Everything you need to know before, during and after your session.
Client Guide
Booking
The best way to start is by filling out the inquiry form.
Tell me about what you're celebrating, who will be joining, and any details that are important to you.
I'll respond within 24-48 hours with availability
and session information.
Retainer is required to reserve your date.
Retainers are non-refundable
Payment plan are available
Final payment is due 3 days before your session.
A retainer is usually 50% of the total
Good to know
Manresa Beach, Watsonville $48
Natural Bridges, Santa Cruz $76
Carmel Beach, Carmel-by-the-Sea $90
Fioli Gardens, Woodside $144+ entry fee
Gilroy and Morgan Hill locations are included in your session fee. For locations outside of this area, a travel fee will apply. Travel fees help cover my time, gas, hotels, flights, entry fees and any required permits.
Popular Locations & Travel fees
Vasona Lake, Los Gatos $48
Rose Garden, San Jose $70
Mudstone Ranch, Hollister $52
San Juan Bautista Mission $26
Arizona Cactus Garden, Stanford $102
Location & Travel
Gilroy and Morgan Hill locations are included in your session fee. For locations outside of this area, a travel fee will apply. Travel fees help cover my time, gas, hotels, flights, entry fees and any required permits.
For any locations not listed above, the fee is $2 per mile to the location from Gilroy
Popular Locations & Travel fees
Vasona Lake, Los Gatos $48
Rose Garden, San Jose $70
Mudstone Ranch, Hollister $52
San Juan Bautista Mission $26
Arizona Cactus Garden, Stanford $102
Manresa Beach, Watsonville $48
Natural Bridges, Santa Cruz $76
Carmel Beach, Carmel-by-the-Sea $90
Fioli Gardens, Woodside $144+ entry fee
Location & Travel
Styling your family
You don't need to have everyone's outfits figured out before you book. I style families around the location, season, and colors that photograph beautifully together. Once your session is booked, we'll talk through outfits, colors, and styling so everyone feels comfortable and your family looks coordinated without being overly matched.
Kids Will Be Kids
Your children are never expected to sit still, smile on command, or be perfectly behaved for their session. I expect wiggles, silliness, snack breaks, big feelings, and sometimes a meltdown or two. We'll follow their lead, take breaks whenever they're needed, and give them the space to play and be themselves.
Gallery & Editing
After your session, your photographs are carefully selected and individually edited before being delivered in a private online gallery. Most galleries are ready within approximately three weeks. You'll receive high resolution digital files with a print release, and I'll provide everything you need to download, save, share, and print your photographs.
Choosing a Location
You don't need to choose the perfect location on your own. We'll talk about the look you love, the season, your children's ages, accessibility, and how far you'd like to travel. From beaches and redwoods to gardens, vineyards, and golden fields, I'll help you choose a setting that works well for both your family and your photographs.
Travel Information
I'm based in Gilroy and regularly photograph families throughout the South Bay, Bay Area, and Central Coast. Some locations are included with your session, while farther destinations may have a travel fee. Any known travel, parking, entrance, or permit costs will be discussed while we're planning so you know what to expect before your session.
Preparing for your session
Gallery & Editing
Travel Information
Choosing a Location
Styling your family
Kids Will Be Kids
I'm based in Gilroy and regularly photograph families throughout the South Bay, Bay Area, and Central Coast. Some locations are included with your session, while farther destinations may have a travel fee. Any known travel, parking, entrance, or permit costs will be discussed while we're planning so you know what to expect before your session.
After your session, your photographs are carefully selected and individually edited before being delivered in a private online gallery. Most galleries are ready within approximately three weeks. You'll receive high resolution digital files with a print release, and I'll provide everything you need to download, save, share, and print your photographs.
You don't need to choose the perfect location on your own. We'll talk about the look you love, the season, your children's ages, accessibility, and how far you'd like to travel. From beaches and redwoods to gardens, vineyards, and golden fields, I'll help you choose a setting that works well for both your family and your photographs.
You don't need to have everyone's outfits figured out before you book. I style families around the location, season, and colors that photograph beautifully together. Once your session is booked, we'll talk through outfits, colors, and styling so everyone feels comfortable and your family looks coordinated without being overly matched.
Your children are never expected to sit still, smile on command, or be perfectly behaved for their session. I expect wiggles, silliness, snack breaks, big feelings, and sometimes a meltdown or two. We'll follow their lead, take breaks whenever they're needed, and give them the space to play and be themselves.
