Families

How long in advance should I book?

Family sessions can be booked year round! It really depends on your preference! Usually it’s best to book 2-3 months ahead of when your ideal date would be since my calendar fills up quickly.

What should I bring to my session?

Aside from your favorite family members, nothing is really needed unless you want to bring things to touch up hair and make-up.

What if it rains?

The week before your session, I’ll be watching the weather to make sure everything looks good. But if it looks like there’s going to be inclement weather the day of your session, I’ll reach out a few days in advance to start formulating a game plan. Typically, if the weather forecast calls for a 50% chance of rain or high winds our policy is to reschedule.

Should I get professional hair and makeup done?

I highly recommend it! It is not a must, by any means, but the impact that really well done hair and makeup has on your portraits is quite amazing! I have a few hair and makeup artists that I can recommend.

How long does it take to get my photos?

You can expect your completed images to be ready for viewing within 2 to 4 weeks of your session date. We will meet via Google Meet to make selections on the products you would like, I’ll place the order through the professional lab that I use, and items should be to you within 4-6 weeks after we submit the order.

We are ready! How do we book?

To book your date I need a signed agreement, model release contract and a $200 creative retainer fee. Once booked, we will begin to organize every detail.

What if my son/daughter doesn’t like to be photographed?

Photo sessions should be fun! I will do everything I can to make it an enjoyable experience from start to finish! You can assure your family that I give them very specific directions for posing so they are never left wondering what to do. Their comfort and confidence is my top priority during the session. In addition to this, I offer a Zoom call before your session so that we can "meet" ahead of time so on the day of your photo shoot you see a familiar face!

What edits will be made to each image?

Family galleries are hand edited by me - I adjust each and every picture until it looks just right! While I strive to get as much “right” in camera as I can, I love the power of a great edit! My editing style is natural with slight enhancements to what is in the frame. This includes but is not limited to making sure skin tones look right, editing blemishes, making colors and subjects “pop” and cropping each image so that it is optimized for printing and products. See below for an example of a before and after edit:

What happens at our purchasing appointment?

At the Purchasing Appointment, you get to enjoy your slideshow of images and place your order. Please come prepared to make all decisions on fine art portraits, albums and prints. Please make sure that all decision makers are present and allow up to an hour and a half for this experience. All orders must be placed and paid for in full at the end of the appointment unless other arrangements have been made. All such payments are final. This will be your only opportunity to see all of your images, so it is recommended that you prepare lists of all sizes and quantities of prints that you expect to order prior to the session. After your purchasing appointment date, photos will be archived for 12 months. Photographs can be retrieved from their archived state with a minimum order of $100. You can expect to receive your order approximately 4-6 weeks after the appointment. Feel free to print the catalog for note taking before and during the purchasing appointment.