Location
Where will we go? Don't worry I have lots of great places! I am always up for suggestions though so please share them with me. However, after years of experience I know great spots, depending on time of year, time of day, wind direction etc. (That might sound silly but trust me - it all matters!)
My "area" is pretty broad from Erie, Crawford and Ashtabula counties.
For seniors, children and families we can go to up to 3 locations in the same "vicinity".
What to Wear?
Seniors bring 3 changes of clothes!
For families of small children and children's sessions, I don't recommend clothing changes.
Here is my pinterest board dedicated to what to wear.
For seniors, I ask that each outfit be different than the others. Let's go for 3 looks. I will check them out and we can discuss which outfit will go with which background the best.
For families, It isn't necesary to match exact colors. My mom is a quilter and she explained to me how to pick fabrics and I think this goes with portraits too. Choose a pattern for one person, then pull the colors out of that pattern for the others. Think about it. Check out that pinterest board - lots of inspiration.
What Type of Camera Should I Buy?
This is a question that I get a lot from people and it is a toughie for me. I know my camera inside and out. I could operate it with my eyes closed. But I am not a camera salesperson. I don't know the ins and outs of the latest dslr's etc... I don't know what you want to use it for. I don't know what your knowledge level is.
I would encourage you to go to your local camera store in Erie and Meadville that would be Van Tuil or Best Buy. Sorry I can't be of more help!
How Do I Use My Camera?
I just started offering camera classes. This is something that I plan on continuing in my "off season". Check out my facebook page for future announcements.
Rescheduling
Eek! We have an appointment coming up and I can't make it - or we have a session and the weather is terrible! Don't fear - I leave immediate dates open for this very reason. It won't take you 3 months to get another appointment with me. It can be the next week.
Donations/Sponsors
I try to donate to and help as many organizations as I can but I have a limit as to much how much I can help. Please keep asking me but don't take it personally if I just can't give any more. :)
PETS
Can we bring pets? YESSSSSSSSSS Maybe bring another friend to help out with them when they aren't in the photos.
In Home Sessions
If I am coming to your home, this is what happens.
I will come in and look for bright spots. For babies, bedrooms work great. I just ask that the bed is cleared off and made. I don't care if your room is clean or not. (If it helps I will show you pics of my house so you don't go nuts trying to clean.)
Often times I will ask if we can move a piece of furniture to use a wall as a background. I find some weird spots that make for good backgrounds. I feel it is a gift! LOL
Newborns
Please feed your baby right before I arrive. make sure they are in a dry diaper. Sleeping is best and milk comas are a perfect time to photograph. Make sure your home is toasty warm. (I can bring a space heater if need be.)
If you have older children let's try to keep them in another room until we are ready for them :)