How long does this process take?
From start to finish, the process for a custom portrait session can actually take around a month, depending on your schedule and my workload. It’s definitely an investment of time, but the end results are well worth it. Here’s a timeline for a typical session:

• 1 week – booking, planning, and getting ready for the session.
• 1-3 hours – the session itself
• 1-2 weeks after the session, you’ll receive a phone call from me telling you that your photos are ready to view at the studio
• You will come and make your selections at the viewing
• After your order has been made, I will place a second blog posting of your session with 15 of your images
• 1-4 weeks after that – your final order will arrive and I will either ship it to you or you can come pick it up

How much does it cost?
In total, for a Premium Session, clients anticipate investing around $400-1000 for the session AND to receive *all* proofed images on CD as well custom boutique creations for display.

Do you do weddings?
At this time my focus is on lifestyle portraiture for children and families, so weddings are not in the cards right now.  I *do* however, offer very limited engagement and bridal sessions if that’s something that interests you. I do know some wedding photographers to personally recommend,  so just email me and I will send you the info on them.

Do you photograph births or offer birth photography?
Not as this time, but I’m thinking of expanding to this next year. If you need a birth photography right now, I know a fantastic one. Just email me.

When should we get maternity  portraits done?
I usually try to do maternity photos in the 3rd trimester (late 8th month). But we can do them anytime and multiple times.

How do I schedule my newborn photo session, when I don’t know when s/he will be born?
I prefer to work with you from your maternity sessions on. That way, I know your likes and dislikes. And we can talk all about your newborn session during your maternity sessions. Plus you will have a beautiful album of both maternity and newborn images when you are done.

But if you only do newborn, just tell me your estimated due date and then I’ll block off some time around that (usually the week after).  When your baby finally does make his/her entrance, contact me as soon as you can and we will set a specific date from there.  I ask that newborn sessions are held within 10 days of birth…that is when you’re going to get the most cooperation for all those adorable newborn poses. The MOST important thing, however, is to book your session as soon as you can WHILE you’re pregnant. Please don’t wait until your baby is born as my schedule fills up very quickly (and you will be too tired to do it) and I don’t want you to be left without newborn images.

Do you offer a “Baby’s First Year” package?
Yes, our Tippy Toes package is through their first year. It is $299 and covers the 3, 6, 9 and 12 month stages. Or around sitting crawling and standing. For more information, see our session page.

How did you get started? What kind of training did you have?
I got started much like every other mom who does photography: taking pictures of my own child.  I started in middle school when I entered a photo contest of an image I took of my cousin when he was born. I was present at his birth and took some photos. I won first place. I guess that is where my newborn photography business started! Then I took a class in high school developing film. And have followed photographers like Anne Geddes and the like ever since. I moved to this being a business in 2007. It has been a labor of love. My little angel was born in 2009, after 5 years of infertility.

What should I/we wear to the session? How can I pick the right clothing?
I do a consultation with ever one of my clients before your session, and we will discuss clothing options.

Where will we hold the session? Do I come to your studio? What are some good locations?
We will hold the session wherever we want . I have several go-to locations in the Houston/Woodlands area that I love and I’m always open to new ideas as well. And of course, my favorite sessions are those held right in your own home…where everyone is comfortable and relaxed. Once your session is booked, tell me about the kind of feel you want to your images or let me know which images speak most to you on my website and we can determine the best location for your session. I have a home studio where most babies under 12 months are shot. Note: newborn sessions are always held within your home.

I’m nervous about dealing with the digital files.  Will you tell me how to print them and where to go to get prints made?
No worries. I provide very simple instructions along with my personal printer recommendations on your image CD.

What size can I print the images?
When I sell my digital files, they are high resolution images so you can go up to an 8×10.

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