Thank you for Booking!

 

We can't wait to make some amazing pictures with you! Please have a look below at the Getting Started mini-session guide. This will give you details on location, wardrobe, and more. Don't hesitate to reach out via call, text, or email if you have any questions.

Your Mini-Session Date

Sunday September 13th - Lake Wilderness park

Where: Lake Wilderness Park

22500 SE 248th St

Maple Valley, WA 98038


Parking: First Parking lot. Go straight ahead towards the gardens area.


Where to find me: Find me at the arboretum entrance.

Arrive five minutes early


Sessions run back to back all evening. There is no cushion in the schedule.


If you arrive at your start time, we lose the first few minutes getting settled. If you arrive late, we shoot with whatever time is left — I can't run over without stealing from the family behind you.


Five minutes early means everyone's coats are off, shoes are tied, and we start shooting the moment your slot begins.

What to wear

The short version: pick a palette, not a uniform.

Choose three or four colors and let everyone pull from them. Matching outfits read as a school photo. A shared palette reads as a family.


Palettes that work beautifully out here:


  • Olive, rust, cream, mustard
  • Navy, camel, oatmeal, soft white
  • Charcoal, burgundy, stone, warm grey


 

What works and What doesn't

 

What photographs well:


Solid colors with some depth to them — rich jewel tones, earth tones, warm neutrals. Texture and layers add interest without needing an outfit change: a cardigan, a denim jacket, a knit scarf. Clothes that actually fit, in something you've already worn and know you feel good in.

What to skip:


Neon and oversaturated colors reflect onto skin and are difficult to correct. Large logos and bold patterns pull the eye away from faces. Brand-new pieces you've never worn — you don't yet know how they sit or move.


If you're stuck between two options, bring both. We can decide in thirty seconds when you arrive.

Bringing kids?


A few things that consistently help:


  • Feed them beforehand. A hungry four-year-old is not a photography problem; it's a hunger problem, and no amount of coaxing fixes it.
  • Bring a snack and a bribe for afterward, and tell them about it before we start.
  • Skip the "say cheese" rehearsal. I'd rather they show up not knowing what to expect — the best frames come from real reactions, not practiced ones.
  • And if someone melts down, we keep going. It happens most evenings. Some of the best images come out of the recovery.

Weather Policy:



We shoot rain or shine. Overcast is genuinely good light, and a little drizzle is fine.


If conditions are heavy or unsafe, I'll make the call by 2 PM that day and text everyone. RAIN DATE POLICY — Contact us for the next available date.


Dress for the forecast. A warm layer you can take off for the frames beats being cold and stiff for twenty minutes.

What You'll Get:


Five fully edited high-resolution images in a private online gallery, plus a $50 print credit to use on anything in the print shop.


Sneak peek within 48 hours — one or two favorites, ready to share. Full gallery within 10 days.


Your images are yours to download, print, and share. If you'd like more than five, additional images and the full set are available from your gallery.

 

A few policies

 

Mini session spots are non-refundable and can't be rescheduled. These are fixed event dates with a set number of slots, and a cancelled spot can't be refilled on short notice.

If something comes up, you're welcome to give your spot to a friend or family member — just let me know who to expect.

Questions?


Text or call me at 253-452-2083, or reply to your booking confirmation.


See you soon!


-Nick Ground Glass Photography