WHAT TO EXPECT
I am looking to capture you and your family just as you are, your natural expressions and personalities,. Not all great photos rely on a smile right in the camera so please be real, relax and have fun- I will take care of the rest!
OUTDOOR SESSIONS
Time of day is key when shooting outdoors so I like to book sessions around the best lighting, in the evening(near sunset). If you are coming for an outdoor session, I have created some Pinterest boards for wardrobe inspiration. Click Here
NEWBORNS
WHEN SHOULD I CONTACT THE PHOTOGRAPHER TO SCHEDULE MY SESSION?
ASAP!!! As soon as you find out your Due Date, contact me through my website by clicking the “contact” tab above.
HOW WILL WE BOOK THE ACTUAL SESSION?
You will include me on your list of important people to contact announcing the baby’s arrival; email, text, call whatever works best for you! I will schedule your session within the first 14 days of life, after you have been home a few days and settled in. It is best to do the photo shoot within this time frame so we can get him/her in those cute little poses!
WHAT DO WE NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU ARRIVE AT OUR HOME?
Expect the session to take between 3-4 hours, leaving room for feedings etc. The Baby runs the show so we’re on their time! Keep baby as awake as possible before the session – bath time before I arrive can help for a good “awake time” leaving baby super sleepy after. Plan to feed baby right before my arrival so we have the best chance of getting baby sleepy right away! Dress baby in easy to remove clothing(or just a diaper), not tight or with lots of buttons, keep the diaper slightly loose so there are as little lines on their bottom as possible ~ this way, if baby is knocked out we can easily remove the clothing (no onesie) and diaper without waking.
WHAT DO I WEAR FOR SIBLING/FAMILY/PARENT SHOTS?
I suggest neutrals. White solid tank-tops for Mom and white t-shirt for Dad looks great and keeps everything looking very natural and timeless. Also, remember a change of clothes for yourselves in case there is an “incident”! If there are older Siblings that will be included in some pictures with new baby, please remember that these sessions can take up to 4 hrs and attention spans can get short with little ones. I always suggest that we do the sibling/family shots first in this case so Dad or Grandparents can leave with the older kids while we focus on the newborn. It’s much easier on Mom this way as well as the baby, to relax and stay sleepy with no interruptions. I typically don’t like to spend more than 30 min on Sibling shots to make sure we leave enough time to focus on baby. As for “what to wear” for the sibling shots, I also suggest neutrals. A simple tank-top for girls and t-shirt for boys.
WHAT SHOULD I HAVE?
PACIFIER!!! This is very important whether you plan on using it or not, it helps transition baby from position to position – if you’re not a fan of the pacifier, throw it in the garbage after our session.
DO I NEED TO HAVE PROPS/ACCESSORIES?
I have plenty of accessories/props for both boys and girls that I hand pick specifically based on my style of Newborn Photography. I always keep things fresh and continually order new items for my work. As an artist/photographer I do have a specific style and taste that I like to stick with, if you booked with me than chances are you like it! If you have a family heirloom etc. I am MORE than happy to use it for your photos.