Sessions can either be indoor or outdoor, but beyond that the style of your session can be more classic (directed by myself and also a lot of interaction where I create moments through prompting and doing silly things to get kids to laugh) or there's lifestyle. This is where you do an activity as a family and I act merely as an observer.  I watch and capture your story without interfering. This is a more 'authentic' style as I won't be directing. It may be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Family activities, walks in the park, gardening, cooking, horsing around, pillow fight, the list goes on. Since kids (and partners) have something to do/a task, they will naturally be happy and relaxed so it's more low-key overall. This will also allow for the family film to be created.

lifestyle Sessions

Yes if:
- I am outnumbered by children
- I've done a lot of more classic types of photos. I'm ready for change.
- I just moved into a new home and I'd love to show it off/just about to move away and would love to preserve the memories
- It's crazy trying to get out of the house. Come here please!
- We can't get out of the house within 2 hrs of sunrise and kids are miserable within  2 hrs of sunset (bad light times are the only times that work for us)

Is this for me?

suggestions for success

- Think of an activity. Doesn't have to be epic (could be a favourite board game, book reading, playing in a tent, baking cookies)
- Send me some photos of your home so I can get a feel of your style and suggest wardrobe ideas if needed
- Show your partner samples of my home videos so they know they don't have to always stare while smiling at the camera (trust me, it looks weird), but they also have to be engaged with the family and not wander off
- Schedule to avoid nap time/eating time, unless this is something you want documented (tucking kids in is an adorable ritual! And personally I'm happiest while being fed, so it may make for happy baby photos)