Cotton Hills Farm Photography Policy 2020

**October 1st is the deadline to become a preferred photographer for 2020. You can still schedule sessions at the $75 rate.

**Cotton Hills Farm does not take the photos. You can use one of our preferred photographers listed below or bring your own photographer. 

2020 Fees & Payment Information:

Times and Dates for Photography Sessions:

 Option 1: The standard price for photography is $75 per family per session.  This is for anyone who is not a preferred photographer or if you are wanting to just take pictures of your family. Anyone interested can contact Caroline Wilson at (803) 517-7686 or info@cottonhillsfarm.com

Option 2: Use one of our preferred photographers listed on our website.  Our rate for 2020 is $30 per family per session.  In order to receive this discounted rate, the preferred photographer must coordinate appointment and payment details with Cotton Hills Farm, LLC.

To become a preferred photographer at Cotton Hills Farm, LLC, please contact Caroline Wilson at (803) 517-7686 or info@cottonhillsfarm.com. You must meet with us to go over our farm policies. Hours for meetings are Monday - Friday 8AM to Noon. Please call Caroline when you are ready to set up an appointment to discuss policies. No new preferred photographers will be accepted after October 1, 2020.
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All Photographers MUST:

1. Send an email to info@cottonhillsfarm.com with selected date (October only, closed on Sunday) and time from dawn to dusk.  All Mon-Sat dates and times are available unless specified on the website as full.
2.  Check in at The Market (2575 Lowrys Hwy, Chester, SC) prior to session(s) and pay for sessions for THAT DAY.  The hours for The Market are 9AM to 7PM so please plan accordingly.  Credit, debit, check, and cash are all accepted.  Please request a receipt and clip onto your parking pass.  The standard price is $75 per family per session and the preferred price is $30 per family per session.
3.  Drive to a nearby field as directed by either The Market staff or Caroline by email (typically less than 2 miles away).  Depending on location and familiarity of the farm, your clients can either meet you at The Market and follow you to the field or meet you there.
4.  Make sure all guests do not block farm roads and are respectful to other guests and the farm at all times.  Typically there may be a few others taking photographs while you are here but there is plenty of room to spread out. The most popular times for photography are Friday and Saturday evenings. If you want to avoid other photographers choose a morning time or weekday.

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​Sessions in our Cotton Fields:

•  Only during the month of October.
• Cotton is typically the whitest the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th weeks of October.
• CLOSED on SUNDAYS. No exceptions.​

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Frequently Asked Questions:
1.​ Do I need an appointment? 
Yes, but it is easy. Email Caroline at info@cottonhillsfarm.com
2. When should I plan to book sessions? 
The best times are the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th weeks of October. Please choose a time that works best for you. November appointments are not available at this time.
3. Will the cotton be completely white? 
It depends. Generally it is very white for the middle and end of October. Occasionally due to excessive rain and heat, the cotton can have regrowth with small green leaves that take away from the totally white look you are likely looking for but it is still an impressive sight. 
4. Can you make an exception for a session on Sunday? 
No, we are closed on Sundays.
5. Will you consider a flat rate for a day, a week, or the season?  How about for mini-sessions? 
​***No, our best price is our preferred rate of $30 per family per session. If you offer a day of mini-sessions you must pay for each mini-session you shoot.***

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2020 Preferred Photographers

Richard Thompson
Wedding, Family, Business Head shots
www.richardsphotoshoot.com
(803)287-7062
Facebook @RichardsPhotoShootSC

Amanda Switzer Photography 
Family, Couples, Children, Maternity
25+ images
Images delivered via online link
myimagesbyamanda@gmail.com
(803) 627-2924
Facebook @ Amanda Switzer Photography

Running Mom Photography, LLC 
Family Photography, Child Photography
www.runningmomphotography.com

Gabby Gann Photography
Children, Family
Facebook - Gabby Gann Photography
gabbygannphotography@gmail.com
​(704)675-2081

Sweet Souls Portrait Design
Newborn, Maternity & Family
Melody Gravely
sweetsoulsportrait.com
(803)620-3180
info@sweetsoulsportrait.com

VEG Photography
​Victoria Davis
Family, Children, Weddings, and Events
victoriagoncephotography@gmail.com
(864)554-3060
Facebook: VEG Photography

Smile As You Mae Photography
Wedding, Family, Senior, Newborn
smileasyoumae@gmail.com
(803)320-8870

Sweet Cheeks Photography
Ashey Fuller - Owner/Photographer
sweetcheeksphotographysc@aol.com
(803)287-9000
Specializes in family, couples, portraits, engagements, & weddings.

KC Photography
Kirsten Hill
Family Photos, Wedding Photography, Head Shots, Life Events, and Newborn
www.thekcphotoco.com

Rachel Mootrey Photography
Maternity, Family, Baby, Senior
www.facebook.com/rachelmootreyphotography
​www.instagram.com/rachelmootreyphotography/
rachelmootreyphotography@gmail.com
(712) 309-1533

Radiant Photography by Sydney Danielle
Family Sessions & Weddings
www.radiantphotographysd.com
(864)934-6581

Amanda Acevedo Rankin
Haverley Rose Photography
​Portrait, Family, Maternity, Couples/Engagement, Weddings
(864) 325-7838
www.facebook.com/haverleyrose
Cotton Sessions - $130 for 20 minute session and 10 edited images

Kristin Adams with Daydream Photography
Family, Newborns, & Events
(302) 745-3208
​adams.kristin@gmail.com

Hannah Styles Photography
(803) 526-6538
styles.photography0427@gmail.com
Cotton Portrait Sessions - $200
25 edited digital images with options to purchase more
40 minute shoot time
30 minutes of round trip travel included
5 people included (10 per additional person)
Entire edited gallery viewable within 3 weeks
$50 deposit due at booking to reserve

Love Simply Photography - Jennifer Etters
Weddings, Families, Children, & Events
lovesimplyphoto@gmail.com
(704) 890-7621
www.facebook.com/LoveSimplyPhoto
​https://www.instagram.com/lovesimplyphoto/

Tracey Smith Photography 
Family Portraits, Kids, Seniors, Newborn, Weddings, Business, Commercial and any other photography needs
Tracey Smith (803)374-9058
capturedbytracey@yahoo.com
​www.capturedbytracey.com

Pixel Army Studio
Newborn, Family, Children
Christine McCraven
(803)242-6756




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