Step One: Scheduling your session

In order to reserve a date, you will first pick a date, then sign some paperwork and pay a session fee of $650. If you haven't already, the easiest way to find a date is to click on the link in the email I sent you or click on the button below. If you need a date that is not specified, be sure to ask! I try to be as flexible as I can.

Step Two: The session itself

Once we've decided on a time and date and officially put your session on the books, I'll send you a getting ready guide that will walk your family members through everything from choosing outfits to strategies for getting kids to cooperate.

That guide has been created and refined over years of experience, so it typically answers 90% of the questions that come up, but I'm always happy to set up a time to chat if you want additional help.

A few days before our session is scheduled, I'll reach out to confirm our time and location... at that point, if it looks like it's going to be a dark and rainy day or someone seems to be coming down with the flu, we can talk about our rescheduling options. Otherwise, that's the perfect time to ask any last minute questions or let me know if you've come up with a fun idea we haven't discussed.

At extended family sessions, we always get several shots of the large group all together as well as grandparents with all the kids. Then I spend time with each family group, couples, and any kiddos who are being especially cute.

Finally, take a breath and relax... I promise to give the grown-ups (and kids) breaks throughout the session as needed, and to make it as painless as possible for everyone involved.

Step Three: The fun part

Within just a couple of weeks of your session, you'll receive an email from me letting you know that your photos are ready to view. I'll send your final invoice at that time.

Once pay your final installment of $650, each family unit will be sent a link to their own private gallery with a beautiful slideshow highlighting your family photos.

I encourage you to make it an event within your own family! Queue it up to the biggest TV that you own, push play, and watch it together. It's always best the first time you see it.

Watching that slideshow will give you a preview of what is in your complete gallery, so you can make an informed decision if you want to stick with digitals only or upgrade to include print credit for an heirloom wall art or an album.

Why Print your images?

You'll never get the same feeling looking at your photos on a screen as you will seeing them on your wall or flipping through the pages of an album, so I have stocked my gallery shop with gorgeous archival-quality print products.

See a sampling below.