Kiki Smith Photography Presents:
The “I Am” Portrait Series
A specialty portrait series designed to uplift & empower women by reminding them of their value, beauty, strength & resilience
Behind The Scenes Video
This session is for you and about you.
It’s a celebration of the woman you are today. All that you’ve overcome. The battles, the scars, the trials & triumphs. The hard days, sleepless nights, the mountaintops and the valleys. The tears. The joy. Everything that has gotten you to this point. You are strong, and you are resilient and you are beautiful in every way. And this session is for you.
You get to choose your Session Title. Your very own “I Am” statement. What do you want to say to yourself? What do you need to be reminded of? This will be your empowerment statement. Your mantra. Your affirmation to yourself!
Below are some statements that helped fuel the heart behind this portrait series. One of these may speak to you, or you may already have one for yourself! We look forward to hearing what you choose to title your session!
- I am enough
- I can do hard things
- I am beautiful
- I am strong
- I am loved
- I am not alone
- I am here for a reason
- I have purpose
- I can do anything
- I can and I will
A message from Kiki
“I remember sitting and thinking, there’s so much more I can do with this gift of photography. How do I do more than just provide someone beautiful pictures, but also pour into them? I decided to create a portrait series that would uplift and empower women. To make us feel beautiful and valued again. We are so resilient and powerful and I wanted to remind us of that. It’s our pleasure to put our families and our responsibilities above ourselves, and I want to make it our joy to love on ourselves a little more. To be a little kinder to ourselves. To embrace our scars and find a way to love our flaws. We are beautifully made, and I wanted to create something that would make a woman smile every time she sees it. We so often look at ourselves and tear ourselves down; feeling like we are not enough, or not doing enough, feeling too broken to be of value, or feeling alone. Well honey, I’m here to lift you up! Let me capture who you’ve become, let me celebrate you! I want you to put this portrait on your walls to remind yourself of who you are everyday!”
FAQ's
What location should I choose? What should I wear?
We will discuss all of this and more at your personalized planning session! You'll even leave with a client guide that will walk you through everything, and is filled with lots of tips for having an amazing photoshoot!
Do I need to pay a deposit?
Yes. Once we agree on an appointment time/date, you must pay a deposit of 20% of your total cost to solidify the appointment. The deposit can be done via Cash App, PayPal, Venmo, Square card reader, ApplePay, or through Zelle QuickPay (through your bank app). The deposit is subtracted from your total due amount. The remaining amount must be paid at the completion of the session.
What's the best way to prepare for my image reveal & ordering session?
Be sure to take a look around your home and get an idea of the spaces you'd like to fill with your new photos! You can even take a picture of the walls you have in mind, and we can use our software to show you exactly how the art will look in that space. This will also help us determine the exact size of the wall art you need.
It also helps to bring a list of friends & family that you'd like to gift some prints to! Having all of these things done ahead of time helps your ordering session go smoothly and quickly!
How many images do I get?
You only buy the images you love! Once we narrow down your favorites together, then we will decide just what to do with each of them. Some we will print as gifts, some will become wall art, and some we can display in a beautiful album. In person you'll be able to see, touch, and feel samples of everything so you can make the best decisions for your needs!
As a bonus gift, you will also receive complimentary web-sized digital versions of every photo you purchase!
Who should come to the image reveal & ordering session?
All decision makers should attend, since the order will be placed at this appointment and payment will made at that time.
How long will my image reveal & ordering session be?
Plan for around 1.5 hours for your appointment.
How long will it take for my art to come in?
Approximately 4-6 weeks after your ordering session. Once your art is delivered, we will personally check it all for quality, and then set up a time to hand deliver (and install, if needed), your custom artwork!
Digital files will be fully edited and delivered via online gallery within 15 business days.
Do you offer rush delivery?
If you need your photo gallery delivered faster than our standard time, you can pay an additional fee for a faster turnaround. This fee will be assessed on an individual basis and will be calculated based on the needs of each circumstance. Please note that the fee will be a minimum of $50. Please contact us if you need rush delivery, and we will quote you for the additional fee.