Tiny Team and Mini Model Application
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JLP 2025 Tiny Team and Mini Models
Welcome and thank you for your interest in my teams for some of my very favorite people! Please read everything below to find out all the details on becoming a part of the team:
Who can apply?
Children who are ages 18 months - 6yrs on 3/1/25 (18 mos-3 yrs will be Tiny Team models and 4-6 years will be Mini Models)
About me and my team philosophy:
The first thing I want you to know about me is that I love my job and I love working with children! I have worked with children for over 25 years and have seen how investing in them has a profound impact on their lives. One of the most important things we, as adults and parents, can do for children and young people is to cultivate their understanding that their individual value is immeasurable. Through my model teams, I work toward that end by providing a safe place for a child to be their 100% authentic self, no judgement. I make sure they know that I value their input and participation. The environment I provide is encouraging and positive. With these young teams, in particular, is the opportunity to develop social skills such as sharing, taking turns, and making friends. One of the most delightful parts of model teams, for me, is to watch bonds form between the models but between parents, as well. My goal is to create amazing images that you will love, but I also put a premium on the experience! I am a mom and a grandma and want to provide the same standard of excellence for you and your child that I would want for my own children.
What you can expect:
I am a full service photographer, and I have recently restructured my business. My prior business model was built around digital image packages. What I found is that the majority of clients end up either never using the images to purchase products, or when they do, end up with inferior quality products. My goal is that you receive a result worthy of your investment in the form of beautiful art that you will be proud to own, as customized products for your specific needs.
I have a very relaxed attitude with shoots, meaning I go with the flow! Please know that I have no expectations for your child to behave or participate in a particular way. As a parent, please do not worry about what they may or may not do at a shoot. With children ages 6 and under, it's always an adventure and no two shoots unfold the same way. This proves to be an excellent strategy, especially for my Tiny Team models. Tears? No worries. Refusing to participate? All good. Painfully shy? We've got this, too. It's amazing the beautiful images that can come from what can, at times, feel like chaos!
You can also expect to make some new friends. One of my favorite things about my teams is watching them bond. It happens with the models and it also happens with the parents, and I just love it.
What sets me apart from other photographers?
Besides ensuring that you and your child have a fantastic experience, I place a premium on quality. My photography is my art; therefore, I take the time to build a clear vision for our sessions. I do not rush the artistic process of editing, treating every image like it would be the only one you would receive. And then, you receive professional, heirloom quality products, for which I personally offer a lifetime guarantee: If your product fades over time or shows wear in the form of scratches, etc, I will replace it.
What comes with the model package?
- Introductory team meeting to discuss session ideas and answer questions
- Minimum of three team shoots per team that will occur between February - July 2025. Every shoot will include both individual and team pictures.
- Minimum of five digital proof images from each shoot from which to order.
- Photographer's social media sneak peek
- Delivery to you of one team and one individual digital image from each shoot for sharing on social media.
- Image Premiere and Order appointment
- Customized package of premium, heirloom quality professional products with a lifetime guarantee
- 10% session fee discount on any mini sessions I offer during 2025
Investment*: Team Fee $195 (due upon signing contract)
Product deposit** $50/mo for six months (or $300 in total by second month after signing contract)
*If there is simultaneously more than one child in a family on a team, only the team fee is applicable for each model. The product deposit remains $295 total regardless of how many siblings are on teams at the same time
**Product deposit satisfies your minimum purchase commitment
How do I apply for my child?
Complete and submit the application on this page. Applications will be open January 21st - 28th. Team selection notification will be January 31st. If you have any questions, please feel free to message me on social media or text me at (417)236-8317.
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