FAQs

I strongly prefer to hang out with your family for a minimum of three hours we everyone has a chance to really feel comfortable with me there. The truth is the more time I spend with you, the more likely it is for me to get quality, meaningful photos. Don’t think of it as three hours of photos. That’s not what it is. It’s quality family time together and/or just your regular life. Nobody needs to do anything special because I’m there with the camera but it’s also totally cool if you want to use this as a chance to plan something adventurous and out of the ordinary.

Since we’re not asking kids to smile or perform for the camera, we can welcome any meltdowns or other challenging feelings they may have, and let them run their course. My philosophy is that the only way around difficult feelings is to go through them. The more we resist them, the worse they get.

While I do believe boring can be beautiful, I get where you’re coming from and encourage you to plan activities. Ones that spark emotions (think delight, surprise, excitement) or involve movement (eg. sports, parties, eating, dancing, art, animals) make particularly dynamic images. Everyday activities can also make meaningful pictures that are like timestamps for this phase in your lives: playing games, walking the dog, grocery shopping, walking home from school, soccer games, baseball practice, bedtime routine etc. Remember, your kids will never be this age again.

This is the perfect kind of session for parents (cough, Dads!) who are ready for the photo session to be over before it starts. They literally don’t have to wear or do anything other than what they are already doing.

Honestly, whatever you want. Just be yourselves!

If you’re having a family meal during our time together I would love to be included so it feels less formal and more like we’re just getting to know each other.