LIFESTYLE PORTRAITS
I photograph my clients where they feel most comfortable so I can capture all the qualities that make them unique. Don’t worry if your kids aren’t perfect, mine are semi-feral so I can take it. What should you wear? Wear the clothes that you feel most comfortable in, that accurately represent who you are. If you want suggestions on what colours might look good, just ask!
Lifestyle sessions take place anywhere in Vancouver’s lower mainland. I don’t mind going on an adventure to get the right shot- so get creative with your location choice. For the best light I recommend scheduling your session just before sunset or early in the morning. Lifestyle sessions are perfect for families, singles, couples, and kids.
The session fee includes my time and talent of either 30 minutes (for the mini) or 1 hour (for the full portrait). The session covers up to 5 people, but if you have a large family- that’s fine too just add $35/per each additional person. Once all of the best images are edited (within 2 weeks) I will come to your home or a location of your choice for an in person ordering session, where you will choose what you would like to purchase from the session, including a wide variety of one of a kind heirloom print products, and digital packages to compliment your session.
MATERNITY PORTRAITS
Maternity portraits are best done between 32-38 weeks, ideally while you’re still able to move around quite comfortably. We can do them before or after then too if that timing doesn’t work. The session lasts approximately 1 hour.
The photos can be of just you and your belly and if you have a partner, other kids and/or pets, please feel free to include them as well. Wear something that you feel comfortable in, that fits well and shows off your growing babe. It doesn’t need to be a gown but it absolutely can be. There are a few businesses in the lower mainland that rent maternity dresses for this purpose (if you don’t want to purchase one just for this). Here is one for example.
If gowns aren’t your thing, we can do casual candid portraits at your home or on location somewhere you love to spend time. If there is an outdoor location near your home and you’d like to do both indoor and outdoor, I’m very than happy to accommodate.
Within approx. 4 weeks from the time of the session (usually sooner) you will receive a link to the edited session proof gallery with a minimum of 30 stunning and unique images to choose from. The maternity session fee includes my time and talent for the session and editing, along with 10 image selections in medium resolution (printable, by you, to 8×12″).
NEWBORN + FIRST BATH
Newborn sessions take place in the comfort of your own home, within 14 days of birth. I would prefer to document your baby and your newly upside down life exactly as it is. Please don’t do a huge clean of your house just for me. I can absolutely make beautiful images in the chaos of newborn-land.
Because of my extensive experience working with new families, I can guarantee this will be a low stress and enjoyable session. We take as many breaks as needed to ensure you are able to care for your baby as often as is necessary. I do not bring props, blankets or other posing equipment as my style is natural and organic and I like the parents (and siblings) to be in the photos whenever possible. I prefer a naked baby (in a diaper) for images to remain timeless and classic for years to come (skin never goes out of style).
My favourite session is the herbal/first bath session. I love to show parents how easy, enjoyable and safe it is to bathe with your little one. There are many benefits to both the parent and baby when delaying baby’s first bath (you should look into this!). This session can be combined with a newborn session for an additional investment or it can be done all on its own. It’s the perfect way to wind everyone down and it’s also great for fostering a love of water from a young age. It’s far more peaceful for your baby (and you!) to experience water for the first time when you’re right there with them. I will bring the fresh (organic) flowers and the postpartum herbs to add to the bath, which are great for your own healing too.
*deluxe birth photography packages have the option to add a complimentary herbal bath at the end of their newborn session.
Within approx. 4 weeks from the time of the session (usually sooner) you will receive a link to the edited session proof gallery with a minimum of 30 stunning and unique images to choose from. The session fee includes my time and talent during the session and editing, along with 10 image selections in medium resolution (printable, by you, up to 8×12″).
