Upon booking you will receive my Client Guide to help prepare you and your family for your upcoming shoot!
plan for your session
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Secure your date with a deposit. Once secured, I will help you prepare with wardrobe styling and choosing the perfect location.
secure your date
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Most maternity and newborn shoots are done in my new Cookstown, NJ studio. Sessions may also be done in your home or at an outdoor location.
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We specialize in maternity, newborn and family.
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the client Experience
what to expect
.01 | planning your session
Maternity sessions with me are relaxed and fun, if we are out on location I like to move around for a variety of backdrops and poses. You are welcome to bring a change of outfit or two for if timing permits.
The majority of maternity sessions are done in my lifestyle studio located in Cookstown, NJ. This studio was custom built with 14 foot vaulted pine ceilings throughout. The space is the perfect scene for intimate styled sessions and has been decorated in earth tones mixed with an organic modern vibe, all accented with dried florals.
Most maternity sessions are sixty minutes.
what to expect
.02 | WARDROBE planning
I have taken a to of the guesswork out for you by providing an amazing client wardrobe filled with gorgeous dresses for you to borrow for you session. Some of the dresses you'll find in my closet are from retailers such as Fillyboo, Anthropologie, Free People and more. Need a rancher hat? I have three you can borrow!
Avoid trends so your photos are timeless for years to come. Soft, muted colors and neutral colors look great for my style of photography. When it comes to patterns, a good rule of thumb is to have one or two patterned outfits for every three people included in the session.
Tight fitted clothing or a dress that accentuates your bump it a must!
what to expect
.03 | your session day
Be yourself! Remember, these are pictures of you so don’t try to be like that person from Pinterest. We will try a number of shots and not all of them will turn out and that’s okay. The ones that do turn out will be the most natural and beautiful versions of you!
It is really important to arrive on time, or be ready for me to arrive to your home on time. We are booking your session according to the light so we may be limited, especially for sunset sessions, it is very important to start on time. It's best to plan to arrive early.
If we are shooting on location in your home, please make sure the rooms we will be using are clean (unless you want piles of laundry in the background!)
what to expect
.04 | after your session
Approximately 3 -4 weeks after your session your photos will be available for viewing, downloading and ordering via your own private online gallery. You will be provided with a username and password to log in and select the images to be printed for your included package and any extras you may wish to purchase.
Once your order is placed I will send you a confirmation email along with your invoice, orders will not be fulfilled until the invoice is paid in full.
view some of our favorite maternity sessions
what to expect
.01 | timeframe & planning your session
For newborn sessions I allow up to three hours, leaving plenty of time for feeding and settling throughout.
My studio amentites include a baby changing station fully stocked with all essential baby supplies from diapers, wipes, lotion and hand sanitizer.
If we are shooting in your home, it is really important to be ready for me to come to your house on time. We are booking your session according to the light so we may be limited, especially in home, it is very important to start on time.
what to expect
.02 | WARDROBE planning
My studio has a private dressing area that holds an extensive client closet collection of wardrobe for you to browse and borrow during the session.
Some of the dresses you'll find in my closet are from retailers such as Fillyboo, Anthropologie, Free People and more. Need a rancher hat? I have three you can borrow!
Avoid trends so your photos are timeless for years to come. Soft, muted colors and neutral colors look great for my style of photography. When it comes to patterns, a good rule of thumb is to have one or two patterned outfits for every three people included in the session.
what to expect
.03 | your session day
For newborn sessions I allow up to three hours, leaving plenty of time for feeding and settling throughout.
It is really important to arrive on time, or be ready for me to arrive to your home on time. We are booking your session according to the light so we may be limited, especially for sunset sessions, it is very important to start on time. It's best to plan to arrive early.
If we are shooting on location in your home, please make sure the rooms we will be using are clean (unless you want piles of laundry in the background!)
what to expect
.04 | after your session
Approximately 3 -4 weeks after your session your photos will be available for viewing, downloading and ordering via your own private online gallery. You will be provided with a username and password to log in and select the images to be printed for your included package and any extras you may wish to purchase.
Once your order is placed I will send you a confirmation email along with your invoice, orders will not be fulfilled until the invoice is paid in full.
view some of our favorite NEWBORN sessions
what to expect
.01 | planning your session
Most family sessions are done on location at a Jersey Shore beach or a local park. Sessions may also be scheduled in your home or in my studio.
If we are shooting in your home, it is really important to be ready for me to come to your house on time. We are booking your session according to the light so we may be limited, especially in home, it is very important to start on time.
I love creating warm, fun photos filled with love. All you need to be is open, and from here I can capture those moments. Bring your happiest mood to add some zing to your photos. Be prepared. The best shoots are always the ones where parents are stress-free and in good spirits.
what to expect
.02 | WARDROBE planning
Coordinate your outfits by finding a color palette you love and finding pieces that complement one another. Avoid matchy-matchy and black as your main color. Soft, muted colors and neutral colors look great for my style of photography and in particular newborn sessions, please avoid bright/neon hues.
When it comes to patterns, a good rule of thumb is to have one or two patterned outfits for every three people included in the session. Floral prints, polka dots, and plaids work great! Also, avoid large logos or licensed clothing.
what to expect
.03 | your session day
Most often we are shooting according to the daylight, including "golden hour". I recommend arriving early.
Having everyone ready before I arrive helps alleviate stress for you. As best you can, it helps if children are well rested and fed! (obviously, life can get in the way - should they be cranky, hungry, and tired - I can work with that!), if like usual you have left yourself getting ready to last, I will happily start with photos of bub while your do your final touches.
what to expect
.04 | after your session
Approximately 3 -4 weeks after your session your photos will be available for viewing, downloading and ordering via your own private online gallery. You will be provided with a username and password to log in and select the images to be printed for your included package and any extras you may wish to purchase.
Once your order is placed I will send you a confirmation email along with your invoice, orders will not be fulfilled until the invoice is paid in full.
view some of our favorite Family sessions
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