We keep in contact the week of the homecoming in order to set a meeting time, and exchange numbers to find each other. After we meet, we can chat or you can act like I am not even there while I walk around and take photos from all different angles (I normally do a little bit of both!). I will ask for a general image of what your loved one looks like, but if you see them before I do please give me a heads up!

When they come, ACT LIKE I AM NOT THERE. Kiss, love on each other, and take as looooong as you need. It has obviously been a while, and I will capture as much as possible of your initial reactions.

Then, if everyone is up for it, we will have a quick 15-20 minute session at the same location as the homecoming. If your loved one is not interested in this part, I completely understand! I know that sometimes they just want to get home as soon as possible.

After I receive your inquiry, I will respond with a few general questions to decide on a date, location, and time. Once that is determined, I will send you a questionnaire and agreement form to fill out and sign. I then require a $50 deposit to book your date.

I will send a sneak peek to your email within the following few days. Then, within 3-4 weeks I will send you a link to your online gallery where you can view and download your images in both web and high-resolution. You are also able to send this link to friends and family.

My focus is NOT on having your child sit, pose, and smile for the camera. I want to capture your AUTHENTIC interactions, movements, emotions, connections, and smiles. Please let me run the session and do NOT worry about “controlling” your child throughout our time together. I want your child(ren) to run around, be silly, and especially – PLAY! During these sessions, we will embrace the chaos, and let it add to the story. 

We will all become old, our children will grow up, and our houses will be empty. We will look back on the days we sat on the floor playing with animals or cars, or the times our patience was tested when milk covered the table. We’ll laugh, at how small it all seems now, although at present moment it was all so big.

Not only will this story be so valued in the years to come, it is important to remember it right now, while we are in the moment. As a mother, I cherish having these images to look at. To remember how big my son’s smile is, even on our toughest days, and to see the love, laughter, and appreciation for life that is ever so present in my household.