Porch Portraits during Social Distancing
The Corona-virus entered our world and completely turned life upside down in so many ways. It’s forced us to adjust and get creative about what we do and how we do it. For portrait photographers, Porch Portraits were created as a result of social distancing restrictions and artists’ desire to continue creating and documenting life.
My primary goal as a family portrait photographer is to tell a family’s story and our current situation is part of that story so let’s work together to document it.
How do Porch Portraits work?
Porch portraits are easy and fun. They’re meant to be an entertaining distraction in the midst of a stressful time. You and your family hang out on your front porch, front steps, front sidewalk, whatever you have at the front of your house. I arrive and take a few quick portraits of your family while keeping a safe distance away. After the session is complete, just like my typical portrait sessions, you’ll receive a link to an online gallery where you can view and download your images. Fast, easy, and fun!
Are Porch Portraits safe?
Yes! Porch portraits are no-contact sessions. The arrangements for your session are made entirely online over email. Throughout the session, I use a long lens and maintain a safe distance from your family while shooting. When needed, I’ll call out some directions for posing and positioning but I will not move within the 6 ft recommended distance. All sessions take place at the front of your home. We can even take portraits through the window so that you can stay inside if you like. After the session, I’ll deliver your images through an online gallery. There you can select your files and order additional prints and products. Prints and products will be shipped through USPS, UPS, or FedEx.
Can we be creative with our Porch Portraits?
YES!! I love thinking creatively especially during our current restrictions. These sessions should tell your family’s story, whatever that story is. Everyone living in pjs? Perfect! Stay in your pjs if you like! Do you need an excuse to get dressed up? Put on your fancy duds and look stylish on your porch! Do you have littles who have mastered bikes without training wheels? Let’s document that!! As I said before, let’s use these short sessions to tell your family’s story during this time. Be funny, be silly, or just enjoy each other. There’s no pressure here and I’ll be happy to talk you through what your portraits might look like.
