Scheduling a Session
Portrait Playtime typically schedules photo sessions at least seven days in advance. Occasionally our schedule can accommodate a more immediate request. We will reschedule newborn photo shoots if our staff has a cold or other illness. If you or your child is sick, we will also work with you to reschedule your shoot, and there is no penalty for rescheduling due to illness or other medical emergency. Rescheduling for other reasons with less than 72 hours notice will cause you to incur an additional charge of $75.
Copyright
The Copyright Act protects Portrait Playtime by giving us the exclusive right to reproduce your photographs. This includes the right to control the making of copies. It is illegal to copy or reproduce your photographs elsewhere without written permission. Anyone copying, scanning, emailing, or printing copies other than Portrait Playtime without our express written permission is in violation of Federal Copyright Laws and may be fined up to $50,000. If there is something you need or want to do, please discuss it with us. You’ll find we’re pretty reasonable.
Our Guarantee
WE REALIZE THAT EVERY CREATIVE ENDEAVOR INVOLVES SOME RISK. JESSICA KNOWS THAT PORTRAIT PLAYTIME—NOT HER CLIENTS—SHOULD SHOULDER THAT RISK. SO WHEN YOU’RE A PORTRAIT PLAYTIME CLIENT, YOU RECEIVE OUR UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE: IF, AT ANY STEP IN THE CREATIVE PROCESS, YOU ARE NOT 100% THRILLED WITH YOUR PORTRAITS, WE’LL MAKE IT RIGHT OR GIVE YOU A FULL REFUND.
Digital Files
You will receive a web-ready image of any print you order, that is only for digital use, not for printing. It will also have the Portrait Playtime watermark on it for attribution purposes. You may purchase a print ready file as well. They can be printed up to 5×7.
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Print-ready file of an image with purchase of print…. $100
Print-ready file of an image without purchase of print…. $150
In general, I believe my main job as a professional photographer is to provide my customer with timeless artwork. The printing process is as big a part of creating that artwork as the photo session itself. So in general I urge people to allow me to see the process all the way through – up to and including the printing. I use a professional lab and know how their printers work. I get the prints myself and can make sure that they are exactly as they should be before I deliver them to the customer. This is the only way that I can guarantee the customer’s satisfaction with that end product. Once a digital file leaves my computer, I can no longer take responsibility for the print quality. Different labs and different printers will print the same photos in different ways with greatly varying levels of quality.
Testimonials
Jessica knew how to engage the boys so that the photo session was very easy. The pictures are beautiful and we will treasure them forever.
— Kristin H.Jessica and Rebekah wen’t above and beyond based upon our families unique situation; my husband is leaving next week for a 6 month deployment. Because of the special bond between these ladies and our family they expedited the photo process so that my husband will be able to see them before he leaves. On the surface this may appear to be more than a kind gesture, but for me, this has allowed my family to enjoy the beautiful photos together.The professionalism, humor and care that we experienced with Jessica and Rebecka will be something that we will take with us for the rest of our lives. These ladies have truly given my family a reason to smile at such a difficult time in our lives. Thanks so much Playtime Portraits!
— Paris T.Simply awesome. Thanks for a job well done.
— Wilfred C.Working with Portrait Playtime was the perfect fundraiser for our La Leche Leauge group! We hosted the locations for the photo shoots, spread the word to fill up the schedule, and they did everything else. Not only did we raise money for our group, but everyone who participated was delighted with the photos that were taken. The portrait of my family captures each personality perfectly.
— Jenn GriffithMy daughter's picture softens the room and everyone who can't help but to stare at it.
— Lizette A.Thank you!! So excited...we just had our La Leche League meeting on Tuesday and the pictures were an absolute hit. Everyone was in awe of the beauty you captured.
— Rene K.What I love about my photos is that Jessica completely captured the essence of my two children at different stages and ages. Their quirks, their expressions and their personalities. When I look at our family photos I feel like I've entered a little time capsule where I can experience memories that I may have otherwise have forgotten. Thank you Jessica, what a treasure!
— Michelle W.Working with Jessica on my headshots was a delight -- she was diligent, creative, enthusiastic and playful, and the whole process was fun. The photos were great and my publisher is thrilled!
— Benjamin R.Our session with Portrait Playtime was so much fun that I almost forgot we were there to take pictures. Jessica really captured my children’s personalities and our family dynamic in the images. I am very happy with our pictures and I know we will enjoy them for years to come.
— Maggie T.Jessica and through her, Portrait Playtime made some beautiful portraits of our family. We were especially happy with Jessica's ability to get everyone to relax and "act" natural. My in-laws are in their 90s and it is not easy to get them to loosen up, but Jessica did, and the pictures are a tribute to her abilities as a photographer. Thanks Portrait Playtime!
— Nancy S.Doing a fundraiser with Jessica was easy, and enjoyable. I loved watching her interact with babies, children and adults to create great portraits.
— Marianne V.Working with Jessica was 100% enjoyable—from the photo shoot to the final product. The magnificent shoots captured the true essence of my daughter's personality. I love my pictures!!
— Lori B.Jessica captured the spirit and personality of each of my 3 boys, she was patient calm and sweet and the photographs are treasures for our family
— Alisa H.My children are far apart in age—our son is 17 and our daughter is 9—and I worried it would not be possible to get intimate, loving photos of them together. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Jessica engaged my children with each other and with her. The photos exceeded my expectations. Visitors to our home almost always ask who the photographer was.
— Marianne V.Your photographs are brilliant. Looking at them, you immediately know that our campers are interested, active, challenged and engaged. If you look at the pictures on any other camp web site, you see only posed pictures of smiling campers with their arms around each others' shoulders.
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