FAQ
Pre-session
When should I schedule a session?
Spring, Summer and Fall are popular times of year. I suggest shooting within 2 hours of sunrise and sunset for natural light outdoors. But I’m flexible and will work with you and your schedule.
When do I schedule a newborn session?
My suggestion is to photograph newborns between 1-3 weeks or a fresh 48 hours (usually at the hospital for a maximum of 30 minutes) but I'm flexible and love to photograph any time. Newborn sessions can last around 1-1.5 hours, in your home where you are most comfortable.
What if I need to reschedule or cancel?
If you need to reschedule, we'll find a new session date that works for both of us at no charge. With full sessions, I do ask for a 25% non-refundable deposit to hold your date.
Do you offer mini sessions?
My mini sessions are scheduled back-to-back on specific days to keep them budget friendly while still offering the quality my clients expect. To find out about these seasonal offerings and special events, I recommend subscribing to my email list.
What forms of payment do you take?
For full sessions, I ask for a 25% non-refundable deposit to hold your date. The balance if due on the day of your session. These payments can be made by credit card or bank transfer.
The session
What can I expect during the session?
A fun experience of playful interactions and thoughtfully guided poses. I never force smiles. I use natural light and shoot on location at your home, in your neighborhood, a park or a fun urban location that allows for some playtime.
How long is a session?
Sessions last around 45 minutes for full family, 1 hour for newborn, 15 minutes for a mini session, and 20-30 minutes for headshots.
What should we wear?
Muted earth tones are beautiful in the Fall, Jewel tones or neutrals work great in the Spring and a pop of color is nice in the Summer (plus I love a shoot with bare feet). I would avoid conflicting patterns, logos, characters, writing and noticeable graphics.
Should we bring anything with us?
Before your session, I will send an email confirming how to best prepare and if there is anything to bring (example: a blanket to sit on).
How do we prep the kids?
Make sure your kids have eaten before and faces have been wiped. It's also a good idea to bring wipes and snacks or a bribe if that helps for the little ones.
How do I prepare for a newborn session, do I need anything?
I try to keep it as stress free as possible and work with or around feedings. The idea is for you to relax, to enjoy your baby and to have photos that remind you of this brief moment in time. I will utilize natural light so mostly shooting by windows, a couch, your bed, a crib, on a rug, etc.
What if it rains?
If the weather is not on our side, we'll either move the shoot indoors or reschedule. I'll contact you a day or two before our session if weather looks bad. I tend to mostly use natural light.
Post-session
How soon can I see/download the photos?
Images will be uploaded to your password protected private online gallery within 3 weeks of the session.
How many photos will I see and get to keep?
I select and edit the best images from our session. All digital files are included with your family/newborn/maternity session. For full sessions, you receive a minimum of 75 images. For mini sessions and headshots, you receive a minimum of 5 images (your choice of which ones) depending on the package selected.
Will the images be in color or black & white?
You will receive your images in mostly color.
Do you retouch the images?
Yes, I provide light retouching for all sessions. For family and newborn photos, this includes minor edits such as removing clothing stains, visible bruises, cuts, and small blemishes. For headshot sessions, I offer light skin retouching to ensure a clean, natural look while keeping your features true to life.
Do you offer prints?
Yes, you can order prints right from your personal online gallery using my pro lab. Print delivery will vary depending on items purchased but it tends to ship rather quickly. I work with a 3rd party high quality printer.
Do you offer albums and holiday cards?
Yes, you can order albums, holiday cards and additional products directly through your personal online gallery using my pro lab.