Here is some information for first time children’s photography clients.

    For most children from 9 months to 7 years parents can expect about an hour’s worth of photography total before the child lets us know we are done.  I set aside an hour and a half of time together total for each client as small children need to take breaks, nurse and change diapers.  I take a half an hour between each client to clean up and prepare for the next client’s arrival.
    
    I have found what works best is for client’s to arrive on time and start quickly while the surroundings are new and fresh to the child.  I also ask families to arrive on time and not early out of courtesy to other clients who may be finishing up and for me as I prepare for you.
    
    I ask you to bring multiple outfits and to let me see these before we start letting me know which outfits will be most important.   White works great with newborns and this may be the best time for cloth diapers or nudes. Parents in black work well with children that are nude and I suggest staying away from collard outfits for both parents and small children (excluding Christening gowns) until the children can hold their heads up on their own.
    
    I try to do family and group photos first and then work with children individually.  With siblings I start with the youngest child and move to the oldest children making the most out of each child’s attention span.

    If you bring snacks, stay away from items that may color the children’s mouths or muss their outfits or the studio.  Small, white marshmallows are perfect. You may feel free to nurse in the privacy of my dressing room and I have a television with children’s programs for siblings who may need to separate.  If you bring multiple children another family member or other helper may help you to make the most of your experience.
    
    For pregnancy photos or semi-nudes I ask you to bring your mate or another family member such as as sister or mom.

    If you have questions, please feel free to call during office hours and if you need directions please attain these from our website.  Don’t use Mapquest or GPS, my home is very close to my studio,  and calling just before you come you may find us on the other line or with other clients and unable to give you directions at the last moment.

    Thank you,  I am looking forward to our experience.



    shannon