Hey there!

I am so excited that you chose me to photograph your child(ren)! I am humbled and thrilled to capture these precious memories for you. Please know that my approach is very unscripted, sometimes a bit of high energy, and usually a tad goofy.

Very Important Things to Know:

These sessions are back to back and there's no time to spare. I can get a ton of images in 10 minutes, but the key is being on time. If you're late for your session, I do not go over on time into the next client's session. I will only shoot during the 10 minutes scheduled for your session. Please know exactly where the session is taking place, and arrive early to your scheduled time. Please also know that there will be everything associated with being outdoors (mosquitoes, gnats, fire ants, stinging nettle, dirt, bugs, insects, etc.). I recommend not wearing sandals, and I recommend wearing bug spray. I love the natural bug spray with citronella in it. Graham's U-Pick Peaches is located at 14803 Lake Yale Rd., Umatilla, FL 32784. It is so important to know in advance how to get there and make time to arrive early.

What to Wear:

Wardrobe can be so fun, and it can be so stressful. Please ask me any and all questions about wardrobe. Truly, what your children wear will make a huge impact on the look of your images. Please avoid anything fluorescent. These colors can cause color casts on the skin and are pretty impossible to edit to bring the skin back to a normal color (and I do not edit out color casts due to clothing choices). Here's a link to a Pinterest board with wardrobe ideas: click here.

Tips and Tricks:

Let your kids know that a session with me will be fun. And, if your kid doesn't care and decides to have the meltdown of 2022, I am totally cool with that. I have 4 kids, and I have meltdowns myself, so don't worry. I have yet to have a session where I couldn't get a good gallery due to a child's behavior. And yes, there have been plenty of meltdowns. Don't feel stressed about getting your kids to smile. I want you to relax, and let me do my thing. By the way, a serious face in a photo is much more beautiful than a forced smile. I usually get the most genuine smiles when I fake toot, so if I completely mortify myself, it's all for the sake of your pictures. If kids see mom talking happily, they usually feel more relaxed, so try not to be stressed.

Please feel free to email me with any questions you have. I look forward to working with you and creating timeless images for you to proudly display.

Warmly,

Brenda