Frequently Asked Questions about our Sessions – StandOut Photography Studio

FAQ: What session type is right for me?

We offer several different session types in order to meet the needs of our clients, from big life events to everyday moments, our sessions are designed to consider you first and foremost! While some of our sessions are similar in structure, there is a great deal of consideration for the shooting, editing, and final purpose for the session. We also consider how much time each session will take – for example, children under 2 years typically won’t have the patience for a full length session, so we offer shorter Milestone Sessions for parents looking for an efficient and fun experience!

When looking at our session offerings, consider if you need pictures for you or your business/team (Headshot & Business or Personal Portrait & Branding Session), children (Grad Sessions, Children’s Portraits), family (Family, Maternity & Newborn Sessions), or couples (Couples & Engagement, Weddings). If you aren’t sure what session is right for you, please contact us and we’ll be glad to discuss what you are looking for!

FAQ: How do I book one of your seasonal or specialty sessions?

The best way to stay up to date on our limited and seasonal sessions is by signing up for our newsletter!

We offer a few limited sessions per year, including Easter Chick Sessions, Unicorn Sessions, Fairy and Frog Sessions, Halloween, and Christmas Sessions. These are announced first on our newsletter, and then are open to the public to book on our website! Stay tuned to our social media for announcements and updates, we love sharing our work and ideas with our followers and clients!

FAQ: Does my session take place outdoors/on-location or in-studio?

Our Headshot Sessions & Newborn Sessions are designed to take place in-studio, where we can take full advantage of our lighting, equipment, props, and backdrops. If you book a Family Session, you can choose between an indoor or outdoor session, and the small price difference reflects the on-location fee for anywhere in Lethbridge! Sometimes our clients need additional time for a large group or another location to capture their session vision – we are more than happy to discuss with you and customize your unique session!

The great thing about our studio space is that we are happy to offer both studio and outdoor/on-location settings, and we can leave the option up to you! Both have their advantages, and sometimes necessity. If your session takes place during winter or other unseasonable weather, we are happy to invite the whole family (including pets!) to capture some photos in a more controlled setting. The wind can be glamorous if it is part of the session inspiration, but often it means hair won’t be in place for portrait close-ups!

FAQ: Do you offer any all-inclusive session packages?

We feature a few all-inclusive packages for those who want the works – a full stylized shoot, session digital images, and albums, prints or wall art to showcase your new photos!

For upcoming grads who want to celebrate in style, we offer the Grad Collection: Signature ALL web-sized digital images, a set of 7 premium desk prints, AND a custom event book album. Our popular Belly to Baby Collection includes everything you need to celebrate the arrival of a new family member. With a Maternity Session, Newborn Session + ALL web-sized digital images, AND a custom storybook album, this collection brings you the best value – bundling the products that we find most new parents are excited about! For parents, our Baby’s First Year Collection includes the FULL first year of Milestones (3/6/9/12 months) and includes 20 digital image downloads (5 digital images per milestone), an 8×10 print, and a wooden plaque collage featuring the best photos from each session!

FAQ: What happens after my session with StandOut Photography?

After your photography session, we invite you to our studio to experience your photos in person with a personalized Viewing & Ordering appointment! We love connecting over the images we captured with you, and our in-person appointments offer a chance for real conversations, personalized guidance, and a focused time to view your images and make important decisions about printing and sharing your memories.

FAQ: What if I can’t make it back in soon after my session?

While we always recommend in person viewing when possible, we can deliver your photos with our private Online Proofing Galleries. Plus, our Online Print Store makes it simple to buy digital files or prints – for pickup at our studio, or with a drop-off/installation appointment. Each step of the way, we are ready and happy to assist you!