A: I typically spend between 30 minutes - 2 hours with my families depending on your portrait package. I guarantee a minimum of 40 professionally retouched high resolution images delivered in a mix of color and black and white (about 10%). All image are delivered via an online private gallery for downloading, sharing, and printing. Professional prints can be ordered straight from your gallery and I also offer custom albums.
A: I offer these sessions on weekdays.
For outdoor sessions, I recommend scheduling during golden hour for outdoor sessions - the hour right after the sun rises, or the hour just before the sun sets (don't worry I'll advise on the exact timing for your session!).
For in-home or indoor sessions any time when the sun is out and bright will work, I typically like to get started between 10:00AM and 12:00PM.
A: The million dollar question. I get this for almost every single session, so I went ahead and created an entire blog post dedicated to the topic! What to Wear to Your Session
A: For newborn sessions, I always advise at home where you can be comfortable and close to any supplies you might need.
For other portrait sessions, I suggest choosing a location you/your partner/your family like to frequent. Maybe a local park or forest preserve, the beach, or your go to ice cream shop. If you aren't sure, I'm happy to recommend some of my favorite spots.
A: Only if you want to! Sonograms and baby shoes are darling for maternity photos. A blanket is always a good idea for family portraits. If you're debating whether or not to bring your dog, the answer is always YES. I have some great tips for including them in your session here!
A: Asking kids to sit still and smile isn't the most fun thing in the world, which is why I won't be doing that during our time together! Rather, I like to play games, explore, make silly jokes and turn what looks like a portrait session into an adventure! Natural fun turns into natural smiles that aren't forced, they are just the result of playing together. I don't expect you to be models, or know a bunch of different poses - that's my job! I will direct you in a way that helps you feel relaxed and natural, and will create a fun space where you can be your true comfortable selves in front of my lens. If you are nervous, it’s totally ok – I promise the end results of our time together will be something you love.
A: You will have access to your full gallery within 2 weeks after our time together. All photos will be delivered in a password protected online gallery for viewing, sharing with friends and family, and purchasing prints from, should you choose to. Your gallery will remain live for 1 month.
A: I sure do! highly recommend ordering prints through my professional vendor -which you can do straight from your online gallery, but it is not required by any means. I also provide custom albums starting at $500. The difference in quality is huge when it comes to ordering through a professional lab, so I
encourage clients to let me help with prints and albums!
A: Head to my contact form here and let me know what type of session you're looking for. A 100% retainer and signed contract are required in order to get your session date officially reserved in my calendar.
A: I typically spend between 1 - 1.5 hours with my couples at home or a location or two of their choice. I guarantee a minimum of 40 professionally retouched high resolution images delivered in a mix of color and black and white (about 10%). All image are delivered via an online private gallery for downloading, sharing, and printing. Professional prints can be ordered straight from your gallery and I also offer custom albums.
A: I offer these sessions on weekdays and recommend scheduling during golden hour for outdoor sessions - the hour right after the sun rises, or the hour just before the sun sets (don't worry I'll advise on the exact timing for your session!). For in-home or indoor sessions any time when the sun is out and bright will work, I typically like to get started between 10:00AM and 3:00PM.
For engagement photos, I suggest scheduling 4-8 months before your wedding so you can include these photos on things like your save the date and wedding website!
A: The million dollar question. I get this for almost every single session, so I went ahead and created an entire blog post dedicated to the topic! What to Wear to Your Engagement Session
A: Add more personality to your photos by choosing a location special to your relationship. Think about places that feel natural to your relationship and you feel comfortable in.Maybe a brewery or coffee shop, a park where you first met, or place where the proposal took place. I also adore capturing couples at home, in their element, drinking cocktails or making pancakes, and getting cozy! I'm always happy to suggest a few locations but encourage my couples to pick a place that's important to their relationship.
A: If you’re wondering about how you can make your experience personal and memorable, bring along any props that are special to you. Your session should scream YOU, so if that means bringing your four legged friend along (OMG YES PLEASE DO THIS) or props that tell your story, I'm all for it! I love incorporating props into photos in a fun way! Maybe it’s something from your proposal or a hobby you both love and share, maybe it’s a food you love or a bottle of champagne (this is always my own photoshoot go to!) that is special. Whatever you want in your photos, I’ll do my best to make it happen! Also, please know if you bring your dog, I will instantly be your new BFF.
A: LIES LIES LIES LIES LIES. 75% of my couples start their session off my telling me they're awkward. I call bullshit. You're nervous, and it's totally fine. It's not the most natural thing to have a camera in your face and a stranger watching while you makeout. I don't expect you to be models, or know a bunch of different poses - that's my job! I will direct you in a way that helps you feel relaxed and natural, and will create a fun space where you can be your true comfortable selves in front of my lens. If you are nervous, it’s totally ok – I promise the end results of our time together will be something you love. So leave those nerves at home and get ready for the time of your life!
A: I typically send a little sneak peak of 5+ images the week after your session. You will have access to your full gallery 2-4 weeks after our time together. All photos will be delivered in a password protected online gallery for viewing, sharing with friends and family, and purchasing prints from, should you choose to. Your gallery will remain live for 1 month.
A: I sure do! highly recommend ordering prints through my professional vendor -which you can do straight from your online gallery, but it is not required by any means. I also provide custom album designing services starting at $500. The difference in quality is huge when it comes to ordering through a professional lab, so I encourage clients to let me help with prints and albums!
A: Head to my contact form here and let me know what type of session you're looking for. A 100% retainer and signed contract are required in order to get your session date officially reserved in my calendar.
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