We believe that our This Is Me sessions are transformational experiences. We start with a simple phone call to discover who our client is, and what she loves about herself.
Then, when a client comes in, she's usually filled with nervous excitement, even though she's had her calls to discover who she is and how she's being photographed. It's just super-exciting to do something for herself!
However, the magic begins when she sits down in the chair and gets her hair and makeup done. As the makeup artist works her magic and talks to the client, all of those fears start to melt away.
After getting into her clothes, we start the session. I carefully pose my client, coach her with expression and other details... and then at the end of the first segment, I get the pleasure of showing her one or two of her photographs, and the reaction is priceless.
"Are you kidding me? Oh my god, is that me???"
Tears and laughter are mixed together as relief washes over her, and then we really get to business. The reality of her beauty, confidence, strength, and empowerment starts to glow, and the smiles and posing comes more easily.
So by the time our session is finished, we've shared something that is almost sacred. We've laughed, we've shared, and we've been vulnerable in such a beautiful way; it's an experience that my client will always remember with joy and nostalgia.
The next part is probably the most fun: The Premiere and Design Consultation. We project the photographs so that you can truly enjoy them... and seeing them gasp with shock when they see their authenticity being displayed in such a beautiful way is life-affirming.
This is the magic of a This Is Me session.
But wait... there's more!
But first, can you imagine going on a very fancy date with your partner, at a fine restaurant, and you get dressed up, and you're so excited! You haven't eaten in three days because you want to savor every bite. You arrive, and valet parking takes your car to the parking lot for you. As you walk, escorted by your partner, you take in all of the sights and sounds and smells. So far it's an amazing experience. The tuxedo-clad server brings you champagne, and assists you in making your choices for your appetizers, dinner and wine pairings.
And then, you are brought all of the ingredients, ready for you to cook yourself at home.
WHAT????
That's kind of what a shoot-and-burn photographer does with giving their clients a USB with all of the photographs. At home, you have no idea what should go with what, how to crop them, send them to a lab, there's no guidance.
During your Premiere and Design Consultation, we'll put a collection together that best tells your story and will help you to feel confident, strong, empowered, and beautiful, every time you look at your artwork.
A few weeks later, I come to your home and deliver your artwork to you! I'll even help you to install your collection. This isn't any old print... we use a professional lab that has the most beautiful pearlized canvas and metal for this kind of artwork. The best thing is that your artwork doesn't need framing!
Here's a testimonial from a client who had a This Is Me session done:
"I recently came into my 40s, and with 2 young children, I was really not paying attention to myself. Megan helped me remember that I am special, that I'm a woman, and I'm my own person. When I look at my photographs, I'm reminded that I'm beautiful, every day, and I am empowered to follow my dreams. I love these photographs of me, and my artwork is beautifully displayed in my bedroom. We redecorate our bedroom just to go with the theme of my photographs!" - Brandie, age 42
