Pregnancy
Newborns
Children
Families
Women
Men

Pregnancy

Pregnancy portraits are best taken between 32 and 36 weeks. Try not to wear anything tight that will leave elastic marks (waistbands/undergarments) prior to the shoot (at least an hour). Don't use any lotions or oils on your skin, including stretch mark balms/creams, as they can cause excessive reflection in images. Applying lotions to elbows, knees, hands, or dry areas is okay.

Bring some of the following items: a button down solid shirt (possibly men's), a nice shirt/dress that makes you feel beautiful, a fitting solid color tank top, a couple of bottoms (jeans [jeans that fit but don't button are cute with a tank top], slacks, or black yoga pants), and underclothes (boy cut panties [prefer solid nude, black, and white] and a couple matching nice bras/tanks). I have fabric that we will use during the shoot.

I recommend treating yourself to a manicure/pedicure prior to the session. Please wear natural makeup and your hair down. You can bring a makeup kit and any hair clips you would use to tie your hair up. As for the father, I suggest he wears nice jeans and brings both a black and a white shirt (long sleeve and T-shirt) and black boxer briefs.
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Newborns

Newborn sessions should be scheduled within the first three weeks. Newborns are best dressed in solid color sleepers (white is preferred/textured fabric is okay). Little hats or bows are great and cloth diapers with decorative pins are a nice touch. Special outfits, blankets, or stuffed animals can be added.
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Children

Children are adorable dressed in jeans and a solid shirt/sweater, formal clothing, and special outfits. For summer sessions, bathing suits are a nice change and during the winter/holidays, wearing a winter coat with a scarf and hat creates beautiful images. Additionally, blankets or favorite toys can be added.
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Families

Families and couples are best dressed in solid "natural" colors that are well coordinated (nothing too flashy with bold prints or patterns) - dark colors appear more formal.
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Women

Women should wear normal daily makeup applying minimal liner and mascara. I ask that you bring a hair/makeup kit to the session where we can add to your makeup (easier then we can subtract). I am happy to assist clients with touchups during the session. If requested, a stylist can be arranged for a fee. Jewelry and accessories can be beautiful in images or can date the image --- generally less is better.
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Men

Men look best in long sleeves. For a more formal portrait, I recommend a dark suit, a light shirt, and a dark tie (easy on the patterns). A striped shirt is okay, but solid is preferred. For a less formal portrait, pin-striped suits, brightly colored shirts, and vibrant ties are recommended. Jeans and a button down shirt or T-shirt is great for casual portraits (light patterns okay/solid color preferred).
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Clients are encouraged to consult with me prior to their scheduled session.