I do not believe in anyone being unphotogenic. I think many of us have a history and conditioning of being photographed badly or awkwardly or candidly by someone not skilled in the art of curation.

I also think that this is why a large majority of adults relish the idea of stepping in front of a camera. We also generally have a history of being forced to sit still and smile pretty for the camera. I say fuck that! Being photographed is a vulnerable process and my hope is to help you transform your feelings about it from being a negative experience to a positive one of feeling seen and comfortable.

I think any time is awesome. I don't believe in a "right time" to photograph babies or kids. They are all different and change from minute to minute! The only things I try to avoid is bad baby acne, illness, or a day that is really too dark & stormy to provide us with natural light to make gorgeous photos. I like to schedule the first date that fits us both and be flexible, if necessary. What feels most important to have professionally documented: the new, squishy, surreal, sleepy first days? When they’ve unfurled and are more alert and smiling? or maybe a series throughout the first year?

There’s no wrong answer, but it's worthy of consideration.

This is an important question considering where we live! My weather policy is to see what the weather is on the day of our session, as it changes so often and the forecast is so unreliable.

I value both your time and my own;I want to do your session on a day where there is enough natural light to make beautiful images for you. Cloudy days are great, but very dark and stormy days just don’t work. So please be prepared to be flexible. One thing I can promise you is that even when sessions have had to be rescheduled multiple times, they always end up happening at just the right time.

In your space.

This can be your home, your yard, your neighborhood, your favorite ice cream shop, or some other agreed upon location that feels special and important to you.

With little kids I will also strongly encourage at the very least meeting at your house and venturing out if we feel like we need another environment. Why? Because home is where the heart is, and I love meeting your people in their most comfortable place. Your home helps tell your story.

My main feeling on this is what you should wear what makes you feel good!

Whether you’re in pajamas or jeans and your favorite band t-shirt or a cute dress or a costume - I honestly don’t care if you feel happy about it! That being said, I often advise that the most sensitive OR the most fashion conscious take the lead on choosing their outfit and then style everyone else so that they don’t match too much nor clash too much. Clear as mud eh?

I'll give you more tips in your welcome guide.

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