Frequently Asked Questions? What are the two types of sessions? Our most popular session by far is the custom, signature session, and it is the session most clients have experienced through the years. We also offer our popular Baby and Belly session. This session includes a maternity session and a newborn photo session to be done within the first two weeks of birth. You will receive a set of custom designed birth announcements. What happens when I schedule a session? After booking and holding a date with your session fee, you will receive a brief questionnaire where I’ll get to know a bit about you, your family, your ideal session, and more. What do you enjoy doing together as a family? What details of “ordinary” life feel extraordinary to you and worthy of capturing forever? For instance, I had a client communicate how much the family enjoys “backyard adventures,” with the boys exploring while mom gardens, so we tailored the session to reflect this love. Maybe we’ll document the fun that ensues when Fifi gets a bath, when dad puts down the Blackberry to join a very important tea party, or when everyone pauses for storytime in the master bedroom. Where does the session take place? Most sessions take place at your home or another location that is meaningful to you. Clients often say, “but my home doesn’t look like the ones on your website!” and feel that everything must be perfectly decorated and, well, perfect. Please know that just outside the frame in many of my images were toys that didn’t get put away, a patch of lawn in the midst of being landscaped, or a pile of laundry that understandably didn’t quite find its way into a drawer the first week baby arrived. If your session takes place at the studio, I’ll take special care to make sure that the children are comfortable in their new surroundings. What should I wear? When you book you’ll receive a {what to wear} style guide that offers wardrobe inspiration and I’m always happy to help you choose outfits from among your favorites, whether they are brought along to a studio session or we delve into the closet together at home. The biggest rule to remember is to be yourself and to be comfortable! Also, ideally, the wardrobe choices will look at home in the rooms where wall portraits will be displayed. How much time should I plan for the session? Most often sessions last around 1 to 1 1/2 hours, with a bit longer for newborns. This gives us plenty of time to get to know each other, to have a snack if needed, to “play” instead of merely “pose and smile,” and in the middle of it all to capture a beautiful variety of images. For studio sessions we’ll also spend around 1 to 1 1/2 hours and capture both indoor and outdoor settings. It’s best not to overshedule session day whenever possible so that kids feel fresh and no one is anxious or rushed.
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