{custom lifestyle photography}
i love natural light – really, i do! no flashes (unless, absolutely necessary). i will never rush you ore make you feel pressured. i won’t give you the cookie-cutter photos that you can get at the mall or other chain portrait studios. rather than stage photos, i prefer to capture photos of you, your children, and your family in an authentic environment being true to yourselves. i love to capture children playing with their toys, joking with siblings, playing with parents, and running around like the free spirits they are. i do pose newborns a bit more than i would for a normal family or child session, but i still love to get parents involved and capture the baby in his/her home and surroundings.
{session details}
first and foremost, i want your session to be unscripted, candid, relaxed, and fun. we can either choose a location around town (i know some great locations) or in your home. the choice is entirely up to you. outdoor photos are best in the early hours of the morning of early evening right before sunset. photos in your home are also best in the early morning or late afternoon.
{my style}
my primary focus is for the photos i capture to reflect you and your family’s personality and life. i want pictures to be candid and full of the emotion of the moment. i’m all about everyone being real and i am not big on posing. i can assist with some posing, but i would rather capture you being you. the best photos are always when you are having fun in a relaxed setting just being you!
{attire}
i always recommend keeping it simple. i’m more into the idea of coordinating outfits then being “matchy”. i love color, and solid colors with hints of bold, fun patterns here and there are my favorite. newborns and young infants are best photographed in their birthday suits. and please, feel free to bring an outfit change as well as any favorite blankets, fun hats, hair bows, tutus, or accessories!
{location}
at your place: newborns, young babies, and children are always most comfortable in their home space. open up the shades. let the natural sun light shine right in. make sure your home is free of clutter. when i arrive, i will take a look around all of your rooms in search of the best natural light. i may even rearrange some of your furniture to make the room distraction free (but i will certainly put it all back in place). i love to use a parent’s bed, a child’s room or a backyard (weather permitting).
outdoors: these sessions are best held in the early morning or early evening. trying to brainstorm locations other than your own backyard? how about your child’s favorite playground or a great local park? we can always discuss great locations ahead of time and collaborate.
{booking your session}
if you are liking what you see and are interested in setting up a session, please let me know via my “contact” page. i will get back to you within 24-48 hours.
{after your session}
you will receive and email with a link and password to access your online gallery within 2-3 weeks of your session. you will be able to share the photographs with your family and friends. galleries remain online for one week. prints and product delivery can take up to four weeks depending on the product ordered.