Useful information

Practical tips and answers to frequently asked questions.

Photo sessions

What should I wear to a photo session?

I recommend neutral, complementary colours such as cream, beige, grey, brown or muted green. Choose clothes you feel comfortable and confident in.

For a couple or family session, you don’t need matching outfits. Pick two or three complementary colours and combine them across your outfits. Try to avoid large lettering, bold logos and busy patterns that draw attention away from you.

Think about footwear too — it should suit both your outfit and the location.

If you’re unsure, send me pictures of your outfit options before the session and I’ll help you choose.

What should I bring to a photo session?

Water, a comb and a small mirror can be useful. If you wear make-up, bring anything you might need for a quick touch-up.

For an outdoor session, dress for the weather. On cooler days, bring a warm jacket to wear between photographs and comfortable shoes for getting to the location.

If children are joining, bring a drink, a small snack, spare clothes and a favourite toy.

If you’d like to use special accessories or change outfits, we can discuss this before the session.

I don’t know how to pose — will you help?

Yes! You don’t need experience in front of a camera or to practise poses beforehand. During the session, I’ll guide you on where to stand, how to turn and what to do with your hands.

We’ll take our time so you can get used to the camera and feel more relaxed. A walk, a conversation or a hug often works better than a carefully planned pose. I want you to recognise yourself in the photographs.

How should I prepare my children for a photo session?

Tell your child that you’ll be spending time together and taking some photographs. There’s no need to ask them to behave perfectly or smile at the camera all the time.

Choose a time that works around their sleep and meal routine — children usually feel better when they’re rested and fed. Bring a favourite toy, water and a small snack.

We’ll allow time to settle in and take a break if needed. Children don’t have to sit still throughout the session — play, movement and cuddles are part of your family’s story too.

Where can the photo session take place?

We can photograph outdoors, in the city or in a studio. We’ll choose a location together, based on the mood you’d like and the time of year.

If you already have somewhere in mind, let me know. It could be a place that means something to you. If you need ideas, I’ll be happy to suggest locations.

For studio sessions, the client pays the studio hire separately from the photography fee.

What is the best time for an outdoor photo session?

I usually recommend the evening, when the light is softer. It can be especially beautiful shortly before sunset.

We’ll agree on a start time based on the season, location and weather. For families with young children, we’ll also take their daily routine into account.

What if it rains on the day of our photo session?

If rain makes an outdoor session difficult, I usually offer to reschedule for another time that works for both of us.

We’ll be in touch before the session and decide based on the weather. An overcast day isn’t a reason to reschedule — beautiful photographs don’t depend on sunshine.

How long is a photo session, and how many photographs will I receive?

A mini session lasts 30 minutes and includes at least 50 edited photographs.

A standard session lasts 1 hour and includes at least 100 edited photographs.

We can discuss your plans and decide which option would suit you best.

When and how will I receive my photographs?

You’ll usually receive your edited photographs within two weeks. Editing may take longer during the wedding season — we’ll agree on an estimated delivery time when you book.

I’ll send you a link to a private gallery where you can view and download your photographs.

How do I book a photo session?

Get in touch through the website’s contact form, WhatsApp, email or phone. Tell me what kind of session you’d like and when you’re planning it.

We’ll agree on a date, time and location. No advance payment is required to book a photo session.

Can I buy a gift voucher for a photo session?

Yes! I offer printed gift vouchers for a mini session (30 minutes) or a standard session (1 hour).

The voucher is valid for six months from the date of purchase. The recipient arranges the date and time of their session with me separately.

Vouchers can be collected in person or sent by post or to a parcel locker. Get in touch to choose a session and arrange delivery or collection.

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Privacy policy

Welcome! Please read this privacy policy to learn what data I collect, how I use it and what rights you have.

1. Who am I?

I, Vija Breijere, a wedding and portrait photographer, am the controller of your personal data. You can contact me at vijabreijere@gmail.com or +371 29947382.

2. What data do I process, and why?

I process only the data needed to:

When you contact me, I may receive your name, email address, phone number, planned date, venue, selected service and message. If we communicate on social media, I may also process your profile name and correspondence.

3. Legal basis

I process data needed before or during a contract on the basis of your request to arrange a service and the performance of that contract. I retain invoices and accounting information to meet legal obligations. I may rely on legitimate interests to keep communications secure and protect my rights.

4. Photographs, videos and portfolio

Photographs and videos in which a person can be identified may be personal data. For portfolio or marketing publications, I use only material whose use has been agreed with the client and, where necessary, other people shown or a child’s legal representative. Publication arrangements are recorded separately, for example in a contract or written consent.

If you do not want your images published, please tell me before we enter into a contract or email vijabreijere@gmail.com. I will assess any justified request to delete images or stop publishing them.

5. Copyright

The photographs and videos I create are my original works and are protected by the Latvian Copyright Law. The service price, the client’s rights to use the delivered material and any transfer of economic copyright are set out in a separate contract. This privacy policy does not itself transfer copyright or replace a contract.

6. Privacy choices and pricing

If an offer includes a price difference for permission to use material in a portfolio or for full confidentiality, the specific conditions, duration and amount are stated in the offer or contract. Access to the service must not be made conditional on consent to marketing publications.

7. How long do I keep data?

I keep enquiries that do not lead to a booking for 6 months after the last correspondence, then delete them from WordPress and email unless the data is needed to meet a legal obligation or resolve a dispute. Applicable law determines how long contracts, invoices and accounting records must be retained.

We agree on photograph and video retention periods, backups and delivery arrangements in the contract or a separate agreement.

8. Who may have access to data?

Data may be available to me and authorised technical service providers, such as hosting or email providers, only to perform their tasks. Data may be disclosed to a competent authority where required by law.

9. Cookies and external services

To operate the website, the server may process technical information such as your IP address. The contact form uses security tokens and limits repeated submissions. If a YouTube player is loaded, Google may process technical data. Clicking an Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or WhatsApp link takes you to that service, where its own terms apply.

10. Your rights

You have the right to request access to your data, correction, erasure, restriction of processing and, where applicable, data portability. You may object to processing based on legitimate interests and withdraw consent. Please write to vijabreijere@gmail.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Latvian Data State Inspectorate.

11. Changes to this policy

I update this policy if the website’s operation or use of data changes. The current version is always available here.

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