A Note from vanessa
After 13 years, I still wake up every morning eager to dive into responding to inquiries and editing photos. There are countless things I enjoy about capturing the details in photography, but what truly stands out is the incredible people I get to meet along the way.
I'M NOT THE "THANKS FOR THE CHECK, I'LL SEE YOU IN A YEAR" TYPE OF PHOTOGRAPHER. I GUIDE YOU. I ADVOCATE FOR YOU.
I CRY, I LAUGH, I CELEBRATE WITH YOU.
Being an empath means I'm really connected to my emotions and can sense what others are feeling too. I genuinely enjoy these moments with you, aiming to create a peaceful and joyful atmosphere while you're with me. My best work happens when I treat each session like I'm with a trusted friend. Sharing stories through my art is one of the greatest gifts in my life!
WHAT TO EXPECT
01
BOOKING YOUR DATE
Family Session are scheduled anywhere from 2-4 months in advance. After we have confirmed your date, I’ll email you a link to e-sign our contract and an invoice to collect your retainer. This reserves your day and counts towards your total investment, and is non-refundable once paid.
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PLANNING
Once you are fully booked, it’s time to start planning for your session. We will pick a date for your photos and I'll send you a questionnaire to get to know your family a little better. Email or text is the best way to get a hold of me & I love helping plan outfits!
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SHOOTING
We'll take our time, walk, chat, "Oh it's pretty here" take a few shots, keep walking and talking, repeat. I'll direct you and tell you what position to start in and give the little cues and tricks you can do with your body so it will all feel and look relaxed in the image. I'll take a few shots from different places then I'll adjust you a tiny bit, and shoot again... Then we move on!
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EDITING
I carefully pick through all the images cull the unnecessary ones where someone is blinking, or sneezing, every image is then color-corrected and organized so you can find a photo easily. I then select the best images from your session for retouching--removal of unappealing objects and imperfections like hair flyaways.
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DELIVERY & TURNAROUND
The gallery for your sessions will be ready in 2-3 weeks. For local clients, we'll deliver any included products in person, while non-local clients will have theirs shipped. If we're shipping your items, please allow an extra 2 weeks for delivery.
After photographing countless families in various outfits, I've realized just how much clothing choices can influence the look and feel of family photos. While it's important to wear what makes you feel good and reflects your personal style, it's also crucial to think about how these choices will appear in your photos. The right outfits can transform your pictures from average to exceptional, giving you timeless images you'll treasure for years.
If you're wondering which styles work well in photos and which might not, you're in the right place! In this guide, I'll break down color coordination, patterns, and textures—showing how they interact with lighting and composition. We'll explore practical tips that ensure your family photos capture who you are while looking beautiful and cohesive. So let's dive into creating stunning family portraits together!
WHAT WILL YOUR SESSION LOOK LIKE?
LET'S FIGURE IT OUT TOGETHER
Your role is to dream and bring those dreams to life, while mine is to guide you and capture the journey. It's a partnership, a seamless exchange where you envision your session, and I help make it a reality. You bring your ideas to fruition, and I turn them into lasting memories. Together, we transform what could have been ordinary into something truly personal and extraordinary—uniquely yours. There's so much effort involved, yet we're also building a friendship along the way, making it enjoyable. No stress or hurdles here—just your moment exactly as you envision it, with me by your side ensuring it's everything you want it to be.
