What To Expect...

What to Expect for Children's Sessions
- Since my preference is to use natural light, most of my childrens sessions are outdoors and typically involve exploring new places Madison has to offer.
- I have a variety of props to use including wagons, chairs, blankets, baskets, foot stool/bench, and old suitcase, bales of hay and a mini piano.
- I am always open to suggestions and up for trying new places.



What to Expect for Newborn Sessions
- Typically the session lasts about 3 hours from set up to take down. I typically take about 150 pictures and will edit about 30-35 of the best ones.  I will give you a disc with all of the pictures (edited and unedited) along with a form that gives you the rights to the photos so you can print them as you wish.
- It is best to schedule photo shoot when the baby is between 5 and 10 days old.
- I will set up my equipment in the room that has the best natural light. Typically this is near a patio door or a larger window in a living room.
- I will bring a space heater to keep the room temperature nice and warm.
- Try to feed baby (if schedule allows) 30 minutes or so prior to my arrival
- If possible, baby should be only in a diaper when I arrive, that way we do not have to disrupt him/her by undressing them.
- Have all items that you are interested in using in the shoot out and ready for me to sort through:  baskets, blankets, hats, headbands, etc.  I will bring backdrops, blankets, baskets, headbands and hats.
- Be prepared for explosions of all kinds.  Poop, pee and spit up may go flying or spraying on anything around. Let’s have burp cloths, wipes and clean up stuff out and ready!
- Please don’t feel stressed if we need to stop to allow your baby time for a feed, change or just a cuddle from mom or dad. I understand that little ones work on their own schedule, not ours.
- If you breastfeed and can, have at least one bottle pumped for feeding. It is a little bit easier to get baby back to sleep with a little drink from the bottle.
- Clothing for babies should be kept super simple – less is definitely best. Most of the portraits will be done naked or swaddled.
- Be patient. If the baby gets fussy or alert, don’t stress out. A baby can sense your anxiety and we want to keep the environment as mellow as possible. We will try and get the baby comfortable again, but if that just doesn’t seem possible, we’ll take a break or we’ll work with what he’s giving us. Sometimes the best pictures are ones when the baby isn’t doing what we want.