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Unfortunately, fairy dust does not just fall from the sky and beautiful photos happen. Seriously, wouldn't that be awesome though?

It takes a little bit of work, timing and cooperation to make a great photo happen. (FYI, Your part is the cooperation). After we discuss what kind of photos you want, we'll decide on location.

The best time of the day is very early morning or evening - right before sunset.

If I come to your home, I suggest you take some time to look around your house and see how the light looks. Is it soft around the edges at lunch time? Does the baby's room have pretty filtered light at 3 p.m.? These things you can let *me* know.

When I shoot on location in your home, I'll probably just spend some time walking around, talking and looking at the light in your home. It'll give us all a chance to get more comfortable, and if the kids are there, give them a moment to figure how who this weird lady is in their living room. I might move a chair. I might scoot the playstation out of the way. I might let your kid jump on your bed.

Cuz that's how I roll.

Let's talk clothes. Dress appropriately. That doesn't necessarily mean hats and gloves. It means, avoid things like busy patterns and white shirts. Yes, I know, everyone loves the jeans and white shirt coordinating with the family, but trust me, it's harder to photograph and you'd all be much happier with your photos in jean shirts and khakis. Or maybe you'd just like to be you and wear a tutu with cowboy boots. *I'm ok with that* (in fact, I pretty much prefer it).

Let your kids be them.

And you? Just be yourself (unless you're super anal retentive, then pretend to be someone ... not anal retentive.) Feel free to also bring any special garmets or props that are sentimental to your family.

Newborns tend to be more sleepy, and our schedule can be more flexible with them. Slightly older babies (up to 3-4 months) should be photographed during their nap time. Toddlers? Well, just please don't feed them jellybeans and double shot expresso then cut them loose. That's pure evil.