery of the parks. It’s such a beautiful world we live in. Also, bring snacks, lots of snacks!
How do we book? Please use the “Reserve Your Session” button above or below. This will take you to Calendly, where you can choose your location / date + time and lock it in with payment via PayPal.
Are sessions refundable if I have to cancel? All sales are final. So long as it is not health related, you will have the option to reschedule within 48 hours of your session. However, it is not a guarantee that another time slot will be open, in which case you can either keep your current session time or forfeit payment. Refunds will be offered is if I feel the need to reschedule due to extremely inclement weather or I feel my health could be a danger to you. Please read below about my COVID policy.
What if I don’t see a date or time that works for us or you’re completely booked? Please email me directly at jen@jenchanyi.com . If there are enough requests for sessions I may be able to add another day or additional times to an existing day.
I don’t feel comfortable having a session in a public space. Will you do an at-home or backyard session with my family? Yes, I totally understand the difficulties and strangeness of the world we live in right now. An at-home or backyard session can be scheduled between Monday, October 19 and Wednesday, October 21. Please note there will be an additional $50 fee to cover travel expenses, etc. Email me at jen@jenchanyi.com to discuss!
Speaking of COVID, what are your safety protocols? In addition to keeping up-to-date on all WHO and CDC recommendations, I am taking a daily personal assessment of my health, including temperature checks, and staying up-to-date with contact tracing with past clients. If I feel at all uncertain of my current negative status, I will contact you immediately to cancel our session and will offer a refund. I will be fully hand-washed / sanitized before the start of every session. I will not touch you and will be wearing a mask the entirety of our session. I will keep a safe 6 ft distance during our session at all times, choosing lenses that will help me maintain this distance but not sacrifice the quality of our session.
What if one of us feel ill? If for any reason you question your health or the health of a family member attending the session, please let me know immediately. To maintain my health and the safety of my other clients, I will not be able to reschedule you for a Fall session. However, I will do my best to schedule you a time during my Spring 2021 sessions at no additional fee. Meaning, while the Fall Mini Session fee will not be refunded, I will apply it to a Spring 2021 session as if you purchased a gift card.
