I practice a completely judgment-free photography approach that views every body with honesty, compassion and respect. This isn’t your mainstream photography experience: There’s no extreme posing to make your body look unlike its natural form, no heavy retouching, no shame around flyaway hair or fat rolls. This is a body-safe and LGBTQIAP+-affirming place for you to explore your natural body’s beauty.

That all sounds very serious, but the truth is we have a lot of fun! It’s amazing how freeing a complete lack of expectations (and sometimes, a lack of clothing) can be. You’re among friends and allies here. My sessions are laid back, warm and friendly, and self-care always comes first.

Our mutual safety is my top priority. There is no penalty or fee for rescheduling due to not feeling well or a positive COVID test result at any time right up till your session. Please reschedule if you are not feeling well, have been exposed to COVID or have any positive results or other contagious illness in your household.

I’m vaccinated (J&J one-dose) and boosted, and you must be vaxxed and boosted as well. I take a rapid test less than 24 hours before each client photo session, and I ask that you take one within 24 hours as well.

The first half — your deposit — is due when you book so that I can reserve your session date and time. The second half of your session fee can be paid any time between now and when I release your digital images/album after your reveal session.

Every client must sign a contract and model release, and fill out a questionnaire. The contract protects both of us in all of our interactions. The model release allows you to choose the level of privacy you’d like for your finished photos. And finally, the questionnaire gives me the information I need — including any mobility and/or mental health needs — to make your session safe and fun.

(If you haven’t paid your deposit and filled out your forms by your session date, you WILL NOT be able to have your session and will need to pay a $50 rescheduling fee.)

Hair and Makeup

Should you get your hair and makeup done for your session? That depends on you. My clients come to me with full faces of makeup, clean bare skin, and everything in between. There’s no wrong answer, so go with what feels most comfortable to you.

Since not everyone wants makeup/hair services, they’re not included in your session fee. Don’t want it? You’re all set; just show up for your session how you’d like to be captured.

Do want hair and makeup help? I’ll arrange to have the makeup artist there for your session. You’ll pay them directly, and I’ll let you know beforehand what their fee is.

And yes, men and people with more masculine presentations are welcome to take advantage of hair and makeup services, too!

Locations

Here in the gorgeous Pacific Northwest, we have hundreds of options for session locations.

The big thing to think about is, what do you enjoy doing? Are there particular hobbies or elements from your life, or treasured possessions, you want to include? This is your session, so make it truly yours. You can choose a theme, bring items or props to use, or decide how you want to feel and trust me to do the rest.

Weather Policy

As you likely know, weather in the Pacific Northwest tends to be rainy. Very, very rainy. And very, very gloomy.

That might be exactly what we’re envisioning for your session, but if it’s not, that’s a problem.

To help ensure that we have the most appropriate weather for your session, I’ll check the weather a day or two before your session. If inclement weather will prevent me from giving you a great experience, I’ll contact you to reschedule.

What to Expect at Your Session

Working with me is a friendly, fun and laid-back experience. I’ll welcome you and show you a private space where you can put your things and change.

There’s no need to be nervous or to know anything about posing. I’ll walk you gently through several poses with each backdrop that work for your career, personal style and personality. (And, of course, respect and honor any mobility limitations you might mention to me.)

I use my home as my portrait studio to ensure that your session is comfortable and private, though we may meet on location elsewhere. Either way, we’ll discuss expectations beforehand so you know what to expect at any location where we meet.

Settings

A “setting” is a specific location used for part or all of your session. For example, here at the studio potential settings include the garden tub, bedroom and garden.

You may choose one setting per approximate half-hour of your session. If your session lasts 60 minutes, you may choose up to two settings; a 90-minute session can have up to three settings, and so on.

You’ll be asked to choose your settings when you fill out your client survey

Outfits

Expect to use one outfit (or “look”) per approximate half-hour of your session. For example, we’ll likely go through two outfits for a 60-minute session, three for 90 minutes and so on.

Go with your gut when choosing outfits for your session. If you love the way you feel in it, you’ll be comfortable in a way that will come through in your images. I hereby release you from bringing clothing you think you “should” wear. Bring your favorites!

That said, please don’t bring suitcases full of clothing. One look for each setting, plus 1-2 alternate looks if you’d like my advice in person, is plenty.

No matter what you bring, your clothing should be:

• Clean and ironed or pressed as needed to be wrinkle-free
• Free of stains, pilling, snags, holes and runs
• Free of stray threads and tags that show through fabric

A la Carte Products

In addition to the digital images and products that come with your session, you’ll have a chance at your reveal session (see below) to order any additional images and products you’d like to keep.

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After your session, I’ll contact you to schedule your reveal session. You’ll meet me back here at the house for a private reveal of your images. (If you’re not local or able to visit again, we’ll meet via Zoom.)

Here’s what to expect at your reveal session:

» You’ll view a video of highlights from your image proofs.

» We’ll then look through all your proofs together and I’ll help you choose the ones you want to keep.

» Once you’ve seen all your proofs, you’ll have a chance to look at the additional products I offer and decide on anything else you’d like to order.

» We’ll choose images for any other products, then wrap up.

» I’ll send you an invoice for any additional digitals or products you’ve ordered, and order your album, prints or other products. Once your invoice is paid, I’ll release your digital images and send your products to you as soon as they arrive.

Turnaround time is minimum 5 business days from session to reveal, and then an additional 5 business days for delivery after you choose your images. Expect a few weeks for physical products to arrive.