I know what it’s like to hate having your photo taken. Or to be fine with the taking of the photo, but then cringe at the version of you immortalized on film after-the-fact.
I know what it’s like to feel fidgety and uncomfortable and the wrong shape and under-the-microscope when somebody’s photographing you.
And that’s why I’m here, taking pictures. I offer photo sessions that leave you feeling more you than when we started, and comfortable in your own skin instead of crawling out of it.
My photo sessions are about you, your comfort, and your beauty. The most important element of this experience is that you feel loved and supported (by me and yourself) before, during and after the session. Of course, it’s also important to me that you love the photos you end up with. My goal is for you to have a wonderful portrait experience, and to keep on loving those photos until they’ve served you fully.
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“My photo shoot with Kylie was an absolute dream. I’d never done a “professional” shoot before, and I had no idea how to pose, how to smile, what to wear, or where to go. From the moment we met, Kylie made me feel like a foxy indie rockstar. We trekked all over Manhattan with bubbles, faux fur and electric orange toothbrushes. She has a gift for finding the perfect graffiti wall, stairwell or archway to frame a scene.
My photos came out bee-yoo-tiful. I use them on all my promotional materials (and website) and get nothing but compliments. In fact, many of my clients have admitted, “it was your PHOTO that inspired me to contact you!“
Kylie will make you feel striking, supported and stellar, from the very first “click.” I cannot wait to work with Kylie again . . . if she’s not too busy coaching / cooking / changing the universe!”
- Alexandra Franzen | Promotional Wordsmith & Pro-Active Pimp | AlexandraFranzen.com
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Want to know what the results of Effervescence photo sessions look like? Click right here for a tasting menu.
How this works: You email me at kylie.springman@gmail.com (well, first see the bright green note below), and we’ll figure out a day and time that works. I’ll then send you a payment prompt through PayPal, and we’ll find a time to chat by phone about a week before the session. Our chat will probably last between fifteen and thirty minutes, and I’ll help you to determine exactly what types of photos you want and allay any fears or questions you have.
The day of your session: We’ll meet up and talk for a few minutes to get to know each other a bit more. I’ll take your photos, and afterward, we’ll debrief about what did and didn’t work for you. If any particular thoughts or concerns came up during the session, we can talk about those, too.
After your session: Once we part ways, I do some preliminary editing and send you a selection of photos from the session. You choose your favorite five, I do the final post-processing, and I send you your stunning photos to savor.
Rates: $400 for portrait sessions, which usually include one to two hours of photo-taking time. That time will allow for us to take a bunch of photos with various backgrounds and styles. Within two weeks of your session, I’ll get you the digital files of five high-resolution images, complete with post-processing, that you can print or share digitally as you wish.
What to wear: Wear what you love. When you feel comfortable in your clothes, it shows in the photos. I recommend choosing clothes that don’t have small logos, though, as they can distract from the final photographs. And color and texture never hurt.
Where it’ll be: We can have your session anywhere in the New York Tri-State Area, as long as there’s natural light (sunlight) available. That means outdoors, in your living room, or on a friendly stoop.
Special note: Photo sessions are fully booked through March 2012. If you’d like to book a session in April or after, send me an email (kylie.springman@gmail.com), and we’ll get it in the calendar.
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“Kylie is a magician. I loved that she was so game to make unorthodox ideas work, and that she cased the joint before I got there and found some good angles. She was by far the most easygoing and friendly photographer I’ve ever worked with. The edits were lightning quick, and she made all the changes I asked for. She definitely went above and beyond what I expected. I love how the final photos turned out. Kylie made me look much better than I look, so that’s always nice.”
- Mickey Duzyj | Artist | MDuzyj.com