Client Lounge
(Everything you need to know about your session and how to prepare)
Welcome and thank you so much for trusting me with your family’s memories…it truly means so much to me. As a mom, I understand the importance of documenting the things that make your family so unique and I don’t take this responsibility lightly. As I’ve mentioned before, my mission with each session is to capture authentic, meaningful connection with you and your family. The easiest way I’ve found to do this is to incorporate play and games into my sessions. They take the pressure off of performing for the camera and everyone just has fun, which creates really beautiful images.
Now that you’ve scheduled your session, I will be in touch to set up a time to talk details. Where do you want to go? What do you want to do? What should you wear? I’m here to help with all of those things. I’ve included a lot of information below but please reach out if there’s something I haven’t covered.
What are my location options if I don’t want an in-home session? I have a few places in Tampa and the surrounding area that I love to photograph my families. If you’re looking for a more natural area with open, grassy spaces and tall trees, I have a field in Odessa that is perfect around sunset!
Downtown Tampa by Curtis Hixon park on the Riverwalk is a wonderful location for Sunday mornings (fewer people around) but we have to go on the early side to catch the good light. We can use downtown Tampa at sunset as well if early mornings aren’t your thing. Just know that there will be more people around (if you’re shy and don’t want the extra attention of feeling like a supermodel).
I also love Honeymoon Island, at sunset, if you’re up for a beach session. Just know that there is a $50 travel fee for sessions there.
What about sessions at my house? What do I need to know? In-home and newborn sessions can be photographed during the day, depending on the light in your home. If you’ve chosen an in-home or newborn session, we will talk ahead of time to determine when your house has the best light and schedule our session for that time frame.
What should we do at our session? Whatever you want! I always plan a few activities for my families to do during their session. Nothing complicated…sometimes it’s just “walk in a line and look at each other” or play “follow the leader”. Expect a lot of hugging or snuggling on the ground. I have a ton of jokes that I will share (that your ten-year-old won’t find funny at all) and some games to help break the ice. I may ask you all questions about your family. The activities aren’t really important, unless it’s something that is special to your family. I’m really just trying to find ways for you to connect with your people during the session and take the focus off of the camera.
Newborn sessions are very relaxed…no games or activities. Just lots of snuggling with the baby and finding ways to connect with all of the family members.
In-home sessions are a little different as they