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Family
While photographing your family, we want to make sure that you are
comfortable enough to be yourselves.
- We may suggest some activities in order to get everyone in a relaxed and playful mood.
- We try to limit “posed” pictures, and prefer to capture moments organically to show more emotion and connection.
- Our goal is to capture the spirit and love of your individual family.
- We will use posing and un-posing, games and tips to help your family interact.
Toddlers/Kids
Toddlers and Kids are by far the most fun to photograph. It is their nature to explore and assert themselves
as individuals and we love that about them. The most important thing to
remember is that your child has to feel safe, happy and comfortable.- We will use the first few minutes of our session to get to know your child and just play. You may want to tell your child prior to the session that Maggie and Kelli will come over to play and we will do some fun photos.
- Because we do not believe in the generic sit and smile poses, we may engage your child in a conversation, games or just let them play on their own, with their siblings, or with you while we capture their personality.
- We may ask you to step out of the room, as that sometimes helps to get little ones to cooperate.
- Kids are perfect at being kids and being themselves, we find its counterproductive to try and get your children to constantly look at the camera.
- Please remember do not scold or threaten your child, we want to keep him/her happy and positive.
- Bribes are ok, and are very welcomed. Please have your child's favorite toy, lovey, or blankie ready to help keep him/her comfortable.
- Toddlers and young children do not have a large attention span. We will work as quickly as possible and we will take breaks as needed.
Newborn
A newborn session is not just a time for us to fold your
baby into cute poses (although we will!).
It is about celebrating a new life, your new family, dreams, wishes,
possibilities and love. It is about
capturing those first exhilarating moments of this brand new persons life.
• Newborn sessions generally last about 3 hours to allow
breaks for feedings, diaper changes and cuddle time.
• We will be
photographing your newborn in his/her birthday suit for most of the session, to
show off the baby's innocence, sweetness and squishiness.
• We will bring our
own blankets, props, fabrics, and hats
• Because we like to personalize our sessions please have
anything
that is special to you ready i.e. blankets, fabrics,
baskets, hats, toys, and even furniture
• Please loosen the diaper straps to reduce lines on the
baby's skin. Keep your home
EXTRA warm. If it’s
too hot for you than it’s just right for your little one
• Please try and keep your little one awake for about 2
hours before the photo shoot. Some things
that help keep baby awake: bath, massage,
exercise baby’s arms and legs, or provide something
interesting for baby to look at
• If your baby has a hard time falling asleep, and that’s
ok. All babies are different, some will
just want to stay awake, and we will work with whatever your baby chooses.
Whatever the case may
be remember that is your baby’s personality and his/her photos will be
beautiful. One of the most important
things at our session will be for us to connect with your little one and capture
their essence and spirit.
Maternity
Maternity sessions are the perfect way to bond
with your partner and baby, and most importantly
to feel like a Goddess that you are. We, as women,
have an amazing power to grow and bring
babies into this world. That deserves a medal,
or at least a beautiful photography session!
Here are some tips to make the most of your maternity
session:
• Remember,
it’s ALL about you and the bond with your new baby.
• Your
Session will last about 30-45 minutes
• Plan to
take it easy the day of, pampering, massages,
pedicures, etc are highly encouraged!
• Remove any
elastic from your belly an hour before
the
shoot to prevent marks.
• Make sure
your nails are polished or remove residual polish.
• Bring
anything you would like included: scarves, jewelry, or
sentimental items that you bought for the baby.
• Relax, We
will make sure you look fabulous.
• Be prepared
to rock the Bump!
P.S. The session book is a great way to commemorate
your pregnancy, it can be designed to include your
maternity and newborn photos (it’s available in Collection
2)
