My approach

My approach is documentary, candid, honest and emotion focused. I focus on telling your story versus perfect posed images. My work focuses on connection, chasing pretty light and documenting your story. I LOVE to capture the in-between moments. I give direction when needed and will help you if you don’t know what to do with your hands but I also step back and let real moments unfold. Sometimes I will be quiet.. DON'T PANIC, it just means beautiful things are happening and I am making art out of it.

But what if I am awkward!?

So many of my clients tell me they are awkward or uncomfortable in front of the camera (who isn't!).Good news: perfection is the last thing I’m looking for. To be honest, I love a little bit of awkward! It is my job to make you feel comfortable and allow you to be your true and beautiful self. I will help you out by giving you light direction and small cues when needed . Most importantly if there is a trust and comfort between us it will allow your true personality to shine through (and this is where the magic happens!). Try not to worry too much, all I ask is that you are FULLY PRESENT during our session. Remember why you hired me, try to relax and enjoy the session, the rest will fall into place. I promise!

But what if the kids are crazy…

Good news: you are off the hook for our entire session. It’s my job to worry about your littles–I’ve got a few tricks up my sleeve. It’s your job to show up full of love and with an open heart. Plus, it actually works better if you let me do the worrying! I want kids to give me their natural selves, and they can’t do that with mom + dad constantly trying to get them to look at the camera and smile. I will always capture at least a few photos of everyone looking and smiling at the camera (I know these are important too!). I always like to get that formal photograph out of the way at the beginning, as long as the little one(s) are into it. From there, I love to let the family (specifically the kids) take the wheel. That might sound scary to parents or someone who doesn’t love to be photographed, but extend a little trust my way and I promise the result will be SO YOU.

•  Mom or the person who planned/dreamed up the session gets to choose what they wear first, then everyone else coordinates around them. 

• Anything you can sit, stand, lie down, twirl, tickle, and run around in will be amazing for pics. Above all, choose something that makes you feel amazing!

• Include your kids in the process of choosing their clothes if they’re old enough. If not, they probably look better naked or in a diaper/underwear. Remember to keep it comfortable and choose outfits they can move around in. 

• Use mom’s / the planner’s outfit as a starting point for your colour palette, and dress your family members in each of the colours pulled from your look

• Light colours, softer tones and neutrals tend to photograph better then dark or ultra-busy patterns.

• If you can plan ahead, take off smart watches and lose the watch tan line before your session. Screens in pics=not emotive.

• Be aware of bra lines, tan lines, + anything else that makes your clothes not support you. 

• You are amazing. Your photo shoot should be about you, your family love, and your clothes should support the feelings you want to feel + create during your session.

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