I recommend scheduling your session 3 months in advance to your preferred date to ensure availability. The next thing to think about is which season you’d prefer. For many people, it is summer for the warmth or the fall for the gorgeous colors. I however have met some families where the cooler weather is their vibe and we take advantage of the muted soft colors of November or the falling snow of winter. Golden hour (1 hour before sunset) is the most popular choice to get that warm glow but we can make any time of the day work!

I always recommend choosing a location of meaning to you which helps add sentimental value to your session. It could be a local park you take your children to, the beach you often visit, a forest trail you often hike at, a family cottage, you very own home....etc. If you’re however looking for something more unique, we can chat further as I always have plenty of ideas brewing! If you have a family tradition or activity you do together, you can consider that when choosing a location. {Apple Picking, Pumpkin Picking, Ice Skating, ect…} My goal is for us to choose an environment that best suits your personality!

When doing Family Sessions with children, I recommend bringing along mess free snacks. Children are always hungry and it can help to have something on hand for bribery purposes!

Choosing what to wear does not require the stress most feel when it comes to this part of the planning. Once we schedule your session, I send you a “What to Wear Guide” that offers a variety of “Do & Don’t” tips as well as color scheme samples. Don’t forget, that I am a phone call/message/e-mail away at any time to help you along the way. The important things to remember are to be comfortable and to be you. Remember, you’ll be looking back at these memories for years to come so dress yourselves in a way that you want to be remembered.

Unexpected things can happen and the weather can change in the blink of an eye! I am a very understanding person and would ask to be notified at least 24-hours in advance however I understand emergencies can happen. Should we need to reschedule, your retainer will be held onto until we can reschedule to a new date!

As every session has different variables (length of the session, number of people involved etc…) there is no straight answer however most clients who book a one hour session will receive approximately 40+ photos. I’m known to over deliver so don’t be surprised if you get back more!

For most general sessions (other than Weddings) I can guarantee you will receive your photos back within 2-3 weeks. Your photos will be delivered to you via an Online Gallery that’s provided to you via e-mail. From there, you can download the high resolution images and web sized resolution images (for social media and website use). The gallery remains active for 2 weeks to allow sufficient time for downloading. Should you wish to purchase a USB that can be arranged!