Family Session Prep Guide
Fall Family Session
Address+Directions
(Note the NEW Address!)
My studio is located in Downtown Minot at
400 East Central Ave., Suite #306. (In the Old Brick Building just east of Ebenezer's) Please try not to arrive more than 5 minutes early, as families before you need time to leave and I need time to clean & prep between appointments. When you walk in the very front door (which is unmarked), you'll find the elevator straight down the hall and to the left. Take the elevator up to the 3rd floor. You'll step right off the elevator then take the hall to the left. I am at the end of the hall just past the restrooms.
What to Bring {Depending on age}
+Extra diapers and wipes. 'Cause things always happen on Picture Day!
+Clean snacks for little ones - puffs, goldfish, pretzels, fruit snacks - avoid chocolate.
+Any props (heirloom items, outfits) we've discussed & are planning to use in the session.
+Water for yourself & children to drink.
+A well-stocked diaper bag for normal day out of the house.
+If you're traveling from out of town, you may bring your clothing/shirts & change here.
Wrinkles are easier to manage this way.
+Payment - I accept cash or checks. Keep in mind if you bring cash- I am not always able to make change.
+Feel free to ask any questions!
What to Wear - Some Visual Inspo Below..
I am a firm believer that these are your family memories and should reflect that. I have more of a short list of things that photograph well vs things that don't.
Do choose neutrals- cream, gray, tan, black.
Do choose coordinating colors.
Coordinating colors do not have to match. They compliment each other.
Don't wear neon colors.
Don't wear graphics (skateboards, cartoons characters, big logos)
Don't mix more than 2 plaids.
Limit pinstripes and pin drops.
Textures work well!
FOR LITTLES- wearing a dress, please bring a diaper cover. Diapers are not pretty and can be hard to "fix" in editing.
Prepping the Family
In the days before - use chapstick and lotion to remedy dry/chapped lips and skin.
Night before - Remove or apply nail polishes as desired.
Clean & clip nails - check toes on littles.
Do not drink any punches or juices that stain lips, teeth & mouth before the session.
Payment
Balances are due at the time of the session. You may bring cash or check to the session- I am not usually able to make change. I also accept Zelle or payment through our original booking link.
Additional Reminders!
+Adding parents, siblings, other family members without discussing it prior to the session will incur a fee.
++Illness Policies++
If anyone in your party is ill with a fever, vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, rash or are otherwise contagious, please reach out to reschedule.
Even if it happens to be the morning of the session. We will gladly reschedule rather than risk exposure. I serve Newborns, Elderly, cancer patients and otherwise immunocompromised people and will not risk exposing them to something they can not fight off. If any client arrives to a session ill, I reserve the right to send them away without holding their session.
We are excited to see you!
Please reach out with any questions or concerns.
