Hey there, new friend, I'm so excited to meet your new family soon!
Please refer to this guide when preparing for your session. I've broken it down in to five parts: What to Wear, How to Prepare, What to Bring, The Day of Your Session, and After the Session.
WHAT TO WEAR FOR YOUR SESSION
If you’re unsure of what to outfit choose, that’s OK! We will pick together once you’ve shown me the outfits you’ve selected to wear.
Here are some things to keep in mind when planning your outfits:
HOW TO PREPARE
It’s almost here! Photo day!
Trust me when I say, I know the feeling of a whirlwind swooping by when trying to get out of the house with a new baby (and possibly an older sibling!)
Right-click to save this checklist to help you prepare for the session!
WHAT TO BRING
Right click and save this handy dandy checklist, or refer to your email for the file. You can print this and have it with you while packing!
THE DAY OF YOUR SESSION
When you arrive to the studio (1104 Kelly Drive, Newark, DE - the top of the driveway), you will finish preparing yourselves and baby (last minute feeding, changing clothes, etc), while I set up for family portraits.
I always like to begin with family portraits first, so you can relax for the remainder of the session.
My biggest tip for you if big sibling is a little shy, is to STAY CALM and RELAXED. Siblings have been through a major life change and may need some time to adjust to a new space. Don't worry. I'll switch gears, photograph Baby, and keep an eye on Sibling to see when he or she may be ready.
We will create beautiful, timeless images of the entire family, each parent with the new baby, and siblings with the new baby.
After family photos, parents get to relax for the duration of the session. Big siblings are welcome to stay in the Family Room and watch Disney+ or Hulu and have lunch. They should remain inside the space and under a careful eye from parents so photographing the baby remains undisturbed. If you think your little one may run out of patience for duration of the session, please bring two cars and have plans to send big sibling home or back to daycare/school.
The family part of the session is the quickest (pending cooperation from any new big siblings!) and is usually completed in about 30-45 minutes.
The remainder of the session is devoted to the baby.
The rest of the session can be anywhere from one to two-and-a-half hours, depending on each baby.
Some babies need to feed a bit more, others may need several diaper changes. Others may be light sleepers.
And then, there are some babies who just snooze the day away and never bat an eye.
Don’t worry about which baby yours will be. You’re coming to the baby-whisperer. I’ve got tons of tricks up my sleeve.
I custom create several sets based on your color preferences from the questionnaire that I have sent to you. My designs are kept neutral in tones and textures. In fact, I’ve coined my style “earthy-organic,” because I love to use earth tones and natural textures.
I promise, I will never dress your baby up in crocheted animal outfits or silly little costumes.
AFTER THE SESSION
Before leaving the studio, we will schedule your Reveal and Ordering appointment. This is the appointment where you will see your gallery of images and select your package. Ordering appointments are typically held on Fridays (9:30am, 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm). Summer hours may vary!
PACKAGE DETAILS
Session fees cover the time and talent of the photographer, props usage and set-up, and gallery preparations.
Digital files and product are purchased separately (minimum order: $600).
The full PDF pricing guide is in your email, with more in-depth product information!
