All
you need is a room in your home suitable for creating professional photographs.
The room itself does not have to be very big. You will be required to
invite a minimum of 5 guest families to participate in the event, with
a maximum of 12 families.
I would recommend providing a few simple hors'doeuvres for your guests.
Portrait Parties are available on Weekday mornings
(great for stay-home moms with babies and toddlers)
between 9a and 12p or
SATURDAY between
8a-1p or 3p-8p
Other times/days are available in very limited quanities.
If you're interested in hosting a party, call or e-mail and ask to be
placed on the Hostess Waiting List.
Be sure to let me know how you plan to promote your party and about
how many guests you think you might have. Custom portrait clients and
prior Party Hostesses are given first option on available dates. Your
guests photography sessions should be scheduled 15 minutes apart. Try
to eliminate gaps in the session schedule (sessions should run consecutively)
Before the Party
I will provide invitations and envelopes for you to fill out and mail
(eMail invitations will also be available).
I will arrive 1-2 hours before the event to set up the session area
and equipment. One background will be available. As the hostess, you
have your choice of a white background or the black background. Or,
if you have a nice outdoor area at your home, that can be used as well.
Remember that the entire party will use just one background. Be sure
to let your guests know which background you will be using, so they
can dress appropriately. Color, black & white, sepia or specialty-toned
prints are available from any image. It is best for the session area
to be located in a room away from the rest of the party (prevents the
children from being distracted).
During the Party
You will need to make sure that each family completes an Information
Form before their session (I will bring them with me on the day of the
party). Hostesses must remain at the Party the whole time.
After the Party
The guests can view their proofs online approximately 2 days after the
event. When the proofs from the Party are posted online, Hostesses should
contact each guest and let them know. Each guest will receive a print
order form at the event. You should remind guests of the ordering deadline.
All prints must be paid in full at the time of ordering.
The host collects print orders for up to 10 days. I accept checks, Visa,
Mastercard, Discover & AMEX. Hostesses receive 20% of the total
party sales as a Portrait Reward. Hostess' order and any balance due
should be submitted to me with the other party orders. I will deliver
the finished portraits to the Hostess and you should arrange for delivery
or pickup with your guests.
