FAQ

Every session includes a complimentary pre-consultation, either in person, or over the phone, so we can chat about your family, your season of life, and what you will be doing. I use this time to get to know your crew better and the important details that bring meaning to your session. That way, when the session comes, we are ALL more comfortable.

Since every family and activity is different, this obviously varies based on what you will be doing. On average, families spend between 2 & 3 hours in a session with me. The minimum amount of time I spend with a family is 1 hour so that families have a chance to be themselves.

I believe real life can be beautiful, even in the midst of difficulties. That being said, everybody has times that we aren't at our best, so it's important to choose an activity and time that everyone will be as comfortable as possible. We can take a brief pause during your shooting time to recenter if necessary.

Due to the nature of documentary photography and the need for time to be yourselves, I do not offer mini-sessions at this time.

I think a lot of people worry about this. It's important to remember that our focus is on the people and relationships. I use my knowledge of light and professional gear to help handle darker situations. I also use various shooting angles, as well as different framing and composition techniques, to avoid distracting elements when shooting. In the end though, your environment can be a sweet reminder of the home and life you are building, and will be a beautiful memory in your future.

If there are things that would normally occur in your environment, for example a lovey for a small child, those are perfect and I would want to know about them ahead of time. In addition, every session includes 1 posed picture. The rest of our time, the focus needs to remain on the interaction and your story.

While I have a list of things we can talk about (and you can see my portfolio for some inspiration), it's more important that your family do something together that they normally enjoy doing. I find that once I begin talking with a family, they have many beautiful everyday things that are perfect for a session. So go on and fill out that form below.