WHAT'S INVOLVED:

The process starts with a phone consultation where Holly will discuss your upcoming photo session. This allows her to get a sense of your needs and desires, as well as the best time for your session. The session itself usually lasts between 1-1 1/2 hours. On location sessions can be at your home or at an agreed upon alternate location such as a playground, park or gardens.

It is important that the child arrive to the session well rested and fed. A good tip is to try as much as possible to stay on the child's typical routine that day, and do not introduce new things that day. The idea upon arrival to the shoot is to create a calm but playful atmosphere for the child, so it is important that the parents themselves be relaxed.

After the session, your photographs will be on the internet for proofing approximately one week after your shoot. Your proofs will also be accessible to friends and family members that would also like to order or help you decide. They will remain up for one month, at which time you will place your order.

INFANTS:

This style is very simple. Infants are only tiny for a short time, and Holly captures the details of your new baby from their unique, sweet expression to their tiny little parts. There is a lot of patience and interaction between Holly and your baby during the session, as well as time for breaks or feedings.

Clothing should be minimal. Bare skin is best, but feel free to bring a outfits as well. Try not to put socks on the baby a few hours before the session so that they do not have elastic marks around their ankles or legs. If you are going to be photographed with them, white or black shirts are best.

BABIES:

Babies develop so quickly, and seem to learn a new trick almost daily! This session will capture the natural innocence and beauty of your baby, as well as the important milestones of pointing, sitting up, standing and walking.

Clothing should be simple and preferably solid colors. Bare feet are best.

CHILDREN:

The goal of this session is to capture the unique details of your child at a particular age, and is ideal for those who long to document their child genuinely and naturally. Depending on your needs, there can be time allotted to sit nicely and smile for the camera, but there will also be time to be silly and play! Holly will spend time with your child capturing real moments.

Clothing should be simple and preferably solid colors. Bare feet are best.

*Toddlers: Toddlers are explorers and are on the go! Please remember that's who they are at this age, and there is no need for you as parents to feel anxious or think they are misbehaving. My preference for your toddler's session is to let them be who they are, and to capture this small part of their lives. I am extremely patient and understand their need to be on the move!

FAMILY:

These sessions are about storytelling and showing relationships. They are about emotions and images that reveal who your family is. Holly will watch you interact and also guide you if needed.

Clothing should be simple and preferably solid colors. Bare feet are best. Try to avoid every family member wearing the same thing so that the portraits look more natural, but do try to coordinate.

MATERNITY:

Pregnancy is a beautiful miracle, and these sessions are very special - preserving a fleeting time in your life. They can be fully clothed or partially clothed to tastefully reveal your pregnant belly. The father and siblings are also welcome because they share in this special time too. The best time to do a maternity session is from 32-36 weeks of pregnancy.

Flowing fabrics work best and also tight, stretchy shirts. For partially clothed sessions, wear white or black pants. A wrap will be provided for your top. Wear loose clothing the day of the shoot so that there are not any elastic marks on your belly.