01 the EXPERIENCE
how WE CAN MAKE THE MOST OUT OF YOUR EXPERIENCE
Whether you're expecting your first baby, adding another one to the family, or already one big happy family wanting to document your current season, I see it all as just family. I want to invite you to think about how you enjoy spending time with your loved ones. Is that at home cuddling on the couch or cooking/baking? Is that out in nature? Is it strolling through downtown? Walking on the beach? Regardless of what it is, I want to let you know that you can absolutely document your time in that way.
FAMILIES.GROWING FAMILIES.NEWEST ADDITIONS
It can be as simple or as extravagant as you want it to be. They are your images. We have been set to believe that updating photos are to be straight forward. But I believe that the best experience and the best results (especially with kids) are the ones that involve you being in your element! Here are some ways that we can document your season.
YOUR VISION
HOMEGROWN SESSIONS
In the comfort of your home, with the ones you love. I like to call these homegrown, because it brings a sense of nostalgia. The place you currently call home and are raising your littles ones in. This tends to be the place I see the kids really thrive and be themselves.
outdoor SESSIONS
There is nothing wrong with a simple outdoors session. In nature, at the beach or a park (or anywhere you have in mind in the Jacksonville area) where the kids can run around. Think of a game your kids like to play, or even an activity. Heck, bring the footballs! Or just bring yourselves. We will make sure your time together is valuable and that your images speak to you.
Studio Sessions
If you live in Florida, then you know that it gets HOT. Thankfully, Jacksonville has many studio options available at an additional cost, that we can have a simple, and laid back session in for your maternity, newborn, or family photos. We can discuss all of the options for location and what fits you best. I love studio sessions because they offer a blank, white, and neutral canvas so that you are the main focus!
Frequently Asked Questions
While most clients I serve are local to Jacksonville, Fl- I am willing to travel up to 2 hours for an additional travel fee of $50 per hour!
Do you travel?
This is a great question and an important one. My approach to sessions are very documentary. I like to artfully prompt and pose my families with movement. Don't get me wrong, sometimes a part of documentary sessions are looking at the camera and smiling because that is a natural thing to do, but most sessions are spent hanging out with your loved ones, cuddling and playing with one another, and really allowing the kids to lead the way. Especially if you have young littles, you will be highly disappointed if you have high expectations of them standing still and smiling at the camera. This creates a lot of stress on mama. Being in this season of having young ones, my approach takes the stress off and creates beautiful memories that are genuine to the season and the moments. If posed family images are what you're looking for, we may not be a good fit.
WILL YOU POSE US?
I do offer heavy styling assistance and guidance if wanted! I recommend booking enough in advance so that we can talk about your vision and styling the family. Location/wardrobe/planning all play a big role and heavily rely upon another in the outcome of your final images. But don't stress, I am here along the way to help with it all!
Do you offer styling?
Absolutely! In fact, I strongly encourage it. It really brings out the natural emotions, and comfortability of the session. Love ice cream? Let's have your session at an ice cream shop. Love playing sports? Let's have your session on a field and play soccer or football. Just love being at the beach? Let's have your session at the beach! Just want a relaxed session at any location or at home? I am all about artfully documenting your family, and if you have a vision for your session, we will make it happen!
can i plan a session around something my family loves to do?
Yes, if the family dog responds well to others in public, and the location allows for them, you can absolutely bring your dog. I recommend bringing another person who won't be involved in the session to help watch the dog if you want images without them.
Can we include our dog?
You've probably seen the gifs around the site, and I'm excited to say that I am in the works of perfecting short family clips, which will be the perfect add-on option to telling your story. Stay tuned for the release of this! In the meantime, some gifs and mini clips may be included in your session!
family films
coming soon to a screen near you
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