I recommend booking your session about 3 months in advance to make sure your preferred date is available. The next thing to consider is the season that speaks to you most—many families love the warmth and light of summer or the rich, golden tones of fall. That said, I’ve also worked with families who are all about the cool, muted tones of late fall or the magic of a snowy winter session.

Golden hour (about an hour before sunset) is a favorite for that dreamy, warm glow, but we can absolutely find the right time of day to suit your schedule and vision!

I always suggest choosing a location that holds personal meaning—it adds a beautiful layer of sentiment to your session. This could be a local park you frequent with your kids, a beach you love, a favorite hiking trail, the family cottage, or even your own backyard.

If you're looking for something a bit different or more creative, I’d love to chat—I've always got ideas up my sleeve! You might also consider incorporating a family tradition or activity you enjoy together, like apple picking, pumpkin patches, or ice skating.

The goal is to find a setting that truly reflects you and your family’s unique vibe.

Each session is unique, with factors like session length and the number of people involved, so the exact number of photos can vary. However, for most full sessions (60-90 minutes), clients can expect around 40+ photos. I tend to overdeliver, so don't be surprised if you receive even more than that!

Yes, absolutely! I love offering both color and black-and-white versions of your photos. You'll receive a mix of both in your final gallery. I will choose the images that work best in black and white to add a timeless, emotional touch to your collection and also include their colored version.

I also offer the choice between a classic black and white edit or a softer, warmer sepia-toned black and white version.

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.

For most sessions (excluding Weddings), you'll receive your photos within 3 weeks. Your images will be delivered via an online gallery, sent to you by email. From there, you can download both high-resolution files (best for printing) and web-sized versions (perfect for social media and websites). The gallery remains active for 3 weeks to give you ample time to download your images (and if more time is required, I'm happy to extend that). IIf you'd like to receive a USB with your album, just let me know, and I’d be happy to arrange that for you for a small additional fee!

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!