My Purpose, My Approach, and Frequently Asked Questions
Memories Fade
Every moment holds a place card in our lives. It’s so easy to watch each moment quickly change to the next, and before we know it, fade into a distant memory. Photographs have the ability to remind us of the times that matter. They can incite a smell, a feeling. They take us back to the moments that matter most. I’m here to document those memories, to make them last more than a moment.
I’m the person that spends hours looking through old photos- I print cell phone pictures monthly and these books are my favorite thing- something I would grab if there was a house fire. I also am known to sit for hours browsing my cell phone photo gallery and old Instagram posts. I love the feeling it gives me to relive these memories. Its what stirs up my desire to capture these moments for others.
My Approach
While I will always capture a “looking at the camera” photo, those aren’t the only focus of my sessions. I gently guide you in prompts and poses to allow genuine smiles and connection. My goal is to always capture you as you are. During family sessions, I am completely child led. If a kid isn’t feeling it, we move on! If a kid needs to be cuddled and held, we stop and do that. I don’t ever force kids to smile at me and encourage parents to not force them either. My whole approach is centered around genuine connections and smiles. I encourage you to let the stress around the session go, and let me work my magic.
FAQs
STYLING- Do you help with wardrobe?
This is by far one of the most important questions! Wardrobe makes all the difference in your images, and I even like to style Fresh 48 sessions and in home sessions. I like to be involved in the styling of your session and am available to whatever capacity you need to help you look and feel your best! As we chat, I can create style grids tp help guide you to what you love. A few notes- Moms- something flowy that allows movement creates such a magical feel to photos. A mix of complimentary colors and/or prints is beautiful and can work well. Texture and accessories are always an amazing bonus! I always want you to feel YOUR BEST and represent yourself the best. Please pick things you FEEL good in. When you FEEL GOOD, you LOOK GOOD. I offer a client closet with a few boutique dresses for mama and clothing for kiddos that are available for clients to use to help with styling. I’m constantly adding new pieces and on the hunt for beautiful things.
Do you require a DEPOSIT to book a session?
Yes, I ask for a $100 non- refundable deposit to hold session dates. This amount is applied to the session total, with the remaining total being due one week before the session. This deposit can be transferred to another session date should there be a conflict.
What is included in my SESSION FEE?
Your session fee includes my time planning your session and helping to style you, as well as the time we are shooting your session and my time editing the images. Your images will be uploaded to an online gallery where you can download, print and share your digital files. A print release is included with every session to allow you to print your images wherever you prefer.
How LONG will it take to get my images BACK?
My turnaround time is 2 weeks, but I do everything I can to get them back to you as soon as possible. Being a full-time mom, I allow some wiggle room for the chaos that life can bring! (busy season tends to be a bit longer due to quantity of sessions I take per week, closer to 3 weeks)
What LOCATION will our shoot take place at?
After we set up your session, we will talk and pick a location together. I have many favorite places to shoot at, depending on what you are wanting for your session. I have a location list with sample images for you to look through.
I’m worried about my KIDS acting crazy
Please don’t worry! I want to stress this, nothing is too much for me! There is a reason I’m completely child led in our sessions, and it’s to allow genuine connections to happen. But also- to allow kids the time to be kids. We play games and giggle, but also we stop and allow kids to cuddle and be comforted. Meltdowns happen, and then they move on! I promise nothing surprises me, and having 3 kids of my own- I’ve seen it all!
FRESH 48- What if my baby is early or late?
I am pretty much on call as your due date nears. I myself have had babies 3 weeks early and know the uncertainty leading up to birth. Once you’ve notified me that baby is coming, (and then when baby arrives), we will plan your session time. We will typically shoot the morning after birth (depending on time of birth and projected discharge time/date), or 2 days or so after C-section birth, as these typically require longer hospital stays.
