FAQs

Long Form Sessions are not a typical hour shoot.

WHY GO LONG?

I want to let a whole day unfold so that there is more space for the gorgeous truth of your ordinary life to dance. But also so that there’s time for us to have a margarita when the sun goes down, and maybe swap a few secrets as the family you have cared for all day sleeps.

EXACTLY HOW LONG ARE WE TALKING?

Long Form Sessions can be anywhere from six hours to a full 24. They need to be long enough for us to sink into a rhythm, but not so long you feel depleted afterwards. We’ll get on the phone so that we can discuss what would work best for you and your family. 

Maybe you love the idea of a sleep-over and slow cups of coffee in the morning. Or maybe you need the am to yourself, and you would rather I just stay for the duration of a slow afternoon.

We will tailor the session so that it makes sense for the details of your life.

I’M V. V. INTO THIS WHOLE LONG FORM IDEA. BUT WHAT ABOUT MY CAMERA ADVERSE TEEN/ TODDLER/ PARTNER?

I totally get it. The idea of a camera in your face for 24 hours sounds like a particular realm of hell for a lot of folks. But that’s not what happens during Long Form Sessions. Our time together won’t be about creating beauty in a constricted timeframe; it will be about finding the beauty that already exists as we move through a day together.

If your toddler is having a meltdown, we’ve got time for him to regain his composure. We can wander in and out of rooms as they dictate. If your teen is feeling sulky, it’s gonna be a-okay because while I was not particularly beloved by teens when I was one, I gotta say, I’ve got a real soft spot for them now. And they usually like me too. And you can let your partner know, I don’t lean on games or prompts or poses. And they won’t have to fake laugh because I’m a gosh darn delight. I’ll have them actually loling. But if I don't amuse them as much as I amuse myself, well I’ll capture them in all their stoic glory because that’s a good look too.

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WILL IT BE AWKWARD TO HAVE YOU IN MY HOUSE ALL DAY?

I’m no fly on the wall. I will absolutely be talking to you and probably asking you too personal questions while we sink into the rhythm of the day.

If someone was looking on, they’d actually have no idea it was a photo shoot. They would just assume it’s two old friends relishing each other’s company. Yes, I might ask you to move into the good light while we talk, and my eyes might get big with excitement when I say “oh, do that again. Lean your head back just the way you did.” And you’ll laugh and feel a little awkward but try to do it, and I’ll end up not getting the first thing I saw but I’ll capture a genuine smile instead. Then I’ll put my camera back down and we’ll go back to talking about how we have both lost and found ourselves in motherhood while your children play around us, sometimes coming back to the blanket to snack on a grape or get a real or imagined injury kissed and cared for.

WHAT DO THEY COST?

Long Form Sessions are $3900 and (starting is 2023) include all travel fees.

WHAT DOES A LONG FORM SESSION INCLUDE?

Within six weeks of our session, you will receive access to a 100+ image gallery. From there you will have the option to buy prints and download your images. You will have access to the gallery for a full year.

HOW DOES BOOKING WORK?

Most folks send me an email and together we determine a date that works for all of us. Then you can decide if you would like to pay a deposit or you would rather set up a monthly payment plan. After booking, I’ll send over a session guide to stoke your excitement and get you thinking about the fun parts of planning these sessions. As date of your session approaches, we’ll be in contact to nail down travel details.