sessions
LOCATION
Sessions are held on location at the place of your choosing or at your home. My home studio is currently available for sessions with infants and young children. When the session is in your home, we will look for the room with the best lighting and possible move or rearrange the furniture for ideal portraits.
MOTHERS-TO-BE
Maternity sessions are typically done when the mother is between 28-36 weeks. Ideally, the mother should “look” pregnant without having an extremely difficult time moving around for various photos to be taken.
NEWBORNS
Newborn sessions must take place within the first 2 weeks following birth. The sooner, the better. If you’re ready for the session on day 4 or 5, great! As babies get older they are not as sleepy and will wake when moved, which we don’t want. Please contact me in advance with your child’s expected due date and we can set a tentative date for their newborn session (which can always be moved depending on their actual date of birth). If your baby has already been born or is about to be, please contact me as newborn sessions will always be accommodated when it is possible.
CHILDREN
With childrens sessions, the most important thing is for them to feel at ease. By being patient and not forcing them to stay in one spot, or making them say “cheeeese”, I can capture their personality and the expressions that are so special to you. Often times, I might ask parents to step out of the room or away from our location to help the child relax as they can feel pressured to “perform” when mom and dad are around, even if no words are spoken.
EVERYONE
All sessions I do are done with the intention of being non-traditional. Photo sessions can be fun! No stiff faces, fake smiles and bright lights with your choice of black, white, or gray backdrops. So whether it’s a session for your family, a high school senior, your pet, engagement or wedding, please come prepared to let loose, be yourself and have fun with it!
All sessions require a signed model release.