a little blip about how it works with me
Hi! I am so excited for your upcoming session. This guide will help you prepare for your session. You will find details on choosing a location, styling tips, and what to expect during and after your session. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me via text or e-mail with any questions before your session.
Wardrobe is such an important part of any session. Every full session includes access to my beautifully curated client closet that goes with my style or the aesthetics of my studio if you choose to pick do the styling I can provide full assistance. Your clothing should reflect your family style! I always recommend that mom finds something she feels amazing in, then work the rest of the family off of that. I really do encourage Moms to wear a Maxi dress. Long dresses that have movement. Dresses that have some transparency and texture, they tend to photograph so beautifully! I am happy to help you decide what looks best.
After you choose your clothing, dress the rest of the family. I suggest coordinating vs. matching Avoid neon/bright colors, clothing with words/large logos on the front, and overly large bows on babies. You can uses hats, tall socks, or other accessories to add layers to your family’s wardrobe. Lastly, dressing for the temperature outside is so important! If you’re kids are cold and miserable that will not photograph well. Embrace the cold with layers and cute accessories. For in studio sessions, choose clothing that everyone can cuddle up in on the floor or bed Barefoot is the best for this type of session.
I am more than happy to help with any clothing questions or concerns. I encourage you to text or e-mail while you’re out shopping or putting clothing together. I am also happy to share some of my favorite shops to kids or yourself.
One thing you will NOT hear me say to your child is “say cheese”. I never force a child to sit still and smile at the camera. Every child is different, so I try to do what works best for each one. Some children take some time to warm up and some are ready to go! I am more than happy to give a shy child the time that they need. Some children want to held by mom the whole time and that is perfectly ok too! There is also time to run, play games, or have a mess free snack, if needed. This session is a time to relax and just be with your children and partner. I am not expecting perfectly behaved children. Trust me when I say, the chaos brings emotion and movement to your images. I will guide you and your family in poses but it also ok for you to just be natural with your spouse and children. Sing, talk, or play with family just as you would if I was not present. Being yourselves is what will create the images you love. There are no rules or expectations! I will guide you and the rest will go from there, I promise!!
Once your session is complete,I may share some peeks with you personally or sometimes on FB or IG stories. You are welcome to share this post with family and friends! Once your gallery is complete, typically within 2 weeks, you will receive an email for access to a private online gallery. It will be open for download for 2 weeks. I highly recommend printing your images through me or a high quality printer such as MPIX. I can not guarantee color quality at places like Walgreens, etc.