The mini session well be held at Boulder Brook Farms, located at 5186 Nelson Ave Ext, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.
As these are short sessions and may run back to back with others, please arrive on time with you and your family/group ready to photo. If you’d like to arrive early to check out the scene, please feel free to do so!
Session Tips and Details.
We have access to the following amenities on site:
200-year-old hand hewn timber frame barn
Hundreds of Christmas trees
A Pond
Split rail fences and stone walls
Adirondack lean-to
Open fields and
Wooded areas
**I’ll ask you below in the questionnaire which amenities you’d like in your photos!
Tractors, trucks, tools, and other working farm equipment will be on site, and can be dangerous. Do not climb, sit on, or touch any equipment.
You are not allowed to cut, tag or purchase a tree during or after your session. Trees will be available to purchase at the Farm following Thanksgiving!
The owners of this farm have graciously allowed us to take pictures on their property. They request that we please be mindful and respectful of their property during your session. There is a location permit fee to use this farm as our backdrop, which is included in the session investment.
Please be mindful walking around the Farm; the ground can be uneven, or slippery when wet. Please do not injure any of the small and large trees onsite.
Make sure everyone uses the bathroom before the session so that no time is wasted for bathroom breaks. There are bathrooms to use on the Farm premises. If you are traveling from a far distance, try to arrive a little early so that you can answer mother natures call before the session starts.
Feel free to bring props! Ex. blanket to sit or snuggle in, santa hats, accessories, etc.
It will be cold! Most likely in the lower 50s, so please make sure you dress yourself and/or family appropriately! I recommend wearing layers in case the sun decided to peak out and make things a little warmer.
Payment
After receiving your questionnaire, I will send you the session contract and invoice via e-mail. The session fee of $150 and signed contract are due prior to or at your session. Additional images beyond the 6 selected can can be purchased for an additional $15 per image. All session fees can be paid by cash, check, Venmo (@Holly-Capasso) or a credit card (through online invoice).
After the Session
Once your session is over you'll receive a proof gallery within 3 days with slightly edited images to select your 6 images (and any additional images) from. Once your choice is complete, you will notify me that you are done selecting and I will perform final edits on those selected images and in 1-3 weeks I will provide you with a final gallery with color and black & white images of your selected images. The questionnaire below will ask you how fast you need your final images by.
Questionnaire
Please take a few minutes to fill out the questionnaire below so that I can better gauge the feel for you session and photos. Questions with an * are required, while others you can choose to fill out if applicable. Once your answers are submitted, I’ll be sending you a contract for your review and signature prior to your session. Contract must be signed and submitted prior to the date of your session. I look forward to working with you!
Christmas Tree Farm Mini Sessions
I want to thank you for signing up for my Christmas Tree Mini Session! Before our session, please fill out the questionnaire at the bottom of this page so I can better gauge your expectations, ideas, and goals for your session. Preparation and communication are the keys to a successful photoshoot, so make sure to share all your ideas and concerns with me on your questionnaire! If you would like to share some example photos, a Pinterest board, and/or poses you like, feel free to email that information to me prior to the session at hollycapassophotography@gmail.com.
As we prepare for your session, here is some information about what to expect: