DANCE & ACTION PHOTOS FAQ & SESSION INFO

HI THERE :)
If you’ve found yourself here, you’ve been referred by a friend and that’s awesome because I pride myself on knowing some incredible individuals - and when you know incredible people, they bless you with an introduction to other incredible people! It’s magic!

WHAT'S MY PHILOSOPHY?
Photos are a collaboration between the two of us. I give you my energy and honesty, and in return I ask that you give me yours! Photos serve as marketing tool for your business as a dancer and entrepreneur, to help others gain a sense of your energy, who you are, and what you stand for. By staying true to you, I believe you will attract the roles that best fit "your type".

LET’S GET DOWN TO BUSINESS
Before I tell you how my sessions are structured, let’s get down to business. Yup, let’s talk money, prices, and the kind of service you’re looking for.

For $250 you are paying for 45 min shooting time with 2 outfits, 1 location, and a minimum of 12 edited photos delivered to you 1-3 days after our session. A $25 non refundable deposit is required.

For $600 you receive 2.5 hr shooting time with 6 outfits, 3 locations within a 10 minute walking radius of our initial location, and a minimum 40 edited photos will be delivered to you in 3-7 days after the shoot. A $50 non refundable deposit is required.

For $1100 you receive 5 hr shooting time with 11 outfits, 5 locations, and a minimum 100 edited photos will be delivered to you in 7-10 days after the shoot. A $100 non refundable deposit is required. We can also do two half days of shooting. This is the session one would choose if they’re trying to do an entire YEAR of frequent social media/branding/marketing.

If you’d like more than 5 hrs of shooting time, or have a much larger shoot in mind, please text or email me and we’ll discuss.

I DO location scout for these kinds of shoots, so please book 1 WEEK in advance. A smooth and productive session is all about preparation and communication on both our ends :) If there is a location YOU HAVE TO HAVE, please let me know what that is so I can scout for other areas around it that’ll look amazing!

TIMING IS EVERYTHING. During the summer, I do not shoot outside from the hours of 11-4pm, it’s too sweaty for everyone and for the camera equipment…my shooting start times are
SUNRISE 4:00am, 5:00am, 6:00am
MORNING 7:00am, 8:00am
EVENING & SUNSET 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm


BEFORE YOUR SESSION YOU HAVE HOMEWORK
Posing - Please choose your dance poses beforehand. Or maybe you have a favorite phrase from class you’d like to shoot - practice and bring that with you! Bring at least 5 different poses or phrases with you, and if you can bring 10, EVEN BETTER :)

CLOTHING - please text me about clothing options you’re thinking about and we can figure out together which ones to bring so you don’t have to bring so many clothes on the day of! :) Bring outfits that make you feel confident and happy. Bring outfits that you LOVE to wear frequently, and shirts you like to wear to your auditions. Don't forget to bring your basics - a black shirt, a white shirt, any solid colors you have that bring out your eyes/skin tone. Feel free to bring layers, textures, and patterns as well! 

ON THE DAY OF THE SESSION
Please arrive on time. PAYMENT is due at the start of the session, through Venmo, Paypal, Check, or Credit Card (I have a reader). I will send you a call time & itinerary. We will spend the first 30 minutes of our time together warming up and testing! As you’re warming up, I will take some test shots to check lighting and finishing my camera set up. Then, our shooting time will begin! After that, have fun! :)

Markus Pichlmayer, Talentman Agency

This was a challenging shoot. We didn’t have a stylist, so we shot using the clothes Markus brought from Austria: a few outfits comprised of tans, blues, and greens. “This is either a very creative idea, or incredibly silly,” I jittered at Markus. “Can you turn your clothes inside out?”
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CLIENT The TalentMan (www.talentman.com) for Markus Pichlmayer
CATEGORY Photography (Model, Fashion, Test Shoot, Branding, Personality, Portrait)
ROLE Photographer

Allison Duncan, Dancer

Allison Duncan is one of my favorite humans on this planet. She is grounded, kind, funny, and enormously talented! I am so blessed to have had her in my life as a client, college peer, roommate, and good friend.
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CLIENT Allison Duncan
CATEGORY Photography (Dance, Action, Branding, Personality, Portrait)
ROLE Photographer

Morning Musing 001, Cemetery Webs

Central Ave at 9:00 am, “Coffee, cream, no sugar, thank you, yes sir, no sugar, thank you.” Little sleep, stressed beyond belief, the last few weeks my soulspace has been shivering between tranquility and savagery. As I pass the bridge, I feel an invitation, “Come look, we have something to show you.” I’d intended to spend only 30 minutes, a quick walk to warm my blood, but two hours later, the cemetery has me spellbound. Spiderwebs string raindrops like pearls, a monarch butterfly grazes the wind, magenta flowers collect dewey diamonds, a bird of prey momentarily rests on the fence eyeing both the chit chat birds and skipping squirrels, and I feel my heartbeat match the rhythm of the morning crickets. My savagery melts away for today. It’s important to connect with nature & myself on a daily basis. There is nothing more important than “being”. Tomorrow I’ll return to the cemetery.

Jackson Sturkey's Open Mic

Artists are healers. So lucky to have met and experienced Jackson Sturkey at the Open Mic he hosts every fourth Wednesday.
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CLIENT Jackson Sturkey
CATEGORY Photography (Event, Portrait, Branding, Personality, Photojournalism, Live Performance)
ROLE Photographer

PINKIE PROMISE

client, musician @pinkie_promised
mua, photo edit retouch, & album design by @milliegillana
grip @garrettlunday

Album Cover, Artist's Choice

Album Cover, Artist's Choice

Album Back, Artist's Choice

Album Back, Artist's Choice

Album Cover, Musician's Choice

Album Cover, Musician's Choice

Album Back, Musician's Choice

Album Back, Musician's Choice

 

Media & PR Photos

 
 
 

THE WORKBOARD

a collection of the work process, visuals, ideas, and notes that help inspire the design. a digital sketchbook, if you will. some rough cuts of songs, provided to me by the musician, are also included.

Mood Board

 

Songs

 

Logo Concepts

 

Album Cover First Draft

 

Album Cover Second Draft

 

Album Back First Draft

HEADSHOTS FAQ & SESSION INFO

WHAT'S YOUR HEADSHOT PHILOSOPHY?

Headshots are a collaboration between the two of us. I give you my energy and honesty, and in return I ask that you give me yours! Headshots also serve as marketing tool for your business as an actor and entrepreneur, to help others gain a sense of your energy, who you are, and what you stand for. By staying true to you, I believe you will attract the roles that best fit "your type".

HOW DO I BOOK MY SESSION?

Send me a message me on Facebook, DM me on Instagram, or email me at hi@milliegillana.com for my availability. I prefer to shoot on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning but I’m very flexible!

HOW FAR IN ADVANCE DO I NEED TO BOOK?

For best results, please book at least 2 weeks in advance. However, I do take appointments as early as 24 hours out, just email (hi@milliegillana.com) or text me (970.373.7537) beforehand to make sure I'm free and I'll schedule you in! Please note, I do not answer my email or text messages before 8am or past 8pm. 

WHAT IS THE INVESTMENT?

$150 for 2 looks, 2 retouched images. 60-120 min shooting time. $20 per additional retouch. $50 "rush fee" for a 48hr turn around time for retouching. $150-$500 for branding sessions. For custom packages or business headshots, please email me separately at hi@milliegillana.com with your inquiry. PAYMENT is due at the time of the shoot, before we start. I currently accept CASH or VENMO (If you don’t have Venmo and would like to make a deposit, please inquire about other payment options). A non-refundable $20 deposit is required to avoid session cancellations.

DO YOU OFFER GROUP DISCOUNTS or GROUP SESSIONS?

I do not offer group discounts or group sessions for actor headshots (although you may arrive together for back to back sessions!). As an actor myself, I understand the financial struggle most of us face and have priced my headshots accordingly, while still factoring in all of my business expenses. I'd also rather spend time getting to know you so I can focus on meeting your individual needs. 

WHAT IS A "LOOK"?

A "look" is a major outfit or hair/makeup change that showcases a different facet of your personality, a character, or story you'd like to tell. 

WHAT ARE "BRANDING" SESSIONS?

Branding sessions are a more in depth, creative look at your personality and preferences, ranging from portraits to full body shots. They can be used as visual aids for your website, content for your social media, put onto business cards/postcards, etc! These shoots are meant to be a fun creative collaboration. We'll explore together - feel free to bring your own props and ideas! I usually shoot in locations around Bushwick.

SHOULD I BOOK A HAIR & MAKEUP ARTIST? 

Hiring a professional make-up artist is highly encouraged. They also act as a photo assistant on set, keeping everything in line for the best possible photos, and their work drastically reduces retouch turn around time. In your search for a makeup artist, make sure they have plenty of experience with headshots! If you do not want to book a makeup artist, please bring your own makeup and I can help with makeup application.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR/BRING TO MY HEADSHOT SESSION?

Bring outfits that make you feel confident and happy. Bring outfits that you LOVE to wear frequently, and shirts you like to wear to your auditions. Don't forget to bring your basics - a black shirt, a white shirt, any solid colors you have that bring out your eyes/skin tone. Feel free to bring layers, textures, and patterns as well! 

WHERE DO SHOOTS TAKE PLACE?

Headshot sessions take place in my indoor home studio in Bushwick. I also offer outside sessions, both during the day and at night, from the months of May-October, weather permitting (no rain, above 60 degrees). After a session is booked, you will receive a confirmation with an exact location. For branding sessions, we will determine the location together, based on your required needs. 

CAN I LOOK AT MY PHOTOS DURING THE SHOOT?

It's an important part of my process to show you images as we go to help you gain an awareness of your alignment and body posture during the session. However, we will mainly focus on having fun and being "in the moment" - those are the photos you'll love most!   

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER WE SHOOT?

I'll go through your images and delete any unusable images. Then in about 7-10 business days after we shoot, you'll receive a link to your own headshot proofing gallery, where you can go through your images, mark your favorites, and share your private link with anyone else you would like to have view your images. They can also mark favorites, and provide you with feedback. Once you've chosen the images you would like for me to retouch for you, email/message/text me the numbers you want retouched!

DO I NEED TO GET MY IMAGES RETOUCHED?

Yes. It's helpful to remove any distractions such as pimples, stray hairs, etc, so that the viewer can stay focused on your eyes, your soul! 

WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY RETOUCHED IMAGES?

After you've selected your images for retouching, turn around time is roughly 2 weeks per 2 retouched images. Time varies for additional retouched image orders. You may use external retouchers should you need images faster.

DO YOU PRINT IMAGES?

Not currently. My favorite printer is quickcolorlabnyc.com