Portrait Tips

To ensure timeless portraits, choose clothing that is simple, clean, and classic. Logos and busy patterns date the portraits, and usually distract from your child. Solids, jeans, and khakis are good choices, and bare feet are usually preferable to shoes and socks. For newborns and babies, bare skin is always a classic. Feel free to bring any special item that you might want in your pictures. (Unlimited clothing changes included in sitting fee)

I prefer to capture moments... not forcing them with akward poses and cheesy grins. My style is more relaxed, natural and realistic. For the small set, I will take their lead and be playful to get genuine smiles and laughter. I enjoy capturing those innocent moments... from silly to tearful.

I specialize in natural light portraits, on location either in your home or a location of your choice (I can offer suggestions). I truly believe that the making of portraits should be an enjoyable experience, to look back on and smile at the memories they hold.

After your session my work is far from over. Your proofs are processed into works of art. This includes color balance, minor skin retouching, and conversion into black and white or sepia (upon request) for no additional charge. I will contact you within five to seven with a link to view your proofs online. These proofs will remain active for 20 days, in which time you can show the images to family and friends. Your order must be placed within this time period. If more time is needed I will happily extend it for another 20 days for an additional $20. Payment for prints must be received before I place the order.

Portraits are processed by a professional lab from high quality digital files. All prints will be luster/matte finish. Please allow up to 3 weeks from the time of your order for photo processing and delivery.