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I’m a photographer of people in their greatest or most mundane moments in time.

I’m concerned about your experience just as much as your final portraits. I want you to feel confident, excited, and calm when we begin, and full of joy and hurt cheeks when we end.

Having been in this industry for over 15 years allows me the unique perspective of EXPERIENCE, having done literally thousands of shoots throughout my career. There’s no scenario that I haven’t experienced or conquered! You are in excellent and very capable hands. 

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Things I need you to know…

 

We are going to let the kids be kids and embrace the chaos that brings. 

 

We are going to hold hands and share kisses.

 

We are going to breathe deep and laugh deep from our bellies. 

 

IT’S GOING TO BE An experience you will all enjoy!

 

- Kayleigh

The Process.

You contact me, we decide which session best fits your photography needs and vision. Come prepared with at least two dates that work best for you, in case we need to reschedule your session. 

WHat Time is Best for Light?

I am often asked what time of day is best for photos and you may not like to hear this but — early morning sunrise or the two hours that lead up to sunset is the absolute best! These are the times I am going to push you to book. Yes, I can make midday light work as well, but it’s not going to give you the best results for photos unless we have full cloud cover. Bright midday light keeps us in the shadows or squinting even with our backs to the sun. Folks tend to look older and more aged in these photos because of how the harsh light exposes everything. 

Many of you with littles might be terrified at the notion of keeping your kiddos or infants up past an early bedtime when sunset is in the late hours, but I’m asking you to trust me here and go for it -- your kids will do amazing. It may be a rough night for a bedtime post-session -- I'm a mom, I KNOW this -- but that’s one night to bend the rules a bit and embrace the best light. I promise your kids will do amazing! It’s different, it’s fun, it’s staying up late to snuggle and play, what more could they ask for! If you just can’t possibly see keeping your kiddo up past 7 pm, aim for the fall and winter when sunset is much earlier in the day!

It is also important to consider the time of year and weather concerns. Rain simply happens often in the fall-spring here in the PNW, and I do my best to plan around weather changes, but you simply can’t know what the day will look like until it arrives! Typically the summers are bone dry, so if you’re looking for warm sunshine, wait for mid to late summer! Fall color is amazing but later in the season, it is wetter. Spring sees the most color when everything is in bloom but that doesn’t happen usually until late April and early May. I can talk you through this part as well. After we settle on a date and time,  and your initial session payment is taken, we will start the styling process.

STYLING

After you book your session, you’ll receive a handwritten style guide that coordinates with the season you are booking. Mini sessions get their own specific guide! This guide is full of other amazing session tips and tricks for hair, make-up, and the whitest teeth you’ve ever seen!

AFTER THE SESSION

After our session, you’ll receive your images in 2-3 weeks for full sessions and 3-5 business days for minis!

Each client gallery comes with a custom pin that will allow you to download your images, as well as a list of suggested vendors that you can use to print your beautiful photographs!

This sounds great, Let’s work together!

Frequently Asked Questions.

  • YES! I serve all of Western WA. I am based in Olympia and travel anywhere within 60 miles for no extra fee. If your location is beyond this 60-mile radius, anything up to 200 miles from my office is charged a simple $50 travel fee. Anything beyond this 200-mile radius requires additional travel fees that include overnight lodging.

  • Yes, I am vaxxed and boosted and a religious mask user! I take Covid prevention seriously and want my clients to feel safe at my sessions. All sessions I wear a mask and when doing newborns, I double mask and wear gloves to help keep your loved ones as safe as can be. I do ask that anyone you bring to your session that is not being photographed wear a mask as well.

  • So, we live in a pretty uncertain time, I think that’s a bit of an understatement. The PNW is also known for its wild, ever-changing weather. I factor all of this when we plan your session together. I strongly encourage my full session clients to pick two dates that work with their family, so that in case of an emergency like covid, illness, or inclement weather, we don’t have to scramble to find a date that works for us both! If you decide you would no longer like to honor our contract, I need 3 days prior notice in writing and retain your initial payment fee. If I am not given 3 days prior cancellation notice in writing, the full retainer from your session is due. This does not mean you can’t have an emergency and have to reschedule! Everyone is allowed a complimentary reschedule for any session (except weddings!).

  • Cash, Check, and all major credit cards. You will receive an invoice via text or email, depending on your preference. All initial fees must be paid in full one of these three ways before your session time is booked.

  • Once you book with me, I will send you a seasonally appropriate style guide via email, as well as a code and link to a styling service that will help you decide what’s best for your family, if you’d like this resource. Full Session clients also have access to my client closet.

  • Minis: 3 business days

    Full Sessions: 1-2 weeks

    (this includes maternity, newborns, seniors)

    Weddings: 4-6 weeks

  • Everything! I believe in all-inclusive pricing, no hidden fees or prints to buy. Of course, I’m happy to help you make any decisions on where to print or what outfits to purchase, but your fee covers it all. From planning to the shoot, to your images returned!