Session Details, facts and questions

Maternity session

These sessions can take place either in the studio or at a location of your choice.  Maternity sessions are versatile and molded to the wants and needs of each client.  Some clients like to do shots with bare bellies and wraps, others prefer bellies to be covered etc.  Prior to your session we will discuss exactly what you are looking for.  For studio, I tell moms to bring a pair of jeans (maternity or non maternity), black or gray lounge pants, and a black or gray tight shirt or camisole.  I like to keep things very simple so that we can really focus on the art of the body during pregnancy and the emotion that we feel when pregnant.  For outdoor maternity sessions, I recommend having an outfit that you feel comfortable in and love that accentuates your growing belly.  I also love the look of long dresses or maxi dresses out in nature definitely accentuates your baby bump.  If you are looking for something in specific, I think downeast clothing has some great stretchy basics and layered with a cardigan is adorable! Maternity pictures can be done with a husband or partner or alone.

Newborn session

Newborns are best photographed in the nude.  It is important to schedule your newborn session while you are still pregnant and schedule around your due date.  As soon as your little one arrives, contact us within 3 days so that we can get you scheduled in.  Sessions take place when your little one is around 5-9 days old.  This allows us to capture the curl, and details of your little one.  As they age they lose the newly born look and they start to stay awake more often and it becomes harder to move them without them waking.  A newborn shoot lasts roughly 2 hours and they will have accidents, dont worry we are used to it.  We provide hats, baskets, wraps and hairbows but please feel free to bring your own as well as any other items that have meaning that you would like your child photographed with.  I also recommend prior to coming to your session, that you dress baby in just a loose diaper and put them straight in there carseat covering them with a blanket.  This way we are not disturbing s/he with undressing.  Please also bring with you a binki and a bottle of expressed breast milk or formula.  Session includes your choice of two backgrounds with the option of two baskets/buckets (twig, wire, nest, bucket or trenchbowl) and basic blanket shots including props such as wraps, bows, hats and just your baby natural.  Parents, please bring long sleeve black shirts if you are interested in doing shots with your newborn.  Please note I dont do family shots in studio, but I will do a few casual shots of parents with their babies/families.  If you want a sibling in some of the pictures, please bring him or her at the beginning or end of the session as the sessions tend to be long and tedious and younger kids get anxious.

6-8 month old baby session

Babies at this age are either sitting or close to sitting.  We usually have them sitting, laying on their tummys and in a crawling position.  I have hats, hairbows and tutus for babies but please if you have things you would like incorporated in your session bring them.  I dont limit the number of outfit changes, it really just depends on your child and their tolerance.  Babies this age usually only last about 45 minutes until they start getting fussy.  I recommend bringing a few outfit changes, a favorite blanket and toy and a drink and snack for when they need a little break.  for boys I recommend at least bringing one pair of jeans or jean shorts with you to your session.  We usually will have the option to do 2-3 different backgrounds in a baby session.

One year old session

One year olds are now mobile.  During your session expect to chase sometimes.  During this age we really get some fun expressions.  I have tutus, hats and hairbows that you may use for sessions.  I recommend bringing a few outfit changes as well as jeans or jean shorts for boys.  Also bring a favorite toy that you dont mind being photographed if your child gets anxious.  If you are wanting to do a cake smash please bring a cake or cupcake and something for them to wear during the cake smash.  I recommend a tutu, diaper cover, or something you dont mind getting messy.  Also bring a snack and drink for your child if they need to take a break.

Family Session

Family sessions are a great time to capture interaction, emotions and just plain memories.  Each family has there own way of interacting with one another and I really try to capture that specific family and their dynamics.  If you have clothing questions, we can chat before your schedule session and arrange some clothing suggestions and options.  I recommend choosing one or two solid colors and adding a fun texture or pattern to spruce things up.  Its fun to mix and match colors for example: have mom wear a necklace, bracelet, or scarf that has colors in it that match one of the children.  During family pictures, I not only take pictures of the family as a whole, but I also take pictures of mom and dad, siblings, mom with the children, dad with the children and the children individually.  Please dont stress about family pictures, just get dressed and come to have a great time! i will work with your children, focus on getting their attention so that you can relax and really interact and enjoy your children.  I love to get not only posed shots, but also candid shots of the family and kids interacting.  I want to capture your life as it is, as we see it so that its real life, real art.

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