Planning outfits for a photo session, whether it’s family photography, maternity photography, or other types of portraits, is an important part of preparing for your session. While some of my fashion-minded clients love the opportunity to go shopping and other clients feel intimidated by styling. That’s why I offer personal styling services in which I visit you for an in-home consultation and actually help you choose the outfits for your family’s session.

This isn’t a service many photographers offer, so why do I include it in my packages? Because I know that outfit planning can be stressful and because your outfits make a powerful difference in your photos in several ways.

No matter how well your kids normally listen to instructions and corporate on family outings, every parent has at least some anxiety before a family photo session about how their kids will handle it. Will they listen to the photographer’s instructions and smile nicely when they need to, or will they be grumpy and have a hard time sitting still?

I can tell you from experience (both as a photographer and as a parent) that there are never any guarantees. It helps if you take some prep steps, though, so try out these tips.

Maternity portraits are all about capturing and preserving the experience of your pregnancy, and just as every pregnancy is unique, every maternity photo shoot is unique too. I love embracing and highlighting my clients’ personal styles in every maternity session, and one of the ways we’ll customize your session is with your wardrobe…or lack thereof.

Nude maternity photos have always been a popular choice, but many moms-to-be are hesitant about trying them because of how exposed they might feel. I respect every client’s choice of what they’re comfortable with, but I’ve also seen how thrilled so many moms-to-be have been with their nude portraits! If you’re on the fence about nude maternity portraits, here’s why you might want to give them a try.

I’ve always felt that you can learn a lot about someone by how they choose to spend their time - you can learn what makes them happy, what is most important to them, and what motivates them. In my case, I think that’s true of my profession, too. As I get to know my clients, many of them ask me why I do what I do, so I’ve dedicated this blog to answering that question.

Planning outfits for a photo session, whether it’s family photography, maternity photography, or other types of portraits, is an important part of preparing for your session. While some of my fashion-minded clients love the opportunity to go shopping and other clients feel intimidated by styling. That’s why I offer personal styling services in which I visit you for an in-home consultation and actually help you choose the outfits for your family’s session.

This isn’t a service many photographers offer, so why do I include it in my packages? Because I know that outfit planning can be stressful and because your outfits make a powerful difference in your photos in several ways.

Maternity photography is a personalized way to celebrate your pregnancy and preserve memories of this truly unique experience for the rest of your life. There are endless ways to style and customize your maternity photography, but one of the first choices you’ll want to make is whether you want in-studio maternity photos or outdoor maternity photos.

Whether you’re welcoming your first child or you’re adding onto your family, I know that your baby’s safety is of the utmost importance. As your Mercer Island newborn and family portrait photographer, that’s the case for me too! Many parents don’t realize that newborn photography can come with risks if it isn’t done properly or that they need to be mindful of the photographer they choose for safety reasons. To help protect your precious baby, I’m laying out the top facts parents need to know about safety in newborn photography.

Timing is important when it comes to maternity photography. After all, your body is changing from one day to the next in the course of its amazing work. When in your pregnancy is the best time for maternity photography and how far in advance should you book? Don’t worry, I have all the answers you need.