What Happens After Your Session: From Camera to Gallery

Maddi Lee’s Photography
2 days ago
2 min read

You’ve had your session, you’re on a high, and you can’t stop thinking about how fun it was. Then comes the question every client asks:

“So what happens next?”

Here’s a little peek behind the scenes — what happens from the moment I pack up my camera to the second your final gallery lands in your inbox.

📸 Step 1: Backing up your memories

As soon as your session ends, I back up every image (in two places!) — because your memories are gold.Nothing moves forward until everything is safely stored.

I treat your photos with the same care I’d give my own — every laugh, hug, and tear backed up and protected.

🪄 Step 2: The cull — finding the magic

Next, I sort through every image one by one, selecting the strongest, most storytelling shots.

Don’t worry — I don’t delete the “in-between” moments. Those quiet, emotional, and silly frames often end up being the most powerful.

🎨 Step 3: Editing — the Maddi touch

This is where the magic really happens.

Each photo is hand-edited in my signature style: warm, bold, true-to-colour, and full of emotion. I don’t over-edit or blur reality — I enhance it.

You’ll see the real tones of Bathurst’s golden light, soft skin tones, and colours that feel alive.

⏰ Step 4: Sneak peeks within 48 hours

I know how excited you are to see your photos — so within two days, you’ll get a handful of sneak peeks to relive the moment and share the joy.

(Perfect for posting on socials or printing for the fridge while you wait!)

💌 Step 5: The full gallery

Within 2–3 weeks, you’ll receive your full, uncapped online gallery — ready to download, print, and share.

Uncapped means no limits — every image of value is yours. No hidden upgrades, no extra fees, just your complete story.

🎁 Step 6: Prints, albums & memories that last

If you’d like to take things further, I can help you order professional-quality prints and albums.They’re locally made, long-lasting, and absolutely beautiful — the kind of keepsakes that live on your walls and coffee tables for years.

Final thoughts

What you see in your final gallery is the result of hours of careful culling, editing, and storytelling. Every photo is chosen and polished with intention — so when you open your gallery, it feels like you’re stepping back into that moment all over again.