Frequently Asked Questions

I get this question a lot! I've been a professional photographer for 20 years. I started out my career working for other companies after I graduated from college in 2004, but I started my own business and began working full-time for myself in 2008. I also have a BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) in photography. I'm more passionate than ever about what I do!

For families I recommend that everyone's clothing goes together somewhat, but I don't recommend everyone matching 100%. Usually it's best to stick with more solids than a lot of patterns. I love neutral colors or muted colors because it tends to put more of the focus on the faces rather than the clothing. For babies and toddlers, I have a client closet with a large collection of outfits and accessories at the studio (sized 0-2T for boys and girls and girls dresses up to size 10). These outfits can be used for a regular full-length photo session or for a mini session of your baby to capture a milestone in their first year. For a maternity session, I recommend that women wear a long, floor-length dress in a solid color.

Yes! We're currently offering mini sessions year round, so there is no need to wait for a specific day or holiday. Mini sessions are great for older children and families who are interested in a shorter, more basic session. They can also be used to capture important milestones in baby's first year (not applicable for newborns). These sessions take place in my studio in Pelham, AL.

You don't need to bring anything specific to your newborn session other than what you would normally have in your diaper bag and clothing for siblings and parents. (I have a client closet with clothing for babies and toddlers from size 0-18 months and girls' dresses up to size 10.) Please also bring a pacifier, hair brush and gas drops if needed. We provide all of the newborn clothing, accessories, wraps and props for newborn sessions. After you book your session, I'll send you a link to some tips on how to prepare for the newborn session.

After your session, your photos will be edited and your proofing gallery will be ready to view within 1-2 weeks. At this time, you'll be able to decide what you want to purchase from your session. We offer heirloom quality prints, wall art, albums and other specialty items. We know you'll want to share your photos online so you'll also receive digital copies. Any final skin touch-ups to images that may be needed will be completed after you make your selection from your gallery. Please schedule an appointment to view your photos in the studio on our large screen tv after you session and place your order. Place your order in person at the studio within 6 weeks of your session and receive 20% off your entire order!

Yes! I offer heirloom quality prints, wall art, custom-designed albums and other specialty items. Please schedule an appointment to view your photos in the studio on our large screen tv after you session and place your order. Place your order in person at the studio within 6 weeks of your session and receive 20% off your entire order!

If you have an outdoor session scheduled, we'll keep an eye on the weather before the session. If it looks like it will be raining during the time of the session, we can either move the session to the studio or we can reschedule for another day. My goal is to give you the best photos possible and sometimes that means working around the weather.