FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

+ HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO PARTICPATE IN THE 50 OVER 50 PROJECT??

The participation fee is $399. The fee not only holds your date and allows us to book the hair and makeup artist for your shoot, but it also covers the consultation, photoshoot, one gorgeous matted print of your choice, and inclusion in the 50 Over 50 Portrait Exhibition.

+ WHAT DOES THE $399 INCLUDE?

• PRE-SESSION STYLE AND CONCEPT CONSULTATION – to discuss your vision for how you want to be photographed and coach you on what to wear.
• HAIR & MAKEUP – A professional makeover on your photoshoot date
• ACCESS TO STUDIO WARDROBE – you have unlimited access to our studio closet of couture gowns and other fun accessories if you wish to wear them for your shoot
• PHOTOSHOOT – a 1.5 – 2 hour photoshoot with Kris
• VIEW & ORDER SESSION – an in-person session (immediately following your shoot)  to look at the beautiful images we have created for you. At this session, you can choose the one complimentary image in your $399 participation fee, and place your order for more images. Ala carte portraits are $350 and my collections of eight or more start at $1995. The more photographs you purchase, the more you save.
• PORTRAIT CELEBRATION + EXHIBITION – upon completion of the campaign, there will be a celebration and exhibition to showcase the portraits of all 50 women. Your photograph will be included in this event
• VIP FACEBOOK GROUP – be a part of a community of women all participating in this project. Share your experience and cheer each other on
• FEATURED ON OUR BLOG + SOCIAL MEDIA – your images and story will be featured on our social media, blog, and possibly youtube

+ WHAT IF I WANT MORE THAN ONE PHOTOGRAPH?

Absolutely! When you see the stunning images we have created for you, you’ll probably want them all! Extra photographs (including a print matted to 8×10 and the corresponding high res digital file) are $350 each, but the more you buy, the more you save. You can save by purchasing collections. The more you buy, the cost per image goes down. Our packages with 8 images start at $1995 and go up from there. We do take credit cards and offer payment plans as well.

• TELL ME ABOUT YOUR PRODUCTS FOR SALE – I offer beautiful products to store and display your new photographs, including matted prints, albums, folio boxes, and wall art. My most popular item is a glass-front eco-leather box, hand-crafted in Italy, which can sit on your mantel or bookshelf to show off your new matted prints. It’s like a living frame, where you may swap out the photo in the front at any time.

+ WHERE DOES THE SHOOT TAKE PLACE?

All shoots take place at my portrait studio located in The Straube Center, in Pennington, NJ.

+ WHAT DAYS DO YOU HAVE AVAILABLE FOR THIS SHOOT?

We have timeslots available for shoots during the week by appointment. Availability is first-come, first-served. On your phone chat with Kris, she will share the next available dates and make sure to find an opening that works for you. If you are SUPER EXCITED to participate but just can’t possibly make those times work let’s chat about your availability. I want to be as inclusive as possible for this project but I am working around my hair & makeup artist’s schedule too. We will do our best to accommodate you.

+ TELL ME ABOUT THE PORTRAIT EXHIBITION + CELEBRATION?

One of the most exciting parts of this project is to celebrate all 50 of our participants and share your images and stories with the community. There will also be a final celebration featuring all 50 women’s portraits on display once this project is complete. Our venue will be announced as we get closer.

+ WHY ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT THIS PROJECT?

I turned 54 this year, and I can relate to all my 50+ sisters – all of the feelings we have about aging and how we are underrepresented in the media. There’s no expiration date on being a fabulous, happy, fulfilled, and vibrant woman. You inspire me. Your story inspires me. You show me and our society the truth– that a woman just gets better with time, like a fine wine! I am a huge believer in women’s empowerment. There aren’t enough platforms for women over 50 to share their story and their beauty.

+ I’M NOT PHOTOGENIC THOUGH! IS THAT OK?

Whoa, stop right there beauty! I simply don’t believe in “photogenic.” It’s my job as the photographer to make you look and feel amazing! And lucky for you I am a trained master at making women of all ages, shapes, and sizes look amazing in photographs.

+ WHAT WILL I WEAR?

You can wear up to 4 different outfits in your photoshoot. We have a collection of dresses and gowns for you to play DRESS UP! Or, you can be casual in jeans and a black or white shirt. You can wear a sun dress. You can wear a fancy cocktail dress or jumpsuit. You can wear yoga clothes.  There are no rules. This is up to you! I want to photograph you based on YOUR UNIQUE VISION. And during your style and concept consultation, together we will pick out EXACTLY what you will wear.

+ WHAT IF I’D LIKE TO INCLUDE MY CHILDREN, PARTNER, PET, OR FAMILY?

Certainly! You can definitely include loved ones in your shoot! Extra hair and makeup is $150 per person (if needed). Part of your story is the people (and furry pets) you love. So if you want to include your loved ones, the more the merrier. And you also have total permission to make this photoshoot just about YOU!

+ CAN I REFER A FRIEND OVER 50 TO ALSO BE A PART OF THIS PROJECT?

Yes! I would love to also have your friends be a part of this project! Please spread the word.

+ WHAT IF I BOOKED MY DATE & PAID $399 AND THEN HAVE TO RESCHEDULE?

I totally understand that life happens! I do book my hair & makeup artist’s time to be at your photoshoot. Therefore, you are allowed one reschedule more than 7 days out from the shoot at no charge. If we have less than 7 days’ notice (or this is the second time you need to reschedule), we charge a $100 rescheduling fee.

+ HOW ARE YOU CHOOSING WHO PARTICIPATES?

We aren’t “choosing” anyone. Every woman’s story is inspiring. Every woman is beautiful. So we aren’t going to exclude anyone who wants to be involved. Basically, this campaign is first-come, first-served. If you are willing to connect with Kris for a “get to know you” call, pay your $399 participation fee, book your date, and are over 50 (or turning 50 this year) you can be a part of the shoot! YAY! The other limit is that we only have 50 spots available. Once we hit 50 women, we will create a waitlist of interested women.

+ THIS IS AMAZING, COUNT ME IN! I’M READY TO BOOK MY DATE! WHAT’S NEXT?

Either schedule a phone chat >> HERE Or call or text Kris directly here >> 609-955-4496 Or Email us here >> kris@krisgiacobbephotography.com. Or just click the button below to pay your session fee, and we will be in touch to choose a date.