q: when should i schedule my maternity session?

a: for sufficient impact, maternity sessions should take place between the 32nd and 36th weeks of your pregnancy. depending on the time of year, you should BOOK your session between 2 and 4 weeks in advance.

q: when should i schedule my newborn session?

a: i only like to photograph newborns as early as possible within the first 10 days of life (you should book your newborn session during your pregnancy to reserve a time slot--we can always reschedule it according to your actual birth).  the 14th day is typically the fussiest day of your baby's life so far, so the 2-3 days surrounding that day should be avoided. after 10 days, it's harder to get the babies to sleep hard enough to pose them.  i am happy to photograph babies older than 10 days, but it should be noted that it may be harder to get typical "newborn" shots--the session will just have a different scope!

q: what's your turnaround time?

a: during low-volume months, my turnaround time is about 2-3 weeks.  during the holidays, it can get a few weeks longer, but rest assured that you will get at least a few images (for holiday cards, etc.) during the 2-3 week timeframe!