What’s the process?

First, we talk. We can do this over the phone or through email, or however you like! Tell me what you’re looking for and when. We’ll talk locations! Once we decide you’re ready to book a session, we plan! I will send you an email, which directs you to my booking site - Honeybook. Here, you can communicate with me, review your contract, pay your retainer to hold your date (usually around $50!), and pay the remaining cost prior to your session! Then, the fun part. Your big day! We will laugh and have fun and I promise it will not feel like those rigid family portraits in the Sears studio from your childhood. (Just kidding, mom! I treasure ours!) Once your session is over, I will send you an email link with instructions on how to download your images within two weeks. (But let’s be real, I get too excited and usually send them in a few days!) You will also receive your print release and sharing permissions in an additional document via email. So, to recap -

1. Booking Email / Pay Retainer

2. Pay Session in full & come have fun!

3. Picture Delivery Email

4. Print Release Email

And then we’re done! Until next time, of course!

What do I wear?

The most important thing is for you to be YOU! You are going to look most beautiful when you are comfortable. BUT! When picking outfits, there are a few things to consider. Where are your pictures? Find an outfit that flows with your location - you don’t want to wear stilettos to a grassy field! Bold colors, varying textures, and simple patterns photograph well. Don’t wear the same thing - like khakis and white shirts on the beach. (We’ve all seen it). If you don’t know where to start, I recommend finding one outfit for you or a kiddo that you LOVE, and using it to guide the rest of your selections. As for the type of clothing… Moms - casual long dresses photograph beautifully! They give a sense that you are dressed up and put together without going over the top. Most importantly, nobody will know if you forget to shave your legs!

What equipment do you use?

Fellow camera nerd? I totally get it! This is what I want to know too when booking a session! I assure you that my photography gear is top of the line and reliable! I shoot all of my sessions in natural light, with the exception of nighttime homecomings, in which case you might see me pull a flash out. My current camera kit consists of the following equipment:

Primary Body: Canon 5D Mark IV

Secondary Body: Canon 5D Mark III

Lenses: Canon 50mm f/1.4, Canon 24-70 f/2.8, Canon 70-200 f/2.8

All images will be post-processed using Adobe editing software prior to delivery!

Yes! This is WHY capturing these moments for you! Seeing a photograph as someone’s profile picture or Christmas card feature is the biggest compliment! You will receive an email after your session with a release allowing you to print pictures at a facility of your choice, and also share the pictures on social media! I do request that you give credit for the images so I can continue to grow my awesome client base! When sharing, please do not add extra filters, cropping, or edit the image yourself. I work really hard to ensure you receive beautiful and quality work when you receive the final product. All videos include music that is copyright free and permitted to be shared on social media.

I do not offer printing services. I allow you to choose where you print your pictures, though, the better the printer, the greater integrity of the image. (Walmart may be cheap, but it also may not look the best!). Instead of actual prints, I will deliver your images digitally. You can download these and save them forever, share on social media, and print as needed! PLEASE backup your pictures, as I cannot guarantee I will always retain your images!