what to expect


LET’S START OFF WITH, WHAT IS LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY? A GENRE OF PHOTOGRAPHY THAT DOCUMENTS PEOPLE IN REAL-LIFE EVENTS, OR MILESTONES IN AN ARTISTIC MANNER AND THE ART OF EVERY DAY LIFE.


THE PRIMARY GOAL IS TO TELL STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE'S LIVES OR TO INSPIRE PEOPLE IN DIFFERENT SEASONS OF LIFE.


SO WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR YOU?

IT’S IMPORTANT TO ME TO TRY AND CRAFT AN EXPERIENCE

WITH A MIX OF DIRECTIONAL PROMPTS + SOME CANDID STORY TELLING.

I LIKE TO ENCOURAGE CHILD-LED PHOTOGRAPHY AND GO WITH THE FLOW.


HERE ARE FEW SIMPLE TIPS

  1. BE READY TO CUDDLE AND PLAY
  2. LOVE HARD AND BE PATIENT WITH YOUR FAMILY


PARENT REMINDER, THIS IS THEIR BABE(S) CHILDHOOD. THEY’RE GOING TO LOOK BACK AT THE PHOTOS YEARS FROM NOW... WILL YOU PRINT THE PHOTOS? HOW WILL THEY FEEL LOOKING BACK AT THEM? WILL THEIR EYES WELL UP WITH HAPPY TEARS, WILL THEY LAUGH, WILL THEY FEEL LOVED THROUGH THE PHOTO? HOW WILD AND INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL IS IT TO THINK ABOUT LEAVING THESE PHOTOS WITH YOUR LOVED ONES.


YOU’RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE IF YOU WANT ARTISTIC PHOTOS, BUT ALSO REALLY CARE ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE AND CONNECTION WE’RE DOCUMENTING.

how to prepare

before your session:


1.USE THE TIPS AND RESOURCES IN MY SESSION GUIDE.


2.TALK TO YOUR KIDS(S) ABOUT THE

SESSION (AGE PERMITTING).

LITTLE HUMANS ARE INTUITIVE TO HOW THEIR

PARENT(S) FEEL, SO SHARE

HOW HAPPY YOU ARE TO CUDDLE + PLAY +

HAVE PHOTOS TAKEN TOGETHER.


3.SHOW THEM A PHOTO OF ME

OR TALK ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER THEY GET TO MEET

THIS WAY, DAY OF, MY

FACE IS FAMILIAR, AND THEY KNOW WHAT TO

EXPECT.

the day of:


AT HOME SESSIONS:

WHEN I ARRIVE, WE'LL PROBABLY CHAT FOR A FEW MOMENTS, I LIKE TO ASK THE KIDS(S) TO GIVE ME A TOUR OF THE HOME, BECAUSE IT MAKES THEM FEEL SPECIAL AND ALSO HELPS ME BRAINSTORM OUR VISION AND WHICH ROOMS TO USE.


IF YOU REQUESTED ANY ADD-ONS, I'LL LEAVE YOU WITH SOME POLAROIDS, OR SHORTLY HAVE YOUR HIGHLIGHT VIDEO CREATED.

what to wear


A COUPLE TIPS BEFORE YOU GET STARTED:

1.COMFORT

WEAR WHAT FEELS GOOD! TRY YOUR LOOK ON BEFOREHAND TO BE SURE YOU LIKE THE FIT AND THERE’S SOME MOVEMENT TO CUDDLE AND PLAY.


2.COORDINATE

  • START WITH YOUR LOOK THEN BUILD ON FROM THERE.
  • UNLESS YOU'VE HAD COLORS DONE AND KNOW DIFFERENTLY, I'D RECOMMEND NEUTRALS + EARTH TONES + MUTED COLORS.
  • NEXT, ADD SOME TEXTURE AND LAYERS.
  • MIX IT UP WITH STRIPES OR A PATTERN.
  • ADD ACCESSORIES + LAYERS IF TEMPERATURE PERMITTING.
  • IF IN DOUBT, ALWAYS GO MORE CASUAL.


3.STYLING GUIDE

  • I'LL SHARE MY GUIDE VIA EMAIL
  • KEEP IN MIND, YOU DON’T HAVE TO BUY NEW!
  • USE THE GUIDE AS INSPIRATION TO LOOK THROUGH YOUR CLOSET FOR ALREADY OWNED PIECES, TO THRFIT, OR SHOP LOCAL.

more on what to expect with newborns


DURING THIS STAGE, SESSIONS CAN TAKE LONGER. BABES ARE ON THEIR OWN CLOCK, AND OFTEN TIMES, THERE ARE FEEDINGS, CHANGES, ETC. THAT NEED TO HAPPEN.


IT’S OK, I’VE BEEN THERE, DO WHAT YOU NEED IN THE MOMENT TO COMFORT YOUR BABE AND STAY CALM. THERE’S NOTHING BUT SUPPORT HERE.


A COUPLE TIPS THAT CAN HELP:

1. WAIT TO PUT ON WARDROBE UNTIL IT’S SESSION TIME TO AVOID SPIT UP AND STAINS

2. IF YOU’D LIKE INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS OF BABE, PLAN AHEAD TO USE A MEANINGFUL OR ASETHETIC

SWADDLE TO HELP WITH THEIR STARTLE REFLEX


more on what to expect with siblings


SOMETIMES, KID(S) WANT TO BE IN THE PHOTO, AND SOMETIMES, THEY DON’T. PLEASE STAY PATIENT AND CONNECTED WITH ME, IF IT LOOKS LIKE WE'RE HAVING A GOOD TIME, KID(S) WILL GRAVITATE BACK TO US.


I’LL HELP WITH SOME GENTLE DIRECTION. UNLESS THEY’RE DOING SOMETHING DANGEROUS OR DAMAGING MY EQUIPMENT, IT’S GOING TO BE OK.


A COUPLE TIPS THAT CAN HELP:

1.AGAIN, STAY IN CONNECTED WITH ME! YOUR ENERGY IS IMPORTANT.

2.THEY MAY NEED A BREAK TO WALK AWAY AND THAT'S OK. REMEMBER, YOU'RE BEING YOURSELVES, AND I'M THERE TO DOCUMENT IT, NOT JUDGE.


meaningful experiences


if you're looking for inspiration, here are some ideas that may feel like your family...



-making pancake/waffle breakfast

-all the picnics, pizza, to pb+j's, or a charcuterie with champagne

-running around the backyard

-tea party with your babe(s) dearest stuffs

-a sweet walk around the block

-dancing all over the house with the record player at full volume

-ice cream at home or the shop

-splashing toes at the beach

-pumpkins lining front porches / we can carve them after



-playing peek-a-boo through the window

-cuddles with a book

-letting your little(s) run around in their fav costumes while their imaginations run wild

-let's make piles of leaves and jump in

-watching the clouds float by

-unpacking at your new home

-playing an instrument, riding bikes, being true to your craft, there are SO many ideas, and SO much magic in crafting an experience where you can be your truest self