When we are in the process of planning your families session, I will help you decide on some activities for your family to do together that encapsulate what your family enjoys in this season of life.

This could be baking, playing a board game, gardening or playing outside, going to your towns farmers market, reading books together, sitting in your children’s room playing with their toys, or absolutely anything in this season of life that is aligned for your family! It’s completely unique to you.

Then we create an outline for your session of what order to do those things in. Going into the session, I know what is important to you to capture as we will have a video call beforehand to know what your vision is. So I’ll arrive, say hi and connect with everyone, then set up my camera. I’ll say “okay, we can get started!” And we start with the first thing in your outline.

From there, your focus is simply to be with your family and I’ll be hanging out capturing the moments of connection. When you’re finished with that activity, you can move onto the next thing. The key is to be present and not feel the need to rush through anything. If we need to move on time wise, I’ll let you know.

So it may not be what an actual “day in the life” looks like exactly for your family. It’s all about capturing the essence of this season and doing those things together while enjoying each others company.

There is very little posing, outside of a moment during the session where we will grab a family portrait for you to have. Or if I happen to see a really great moment for something, I may gently direct you towards something. Otherwise it is very laid back, not a typical photoshoot where you are being directed the whole time. It ends up being a really fun day together as a family, and at the end of it you have beautiful memories captured to enjoy for a lifetime.

Your privacy is of upmost importance to me. I have several clients whose sessions stay completely private and are never shared on my website or social media. You will receive a private gallery that only you and I have the ability to access. When signing your contract, you get to specify what level of privacy you and your family prefer. Whether that be covering your children’s faces in any photos shared online, or simply not having your photos and videos shared at all.

While I’m always thankful to be able to share my work, these photos are YOURS and will only be shared with your permission.

When it comes to Day In The Life sessions, your home is simply the frame to the art: Your family! While you may want to pick up big messes prior, you do not need a perfectly organized or pinterest styled home. The beauty is found within the authenticity of your story as a family. I know when something is worth including and I also know how to move around a cluttered corner if needed. BUT some mess is a normal part of life and can actually carry beauty in it. Like being able to look back one day and see the laundry piles that were a daily part of your life and how that resembled your days together as a family.

As a mama, I am completely used to meltdowns, sibling fights, and all the things that come with being little! I promise it doesn't phase me. If your kiddo needs a moment, I know exactly when to step back and give space. And often times once things have settled, can then capture the really sweet moments of connection that follow. But what's most common is that the kiddos are having so much fun from the intentional time together, that the overwhelm is few and far between!

Depending on what we’ve discussed for your sessions vision, if there’s rain, we stick with the plan as normal and adapt! It's really easy to do with day in the life sessions as it does not rely on a sunny day to capture a beautiful day. If there is inclement dangerous weather, or if your session specifically relies on dry weather, we can look at another date to reschedule for your family.

Something I’ve often heard is “I think our life may be too boring.” My dear, I promise you it isn’t! The magic and beauty I capture is found right in the midst of that mundane.

Before your session, I get to know the heart of you and your family and hear your story. I learn what your family loves and values and we plan your session around those things. On your session day, you are spending time taking things slow and enjoying your family. Before you know it, your session is done and when you receive your photos and videos, your heart will be overflowing with the joy of seeing just how beautiful your life is!

Yes! I know preserving your families season of life is an investment and I want to make it as easy as possible for you.

To book your session, you pay a 30% non-refundable deposit, then payments can either be broken up month by month, or in one or two additional payments due a week before your session date.