What will the weather be like?

This is a biggie when it comes to wet weather shoots. We can and have shot in light rain and in fact they have been some of our favorite shoots, however, not everyone is a fan of getting wet. If it is really raining we will want to move your shoot to another day, because grey skies just aren't the prettiest. If there are open clouds and streams of light, with a bit of misting then that will work if you guys are down. This also goes for snow. We don't mind shooting in snow if you are ok with it, however if the light is flat then the pictures will be as well. We also need to consider safety driving back and forth, so we will go over this with you if the weather is varying a lot. 

The heat can be a beast to work with. We try not to shoot outdoor family sessions on days that are over 95 degrees. It is just TO DARN HOT! You will be sweating and red and everyone will be uncomfortable. During the super hot season (June - August) we tend to shoot in our studio with the A/C on high!

Do I need to sit on something?

We may ask you to sit on a rock, bench, grass, or anything else that looks awesome. Sometimes objects in the public are not as clean as we may like. Here are a few ideas to help:

1. Bring a blanket you don't mind getting a little dirt on, but still looks good in pictures.
2. Bring a very small rag/handkerchief to put under your outfit so you don't get it dirty. 
3. Don't care! 

Yes! We love to photograph your fur babies. They are very often apart of your families and should be in your pictures. We do ask a few things as to not distract form your overall experience and take away from your time. 

1. Bring another person to help contain the animal when they are not to be in the shot.
2. Bring treats and/or toys but keep them hidden until we ask for them! Treats can be a huge distraction if pulled out to early, we want your pet to interacting with you instead of treat driven.
3. Bring a leash/carrier, most places are going to require your pet to be on a leash. A carrier helps keep him or her safe while we focus on getting some shots of just the humans.
4. Check to be sure your location is cool with pets. Some locations may specify 'no animals'.

Can I bring my dog-cat-bird-snake?

Should I bring Food?

Yes! Water and snacks are advised for outdoor shoots. Generally out family sessions are less than 30 minutes but with little ones snacks can keep them happy and smiling. For sessions at our studio, we have water and snacks for you!

Who should be at the shoot?

This is always up to you, however we are going to focus on capturing everyones individual story. Parents, partners, siblings and fur family are all encouraged. Everyone has a role and we want to celebrate those roles to their fullest. We will discuss who will be in the shoot during your phone call. 

What should I expect?

Family shoots can be a bit overwhelming and let's be honest, you will have people looking at you. We come with lighting and a pretty hefty camera, so we tend to draw a little attention. Don't worry though, we promise you will have fun. The best pictures are the ones of you guys just having fun. Laughing, kissing, hugging, thinking. We WILL pose you when needed and direct you throughout the day. THAT IS OUR JOB! You show up and just enjoy. We are hired to get great images, and we always do. Don't over think it. Time flies and at the end of the day you will realize it wasn't so bad, and that you actually had a great time. Just trust us when we ask you to do something that may be a little out of your comfort range. Most of the time we are trying to get a genuine smile and connection.