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WHAT TO EXPECT
Contact us to book your session today. Once your shoot is booked, we will have a discussion about what you want from your images and how you can best style your shoot. We will then start the behind the scenes process of planning your session to cater to your personal needs.
On the day of the session, you can use the tips below to assist you when planning clothing and props. If you have your heart set on a particular prop you would like to add in the image, please let us know as soon as possible so we can include it in the planning process. Whether we are shooting in the studio, on location or in your home, planning is the key to producing the art work and results that you want.
A week or so after your shoot, we will book a time for you to return to the studio and view your pictures. We will be happy to walk you through the process and assist in choosing the best images for your albums and collages.
Tips to style your shoot
MATERNITY
For the perfect maternity session, we recommend scheduling around week 30-35. Husband and kiddos are welcome. Please let us know in advance if they will be photographed so we can work that into your plan. Some women prefer for dad and siblings to attend the first half of the session, the spend the second half at the mall or coffee shop. This allows mom the opportunity to relax for her individual shots and maximize her time to the fullest.
Feel free to browse through our website gallery for posing and clothing ideas. Remember that some non-maternity clothing will also work. Consider how much “skin” you would like to show. Will dad be going shirtless? Preparing him for that is very important so it doesn’t come as a big surprise the day of the shoot. We will always photograph a nice variety for you to choose from. Some will be more suitable for living areas of your home and some will be more private and intimate. The style you choose is entirely up to you. These portraits are for you and it is important that you feel as comfortable as possible. For clothing, jeans and a shirt are always a good place to start for you and dad. If you are unsure, bringing more choices rather than less is always preferred. We do have a variety of “wrap” type of fabric in the studio which we can use as well. Please double check to make sure clothing fits you well before the shoot. Non-maternity jeans, even if you are unable to do them up, work well to accentuate your baby bump. Remember that form fitting shirts will always look better than a shapeless one.
Please bring a nude thong or pair of underwear to tuck wrap fabrics into. Try to avoid bra strap and waistband lines on your skin one hour before your shoot.
This session is meant to be FUN and RELAXING. This time in your life will someday feel as if it was the blink of an eye. We are creating heirlooms while you are waiting for your new bundle of joy. Even though these days can be quite exhausting, many of our moms like to make sure their hair and makeup is done, some even having it done professionally on that day! Please do not forget that both you and your husbands fingernails will be the focus in the pictures as your belly is the emphasis. Give it a double check to ensure that all looks well.
NEWBORN
Your first shoot should be scheduled within 2 weeks of birth. This is when the baby still has their “curl” and will sleep during most poses. We incorporate several methods to ensure that the studio and the baby are warm, so dress yourself in layers.
We can do all natural shots of baby, or fully dressed. The choice is yours but please make that decision before you arrive and let us know ahead of time. Natural shots where the baby is sleeping are by far our most popular to focus on the beauty and simplicity of a newborn. All those little details can be seen like those tiny little hairs that stand up on their arms, a little ear, an ever so small finger or toe.
Sessions usually last from 1-3 hours, so please come with that timeframe in mind. We don’t believe a newborn can be rushed and we strive for a stress-free environment for the new mommy and the baby. Ample time is given for nursing and cuddling your new arrival. Please arrive with your newborn well fed and sleepy and we will start from there.
Family portraits are best when everyone is dressed in similar (not matching) style and color.
- snacks work well as playful "bribery" for younger children
- Keep clothing simple and layered
- avoid white
- Denim photographs beautifully
- Textured clothing is a nice choice - sweaters, etc. for fall and winter
- slip dresses for girls or denim overalls for boys in spring/summer
- Chocolate, tan and jewel tones such as turquoise look very nice in portraiture
- Bare feet are always preferred
- Children look good in bright colors
- Avoid logos or loud pattern
Try to ensure that everyone is well rested and fed.
If there are small children in your group, bring along their favorite snack.
We are lifestyle photographers. Our style is a blend of traditional and photojournalistic. We want to capture natural images of your family. So, while at the shoot, mom and dad can take a wee break from parenting and we will interact with the kids to get that natural look we are looking for.
We strive for a stress-free environment as this will produce the best results for you and your family.
WEDDING
So the day is finally here.
You’ve decided to marry the love of your life… CONGRATULATIONS!
This is your day and the focus should be on the two of you.
We are lifestyle photographers. Our style is a blend of traditional and romantic photojournalism.
The first stage in planning the perfect capture of your big day is to sit together and discuss your vision. This is one of the happiest days in your life and you don’t want it to slip away without making sure you have the right photographers to document every detail so you don’t have to worry and the memories will be there for you later.
So leave that part in our hands, and don’t give it a second thought.
We promise you that we will invest in extensive planning behind the scenes to make sure it all comes together. Our non obtrusive “blend in” feel at your wedding may allow you to forget what we are there for as we hang out with you through the day. But don’t be fooled, we can be politely assertive when we have to.
We’ll get those fabulous savvy shots you want and have them ready for you when the excitement dies down. There’s nothing better than when a bride shares with us that her images brought her to tears and allowed her to relive the whole day in detail.
Inspire us with your wedding. And together we will create memories that you can keep forever.
**We use only Professional photo labs to insure your momores last as long as possible with no fading
