What does this mean for sneak peeks? Because culling takes me awhile and I do edit so intricately, they inhibit my workflow because they are forcing me to jump around from one session to the next. I also do head swaps and put images together, which is part of the reason why I plan my editing so intricately. I don’t like to give repetitive photos, which means you can expect a really well rounded gallery of unique moments. Did you know that just culling a session can take me an hour or more? That’s because I’m going through the many pictures that I took and not only assessing them for imperfections such as closed eyes, but also for the very best images of each set.

I import the session, cull it (which means that I select the best images to edit), edit the session, and then deliver. I have a pretty solid system when it comes to delivering a session. Reason #1: Sneak Peeks Inhibit My Workflow Why, you ask? Here are a few reasons why I don’t give sneak peeks as part of my photography workflow. While I absolutely understand the excitement, I do not partake in sneak peeks. The anticipation of waiting weeks is tough, so you’re hoping to see just a little bit of the shoot. When I get a new client, they often ask when and if I’ll be giving them, too – and I get it! After all the work spent preparing for your Austin family session, you are so excited to see the end result. Sneak peeks are admittedly a part of a lot of photographers’ workflow.

A sneak peek image