Families:
I prefer to take family photos where your family is most comfortable, we will never get the right shot if you are not in your own element. We can take these in your home, which offers a very personalized photo session. If you have a place in mind, let me know… or I have several favorite locations that work great for all sorts of families! I like to interact with your family for a bit before we start the shoot, just to get to know each person’s personality and how everything will work in a photograph. As far as clothing goes, please focus on coordinating outfits, not too matchy-matchy. Layers work really well to add depth and texture. If each person is in their own outfit that represents themselves, they will look more comfortable in the end result.
High School Seniors:
These work best outdoors with natural light and in nature itself. I can take these at anytime of the year, which ever suits your needs and likes. I am not usually a “prop” type person, but please feel free to bring items which show the seniors’ interest. Bring a few outfits to change into throughout the session. (maximum of 4 please.) Wear clothing that represents YOU... Bold, vibrant colors are especially fun to shoot. It is fine to fave a family member present, but I prefer not to bring many people with the Senior, as he/she will be more natural without an audience (and especially mom nagging at them!)
Children:
Please have your children well fed, napped, and ready to go. Kids are so much fun and I love seeing the candid expressions that are so individual to each child. Remember that some children are better when parents are not around, so please be flexible and willing to let your child be themselves. I enjoy taking photographs of children with their favorite toy or something special to them. It also helps them to feel more at ease while getting their pictures taken. Remember to dress your child(ren) in something that he/she is comfortable in. They are much easier to work with this way, and they feel more like themselves!
Babies:I love taking these sessions in the comfort of your own home, where baby is most comfortable. These may be with or without siblings. I like to include both or just one parent in these as well. If you would like other children’s pictures taken or even a family photo, please schedule a session for those separately.
***All sessions last approximately 1.5-2 hours. Please allow at least that ammount of time when scheduling around your session. It's hard for me to get all of the right shots if we are rushed. If we schedule a location for a session, I will plan on meeting you there. If we plan a session at your home, I will arrive about 15 minutes early to see where the best lighting, placement, etc will be. If we are meeting at your home, I like to use natural light, so this might include movement of furniture to get the best shot. I love the bold and unexpected and I LOVE bright colors which look great in photographs. Please contact me with any questions, especially in regards of what to wear or bring!
