Babies and Bellies ~ Pregnancy and Babies under One
Giggles ~ Babies and Children
Dreamers ~ High School Seniors
A Family Thing ~ Siblings and Families
Sweethearts~ Engagement/Couples

Your Session:

A portrait session should be fun, not stressful. At Art + Soul that is just what you get. Fun. Kids will be kids. They will run, play, and interact with nature. Families will play just like they would on the living room floor. The newly engaged couple will be hopeless romantics and the bride and groom will unveil the new beginnings of their life together at their wedding.

What to Expect:

A typical shoot will last 1 hour. I allow plenty of time for breaks and outfit changes. My style is artistic, candid, contemporary and fun. Rather than pose my subjects, I prefer to talk and interact with them to produce a genuine photograph.

...Outdoor sessions are best in the cool crisp morning light or the warm fleeting evening light.

What to Wear:

This is the toughest part when preparing for your photo shoot. I get the question before almost every shoot. What do we wear?? (Disclaimer...these are my personal opinions and tastes. Wear whatever makes you smile and happy for your session. That is truly the most important thing. But.....in case you do want a little advise , read on.) 1. Be individuals! There is a time and place for matching black shirts and khakis, but I am trying to tell your family a story with my camera, and I know there is much more to your family than matching outfits. You are unique and beautiful and the greatest part is, when you are together in a single image, you "still" blend as a family. 2. I love kids in bright colors and patterns. Yes Patterns! Polka dots, stripes, kid-like,cheerful, happy, fun and youthful. 3. Boys/Men look great in jackets and with a layered look. A button up shirt with a jacket over it is perfect! Men also look great in sweaters and even turtlenecks. 4. Girls look simply adorable in dresses/skirts. Try mixing a skirt with some striped tights and a solid shirt. Adorable look! Girls should look fashionable, timeless, but not too frilly. 5. I think moms should be beautiful! Moms should stand out like the most beautiful flower in the family vase. I like moms in dresses and skirts or fashionable jeans and heels..yes..heels. 6. Feel free to bring the fun stuff. Unique. If your toddler has one of those "I do my own stunts" shirts and he or she does in fact, do his own stunts. Let them wear it! We can always put a button up shirt over it later for some more traditional shots. 7. Did I mention texture..Fabrics with lots of texture look amazing in pictures! There are times I can feel that soft sweater just by looking at it in the picture. Bring you scarves, wool hats and plat up the texture - you won't be disappointed! 8. I LOVE maternity bellies in bright colors and patterns. 9. One more note on the matching family thing. While you don't want to necessarily match, you should be coordinated. Try to stick with similar or at least complimentary color tones. Earthy color look great on families - shades of browns on kids and mom in deep purple, dad in a rust colors and denim. 10. Once again this is just my personal ideas that I have seen work well in photographs. This is your shoot - dress however you would like. Only you know your family and what feels best to you.