Absolutely! Styling is part of the experience. You’ll receive personalized wardrobe guidance to ensure your family looks cohesive, timeless, and beautifully elevated without feeling overdone.

Professional hair and makeup is not required — but it is highly recommended.

You’re welcome to book your own stylist, or I can provide trusted artist that will come right to my studio to make the process effortless. Many of my clients choose to include professional styling because it elevates the overall look of the session and allows you to feel confident, polished, and fully present. 

When you feel beautiful, it shows — and that confidence translates into timeless, heirloom artwork you’ll be proud to display in your home.

If you’d like, I can coordinate everything for you so it feels seamless from start to finish.

You’re not alone!  Most parents tell me this before their session.

The good news? You don’t have to “perform” or know what to do. I’ll gently guide and pose you in a way that feels natural and effortless, so you’re never left wondering where to stand or how to move. My approach is relaxed and laid back.  We keep it simple, comfortable, and real.

We’re not there to create stiff, perfect poses. We’re there to document your family as you are.  I focus on the connection, the laughter, the way your kids lean into you.

And here’s the truth: your children don’t see your insecurities. They see you. Years from now, the images that include you will be priceless. We make it a fun, easy hour together — and you’ll leave wondering why you were ever nervous in the first place.

Yes — and this is where my clients see the greatest value. I professionally design your wall art using images of your actual space so you can visualize exactly how your portraits will look in your home before ordering.

We reschedule — without hesitation.

With the intentional planning, styling, and design work that goes into your session, we want the light, temperature, and overall atmosphere to be just right. Your portraits are meant to become heirloom artwork in your home, and beautiful artwork deserves beautiful conditions.

If the forecast isn’t ideal, we simply move to the next available date so your family’s experience — and your final artwork — is everything it should be!

The earlier the better!  Most families book 3–4 months in advance, especially for fall and holiday sessions. Early booking ensures availability and allows ample time for artwork to be installed before special occasions.