Hey Friends! I am so glad that you have found yourself here reading this blog post. If you are here that means that you are interested in having a photography session with me. I want you to know that first and foremost, I would be honored to collaborate with you in making you and/or your family into works of fine art.

I know that it may sound a little silly, family or ourselves as art but I want you to know that you are worthy of being art. You don’t have to be a model. all you have to do is 3 things.

• let go of expectations of yourself, partner and kids

• be open to the process during the session

• get a little vulnerable so we can truly create meaningful work that is unique to you and your family

letting go of expectations

My number 1 piece of advice when prepping anyone to work with me is to let all expectations out the window. Past experiences with photography sessions could have you not sure what to expect or you may feel like you have a certain level of cooperation from your kids or your spouse.

Let go of all of that. The most important part of a session is that mom or mom and dad’s energy is positive. During a session the kids have free reign to express themselves and show who they are. Our job as parents is to help facilitate that. That is where the most meaningful, connected and beautiful photos come to fruition.

When our kids feel safe to be themselves that is when the magic happens so don’t tell them to act normal, to smile or to listen and pay attention. Just love, snuggle and play with them. Be a kid for a couple hours!

being open and trusting the process

You may have had experiences with photographers in the past. They may have told you just how to sit or stand, where to put your hands or arms. Maybe even how to look or position your head.

You may have also experienced other photographers rapid firing their shutter capturing every millisecond of your session together.

These are not my approach to photography sessions! I am very much slow, intentional and a little bit hands off. My best work comes from seeing how you and/or your family naturally interact. All my life I have sat back and people watched. Not in a creepy way but just out of curiosity and maybe slight social awkwardness!! LOL

So if I am not constantly telling you what to do or I am quiet that means that I am holding space for you to be comfortable and naturally yourself. I am also observing you to document the right moments.

allowing yourself to be vulnerable

A photography session with me is deeper than just surface level. We aren’t here to capture a nice family photo or a pretty photo of motherhood. This isn’t the session for the Christmas card unless you like to have a unique and different look for your Christmas card other than everyone smiling at the camera.

One of the most important parts of my prep process is my questionnaire. This is a place where being open and vulnerable gives me the opportunity to become inspired by the unique story of you and your family. As an artist becoming inspired by each family and giving you a unique experience is paramount.

If you allow yourself to be seen then there is no limit to the beautiful artistic work we can make together.

Motherhood and family photography sessions can be incredibly laid-back. They can be a place to grow deeper bonds and show how deeply you love your people. To make the most of our time together just be open to the process, let go of expectations of your family and be vulnerable in your questionnaire. These things will make for beautiful and meaningful imagery!