Since we are transitioning to Photo Proof, I scrambled up this tiny blog to help you understand how and why this way is the way tant all photographers choose to work :) 

And remember, I am here for all of you and all Questions that you have after reading this true. 

Photo proofs not only give you more control of the final images from their shoot, they also help photographer to deliver images to you more efficiently and thoughtfully. Win-win for everyone! Creating a gallery of photo proofs for you is one of my favorite parts of the shoot process. There are so many steps to bringing shoot to life from creating mood boards to actually shooting. When I deliver a your proof gallerie, it’s the first time you see the images from your shoot. It’s the moment where the entire shoot finally becomes real! Let’s dive a bit deeper into what photo proofs actually are, and what role they play in the shoot process.

WHAT ARE PHOTO PROOFS IN PHOTOGRAPHY?

Photo proofs are lightly edited images uploaded to a gallery at a low-resolution size. They are not the final creative product, and therefore are often overlaid with watermarks. Photo proofs simply provide you a good sense of what the images look like before final retouching. Proofs are typically uploaded and delivered to you shortly after a shoot. Once you choose your favorite images from the proofs, i will retouch and artistically edits the final images. Retouching is where the true magic happens!

Photographers typically don’t deliver every image they shoot to a client. Image proofing is a collaborative way for photographers and clients to work together on the final images. Image proofing allows photographers to help clients choose the best photos from their shoot without overwhelming them. We take hundreds and sometimes thousands of shots in one shoot! Before I deliver a proof gallery, I always discard any unnecessary or missed shots. What’s left is a collection of the absolute best images, with plenty of options to choose from.

WHY DO I START USE IMAGE PROOFING IN YOUR PROCESS?

Lately everyone has strong opinions about how they look in photos. And extreme amount of requests (can we snap just one family picture, can we brig grandma, can puppy lick the cake). Trying to make it easier for me to say YES to all you ask, without adding extra charge.

I like to let you choose what you believe are your most flattering images, and what you believe was most important shots during your shoot. I deliver series of images that are similar in composition, but different in facial expressions and poses. I’ll share my personal favorites, but ultimately I like to give that power to you.

Lastly, I love my new proofing system because it will keep me from making photo editing my full-time job. Through image proofing, I have more time to be on shoots, create content for my blog, and grow my business. Image proofing also will keep costs lower, you can snap that one family picture during cake smash and i don't have to charge extra family fee, since I don’t have to spend hours upon hours after- editing 50-70 images, since you have to narrow down to number per package. I think this system is a win.

HOW DO I VIEW AND CHOOSE FAVORITES IN MY PROOF GALLERY?

Here’s how the entire proofing process works:
1. Sign into your gallery using your email address and password then save your Favorites lists and Store cart.
2. Scroll through your images in the main grid view, or click on any image for close-up view.
3. Your Favorites lists is where you’ll select your favorite images for me to retouch. To access your Favorites, click the Heart icon and enter your email,
 you can also purchase additional retouched images from your gallery.

To purchase additional images for retouching beyond what’s included in your Signature Branding package:

 
1. Additional retouched images are available in packages of 1, 5, 10, 20, 30, 50, or full gallery.
2. Add your chosen number of additional photos to your “Additional Images” Favorites list.