Lifestyle photography aims to capture authentic moments and connections. This means I will lightly pose and guide you into more natural interactions, rather than stiff poses where everyone smiles and says, "cheese" at the camera. Don't worry, I will get those "holiday photo" shots, but we will knock them out early so we can focus on where the true magic happens!

Depending on your location, outdoor sessions will take place during golden hour (the 1-1.5 hours before sunset), which means the time will change seasonally. For in-home sessions, the best time is typically mid-morning to noon.

The time of your session is optimized for the lighting, which is one of the most important elements to achieve the most flattering and magical images. 

I understand that depending on the time of year, this can mean later bedtimes for your little ones. We will discuss tips and strategies to ensure a successful session!

Being the oldest of five children and having a large family, extended family sessions are some of my favorites to photograph because I know how special and meaningful the images are to all involved. 

During these sessions, I accommodate various combinations to include each individual family, whole family, grandparents with grandchildren, cousins, etc.

I include grandparents in sessions complimentary, although once other aunts/uncles/cousins, etc are added, I charge a fee of $1,600 for an extended family session for all of the images. Due to the larger number of family members, combinations and a higher number of delivered images, I account for the time during and after the session while editing. 

These are perfect sessions to go in on together and gift to grandparents, especially during the holidays!

This is one of my favorite parts! Your outfits and styling will 100% impact the feel of your session and your final images. I have a complimentary online styling platform that you will have access to, a client closet and will offer guidance and assistance as needed along the way.

I also like to get an overall vibe of your desired color palette and style from your questionnaire and will send you e-mails with clickable links of outfit ideas for your entire family.  

And feel free to check out my Pinterest boards too, as I have pinned inspirations for various types of seasons and sessions.

Of course you can! If outdoors, I would recommend you bring someone who can hold your dog between shots, or take your dog on bathroom breaks as needed.

In home sessions lend themselves well to having your pets be captured as part of your family, and I especially love to capture newborns with their newest furry pals.

Let me know ahead of time too, so I can make sure and be prepared with treats!

That's the beauty of family sessions! Some of my favorite images are from sessions where the kids were just being kids. I am the oldest of five children, so I basically function best in organized chaos!

We will roll with the punches, get them to laugh and capture them perfectly just as they are. My #1 rule is for that hour, act like everything your children does is hilarious. Make sure to remind your spouse of that too!

And trust me, my own son rarely sits still for pictures and even fell into mud 10 minutes into a recent family session. It was extremely humbling. For this reason, I try to get our own family photos done often so I know what it's like to be on the other side of the camera!