no jargon.
just honest truth from me to you...

What you need to know...

We are going to be friends...
...Cue Jack Johnson’s song, “We’re Going to be Friends.” You are so much more than “just a client” to me. Fair warning: our phone consultation & ordering session will include lots of hot beverages (I’m basically Lorelai Gilmore when it comes to coffee). 

I get what it's like to feel awkward in front of a camera...
...Why is it that we always become so aware of our hands the second a camera is pointed at us? No worries, girl. Over the years I’ve perfected a system of “coaching” (I prefer that word to “posing”) that leads to comfortable, beautiful, natural, life-inspired images. It's like a big game of Simon Says.

I won't make you "say cheese"...
...My sessions are filled with laughs, jokes, and games to achieve natural, life-inspired images. Your family can simply be themselves and I'll take care of the rest. 

I'm flexible...
...I'm from a big family. I totally understand the unpredictability that comes with kids. Don’t worry one bit if that missing shoe or unexpected roadside potty-break causes you to be late for our session. I assume Plan B from the start. It's all good!

I speak "moody teen"...
...I will expect some hesitance from your teen (and let’s be honest…sometimes your husband too). I’m a middle school teacher. I get it. But I’m also proud to say I’ve had many-a-husband tell me things like, “that was totally painless!” “you got all those shots that quickly?” “that wasn’t bad at all!” I love re-defining what family photoshoots can be like! 

Redirection is my specialty...
...No need to panic when your typically-talkative-toddler decides that behind daddy’s leg is his new favorite hiding spot. I’ve been called “the child whisperer” and know how to draw kids out and make our shoot a happy memory for them. Redirecting attention is my specialty. So get ready for the ground to turn to lava, super glue to be painted on your and your kiddos hands, and some goofy games of telephone…

I don't expect you to bring a thing...
...Like a dinner party with a good friend, all you have to bring is yourselves. I’ll have all the snacks, waters, bug sprays, attention getters, and touch up items you’ll need.

Breathe easy, mama.
I've got you.