Frequently Asked Questions

• When are these sessions scheduled?
  All lifestyle, engagement, branding etc are scheduled Monday- Thursday. Sessions can take place anytime between 10am and 1.5 hours before sunset. Sessions last about an hour which makes it easy to fit in right after school or over an extended lunch break.

• What about weekend availability?
  I am equal parts lifestyle & wedding photographer. Weddings are given priority on Saturdays, because that’s almost always when they happen. Fridays are also reserved for weddings and to allow me time to prep for weddings. Approximately one weekend per season will be available for Lifestyle sessions. I promise you it’s worth making it work on a weekday!

• I wanted an outdoor session, what happens if it rains?
  Rain does not mean NO photos. Are we going to melt? When is the last time you played in the rain, like for real played in it. Splashed in the puddles, made a mess and lived in the moment? If you absolutely don’t want to get rained on, we can move indoors at your home or favorite place to hang out. If it’s a crazy thunderstorm, yes we can reschedule.

• My house isn’t very pretty, do you have location ideas?
  I need to be real with you, I recently felt sad because I went looking for photos of an old apartment and I didn’t have one. It wasn’t my dream place to live but it served a purpose and now I can’t remember what it looked like. Your home is perfect and even if it’s not “instagram pretty” it’s yours and it’s your home. So tidy it up, make it feel good and the rooms that you spend the most time in and that have the best light, we will hang out in there.

• I saw this photo on Pinterest and this family was matching and had cute props and I want to do the same, so how do we do that?
  STOP. Please. Nothing makes me more upset than seeing families try to one-up or recreate other family photos. No. No. NO! This is a teachable moment. Your family is weird and cute and adorable and perfect in their own way. I will not plagiarize another artists’ work or ideas nor will I spend time during your session looking at images to recreate. If this is a must have for you, we are not a good fit and that’s ok. If you were just looking for inspiration and feel stuck, let me help you.

• What’s included in the session? Do we get all of the digitals?
  I am a big believer that you should be able to purchase what best fits your needs. Products like prints, albums and digital images can be purchased after your session. This is separate from your session fee to ensure that you have a custom experience that’s right for you. Some folks want just one photo others want them all. I don’t charge a print minimum or pressure you into products you don’t need.

Here’s a look at what a shoot looks like and more info below!

Lifestyle Sessions at home

From newborn to going off to college, the possibilities are endless. Here’s a few more details about how the session will go.
Newborn session:
• What to wear: Where whatever the heck you want. No forcing anyone to wear itchy fabric or bright colors they’ve never worn ever. Where what feels like you, what feels comfortable and you can move around in.
• What to do: Normal routine is something that will change quickly. We want to document this time as it is. Feeding, cuddling (lots of cuddling) and their tiniest of details.
• When do we schedule & How long is this session: The baby runs the show. Newborns change pretty quickly, and so does your life. I understand the urge to photograph the baby as soon as possible and we will do our best to schedule right away. With the lifestyle approach we can schedule anywhere from the day you return home to 6 weeks and still get those super tiny cuddly photos. Plan for about 1.5 hours. Sometimes we can get all of the photos we need in an hour, but I never want parents to feel rushed because newborns have no schedule and there’s no real bribing of an infant.
• Where do newborn sessions take place: In your home. I will come to your home for this session. I want to document this time of transition in your life. The pretty and the mess and every detail in between.

• What about the frog pose, naked baby photos and bean bag propped photos? If this is a style of photos you are wanting for your super tiny newborn, I may not be the photographer for you HOWEVER email me and I can connect you with photographer(s) that I trust to safely pose and photograph your tiny human.

Lifestyle session at home
• So you come to our house, then what? Prior to your session we will discuss things you like to do as a family. After your first session your kids will be so excited for photos because when they see me they know they get to do fun stuff. Here are some ideas that every family can do.
• breakfast for dinner. make pancakes or favorite foods
• build a blanket fort. String lights are a must
• craft time or making cookies
• What about meltdowns? We all have off days, there is beauty in that too. I encourage people to always have snacks on hand. For the kids AND the grown ups. Snacks and water. Nothing can change a mood like being hangry. Also, if you plan on incentivizing your kids, please try and wait until absolutely necessary. If we are constantly saying “ you get a toy if you are good” throughout the session, then this session becomes too forced and the experience will have unmet expectations.
• Are you sure you got any good shots? I don’t know how many times I get asked this, but I promise you are not alone. I want to get rid of the idea that your family has to be perfect in any way other than how they already are. Let the craziness happen. Let your kid be weird and silly. When you focus on creating real moments through whatever we decide to do, that’s when the magic happens. Be present, do your normal routine, I’ll do the rest!

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