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Terri, I like your technique; it sounds most workable for the way I function. Except that I don't have a laptop... If I did, I would still go over the shots the same day with the client, and then I'd also have the luxury of retaking something if I needed to know how that hand would work with that pose, or some such. As I said, some of my clients, like mayors and CEOs, are hard to pin down. Since a lot of my portraits have outdoor settings we need to find a time when I'm free, they're free, and the weather's good. I've also had one client bring two sets of grandnieces and nephews in from several states away for photo shoots. So for me it works well to make the decision then and there, and no one has ever shown any signs of regretting their choice. I used to leave a set of photos with the client in case they changed their minds, but they never did. Then it became an issue if they wanted to use the photos for a Christmas card or some other purpose that I hadn't intended, so I started making only one set.
I still have a few clients who aren't internet savvy, but another practice I follow is to put up a preview page, like the one I listed on the posthumous portrait unveiling thread, and let the client know when I've posted an update so they can see the progress of their portrait. If they have internet access they really enjoy that.
Some good ideas, Michele and Mary and Terri. Thanks!
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