You schedule a complimentary call and we chat. I’ll send a proposal and agreement for you to complete and sign, you pay a 20% retainer to hold your spot, and then you will be officially booked! Everything is easily completed online.

You don’t have to do much of anything! Just plan what you want to wear and pack it in your hospital bag in advance. In terms of your hospital room, leave everything to me. You will have just had a baby and that’s where I want your focus to be as well as on your own healing. I might move the furniture around slightly for optimal light and more flexibility with shots, but I’ll take care of that when I arrive and see the room. I might ask you if I can move some things or put some things in cabinets to minimize distractions, but you don’t need to worry about any of that. I’ll take care of everything.

Some moms prefer to wear the hospital gown provided and some prepare a gown and robe or pajamas from home. The most important thing is to be comfortable and wear something that makes breast feeding easier for you (if you will be breastfeeding your baby). Partners should also dress comfortably, but avoid shirts with logos or that are too busy to keep photos timeless and focused all of you and your new baby. For babies, I recommend keeping is simple with a neutral onesie and we can add color with swaddles. We’ll discuss this more and you’ll also receive more information about this in your Session Guide.

I frequently hear from folks that they feel uncomfortable in front of the camera. My goal is to make everyone feel relaxed and to enjoy the session because I believe sessions should be easy, especially after having just had a baby. I provide gentle guidance to support connection and enhance lighting and composition. Primarily, I want you to be yourselves so we can capture this moment in time.

It is a big transition having a new baby around, so I like to keep it very easy for older siblings. I suggest asking a family member or friend to watch your older child for the first part of the session. This way when your older child arrives, we can make it all about them so they feel special too. Also, keep in mind I’m a mom and early childhood special educator, so I happily will play and engage your older children. I share more details in your Session Guide after booking and we’ll work together during pre-planning to make sure everyone feels comfortable on the day of the shoot.

I am fully vaccinated and wear a mask for all indoor sessions. My goal is to ensure everyone feels safe and comfortable, so we will discuss this in more detail during our phone consult. I will also follow all hospital guidelines.

I completely understand if after your baby arrives you are not in a space where hospital photos will work, so we can transfer your session to an in-home newborn session. In the event of session cancellation for any reason (other than weather), the retainer will not be refunded. If you cancel, all retainers paid are not refundable.

I’ll keep my schedule open around your due date. Your partner will let me know when you are in labor, so I can be sure to arrange my schedule. Once your baby arrives, we will determine a time that works best before you are discharged from the hospital.