Frequently Asked Questions

• How far in advance do I need to schedule my session?
  • If you’d like a weekend appointment, or an on location session, I am often booked months in advance. If you would like a studio appointment and can come during the week, I can sometimes get you in within a few weeks, but during peak seasons even studio sessions may be booked up for as much as 1 month in advance.


• Before Your Session?
  • Make sure that everyone is rested and fed before the session. I encourage you to bring a snack for children (something healthy and not messy), but please do not let them know you have it and keep it out of sight until I mention that it would be a good time for a snack. Please do not bring treats with the intention of bribing chldren during the session - my sessions are about fun and playtime, so bribery is not needed. Just come prepared to play with your children and have fun yourself. For older children, please make sure they are cleaned, dressed, and ready to go when you arrive - also please remove any stamps, old bandages, temporary tattoos and half worn off nail polish (unless you like it!).


• Can we bring a change of clothes and what type of clothing do you recommend?
  • Of course! Sessions generally last 1/2 - 1 hour, so clothing changes are welcome. But with the teeny tiny ones I do recommend we keep it simple. Newborns and young infants are often lost in clothes. Collars cover their chins up, and things just don’t fit right. For this reason, I like to keep it simple…bare skin! I use blankets and diaper covers when necessary as well, so baby will always be modest even when doing shots with no clothing. For toddlers and children I encourage a few different outfits so we can have variety. Simple is always popular. Basic jeans, khakis, and plain dresses with bare feet. But I also love colorful, funky outfits! Don’t be afraid of color and layering things up for a modern look.


• What age do you recommend my baby be for newborn portraits?
  • If you want true newborn portraits, we must do baby’s session before he/she is 2 weeks old, with about 1 week old being the best age. We can sometimes work with a baby up to 3 or 4 weeks old, but in general you may not be able to get those cute little scrunched up, sleepy portraits with a baby after the first week or so. Also, baby acne commonly sets in around 2 weeks old, so it’s important to get them in before that happens. If you would like to schedule a newborn session, I strongly advise that you book your session while you are still pregnant. We will work on changing the session date if it is needed (if baby comes early or late), but by reserving your spot before baby arrives it ensures that I don’t fill my calendar and can fit baby's session in as soon as possible! It is VERY rare that I am able to get a newborn in last minute as my schedule books up weeks and sometimes months in advance, so please do not delay in scheduling this important session.


• What if my little one gets sick or gets a bruise before the session?
  • Basic retouching is included with your session fee, so if your little one has a bump, bruise, or bug bite I can correct it. If your little one is feeling sick or suffering from any type of rash, I do require we reschedule. We want your little one to shine for their session, and no one feels like shining when they’re under the weather. I also have to avoid exposing myself to sick children so I don't pass anything on to other clients as well as my children.