Frequently Asked Questions

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Warm & Fozzy Photography Studios is located in Brooklyn, Michigan. We photograph clients from Jackson, the Irish Hills, Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Adrian and communities throughout Southern Michigan.

Some portrait experiences take place in our private studio, while others may be photographed on location depending on the session we design together.

Warm & Fozzy specializes in full-service portrait photography, including family portraits, women's beauty portraits, senior photography, newborn and milestone portraits, professional branding and headshots, weddings and engagements, pet portraits, and limited seasonal experiences such as our Santa Storybook Experience.

Because each experience is designed around the client, we'll help determine the right approach during your consultation.

 Full-service photography means you don't have to figure everything out yourself.

We guide you through the process from the initial planning consultation through your portrait session and final image selection. Depending on your experience, this may include wardrobe guidance, professional hair and makeup, posing and expression coaching, professional retouching, image selection, and assistance designing finished artwork for your home.

Our job is to remove the guesswork so you can concentrate on enjoying the experience.

 Every Warm & Fozzy portrait experience is customized around the people being photographed, the type of session you're planning, and what you ultimately want to create with your images.

Because those needs vary from client to client, we don't use a one-size-fits-all price for every portrait experience.

During your consultation, we'll discuss what you're envisioning, explain the available options, and help you choose an experience that fits what you want to accomplish. You'll understand the pricing and what's included before you book.

 Yes. Wardrobe planning is an important part of creating a cohesive portrait.

Rather than simply telling everyone to wear matching colors, we'll help you consider clothing, colors, textures and styling that complement the people being photographed, the location or set, and the artwork you're hoping to create.

For appropriate experiences, we can provide more extensive styling assistance as part of the planning process.

Professional hair and makeup is available with select Warm & Fozzy portrait experiences and is an important part of many of our women's beauty and branding sessions.

It's not about making you look like someone else. The goal is to help you arrive camera-ready, polished and confident while still looking like yourself.

You are not expected to know how to pose.

We guide you throughout the session, including body position, hands, expression and movement. You don't need modeling experience, and you don't need to practice poses before you arrive.

Helping people feel comfortable and look natural in front of the camera is part of our job.

No.

That's one of the reasons we begin with a consultation.

You may know exactly what you want, or you may simply know that it's time to update your family portraits, celebrate a milestone, create photographs of yourself that you love, or finally put something meaningful on an empty wall.

We'll help develop the rest.

Children don't need to perform perfectly to create beautiful family portraits.

We plan family sessions with real children in mind and guide the experience rather than expecting young children to stand perfectly still and smile on command.

Sometimes the expressions, interactions and in-between moments that happen naturally become the photographs families love most.

 Absolutely. Pets are family, too.

Warm & Fozzy photographs pets both as part of family portrait experiences and through dedicated pet portrait sessions. We'll talk about your pet's personality, comfort level and any special considerations while planning the session.

 Yes. Senior portrait experiences are designed around the individual rather than using the same poses and locations for every student.

We'll plan clothing, styling, locations or studio sets, and the overall feel of the session around the senior's personality, interests and the way they want to be photographed.

Yes. Warm & Fozzy offers both professional portraits and more extensive personal branding photography.

Branding sessions can go beyond a traditional headshot to create a collection of images that reflects your personality, profession and the message you want your business to communicate.

 It's best to contact us before your baby arrives whenever possible so we can begin planning without adding another task to those first busy weeks at home.

If your baby has already arrived, don't assume you've missed your opportunity. Contact us and we'll talk about your baby's age and the type of portraits you'd like to create.

 No. Our studio is located in Brooklyn, Michigan, but we serve clients throughout Jackson, the Irish Hills, Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Adrian and surrounding Michigan communities.

Depending on the portrait experience, photography may take place in our studio or at another carefully selected location.

 Digital images are available, but what's included depends on the portrait experience you select.

Warm & Fozzy is not built around handing every client a large folder of photographs they'll never look at again. After your session, we'll help you select the images you genuinely love and decide how you'd like to enjoy them.

Digital images, albums, wall art and other portrait products may be available depending on your experience and selections.

Yes.

One of the things that distinguishes Warm & Fozzy as a full-service portrait studio is our emphasis on creating photographs that exist beyond a phone or computer screen.

We can help turn your favorite portraits into professionally designed albums, wall art and other finished pieces intended to be enjoyed in your home.

 After your portrait session, you'll have an opportunity to view the images we created and select the photographs you love most.

We'll guide you through the process rather than expecting you to sort through hundreds of nearly identical photographs on your own. We can also help you determine which images work well together for albums, collections or displays in your home.

 No. We want you to choose the photographs and products you genuinely love.

Your consultation is also where we'll explain how your particular portrait experience works, what it includes, and what additional options are available so you can make informed decisions before and after your session.

 Earlier is always better if you need a specific date, season or milestone.

Availability varies throughout the year, and limited experiences such as holiday and Santa sessions can fill much earlier than regular portrait dates.

If you have a particular timeframe in mind, contact us as soon as you know you'd like to be photographed.

The Santa Storybook Experience is Warm & Fozzy's private Christmas photography experience designed to give children time to actually interact with Santa rather than moving through a quick photo line.

Children can talk with Santa, find their name on his Nice List, receive a gift from Santa's bag and enjoy a sweet treat while we photograph the experience as it naturally unfolds.

The experience is offered on limited dates during the Christmas season. 

 Start by contacting Warm & Fozzy Photography and telling us a little about what you'd like to create.

You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. We'll guide you through the options, answer your questions and determine the right next step for your portrait experience.