You have questions?

How long does it take to get our photos delivered in an online, digital gallery?

Delivery times may vary, but I usually aim for 2-4 weeks. As a stay-at-home mom running my business, I appreciate your understanding and promise the final images will be worth the wait!

Is there a deposit payment to book a session?

Yes. I officially book your session and reserve the date you desire with a signed photography service agreement and a non-refundable session retainer. The session retainer is non-refundable for any session cancellations for any reason. In case of an unexpected situation, clients have the option of using their session retainer as a credit to be applied to book any future, full size session package

How do I book a session?

Please take a look at my pricing then, inquiry on my site. I will then respond within 24-48 hours. I am a stay at home mom, taking care of my two kids, so times may vary. Once I receive my photography service agreement filled out and signed and the session retainer sent via honeybook, I officially book your session on my calendars!!

What should I wear to the session?

In order to get the best outcome from my style of editing, I would highly recommend choosing neutral, earthy colors to wear such as beige, white, cream, camel, brown, taupe, mustard, olive green, basically the washed-out tones of brown and green. I will send an outfit guide to help you plan.

What you wear plays a key role in the look of your photos that you and your family will love and cherish.

Arranging and purchasing multiple outfits can be stressful and costly which is why I offer Mother, Toddler, and Newborn Client Closets, filled with outfits in earthy and neutral color tones that compliment my editing and studio style.

What days of the week do you shoot?

I shoot my Outdoor Family | Maternity sessions Monday through Sunday regardless of what package is booked. Newborn sessions are taken place Monday through Sunday, in my home studio, starting before/around noon.

Do you reschedule a session?

Yes. I reschedule my sessions in case of sickness, emergency, or any personal reason on the client's side one time free of charge. If the client wants to reschedule the session for the second time, my second-time rescheduling fee is $50 for all the sessions.

My session retainer is non- refundable for session cancellations for any emergency and/or non-emergency reason but can be used as a credit to book any future session within a year. .

The sessions can be rescheduled multiple times due to unexpected weather conditions such as rain, drizzle, and heavy overcast, free of charge.

Can my dog be in our session?

Fur babies are always welcome, even in the studio!!

When do the outdoor sessions start?

Lighting and the weather both play a significant role in how your photos turn out. The best time for outdoor shoots usually starts 1 hour before the sunset or shortly after sunrise (golden hour), depending on the session type and the package you purchased since they differ in session duration time.

Who picks the location? Do you travel?

I typically pick the location, however if you have a spot on your property that you really want, we can do the session there. Please note that location does play a factor in how your images will turn out.



I can travel to any location you desire up to 30 miles one way from Park Rapids, MN free of travel charge for your session.

I have all my Newborn sessions in my studio in Park Rapids, MN.

 I charge an extra $0.65/per mile for a round trip travel if your home is more than 30 miles from Park Rapids, MN.

Can I receive the raw, unedited images?

The raw, unedited images are not my finished product so I do not share unedited photos as it can be damaging to my business. This clause is stated in my session agreement (contract).

Who picks the photos that will be in my gallery? Can I purchase additional photos?

My Clients will receive their "view only" raw gallery's link from me within one week after our session. My watermark will be on the images.



They pick their own favorite images and send me their final email including the names/titles of their desired images to be edited

If the Client would like to purchase more images than what their purchased package includes, each extra image is $25.

I start editing your gallery after I receive the payment for the extra images (only if you'd like extras).

My Clients will then receive their "full edited gallery"

How do you pick a date for a newborn session?

When I prepare our photography session agreement, I put the Client's due date and TBD for our session date. It is stated in my session agreement that the Client must notify me about the arrival of the baby within 3 days after delivery so that we can determine and confirm the final date of the session after the baby's arrival to make sure that the baby is ideally still 5-15 days old or at least under 15 days old on the finalized and confirmed session date.

The finalized session date may fall on a weekday so the Client and her family members have to have a flexible schedule as my newborn sessions are not guaranteed to be on a Saturday or Sunday because many babies arrive earlier or later than their due dates.

When is the best time to book maternity and newborn sessions?

I would HIGHLY recommend you hire your dream photographer as soon as you know you would love to work with them.

 Maternity photographers are usually hired right after the 20-week scan. I would recommend you have your maternity session on a day from 28 through 32 (this is the best time frame for maternity sessions but up to 35 weeks is acceptable if you do not have a high risk pregnancy) weeks into your pregnancy.



The newborn sessions should be held within 15 days after birth at my studio

What if my kids are not cooperating or shy and won’t let us last a 45-60 minute session?

I am a mom of two littles, so I completely understand your concern. However, my sessions are fun, active, and stress-free. I promise you that your favorite photos will be the candid ones that are taken when they are running around, jumping up and down, and making funny faces. In the begging of the session I tell the littles "there will be a surprise". The surprise is taking a picture off my camera of mom and dad. If that doesn't work.... BUBBLES...

What gear do you use?

Sony a7iii

Sony 35mm GM f/1.4

Sony 50mm f/1.8

What is a Client Closet?

Client Closet is a complimentary wardrobe filled with dresses for ladies and all neutral clothes for toddler boys and girls. My Client Closet includes outfits for Newborns and Children up to age 3.

I will send a PDF of my client closet so you can see what I have.