STYLE
My use of natural light and my ability to capture candid and authentic moments, is the strength of my style. I want your images to reveal the joyful, pensive, and hopeful sides of you. I do my best to create our images in the moment, adjusting my camera settings with each move we make. My goal is to capture you in the best light possible, without relying on post processing to do what could have been done in camera.
My personal style with kids is very silly. I will take what nuggets of kid fun they throw my way and do my best with it to create smiles.
LOCATION
I am located in Cross Plains, Wisconsin, just outside of Madison, and am available to travel to the Southern Wisconsin area for photography services. However, if the location is outside of my usual service area, I may need to charge a travel fee to cover additional expenses such as transportation and lodging. Please feel free to contact me for more information about my travel fees and to discuss your photography needs.
Once you’ve scheduled your session, you’ll need to think about location. Your home, backyard, a park, an urban city street, or a rural spot out in the country. I suggest a place you love and identify with. If your session is in your home think about the rooms in your house that receive the most light at the time of your scheduled session. In order to use the best available light, I might move furniture around to create the best scenario. If the session is outside, open shade is what we need. Although unfortunate, we often forgo shooting in awesome locations because they are in full sun. If you have any (or many!) ideas for locations and posing during the session please share, as many times these make the most natural portraits. I am totally flexible and open to suggestions!
DURING OUR SESSION
Take a deep breath! Getting yourself and your kids photo-ready can feel like running a marathon. Let me take the pressure off — I’ve got it covered. I know it can be stressful trying to get the kids ready and aiming for the perfect moment and smiles. With a promise of a treat and some breathing room, we’ll capture your family exactly the way you want to remember it. And if a tantrum happens? No worries — we can always wait it out. Kids don’t need to stop being kids for a photoshoot!