GUARANTEE
GUARANTEE
All the planning that goes into your portrait session virtually assures you will be thrilled with your portraits.
I even GUARANTEE that if before the day of your portrait session you have a Planning Session with us, your portraits will meet or exceed your expectations. If, for any reason you are unhappy with your original images, just tell us when we are projecting your images for you (before you place your order.) Lots of times there are things we can retouch, crop, or do in printing that will make the portraits EXACTLY what you want. If not, we will schedule a time to take additional portraits to your liking at no extra cost to you, or refund your entire Session Fee, or Minimum Purchase, or Footsteps Fee, PLUS FIVE DOLLARS! Plus, if your finished portraits don't turn out exactly as you thought they would, let us know and we will make them over to your liking, or your money will be refunded, PLUS FIVE DOLLARS!
And, our photographs are also covered by the Kodak Promise of Excellence Guarantee which in part states: If at any time during your lifetime you are unhappy with your portraits due to Kodak's product performance, new prints will be made at Kodak's expense.
AND, if you have us frame your portrait(s) before you take them home, we Unconditionally Guarantee both the photograph(s) and the frame(s) for Life!
If you usually DON'T LIKE YOUR PORTRAITS, be sure to let me know what you don't like BEFORE the portrait session. There are countless techniques and special methods which I can use to minimize many problems. This will save you the time and aggravation of having to have retakes or portraits you don't really like. The secret here to success is communication. I want to help you, and my objective is to create an outstanding portrait, which you will treasure forever!
LOCATION
I will create your portraits somewhere special to you, so that the setting will be some place that expresses your uniqueness: your home, yard, favorite fishing hole, favorite park, etc., somewhere you feel comfortable, not stiff and out-of-place. You won't have the same background as everyone else, instead your background will show YOUR personality.
Studio portraits in The Woodlands are also available, if you desire, for soft, emotional portraits and for traditional, formal portraits.
PROPS
I encourage you to have things in your portraits that portray your personality, so they show who you are, not just what you look like. If it is something that will tell a story about your life, it should be considered and probably used for your portrait.
Having YOUR props in your portraits will help your portraits show your personality or heritage, keep them from looking like everyone else's, and give them emotional impact.
YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER
There is only one "Lisa." I am the photographer, so you will always know who actually will be creating your portraits. Your portraits will be of the same quality as the samples you see.
I love what I do, and I have a desire to create something original, that will be very special to you, so you get better photographs that have more sparkle and show more of your personality and life.
I love people of all ages. I am a warm fuzzy; which helps you feel comfortable and relaxed, so you will look happy and natural in your portraits.
I am very patient. If your child runs away from the family grouping, or your baby falls asleep when you want a bright-eyed portrait, or your dog lays upside down when you tell him to sit; I have the patience to wait until your child comes back to see you, your baby wakes up, or your dog gets the hang of what you want. You can just relax and enjoy the time you have with your children and pets, and I will make sure you get portraits that show how much you love them.
My desire is to make you look terrific!
PETS
Pets make wonderful additions to portraits. If they are part of your family, you may want to consider them for at least some of your portraits.
When pets are included, I suggest taking the photographs in a location that they are familiar with so they will be relaxed.
I also photograph pets without people.
TIME
I take time to plan your portrait session with you, so you get exactly what you are looking for.
I take the time to get acquainted with whoever will be in the portrait before the session and find out what makes him or her happy.
I am willing to spend the time with you, before and during your session, that is necessary to obtain natural expressions and natural poses for all of your photographic needs.
You don't have to wait in line. You always have an appointment so you can be individually helped. This eliminates frustration and doesn't waste your time.
With young children, your portrait session can be scheduled for a time when they are their happiest.
FREE NO-OBLIGATION, PLANNING & PRICING CONSULTATION
I like to always have a Planning Consultation with you before I begin any photographic work. I like to discuss what will make your portraits have emotional impact for you.
During the Planning Session I will also explain, in detail, your choices for individual sessions or programs where you can take portraits repeatedly over time. I will weigh your options so you can decide what is best for you. I will cover the costs of EVERYTHING.
I will give you tips on clothing; hair & make-up; the best time to create your portrait; how to prepare your baby, children and pets for the session; how the grown ups can look thinner or tanner; and many other things.When pets are included, I suggest taking the photographs in a location that they are familiar with so they, too, will be relaxed.
Planning your portraits with you will GUARANTEE you get exactly everything you want.
BRING YOUR CHILDREN TO THE PLANNING SESSION
That is a good time for me to meet your children. I like to meet and play with your younger children, which will help them feel familiar with me during your session. So, instead of having cheesy smiles or being scared, they can relax and have fun during the session. That way they will smile naturally without being told to smile, and their true personalities will show.
If you are worried about having your baby or children along while we are answering your questions, don't be. I love babies and children, and in the studio I have toys they can play with. I can even have an employee entertain them, if they are distracting you.
YOU DECIDE HOW MANY & WHICH PORTRAITS YOU BUY
You get to see your portraits BEFORE they are printed. That way you get the ones YOU like.
You may purchase your portraits individually or in packages. There is no minimum or maximum purchase. You may buy as many or as few as you want.
You never have to have extra photographs or poses you don't want.
OUTSTANDING OPTIONS
Included in all the portrait finishes at Lisa's Portraits are the important things that might not even be available at other studios: mounting of the portraits to art board, Masonite, or canvas for increased durability; and the application of a tough acrylic finish for protection against the elements and Ultra Violet light, which causes fading. These portraits look better and last longer than ordinary photographs.
I use many techniques to help people look slimmer, younger, and have nicer complexions. As add-on options, I can remove blemishes, glass glare, double chins, and even braces from portraits.
You may have your portraits made in a flat finish, or mounted on canvas to give them texture, or created in our Old Master's portrait finish that looks like an oil painting.
FLEXIBILITY
I accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, cash, checks, and personalized lay away plans. If you want unique, personalized portraits, then I want to help you get them.
COMPARING PRICES
It's not what you PAY for your portraits that matters; It's what you GET for what you pay THAT is value.
No doubt you have seen advertising from other studios and department-store photographers advertising "low prices." Photographs are often advertised on price alone, because prices are easy to compare. What isn't as easy to compare is what you get for your money. When you shop for Crest toothpaste or Tide detergent you always go for the lowest price because you know that those products are the same wherever you get them. But portraits are not at all the same between any two studios. It's like comparing the price of a Mercedes at one dealership to a Hyundai at another dealership.
The "quality" in a portrait is determined by many factors: your expression and how your personality is portrayed. How special the location is. How suitable the clothing is. How natural the poses are. How the finish on the portrait increases it's durability and enhances it's beauty. And how completely the portraits are guaranteed. Even the little things determine the "quality" of a portrait, like: how you were treated by the staff. Was it fun? Did your session start on time? And, was everything delivered as promised? Because you commit to hiring a studio before you see the results of your portraits (you can't "test-drive" your portraits like you can a car), your decision of where to go is even more important.
So it's easy to see how you could actually end up paying too much for a "cheap" portrait, especially if you don't like it. Don't fall into that trap. Choose the photographer where you get to plan what you want in your portraits. One whose work you admire, who will give you a full guarantee in writing. Choose the best make your appointment with Lisa's Portraits today!
Contact us NOW to Schedule Your FREE, NO-OBLIGATION Planning Session and to Schedule your Portrait Session: email: lisa@lisasportraits.com or call 281-419-7444 or toll free in Texas 1-800-558-LISA(5472).