IT STARTS WITH NEWBORN, SIX AND 12 MONTHS $500 ( and a session once a year until age 14 )
add maternity for $150
NEWBORN
In studio before the baby is 14 days old.
SITTING UP ( 6-7 MONTHS OLD )
Sitting up without you being right beside your little one is the perfect time to photograph this milestone.
ONE YEAR! BIRTHDAY SESSION
It's hard to believe your baby is already 1 year old. You can do a theme, smash the cake, or all natural in the studio. Anything is possible, although, simple is best.
There are so many options when photographing BIG KIDS! We can do themes: princess, fishing, sports heroes, tea party, fairy, glitter, natural outdoor, barbie, mermaid, ballet, books, Harry Potter, etc.
Big Kid's sessions are the perfect time to let them be themselves, throw a bunch of stuff at a wall and see what sticks.
WATCH ME GROW
I created WATCH ME GROW when a client kept coming year after year to celebrate her precious boy's birthday. I was way too busy to think of this myself, and never thought to do this for my own children, until Jordan requested it for Carter.
17 years later we are still going strong.
WE START WITH NEWBORN, SIX AND 12 MONTHS, then, have a plan for their life.
Parents like knowing when the next milestone should be photographed. And, I have a plan for every year.
Typical Childhood Photography looks like this, Newborn, Six Months, One year, and every year thereafter until the are 14. Then, we can grab Sweet 16, then Senior Portraits!
It's just like pediatrician checkups, without the crying and shots.
- What do I need to bring to the newborn session?
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We have every color of wraps, swaddles, baskets, etc.
Bring anything meaningful you want in the photographs. Sometimes clients bring items that have been handed down, hand made, or something from the nursery.
Bring something to occupy older children if siblings will be coming to the portrait session. Consider having a grandparent or relative ready to pick up the siblings after that part is over.
Bring wipes, diapers, extra burp cloths. We have everything else.
We also offer hair and makeup for mom if you are going to be in the portraits and want to be pampered and look photo ready.
- When do we shoot SIX month SITTER sessions?
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Simply, when your baby is sitting up GOOD without falling over. If you do this session too soon you will not like the pictures and your baby will not have fun!
Set us all up for success, not failure, and wait until your baby is confident sitting.
- When is the best time to do 1 year portraits?
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The answer seems obvious, but it's a little trickier than just scheduling exactly around their birthday.
Consider if you want to have finished images AT the birthday party?
Consider if you will be using one of the images on a birthday invitation?
The best time for the portrait is right before they are WALKING, standing and holding on to chairs, but not running from you or me.
- What if we want SMASH THE CAKE?
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We love SMASH THE CAKE sessions, they are super cute when the baby likes sugar, but if this is the FIRST time your baby has sugar you will be disappointed in the pictures.
In my professional opinion, SMASH THE CAKE sessions would be better for the 3,3, or 4 year sessions, but, I know this is the trend so I'm down for it if you are.
Tips for success . . .
*Don't get a bunch of dark colors of frosting on the cake. I've seen many a baby break out all over their face from dark black and navy dye.
*Keep it simple and small with white frosting and pale colors.
*Make sure you have introduced sweets before the day of the session.
*Bring a small cake stand if that is important to you.
- After the FIRST year is complete when do we come back?
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EVERY YEAR IN THE MONTH OF YOUR CHILD'S BIRTHDAY! WATCH ME GROW IS UNTIL 14 YEARS OLD!
Two Year Sessions are perfect for a fun fall or summer session! We can do a session outside at your house or I can find some mountain tops, valleys, etc.
Toddler Years are so much fun to photograph and a great time to update portraits.
FOUR YEAR OLDS ARE MY FAVORITE SO PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE if you skip any years don't skip this one! Four year old personalities are the BEST!
- What about BIG KIDS?
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Watch Me Grow is for big kids too!
Please don't hesitate to do a session because your child has missing teeth, is going through an "awkward" phase, or has gained a few pounds. You still want to remember them at this age.
Portraits build confidence in children! This is a proven fact! When they see themselves on your walls or in an album they know they are valued.
Big Kid sessions are a great way to incorporate their love of sports, dance, theater, gaming, etc.