LIFESTYLE FAMILY EXPERIENCE

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Your family's experience is incredibly important to me, and I am truly honored to have the opportunity to create lasting memories with you. Recognizing the significance of your time and investment, I assure you that I am fully committed to providing an enjoyable and rejuvenating session.

Many families have expressed their pleasant surprise at how effortless and enjoyable my photography sessions can be. To ensure your experience is stress-free, I have thoughtfully included some essential information to help you feel thoroughly prepared for our time together.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any inquiries; I'm here to help. For the most reliable communication, email is recommended. All the necessary details for your upcoming session can be found as you scroll down.

I am eagerly looking forward to capturing beautiful moments with you and your family!




 

Your family's experience is incredibly important to me, and I am truly honored to have the opportunity to create lasting memories with you. Recognizing the significance of your time and investment, I assure you that I am fully committed to providing an enjoyable and rejuvenating session.

Many families have expressed their pleasant surprise at how effortless and enjoyable my photography sessions can be. To ensure your experience is stress-free, I have thoughtfully included some essential information to help you feel thoroughly prepared for our time together.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any inquiries; I'm here to help. For the most reliable communication, email is recommended. All the necessary details for your upcoming session can be found as you scroll down.

I am eagerly looking forward to capturing beautiful moments with you and your family!




 

SO YOU BOOKED YOUR SESSION, NOW WHAT? 
If we haven't already, we will discuss location, wardrobe selection, and answer any questions you have.

I am excited to capture you and your loved ones. My objective is to create authentic portraits of your family and children, striving to go beyond rigid poses and contrived expressions focused on the camera. Embracing a lifestyle/documentary approach, I leverage both my equipment expertise and natural light to craft images that transform into timeless artworks – pieces suitable for adorning your home and cherished for generations to come. To ensure your session is seamless, here are a few guidelines to aid you in your preparation.

LOCATION: Together, we will decide on the perfect location for your photos. You should choose a location that reflects the feel and captures the colors you want in your photos. I have many locations that I love to shoot at regularly but I am always open to new locations as well. When choosing a location, think of what color and feel you want your photos to be, do you want a crisp, clean look with an all white background, or do you want a big open field? Would you prefer water and the beach or hills and valleys? You should choose a location that fits your style and personality. I can help you along the way with this.

TIME: If we are shooting outdoors we will shoot either in the morning or in the evening. The light is typically too harsh mid day. If your children are up for it, shooting one to two hours before sunset provides gorgeous light and atmosphere. The images in my portfolio look the way they do largely because of my use of light and the time of day your session takes place has a huge impact. Many families tell me that they simply have the kids take a late nap or have some down time prior to their evening session.

LENGTH OF SESSION: The good news is, I am super fast! My family portrait sessions rarely last more than an hour, and they are typically 35-50 minutes with small children. Don't worry, I can easily get a diverse and beautiful gallery in that time.

WHAT TO WEAR: Wardrobe should be comfortable and reflect who you are, they should also reflect the feel and style you are going for. Clothing has more to do with the feel and syle of your photos than your location does. I do not recommend matching but rather coordinating. View my Style Guide above to help you select what your family should wear for your session. I am happy to consult you directly on wardrobe, email me a photo of what you have in mind and I can help you decide.

PROPS: Most of the time I do not use props during my sessions, however if you have something special in mind please let me know.

YOUR CHILDREN: Remember that children are not usually fond of being told to pose or smile. It is best if we just give the children time to relax and try to capture their natural self. Don't worry if your child is running about and active, most of the images you see of young children on my site were captured while the child or toddler was busy playing and exploring. To get the family shots, I usually direct the adults to simply "be" with the child, or hold the child and we go from there. To get the most out of your session, make sure that your little one has rested and has had adequate snacks and water. We can take breaks for snacks and play, however I will probably still shoot during the breaks. Bring dry, non messy snacks so their little faces stay clean during the session. Prepare the child for the session by letting them know that a friend will be taking some photos of them, it's best not to surprise them. Make sure you've read the guide to help your children prepare for the session, linked above. 

PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME AND BE READY TO START ON TIME: Remember, your session is scheduled according to light. It is important that we start on time. Please plan for traffic or parking constraints. It's best to plan on arriving early.

I can't wait to capture your family! Still have questions? Check out my FAQS below. See you soon!

SO YOU BOOKED YOUR SESSION, NOW WHAT?
If we haven't already, we will discuss location, wardrobe selection, and answer any questions you have.

I am excited to capture you and your loved ones. My objective is to create authentic portraits of your family and children, striving to go beyond rigid poses and contrived expressions focused on the camera. Embracing a lifestyle/documentary approach, I leverage both my equipment expertise and natural light to craft images that transform into timeless artworks – pieces suitable for adorning your home and cherished for generations to come. To ensure your session is seamless, here are a few guidelines to aid you in your preparation.

LOCATION: Together, we will decide on the perfect location for your photos. You should choose a location that reflects the feel and captures the colors you want in your photos. I have many locations that I love to shoot at regularly but I am always open to new locations as well. When choosing a location, think of what color and feel you want your photos to be, do you want a crisp, clean look with an all white background, or do you want a big open field? Would you prefer water and the beach or hills and valleys? You should choose a location that fits your style and personality. I can help you along the way with this.

TIME: If we are shooting outdoors we will shoot either in the morning or in the evening. The light is typically too harsh mid day. If your children are up for it, shooting one to two hours before sunset provides gorgeous light and atmosphere. The images in my portfolio look the way they do largely because of my use of light and the time of day your session takes place has a huge impact. Many families tell me that they simply have the kids take a late nap or have some down time prior to their evening session.

LENGTH OF SESSION: The good news is, I am super fast! My family portrait sessions rarely last more than an hour, and they are typically 35-50 minutes with small children. Don't worry, I can easily get a diverse and beautiful gallery in that time.

WHAT TO WEAR: Wardrobe should be comfortable and reflect who you are, they should also reflect the feel and style you are going for. Clothing has more to do with the feel and syle of your photos than your location does. I do not recommend matching but rather coordinating. View my Style Guide above to help you select what your family should wear for your session. I am happy to consult you directly on wardrobe, email me a photo of what you have in mind and I can help you decide.

PROPS: Most of the time I do not use props during my sessions, however if you have something special in mind please let me know.

YOUR CHILDREN: Remember that children are not usually fond of being told to pose or smile. It is best if we just give the children time to relax and try to capture their natural self. Don't worry if your child is running about and active, most of the images you see of young children on my site were captured while the child or toddler was busy playing and exploring. To get the family shots, I usually direct the adults to simply "be" with the child, or hold the child and we go from there. To get the most out of your session, make sure that your little one has rested and has had adequate snacks and water. We can take breaks for snacks and play, however I will probably still shoot during the breaks. Bring dry, non messy snacks so their little faces stay clean during the session. Prepare the child for the session by letting them know that a friend will be taking some photos of them, it's best not to surprise them. Make sure you've read the guide to help your children prepare for the session, linked above.

PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME AND BE READY TO START: Remember, your session is scheduled according to light. It is important that we start on time. Please plan for traffic or parking constraints. It's best to plan on arriving early.

I can't wait to capture your family! Still have questions? Check out my FAQS below. See you soon!