Your child grows and changes so quickly! It literally feels like they are growing in "the blink of an eye." Let's capture those chubby cheeks, precious curls, shy grins, and missing teeth - the markings of childhood!
Childhood sessions are the perfect way to capture your child exactly how they are, right now. Let's plan a custom session designed just for your child that's full of positivity, laughter, music, and a safe-space for them to just be themselves! Simple backdrops and natural backgrounds allow your child to be the focus and let their personality truly shine!
CHILDHOOD
Between work meetings and family obligations, it’s downright impossible to find the time to slow down and just be with the ones you love most.
As a busy mom myself, I know the feeling. I also know the feeling of always being the one taking the photos, instead of being in them. Imagine the opportunity to put down the camera and step into the frame for once. And imagine doing it without feeling rushed, pressured, or stressed by a need to keep the little ones in line because you know you can trust your photographer. This is what I hope to bring you! I'm officially inviting you to step outside the daily hustle for a fun, stress-free, and easygoing session even the most camera-shy person could love! Family sessions conveniently take place at your home.
PARENTHOOD
All you have to do to begin the adventure is send an inquiry my way! Share a bit about the session you’re hoping to plan, and I’ll personally be in touch to keep the conversation going by scheduling a time to chat. During our call, feel free to ask all the questions you have about the photography process. And before you ask, yes, it’s totally fine if your kids can’t sit still! If you feel we are a perfect fit, I’ll send the agreement and retainer invoice your way. Once I receive both back from you, crank the Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, or whatever gets you in a party mood because you’ve just booked your family photographer!
WHETHER YOU’RE READY TO BOOK OR JUST WANT TO KNOW MORE, AN INQUIRY IS THE PLACE TO START.
Start the conversation
Prepare for Your Session
My goal is to make sure you feel 100% confident about every aspect of your session, and that starts on day one! Immediately after you’ve booked your session, I’ll send an in-depth session guide your way. In it, you'll find wardrobe suggestions, how to prep (or not prep) your home, and what happens before, during, and after your session. Two weeks before your session, we will hop on a zoom call to meet "face to face", go over your session details, and answer any final questions. And if a new question or concern should arise at any point in the journey, I’m always just an email away!
YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO IT ALONE! I’LL MAKE SURE YOU HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR AN AMAZING SESSION.
enjoy time with your loved ones
During your session, your only responsibility is to have a fun time with your family! Through gentle direction and prompting, I’ll help you settle into natural interactions and moments that feel authentic to you. The most important thing for you to do is have fun! We’ll play some music, let the kids be kids, and laugh a whole bunch as we totally change the way you think of photo sessions forever. Get ready to have a blast!
WITH THE PREP BEHIND US, NOW YOU GET TO JUST CONNECT SINCERELY WITH YOUR FAVORITE PEOPLE ON THE PLANET.
relive the best moments
Just two weeks or less after your unforgettable session, I’ll notify you that your images are all edited and ready to view. We’ll then schedule an in-person or Zoom session for your reveal and ordering appointment. During this appointment, you’ll get to see aaaaaall your images and order any additional artwork that will decorate your home. I offer fully customizable physical products with a wide range of colors and styles, but don't worry about getting overwhelmed! I'll use my eye for design to help you create each heirloom.
GET READY TO SMILE, LAUGH, AND MAYBE EVEN WIPE AWAY A TEAR AS WE EXPLORE THE ART WE CREATED TOGETHER.
fill your walls with love
I know you can’t wait to decorate your home with your radiant family photos, and I can’t wait to get them to you! So, just a month after your ordering appointment, your artwork will arrive, and we’ll set a time for your in-person delivery. For years to come, you’ll be able to enjoy the artwork we’ve created together, and then pass them on to future generations of your family.
THIS IS WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT: TRANSFORMING MOMENTS WITH THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE INTO LASTING HEIRLOOMS
SESSION PRICING
parenthood
collection
First, choose your base collection that includes your digital files.
After your session, we'll schedule your ordering appointment to add on custom wall art, albums, and fine art prints to your hearts content!
childhood
collection
*In-depth session planning guide
*Session planning meeting via Zoom
*Lifestyle childhood session
*Online gallery with all the digital files
*Artwork design & ordering appointment via Zoom
$995 + tax
$395 non-refundable retainer due at booking
Balance due 1 week before session
*In-depth planning session guide
*Session planning meeting via Zoom
*At-home lifestyle family session
*Online gallery with all the digital files *Artwork design & ordering appointment via Zoom
$1895 + tax
$395 non-refundable retainer due at booking
Balance due 1 week before session
Have Questions? I'd love to Answer them! Feel free to contact me if your answer isn't found below!
A childhood session would be perfect for your child! Childhood sessions are made for exploring, playing, jumping, and bouncing! Sessions are customized around your child's interests and naturally promote children to let loose and explore their environment; and we can't explore if we are sitting still!
During the session, your child will be moving around. It's important that they wear clothing and shoes that allows for comfortable, unhindered movement. This is the perfect occasion for them to rock their favorite pair of rainboots that they are currently obsessed with! Since each session is custom, I'll give the best suggestions based off of your specific session.
At-home sessions are personal and convenient, and your kiddos will be the most themselves in their home environment. At-home sessions are laid back, informal, and have an element of documentary-style photography and allows me to capture you and your loved ones in a comfortable and relaxed way. We can photograph your family inside your home, in your backyard and front porch. We'll plan a few activities to focus on during your session.
I always aim to capture the love, joy, and connection between family members, and in those instances, all eyes are not on the camera, but on each other. While I may photograph a few images of everyone looking directly, at the camera, that is not the goal.
One of the great things about a lifestyle newborn session is that your baby does not have to be fresh out of the womb for our session. If you prefer to wait closer to 4-8 weeks old, your baby will be more expressive and we'll be able to photograph your baby sleeping AND awake. You'll also have time to recover from the birth and adjust to life with your new baby.
say hello!
To start the conversation, just send me a "hello" using the inquiry form. You'll immediately receive more session info, and I'll personally follow up with you to keep the conversation going.
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