Drag & Drop Session Guide Templates for Canva
Have you ever shown up to a session and cringed a little bit at the neon green shirt your client showed up in? When I started photographing couples, I would just email them when & where to meet — and that was pretty much all I did to prepare them for our session together. Sometimes it worked out fine, but more often than not, my clients showed up not knowing what to expect and I left feeling like I could have done way more to prepare them ahead of time.
Enter: the Session Guide. What started off as a couple of pages with outfit advice turned into a 20+ guide filled with information on not only what to wear, but also how to choose the right location, mindset, and what to expect before/after the session. Sending out this guide before engagement sessions has been a game changer for my client experience. I no longer have to worry that my clients will show up totally unprepared, because all their questions have been answered before they’ve had a chance to ask
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CREATED IN COLLABORATION WITH @RACHELLEINERPHOTO
These templates are for you if...
you're ready to uplevel your
client experience
Having a dedicated client guide to walk your couple through planning their wedding day is invaluable for their experience of working with you. They'll feel taken care of, and assured that they've hired a true expert.
you don't have the time or energy to design & write your own
It's taken me months to write copy & design these guides — so you don't have to start from scratch! I created these to help other creatives improve their client experience and save valuable time in the process.
you want to save time answering the same questions over and over
Let's face it, as photographers we wear a million hats. It's hard enough to balance all the things, let alone learn ANOTHER Adobe program! Using Canva will cut the time it takes to create your guide in half. So instead of taking days to create, it will take a couple hours.
you hate battling with photoshop or indesign & want a better way
Do you spend hours on emails and phone calls answering questions about timelines, lighting, shot lists and a never ending list of wedding details? Sending a client guide cuts down on all of that, so you can do more of what you love.
CREATED BY PHOTOGRAPHERS,
FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
Rachel and I met serendipitously in Boston when we were both in the early stages of pursuing photography. Over the last five years, we have grown our businesses alongside one another–learning from each other’s mistakes + celebrating every milestone. Though we now live on separate coasts, we continue to inspire each other over daily FaceTimes and shared adventures. We’ve come to learn that being a photographer is so much more than just taking photos– it’s about giving an amazing and informed client experience. With that in mind, we put so much work into designing these guides to help other photographers level up their businesses. The Session Guide will not only answer all your clients’ questions, but also make them feel comfortable as ever stepping in front of your lens, letting you create your best work.
@RACHELLEINERPHOTO
@ANNAAELIZABETH
Frequently Asked
Why should I invest in these?
Can I use the copy included in the guides?
How do you send the guides to your clients?
I know that investing in your business is scary, and expensive. But I have truly poured months of work into these — and my words come from years of experience shooting weddings. You will truly be able to use these to serve your clients SO well, and I firmly believe that!
Absolutely! The wedding & session guides are truly ready to go with all copy 100% included! All you have to do is plug in your own photos, and you're good to go.
I personally send all of my client guides by exporting them as a PDF and printing via MagCloud. You can definitely send your guide digitally via email, Google Drive, or uploading as an attachment on your website.
Do I have to pay for Canva?
Is the same information included in each style?
Can I add pages?
Canva is completely free to use in order to edit these guides! All you need to do is sign up for an account. There is a paid option for Canva with additional features, but for the purposes of these guides — you don't need to upgrade to the paid version.
Yes! All of the information and copy is consistent across the different styles. The difference between the styles are the colors, fonts, and general layout. Each has a unique vibe, so choose the one that matches your brand best! You can always edit them further to fit your brand perfectly.
Absolutely! It's super easy to add new pages for information that's unique to your business. You can duplicate a page to use the exact design, or start with a blank slate. I encourage you to make these guides your own!
Why should I invest in these?
I know that investing in your business is scary, and expensive. But I have truly poured months of work into these — and my words come from years of experience shooting weddings. You will truly be able to use these to serve your clients SO well, and I firmly believe that!
How do you send the guides to your clients?
I personally send all of my client guides by exporting them as a PDF and printing via MagCloud. You can definitely send your guide digitally via email, Google Drive, or uploading as an attachment on your website.
Can I use the copy included in the guides?
Absolutely! The wedding & session guides are truly ready to go with all copy 100% included! All you have to do is plug in your own photos, and you're good to go.
Do I have to pay for Canva?
Canva is completely free to use in order to edit these guides! All you need to do is sign up for an account. There is a paid option for Canva with additional features, but for the purposes of these guides — you don't need to upgrade to the paid version.
Is the same information included in each style?
Yes! All of the information and copy is consistent across the different styles. The difference between the styles are the colors, fonts, and general layout. Each has a unique vibe, so choose the one that matches your brand best! You can always edit them further to fit your brand perfectly.
Can I add pages?
Absolutely! It's super easy to add new pages for information that's unique to your business. You can duplicate a page to use the exact design, or start with a blank slate. I encourage you to make these guides your own!
