Planning a Date and Location


You will first reach out to secure a date and location that are prefect for your photo session. I have suggestions for locations in Fairfield County, Westchester County, and Litchfield County but am happy to work with your family on a locational preference. Please arrive 10-15 minutes before your scheduled time. If you are planning to change your child, please do so before your scheduled time. I want to ensure you get the most out of every sessions and every minute matters.

Day Of Prep

  1. Make sure everything is all ready the day before so you aren’t scrounging up your clothes in the morning, you don’t want to be flustered before your shoot!
  2. Try on your outfit a couple days before the shoot, trust me, you want to make sure that you still feel great in it.
  3. Don’t get your hair done right before the shoot, the best time to do it is about a week to two weeks before.
  4. Be sure to talk to your kids about the session before. If they know what’s coming they can prepare themselves (even children as little as 1 need some warning!).
  5. Bring some snacks! For children, make sure they are well fed and watered and rested before the shoot! Bring non-mess snacks. Avoid gummies, chocolate, or crumbly items, instead opt for cheerios, raisins, even mini marshmallows, white cheese (in case it gets stuck in their teeth), or a promise for a bigger treat later… I am not above bribery!

Here are some handy dandy things that you might end up needing before or during the shoot:

  1. Water bottles
  2. A brush, hairspray, and/or gel, makeup bag (for some light touch-ups.)
  3. Comfortable shoes!
  4. Your children. As tempting as it is to leave them at home (or send them away from home), it won’t be that bad! Your husband too (wink, wink).

During your Photoshoot


The goal of this session is to capture YOUR family. Parents, kids are unpredictable and this is especially true in front of the camera. Try not to stress out if your baby, child, or teenager is not behaving how you had imagined for the shoot. I have four kids of my own (5, 4, 2, and 1) and can handle the tears and the high energy, we make it work! These shoots are typically kid led, and we let kids be kids! As for husbands, we'll get these done quickly so they can get back to watch some football.

After the Session


When will you get your pics? I'll be honest- as a Mama, life can be busy and unpredictable. I do my best to return your edited images within 3 weeks. I will communicate if it's taking me longer, but that's only if it's "busy season" (fall & holidays) or I've had extenuating circumstances. Trust me, I know you want your gallery. But I also take my time with editing. I frequently give myself a break through the editing process so I can look at your gallery with fresh eyes and make changes if needed. Each gallery consumes me until it's complete, I promise you that.