The Family Session

Experience

Are you a mama that is always behind the camera?

Are beautifully framed photos of your loved ones on your walls more valuable to you than yet another expensive, trendy, home decor item cluttering your space?

Ya? Then you're in the right place

I see you, Mama...

Behind every one of your family’s photos, is you, capturing every precious moment of your family's journey. And that’s just no good, it's easy to forget to step into the frame yourself. So together, let's get you out from behind the camera and into the moment. When your kids, grandkids, great grandkids and great great grandkids look back on your photos, they're gonna want to see YOU, see the love and connection you have with your family!!

The little curls in your toddler’s hair. The way your firstborn loves on their new baby sibling. It's the way your partner looks at you with admiration, the way your baby squeezes daddy's thumb, or the moments you spend lovingly rubbing your baby bump, dreaming of staring into your baby's beautiful eyes – I’m here to capture it all. These are the moments we cherish, the ones we want to hold onto forever. In the hustle and bustle of life, it's the small moments that end up being the biggest in the end. Every giggle, every snuggle, every glance shared with your loved ones goes by in the blink of an eye. Enter……..me! Your new family’s photographer!!! Well, I hope :)

“Lily is very easy to work with, she is comfortable and friendly. Great with kids. She had many ideas for poses and was prepared. Photo turn around time was super fast and excellent photos delivered. Price is very reasonable. Highly recommend.”

- Susanna

Great! So. What's Next?

Good question…

1.

INQUIRING/BOOKING :)

2.

YAY!! SESSION PREPPING

Visit my booking site, select your preferred package (my classic package is recommended), fill out the necessary information, pay your non-refundable 50% retainer to reserve your session. The remainder of the payment is due 24 hours before your session.

Once you’ve paid/booked, we’ll make sure location and date are set. Then, you will receive my Welcome Guide!! This guide includes lots of information to help you get the most out of your session, including info about choosing outfits. You also receive a completely complimentary, completely optional call with me to go over everything - outfits, prep, location, etc.

3.

SESSION DAY!!!!

You’ll be all prepped at this point. So. Just show up and have fun! Consider making your session day a family fun day. Do something your family loves doing either before or after our session to get your family in a good, loving mood!

4.

SPECIAL DELIVERY

I like to set myself a 2 week deadline to send off your digital gallery. But, if I'm being honest, it’ll probably be less than that…I get excited and love to edit the images ;) ALSO, all photos I deliver are fully edited and available to be downloaded! I don’t believe in limiting the amount of photos you receive. I want you to have all the memories we capture!

5.

THANKS FOR COMING :)

I send you a teeny weeny closing questionnaire - totally optional of course. I’d just love to get your feedback!

Investment

Alrighty, lets talk numbers

I offer 3 different pricing packages. Basic, Classic & Deluxe. Collections are meant for families of up to 6 people - $20 per extra person. 50% deposit upon booking / Travel fees may apply

Deluxe

Package Price: $360

1 hour 30 minutes
Option of 2 locations/outfits, minimum 75 edited images, online gallery, package preparation package and an optional phone call with me!
*ideal for extended family sessions and/or a more in depth session to capture you and your family

CLASSIC

Package Price: $230

45 minute -1 hour session, minimum 30 edited images, online gallery, package preparation package and an optional phone call with me!
*recommended package
*Ideal for families of 4-6 - Additional fee per extra family member

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Basic

Package Price: $150

30 minutes
minimum 5 edited images, online gallery, session preparation package and an optional phone call with me!
*Ideal for families of 4-6 - Additional fee per extra family member

Do you send raw (unedited) images?

I do not provide the unedited raw files. Editing is a significant part of my process, it's half of the final result I deliver. Sharing unedited raw files would be like a baker serving their customers a half baked, soggy cake – it's just not the finished product they're expecting….or wanting ;) If you trust me to capture these memories for you, you won't need the raw, soggy photos.
What happens if it rains?

So here’s what I’ve learned over my years of photoshoots. Don’t trust the weather predictions. Don’t cancel a session ahead of time if you think it might rain - chances are..it won’t. So, we’ll keep an eye on the weather and do what we can to keep the session date. Plus, sessions in the rain can be really fun if you're open to it. But if the weather is really bad we can absolutely reschedule, no worries!
Can you help me with styling?

Absolutely! And I can do so in a few ways! When you book with me you receive a complementary Welcome Guide that includes LOTS of info about picking out what to wear for your whole family When you book with me you get a complementary and totally optional call with me to discuss styling and locations. I have a pinterest board you can check out: https://pin.it/3wI6U7xNr I have an amazon wish list with stuff you can browse and maybe even purchase: https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/32PCBYMAUC4CR?ref_=wl_share
How many photos will I get?

I typically include about a MINIMUM of 50 photos in your final gallery. The amount of photos you will end up with is dependent on the collection you purchase. But I send you all the edited photos, I don’t believe in charging you per photo. This is a time I want you to remember and I want you to have as many moments of it captured as possible :)
How soon will I receive my images?

I like to set myself a 2 week deadline to send off your digital gallery. But, if I'm being honest, it’ll probably be less than that…I get excited and love to edit the images ;)
What time of day is best to shoot?

Of course golden hour is awesome. If you want to book a session during golden hour, you can always google what time that will be on your session date. But if you want an earlier session (I understand your kiddos have a bedtime), a good time would be in the morning or in the late afternoon. A time when the sun is not right in the middle of the sky. But, either way, we’ll get great photos!
Can we bring our dog?

Ummmmmm, yepp!! In fact, it's encouraged!!!
What location do you recommend for the session?

If you don’t already have a location in mind, let me know when you book! I have a list of favourites. When selecting locations, parks are always a perfect one. Or even a beach, or maybe you have a large property perfect for photos, like a farmmm…there's lots of options.
Do you offer indoor sessions?

As of right now, no not really. I prefer working with natural light! Though there are some exceptions so feel free to reach out!
Do you do extended family sessions?

I sure do!!! And I love it! I really value photos with grandma and grandpa <3 If you’d like to do an extended family session I recommend my deluxe package to ensure we have enough time for all the variations of photos we’ll take!
Will you photoshop my photos?

Nope. I’ll do the basic editing style that you can see in all my photos. But I will not edit anything to make it something it's not. Maybe some light blemish removing here and there but that's it. I want to capture you as your gorgeous self!!!
How much does a family session cost?

I have 3 pricing packages, they can be found on my booking site
Can we request specific shots or poses for our session?

Of course! I welcome your input and will work closely with you to capture the shots and poses that are important to you and your family.
What if my child is uncooperative or having a bad day during the session?

Listen, I understand that children can be unpredictable, and honestly I expect that. So, this session will be run by them, we’ll do what they want. I’ve been doing this a while now, so I would love your complete trust! Please, do not discipline your child during our session, that literally never helps it go any better. All you need to do is focus on keeping a smile on your face and look at them like whatever they’re doing is the cutest thing that’s ever happened.