Family Session Information

STEP 1: SCHEDULING YOUR SESSION:

In order to reserve a date, you will sign some paperwork and pay a session fee of $300. If we haven't already, the easiest way to compare calendars is for you to email or call me with a few dates that work for your family - I always try to be as flexible as possible, and once we find a date, booking is 100% online and takes just a few minutes.

As you look at your calendar here are a few things to consider…

Given the beautiful colors and temperate weather, spring and fall are the busiest times of year for outdoor family photos in North Carolina. If you'd like a session during one of those times (ESPECIALLY if you want a weekend spot), please get in touch as soon as possible!
If you have a particular date or holiday by which you need prints or gifts (Mother's Day, Father's Day, Hanukkah, Christmas, etc.), be sure to book a date at least one month in advance of that date to ensure sufficient processing and printing time.
Babies and young children are almost universally at their very best first thing in the morning, which just happens to also be a great time of day for beautiful light. If you have children under five years old, I encourage you to consider a session at or as close to sunrise as you can reasonably be ready. If you have older children or have one of those rare babies that doesn't do mornings, my favorite time of day that gives us great light is late afternoon/early evening... usually around 1.5 hours before sunset.
Beautiful photographs can be made in any kind of weather, but I understand that there are some downsides to being photographed in the pouring rain or the freezing cold. I can and do reschedule sessions for inclement weather, but am also happy to use your home or one of my indoor or semi-indoor locations if sticking to the schedule is a priority.

STEP 2: THE SESSION ITSELF:

Once we've decided on a time and date and officially put your session on the books, I'll send you a getting ready guide that will walk you through everything from choosing outfits to strategies for getting kids to cooperate. That guide has been created and refined over years of experience, so it typically answers 90% of the questions that come up, but I'm always happy to set up a time to chat if you want additional help.A few days before our session is scheduled, I'll reach out to confirm our time and location... at that point, if the forecast is questionable or someone seems to be coming down with the flu, we can talk about our rescheduling options. Otherwise, that's the perfect time to ask any lastminute questions or let me know if you've come up with a fun idea we haven't discussed.

The day of the session, please block off 1-1.5 hours. Typically we're done within 45 minutes or so, but I don't charge by the hour, so if there's some kind of wardrobe malfunction or child meltdown, I like to stay flexible. If a parent has to leave for an important business meeting but the rest of the family is still available, that's fine... just let me know ahead of time so I can focus on getting that parent in the frame more while they're still available. Finally, take a breath and relax... I promise to give the grown-ups (and kids) breaks throughout the session as needed, and to make it as painless as possible for everyone involved. If it would ease tensions to crack open a beer before I arrive - or better yet, serve mimosas with breakfast - well then I say go for it! Whatever it takes, right?

STEP 3: THE FUN PART!

Within just 2-3 weeks of your session, you'll receive an email from me letting you know that your photos are ready. Once you've had a chance to see them and marvel for a bit, you'll let me know which collection you want to purchase. After that, you'll have a full month to select the specific digital files and print items you want to use to fill that collection... zero pressure!

Pre-session phone consultation
Family session prep guide
Your choice of 10 high resolution digital files with print release
$50 gift credit good toward your choice of anything in the gallery store: prints, frames, albums, digital files, etc.

Pre-session phone consultation
Family session prep guide
Your choice of 20 high resolution digital files with print release
$100 gift credit good toward your choice of anything in the gallery store: prints, frames, albums, digital files, etc.
Payment plans are available.

Pre-session phone consultation

Family session prep guide
A complete set of high resolution digital files with print release
$150 gift credit good toward your choice of anything in the gallery store: prints, frames, albums, digital files, etc.
Payment plans are available.